Namaste New Zealand (18) - Series Two, Episode 10

Businessman Rakesh Jaisural is the first guest in this episode of Namaste, a series focussing on the Kiwi Indian community. Jaisural measures up clients in Auckland, then sends designs back to Calcutta to be handsewn into bespoke jackets and dresses. Presenter Kadambari Ragukumar meets politician Priyanka Radhakrishnan, who discusses her former work with Shakti Woman's Refuge, and advocating for exploited and abused immigrants. South Asian students and graduates from Auckland's Professional Business and Restaurant School express their hopes for careers in hospitality. 

I didn't want to sell at a high price because my basic plan was...I entered this market to bring the price down. Aand if I can make custom-made for a reasonable price, then why not?

– Rakesh Jaiswal on his Auckland tailoring business, where the clothes are handmade in Calcutta

Key Cast & Crew

Mohamed Hassan

Producer

Laurie Clarke

Director, Producer, Editor

George Murahidy

Cinematographer

Saurav Roy Chowdhury

Additional Camera Operator, Editor, Research

Vincent Burke

Executive Producer

Kadambari Raghukumar

Presenter