Last year, as a result of my experiences working with Cleft New Zealand, as well as my own experiences growing up with cleft lip and palate, it became clear that my original seminar that I’ve been delivering for years “It Gets Better: Dealing with Bullying” was in need of an update to reflect the reality that... Continue Reading →
Duncan Webb – From Law to Politics – 15 Sep 2016
Dr Duncan Webb joins Kenny on the programme to discuss his career in law, and his change to politics as he becomes the new Labour candidate vying for the Christchurch Central seat at the 2017 general election.
Two Years On: This is Me
This is me, two years ago today on Monday 11 August 2014 having just gone through the largest of the 11 cleft related surgeries I have had to date. On this night two years ago, I was lying in a hospital bed in Ward 11 of Christchurch Hospital while some very skilled people and machines... Continue Reading →
Paula Bennett – Wicked Campers’ Wicked Slogans – 31 Mar 2016
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett joins Kenny on the programme to discuss the increasingly edgier 'advertising' Wicked Campers are painting onto the sides of their vehicles, and how the government is planning to drive them back.
Dan Corbett – The Seasons of a Meteorologist – 24 Dec 2015
TV One's much-loved weather presenter Dan Corbett joins Kenny on the programme on Christmas Eve to discuss the seasons of his career as a meteorologist across the continents and hemispheres.
Farewell Speech from the General Manager – 9 Dec 2015
Reposted from http://www.cleft.org.nz/farewell-speech-video-from-the-outgoing-general-manager/ Transcript and Supporting Video from Kenny Ardouin’s leaving speech, December 2015 10 and a half years – it’s longer than most marriages. And like a marriage, it’s definitely had its ups and downs – times when it is the most euphoric thing ever, and sometimes where you need a bit more convincing. But... Continue Reading →
Rev Lawrence Kimberley – Welcoming the new Dean of ChristChurch Cathedral – 26 Nov 2015
Kenny speaks to Rev Lawrence Kimberley about his new role, and what it means to be the Dean of a Cathedral in a modern, cosmopolitan, multi-faith and secular city.
Chris Guerin – Sparse – 12 Nov 2015
In one of the most emotive interviews from Kenny's radio career, he speaks with Chris Guerin who describes her and her husband's grief after losing their daughter Annie in a freak accident, and the music that they have made to support themselves and others come to terms with the pain of losing a child.
Dame Annette King – What is the TPPA all about? – 08 Oct 2015
Kenny speaks with Leader of the Opposition, Annette King about the Transpacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) and whether it is more than just a straightforward trade deal.
Ruth Dyson – Labour MP for Port Hills – 24 Sep 2015
Kenny speaks with Ruth Dyson about her role as MP for Port Hills, and why after a childhood of travelling, she calls the Port Hills home.
Rob Williams – Menz Medical – 17 Sep 2015
Kenny speaks with Dr Rob Williams of Menz Medical about the importance of taking care of men's health.
Mike Yardley – Radio Veteran – 10 Sep 2015
Kenny speaks with former Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings Host Mike Yardley about his experience working in radio during the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake period, and asks his advice for an aspiring radio host!
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