Namaste New Zealand (17) - Series Two, Episode Nine

Featuring a line-up of Kiwi-Indians making waves in their communities, magazine-style series Namaste showcases the Indian experience in Aotearoa. In this episode, Scratchpad founder Vijesh Nangia shares the secrets to making coding cool for kids, while Surinder Ogra from the NZ India Trade Alliance, provides insights into the future of trade relations between the two nations. Mixologist Mohit Sharma shakes things up with Indian-inspired cocktails with a spicy kick, and presenter Kadambari Raghukumar meets jiu-jitsu enthusiast Tasha Bhattacharya, who's making her mark internationally.

Wrestling and jiu-jitsu is probably the bravest thing I've done. This started out as a hobby but it's turned into an obsession . . . don't mind that.

– Jiu-jitsu competitor Tasha Bhattacharya

Key Cast & Crew

Saurav Roy Chowdhury

Director, Camera, Research

Emma Conroy

Production Manager

Laurie Clarke

Director, Producer, Editor

Vincent Burke

Executive Producer

Kadambari Raghukumar

Presenter

George Murahidy

Cinematographer