Tea with the High Commission

Tea with the High Commission


Latest Episodes

Bernardine Evaristo
June 12, 2023

For our latest episode, Natasha Beckman - Director British Council New Zealand and the Pacific - talks to acclaimed author Bernardine Evaristo.While in town for the Auckland Writers Festival, she talked about returning to New Zealand, winning the Booker

Farid Ahmed
May 24, 2023

On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to advocate for peace and forgiveness, Farid Ahmed.Farid talks about his book, Husna's Story, his role in his community and the power of forgiveness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat

Dr Theresa Pankhurst
April 13, 2023

On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to New Zealand scientist, Dr Theresa Pankhurst.Dr Pankhurst has been conducting medical research at the UKs Babraham Institute since the start of April 2023. To celebrate her first 2 weeks of medi

Paul Potts
April 03, 2023

On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to British Tenor, Paul Potts ahead of the 50 Golden Years of Musicals tour in New Zealand this month.Paul talks about his appreciation for New Zealand, the upcoming tour and reflecting on his time

Dr Will Barker - Mint Innovation
February 16, 2023

On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to CEO and Founder of Mint Innovation - Dr Will Barker. Mint Innovation plan to tackle climate change and pollution by turning e-waste into gold and we discuss the Kiwi company's work in NZ

Sir Matthew Rycroft - Home Office, Permanent Secretary
January 24, 2023

On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to the Permanent Secretary of the UK Home Office - Sir Matthew Rycroft.Discussing the role of the Home Office, highlights of his career and UK-NZ shared security.See omnystudio.com/listener for p

Sarah Hunter MBE - England RWC Captain
October 06, 2022

We are proud to present our new podcast series, where British High Commissioner Iona Thomas speaks with the captains of the British teams playing in the Rugby World Cup, hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand.   In this episode she speaks with England Rugby capta

Dr Rachel Malcolm - Scotland RWC Captain
October 06, 2022

We are proud to present our new podcast series, where British High Commissioner Iona Thomas speaks with the captains of the British teams playing in the Rugby World Cup, hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand.   In this episode she speaks with Scottish Rugby capt

Siwan Lillicrap - Wales RWC Captain
October 06, 2022

We are proud to present our new podcast series, where British High Commissioner Iona Thomas speaks with the captains of the British teams playing in the Rugby World Cup, hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand.   In this episode she speaks with Wales Rugby captain

Chris Wood
June 13, 2022

On the latest episode of ‘Tea with the High Commission’ we speak to Newcastle footballer and the All Whites #1 goal-scorer Chris Wood.We discuss the sides chances of reaching their second World Cup in 12 years, growing up watching UK football