New Zealand Student Life

On 'New Zealand Student Life', we begin with the real migrant journeys. From the jitters of pre-departure to finding your footing in the Kiwi landscape, join Buddhika Daluwatte as he shares the authentic stories of migrant students navigating life and education in New Zealand. But learning never stops. We also dive into the big conversations: from vocational training and upskilling for new careers to the impact of AI and emerging tech on our job market. Whether you're a parent, a lifelong learner, or a professional, this is your essential guide to understanding the future of education in Aotearoa.

Episodes

Episode 20 - Buddhika's Next Chapter

June 21, 2026 • 27 mins

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Episode 19 - Buddhika

April 5, 2026 • 20 mins

Buddhika is interviewd by Delena for a meet the Programme Maker special

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Episode 18 - Rules are Rules - Civic Education and Common Sense

March 22, 2026 • 33 mins

Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay of the Nelson police joins Buddhika.. This episode provides a clear, no-nonsense look at the legal journey for both rangatahi and adults. We break down the process from the moment a situation escalates to the reality of facing charges, navigating court, and understanding remand. More importantly, it pulls back the curtain on the true consequences of the justice system. We discuss the reality that Youth ...

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Episode 17 - At 18 You Think You Know Everything, But Reality Says Otherwise

March 7, 2026 • 30 mins

What is it really like to be a teenager trying to build a future in a new country? In this episode of New Zealand Student Life, we speak with Thisath Nethmira, a young Sri Lankan student who has spent the past two years adapting to life in New Zealand after his father moved to study at NMIT. This conversation explores the reality many young people face but rarely talk about: finishing school without a clear path, navigating unce...

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Episode 16 - The Wealth Mirage: Challenge for the Future

February 21, 2026 • 29 mins

We sit down with Chelsea Routhan, the newly appointed CEO of the Top of the South Community Foundation (TSCF). Moving beyond the basics of grant-making, we explore the structural shift TSCF is leading in the region from transactional charity to "High-Impact Distribution." Chelsea draws on her background with Big Brothers Big Sisters to explain how the Foundation acts as a "governance academy" for local non-profits and how intergene...

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Episode 15 - How to give smarter - the science of modern social work

February 7, 2026 • 30 mins

In this 15th episode of New Zealand Student Life, host Buddhika Daluwatte interviews Chelsea Routhan, the CEO of the Top of the South Community Foundation (TSCF). The episode explores the "financial engine" supporting the Nelson, Tasman and the Marlborough regions, and how strategic investment creates long-term social impact

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Episode 14 - Status Update - Pil Z

January 24, 2026 • 30 mins

Revisit Seung Hwa - New Update. Interviews, Rejections and New Zealand Workplaces

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New Zealand Student Life

Episodes

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Episode 18 - Rules are Rules - Civic Education and Common Sense

Episode 17 - At 18 You Think You Know Everything, But Reality Says Otherwise

Episode 16 - The Wealth Mirage: Challenge for the Future

Episode 15 - How to give smarter - the science of modern social work

Episode 14 - Status Update - Pil Z

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Episode 20 - Buddhika's Next Chapter

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