Namaste New Zealand (15) - Series Two, Episode Seven

This episode of magazine-style series Namaste New Zealand sheds light on domestic abuse within Indian families living in Aotearoa. An abuse victim shares her personal experience, including how she found self-confidence, and South Auckland lawyer Farah Khan explains why domestic abuse cases in the Indian community seem to be on the rise. Then, the young duo behind social media platform The Indian Feminist, Simran Kaur and Harsharin Kaur Virk, talk about sparking tough conversations about culture and feminism. Lastly, chef Anthony D’Cunha shares a recipe for coconut dessert kokad, a Goan Christmas classic.

I said 'No, I will not come out and point a finger at my husband'. My fear was if I say something they will take him to jail, and they put him in jail and marriage will collapse.

– A domestic abuse victim on why she did not want to ask for help

Key Cast & Crew

Laurie Clarke

Producer, Director, Editor

George Murahidy

Cinematographer

Saurav Roy Chowdhury

Editor, Camera, Research

Kadambari Raghukumar

Presenter

Vincent Burke

Executive Producer

Emma Conroy

Production Manager