Namaste New Zealand (6) - Series One, Episode Six

I know in Indian families there's a perception that a female can't fufil such a role well. But we get trained, not just physically, but also mentally.

– Constable Lavleen Kaur on challenging gender traditions and becoming a female police officer

You're so lucky Kadambari because you get to try something new every time.

– Co-Presenter Aaditya Singh on Kadambari Raghukumar's role as chief taster in the cooking segment

When I joined the police I wasn't that young, I was 34-years-old. I was a single mum with two kids. I had to learn swimming from scratch. I was overweight and physically unfit. So there were lots of challenges.

– Then Constable Mandeep Kaur on joining the New Zealand Police

I shut out the world and for me this is a safe place. The moment I pick up the sword, the problems of the world go away for me. There is so much power and energy in a sword.

– Sword collector and trainer Jeasy Sehgal on his passion for swords

It's a good idea to get your children into sport, especially in New Zealand because people migrate here ... you basically become enclosed in your own community, but when you've got a sport you get to meet people and I don't know, I suppose the word is 'integrate' better, into the community.

– Black Stick 'parent' Peter Panchia on the benefits of getting kids into sports