Don't let the world change your smile, let your smile change the world.
I consider it a real privilege to be moderating two candidates debates this coming Thursday ahead of the General Election on the 23rd of the month. You can be assured that I will be putting my own beliefs and opinions aside to perform this duty for our democracy to the best of my ability. The... Continue Reading →
In an exclusive interview, Kenny hops into the back of a Crown car with Jacinda Ardern as she campaigns for the top job at the 2017 General Election - what got Ardern into politics, and what is her vision for New Zealand?
Thank you very much to all those who came along to the CLAPA conference in London on Saturday - it was fantastic to meet you all, share my story with you, share stories together and to hear all of the other amazing speakers too! Below are the PowerPoint slides from the day available for download... Continue Reading →
There are some times in life where you do something, or see something that leaves an impression upon you, one which you know will stay with you forever. I have had a fascinating few days so far in Berlin, Germany.
Friday 26 May 2017 saw the United Kingdom launch it's first ever Face Equality Day, the result of lots of very hard work and campaigning by UK organisation Changing Faces which coincided with the 25 year anniversary of their launch. As someone who has grown up with cleft lip and palate and faced the sometimes harsh... Continue Reading →
Kia ora and welcome to the new kennyardouin.com website! You may notice that it looks a little different from what you were used to - but don't worry, you'll still find almost everything that was there before, and some things are now even easier to access than before! Plus, using kennyardouin.com is now safer than... Continue Reading →
This week is UK Cleft Lip & Palate Awareness Week. Twenty-something years ago on this awareness week, I was one of the 1200 babies born annually in the UK with a cleft - my parents didn’t find out until the moment I was born. When I was 12 years old, my surgeon told me “You’ll... Continue Reading →
A speechie version of the Gloria Gaynor Classic.
Marama Davidson joins Kenny on the programme to discuss the government's plan to expand the use of Te Reo Māori in Aotearoa, including by introducing the language to all ākonga (students) in kura (schools).
Actors Chelsea McEwan Millar and Cameron Rhodes join Kenny in the studio for a fun early morning catch-up about The Court Theatre's latest production, Ropeable.
Kenny speaks with Chelsea McEwan Millar and Cameron Rhodes, lead performers in The Court Theatre’s epic new play - Ropable on Plains FM 96.9 on 16 Feb 2017 about the play and the theatre scene in New Zealand. Take a listen below!
2016. It’s been an extraordinary year. It’s a year that historians will talk about for decades to come, for better or for worse. Here we are, at the end of this fascinating year, which means it is time for yet another year in review open letter to you all.
Kenny Ardouin 