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From Politics to Corporate Leadership: Nirupa George on Knowing Your Worth
Mar 22, 2026
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From Taiwan to New Zealand, the Banana Cream Pie: May Tien's Global Journey
Mar 11, 2026
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The Legend of the Lantern: How to Create a Legacy Through Culture with Eric Ngan
Mar 1, 2026
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Break into policy: Mingchun Wu on public service and what shaped her path
Feb 16, 2026
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Never really whole: a different side of Simon Bridges
Dec 22, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/26 | From Politics to Corporate Leadership: Nirupa George on Knowing Your Worth | In this episode of The 3rd Space, Naisi speaks with Nirupa George about an exceptional career journey shaped by courage, clarity, and self-worth. From the Green Party to becoming Chief of Staff in Auckland’s former Mayor’s Office in her early 30s, then moving into senior roles at SkyCity and now the fisheries sector, Nirupa has navigated politics, public service, and corporate leadership on her own terms.She reflects on learning to trust her judgement, recognise her value, and step into spaces where women of colour are still rarely expected. Nirupa also shares a deeply personal perspective on motherhood, ethnicity, and culture, and how she hopes her daughter will grow up connected to her heritage and confident in who she is. It is an honest conversation about ambition, identity, and what we choose to carry forward.CreditsHost: Naisi ChenProducer and editor: Xian ZhangGuest: Nirupa GeorgeMusic: KaishandaoSocial media and tech:Lynn Feng | — | |
| 3/11/26 | From Taiwan to New Zealand, the Banana Cream Pie: May Tien's Global Journey | In this episode, we dive deeply into a conversation with May Tien, exploring her unique multicultural upbringing and career in communications. From her early years in Taiwan and Guam to her professional life in New Zealand, May shares poignant reflections on navigating diverse cultures, the significance of storytelling, and the role of food in connecting people. She also discusses her experiences working in New Zealand's public and private sectors, highlighting her current role at Moana, an iwi-owned seafood company. This episode offers rich insights into identity, belonging, and the power of authenticity in both personal and professional spheres.00:08 Mai's Unique Upbringing02:04 Life in Guam05:23 Cultural Identity and Career Choices09:02 Experiences in Taiwan and Beijing12:03 Navigating Cultural Complexities15:04 Challenges in New Zealand's Monoculture20:22 Finding Your Strategy21:26 Transition to Moana23:24 Moana's Unique Structure and Values27:54 Crisis Management and Communication31:19 Reflections on Language and Identity35:15 Hopes for the Next GenerationEpisode CreditsHost: Naisi ChenProducer / Editing: Xian ZhangMusic: KaishandaoAdvisor: Sam CollinTech: Lynn Feng | — | |
| 3/1/26 | The Legend of the Lantern: How to Create a Legacy Through Culture with Eric Ngan | In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Eric Ngan, one of Aotearoa’s most influential cultural event producers, to unpack what it means to build legacy through culture. Drawing on decades of experience producing some of New Zealand’s largest cultural festivals — from the Auckland Lantern Festival to multi-arts city activations — Eric shares his philosophy on culture as a force for identity, community and sustained impact. | — | |
| 2/16/26 | Break into policy: Mingchun Wu on public service and what shaped her path | SummaryIn this episode, Naisi sits down with Mingchun Wu, whose career spans teaching, policy, and governance across multiple government agencies and regulatory boards.Mingchun reflects on how she moved from the classroom into the policy world, what it was like entering Wellington’s public service as one of the few Asians at the time, and the realities of working inside New Zealand’s policy and governance system.She also shares a quieter but powerful thread running through her journey — the influence of her father, whose life of service shaped her approach to work, leadership, and how she shows up for others.This EpisodeCreditsHost: Naisi ChenProducer & Editing: Xian ZhangMusic: KaishandaoAdvisor: Sam Collin | — | |
| 12/22/25 | Never really whole: a different side of Simon Bridges | In this episode of The 3rd Space with Naisi Chen, we sit down with Simon Bridges, former leader of New Zealand’s National Party and author of National Identity: Confessions of an Outsider. This conversation goes beyond politics to interrogate what it means to belong in Aotearoa, personally and culturally. Bridges uses his own story to challenge stereotypes, navigate the complexities of whakapapa and identity, and reflect on how national character is shaped by class, culture, language, and lived experience. From confronting perceptions of Māoriness to unpacking what it feels like to be seen as both insider and outsider, this episode explores identity as a layered landscape rather than a fixed label, a real-world “third space” where culture, history and self intersect. Episode CreditsHost: Naisi ChenProducer / Editing: Xian ZhangMusic: Kaishandao | — | |
| 11/26/25 | Beyond the bamboo ceiling: Asian leadership in Aotearoa with Franky Wang | In this episode, we sit down with Franky Wang — Head of Asia Business Activation at Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), a China-born New Zealand business leader shaping Asian growth strategy across the motu. Franky leads a nationwide team supporting Asian clients and steers work spanning deal origination, policy review, and stakeholder engagement.He shares how cultural intelligence, Asian leadership, and international business strategy inform his approach to connecting Aotearoa and Asia. Frankie reflects on overcoming cultural barriers, navigating the bamboo ceiling, and the mindset shifts that carried him from a Shanghai-born migrant to a strategic leader in New Zealand’s banking sector.We also explore his contributions in governance, community mentorship, cultural festival promotion, and his vision for empowering future Asian leaders. This kōrero is rich with insight on cross-cultural leadership, identity, and building resilient pathways between business and community. If you want to know him more, please connect with him on his LinkedIn page: Franky Wang.Episode CreditsHost: Naisi Chen Producer / Editing: Xian Zhang Music: Kaishandao | — | |
| 11/9/25 | Making Everyone Jealous By Being You: with Venice Qin | In this episode of The Third Space, we sit down with Venice — a musician whose new album Moon Landing marks a major moment in her creative journey. We talk about individuality, belonging, and how she weaves together Western and Eastern influences to tell her story through music.Venice opens up about the inspiration behind her songs, including her powerful track Home Country, and shares her experiences confronting anti-Asian racism. We explore what authenticity means to her as an artist, how she’s grown creatively, and her hopes for stronger Asian representation in the music industry.Episode CreditsHost: Naisi Chen Producer / Editing: Xian Zhang Music: KaishandaoTechnician: Lynn Music: Kaishandao Advisor: Sam Collin | — |
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Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.