Neighbourhood - Balmoral (with Tuki Laumea)

Presenter Tuki Laumea affectionately describes Balmoral “a contender for the title of Auckland’s Chinatown" in this episode of Neighbourhood. The TV producer heads to his home turf to meet locals sharing their passion with their community. He meets a pastor organising a humanitarian trip to rural India, and musician Cousin Alice, who showcases her Caribbean roots through music. Dariush Laloaiy, owner of Cazador restaurant, has continued his father's cooking legacy by crafting Iranian dishes, and a father-son duo share their passion for quality Chinese tea at Tekkoon Tea Shop. 

Balmoral's home to about 5,500 locals, a third of whom were actually born overseas, like my Samoan dad. Being a mixture of different worlds is a huge part of who I am, which is why I guess I still have a real connection to Balmoral because this place truly is a mixture of different worlds...

– Presenter Tuki Laumea introduces "his old stomping ground", Balmoral

Key Cast & Crew

Tibor Riddering

Editor

Tuki Laumea

Presenter

Reuben Pillsbury

Director

Mark Chamberlin

Cinematographer

Samantha Blackley

Producer

Belinda Simpson

Post-Production Director