Around The World with Khirad

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41 - Dr Waqar Qureshi: From Pakistan to Powering...

Around The World with Khirad ·

2026/10/01

Khirad sits down with Dr Waqar Qureshi, General Manager of Asset Management at Wellington Electricity, for a warm conversation about his journey from Pakistan to New Zealand. Dr Waqar talks about growing up in Karachi, arriving in Auckland as a young adult, adjusting to a very different way of life, and building a career in engineering and the energy sector. He and Khirad also explore leadership, belonging, kindness, happiness, technology and AI — including what might remain important in a rapidly

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40 - Dr Usma Azhar: Finding Home and Bringing People...

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2026/09/17

What does “home” mean when two countries are part of your story? In this episode of Around the World with Khirad, Khirad sits down with Dr Usma Azhar, a public policy professional, community leader and President of the Pakistan Association of Wellington. Usma came to New Zealand from Pakistan as an international student and has since built a life shaped by education, community, inclusion and bringing people together. She is also a mum of three. But Khirad wants to go beyond the professional

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0:29:18

39 - Beyond the Bio with Sir Ian Taylor

Around The World with Khirad ·

2026/09/03

Sir Ian Taylor is one of Dunedin’s most remarkable innovators, storytellers and business leaders. From television and music to founding Animation Research Ltd, his work has helped transform the way major sporting events are seen around the world. He was knighted in 2021 for services to broadcasting, business and the community. In this episode, Khirad goes beyond the achievements to discover the person behind them. They talk about Sir Ian’s childhood, the experiences that shaped him, creativity,

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0:27:40

38 - Pakistan Day Special - Happy Independence Day...

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2026/08/20

In this special solo episode of Global Kids with Khirad, Khirad takes listeners on a warm and exciting journey through Pakistan. She explores Pakistan’s mountains, food, languages, colourful celebrations, animals, inspiring people and family stories. Growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand with family roots in Pakistan, Khirad reflects on identity, belonging and why every family’s story is worth celebrating. This episode is a joyful celebration of Pakistan, culture, kindness and curiosity. This show was

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0:26:43

37 - A Conversation with Grant Robertson

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2026/08/06

In this special episode of GKWK, Khirad speaks with Grant Robertson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago, about leadership, learning, curiosity, and the role universities play in shaping the future. Their conversation explores Grant’s journey, what it means to lead New Zealand’s oldest university, what makes Otago special, and why education matters for young people. Khirad also asks fun and thoughtful questions about childhood dreams, favourite books, advice for students, kindness, courage,

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0:22:24

36 - Meet Sophie behind the Mayor Sophie Barker

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2026/07/23

In this episode of At GKWK, Khirad speaks with Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker about leadership, community, kindness, and what it means to care for a city. Their conversation explores Sophie’s journey, herself beyond being the Mayor, what she loves about Dunedin, and how young people can contribute to their communities. Khirad also asks fun and thoughtful questions through games such as “This or That,” “Kids’ Cabinet,” and “Magic Backpack.” This warm and inspiring episode encourages children to be

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0:26:10

35 - Soul-searching conversation with Ingrid Leary

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2026/07/09

In this episode, Khirad speaks with Hon Ingrid Leary, Member of Parliament for Taieri. Their conversation explores Ingrid’s work as a community leader, what inspired her to serve people, and what it is like to represent a local community in Parliament. Khirad also asks fun and thoughtful questions about childhood dreams, kindness, courage, favourite places, and advice for young people. This warm and inspiring episode encourages children to stay curious, use their voice, care about others, and

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0:26:53

34 - Life Between Dunedin and Sydney - A discussion...

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2026/06/25

In this episode of Global Kids with Khirad, Khirad chats with close family friend Umair Zia, who previously lived in Dunedin and now lives in Sydney, Australia. Umair shares what it was like moving from New Zealand to a big city, the things he misses about Dunedin, and the exciting parts of starting again somewhere new. They also compare Australia and New Zealand, talk about travelling, food, city life and the adventures that come with a big move. Along the way, Khirad puts Umair through some fun

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0:24:43

33 - Hima from Japan in Dunedin

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2026/06/11

In this episode of Global Kids with Khirad, Khirad chats with Hima, a Year 11 student from Japan who is living in Dunedin as a homestay student and studying at Trinity Catholic College. Hima shares her first impressions of New Zealand, what school feels like compared to Japan, and what she has enjoyed most so far. They also talk about what she misses from home, fun cultural differences, and a few sweet moments from homestay life. The episode includes light games, quick questions, and a warm message

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0:24:58

32 - Nene from Thailand First NZ Visit

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2026/05/28

Khirad is joined by Nene, a Year 12 student from Thailand who is in Dunedin for a short-term stay and visiting New Zealand for the first time. Nene talks about her arrival, her first impressions of Dunedin, and what school is like at Kaikorai Valley College compared to Thailand. They chat about food, culture, and what she hopes to do before she heads home. The episode stays fun and friendly with quick games, laughs, and a thoughtful wrap-up about being brave, trying new things, and making new

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31 - Asma Azhar: Leadership and Fun

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2026/05/14

Khirad chats with Asma Azhar, President of the Pakistani Association of Wellington and a PhD-qualified linguistics researcher. Asma shares her journey from Pakistan to New Zealand, what community leadership looks like in real life, and what inspires her to keep creating positive change. The episode balances inspiring stories with fun, kid-friendly games, quick challenges, and a warm message for young listeners about confidence, learning, and being proud of who you are. This show was broadcast on OAR

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30 - Saad Azhar: Cricket and Community

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2026/04/30

In this episode, Khirad talks with Muhammad Saad Azhar, a Year 12 student at Wellington College and a right-arm fast bowler. Saad shares his story of growing up across Lahore, Christchurch, and Wellington, what it takes to play at Under-17 and Under-19 level, and how he balances sport, study, and volunteering in the community. The episode includes light games and quick rounds, plus thoughtful conversation about motivation, teamwork, and staying grounded. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM

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0:22:32

29 - With Rabbia all the way in France

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2026/04/17

In this episode, Khirad talks with her aunty Rabbia, who is currently living in France while completing her Master’s degree. Rabbia shares what daily life is like in France, what surprised her when she first moved, her favourite places to visit, and the foods she has loved (and the ones she didn’t!). She also teaches Khirad a useful French sentence and shares a few thoughtful reflections about living away from home. The episode includes quick fun games like Would You Rather, This or That, and a

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28 - Fatima’s Pakistan Trip Stories

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2026/04/03

In this episode of Global Kids with Khirad, Khirad chats with her school friend Fatima, who has just returned from Pakistan last week. Fatima shares where she went, what surprised her, her favourite places, and the best food she ate. They talk about fun moments, family time, and what it felt like coming back home. The episode also includes a few quick games and a light “Pakistan vs New Zealand” comparison to keep it playful and engaging. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin -

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27 - Khirad's Summer Travels

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2026/03/06

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - https://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

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26 - Khirad Unfiltered

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2026/02/20

In this special episode, the guest is none other than Khirad’s mama. Instead of interviewing someone else, Khirad becomes the one answering questions. Her mama gently guides her through thoughtful conversations about feelings, kindness, dreams, challenges, and the moments that shape who she is. This episode gives listeners a chance to see a more personal and honest side of Khirad — her heart, her hopes, and how she sees the world. It also includes warm mother–daughter reflections, light games, and

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25 - Chat with Abdul Rehman

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2026/02/06

In this episode, Khirad talks with her school friend Abdul Rehman, whose family is from Multan in Pakistan. They chat about what he loves about Pakistan, his favourite foods, and what he enjoys most about life in Dunedin. The episode includes picture-style riddles, fun “Would You Rather” choices, and silly sentence challenges that spark lots of laughter. In the final part, they talk about kindness, family, gratitude, and dreams for the future. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin -

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24 - Chat with Abdullah

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2026/01/23

In this episode, Khirad is joined by her friend Abdullah from George Street Normal School. They talk about his family’s roots in Multan, what he enjoys about living in New Zealand, and the fun things he does after school. The episode includes brain puzzles, “This or That” with explanations, a colour game, and a lively round of “Would You Rather.” The final segment explores kindness, inspiration, dreams for the future, and a positive message for kids everywhere. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM

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23 - Chat with Aaliyah

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2026/01/09

In this episode, Khirad talks with her school friend Aaliyah, a Year 4 student who loves reading and writing. Aaliyah shares how she listens to Islamic and Prophet stories and then rewrites them in her own words. They talk about Pakistan, life in Dunedin, favourite books, and what inspires her as a young writer. The episode also includes fun games like Story Shuffle, This or That, Rapid Fire questions, and a tongue twister. The conversation ends with thoughtful reflections about kindness, learning,

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22 - Chat with Fatima

Around The World with Khirad ·

2025/12/26

In this episode, Khirad is joined by her friend Fatima, a warm and thoughtful year-4 student originally from Pakistan. They talk about her favourite things about Pakistani culture, life in Dunedin, and what she enjoys most at school. The episode includes fun riddles, rapid-fire questions, and silly tongue twisters, along with a gentle conversation about kindness, family, and what makes her proud of who she is. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - https://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the

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