Namaste New Zealand (11) - Series Two, Episode Three

Magazine-style series Namaste New Zealand delves into the Indian experience in Aotearoa, with reporter Kadambari Raghukumar shining a spotlight on varied members of the Indian community. First, an Auckland boy crafts YouTube tutorials following an inspiring recovery from a life-threatening injury. Economist Harshel Chitale sheds light on the challenges facing migrants aiming to step onto the property ladder, and percussion performance group Rhythm 345 introduces the art of Chenda Melam from Kerala to New Zealand. For a flavorful finale, chef Vijay Ganesh shares a cherished South Indian recipe for iIdiyappum.

How this group started was with the intention . . . let's bring this art form to New Zealand and give it exposure here. And also with the intention that our kids, they don't get exposure to this, they don’t know what this is.

– Joby Cyriac on why Chenda Melam group Rhythm 345 began

Key Cast & Crew

Laurie Clarke

Director, Producer, Editor

Vincent Burke

Executive Producer

Saurav Roy Chowdhury

Editor, Additional Camera Operator, Research

George Murahidy

Cinematographer

Kadambari Raghukumar

Presenter, Reporter

Emma Conroy

Production Manager