Neighbourhood - Hastings (Series One, Episode Eight)

Hastings-bred former All Black Josh Kronfeld returns to the 'fruitbowl' of New Zealand to meet immigrants, in this series celebrating diversity. Adversity and sadness are key themes in this episode; an Indian "untouchable" caste family face being separated, after the parents overstayed, while Bosnian rapper Genocide draws on his war-ravaged childhood for inspiration. On a lighter note, Zimbawee-born Sandy Densem creates art using a mollusc shell design popular in her home country, and a South African family keeps tradition alive by making and selling boerewors (sausages) at markets. 

India's not our country. We are Kiwis and we have to live in New Zealand with our Mum and Dad because parents are really important to children.

– Child Hemani Ram on why her parents should be allowed to remain in Aotearoa

Key Cast & Crew

Mariano Segedin

Editor

Reuben Pillsbury

Director

Anna Lynch

Producer

Karl Steven

Theme Music

Belinda Simpson

Post-Production Director

Nikki Streater

Executive Producer