Helping Heroes

Helping Heroes shines a light on amazing local organisations and the selfless staff who power them. Each episode dives deep into a different agency, exploring their work and celebrating the heroes making a real difference in our community. Be inspired by all the stories of positive change we find. If you'd like to get in touch with the Helping Heroes team, find us via Insta @helpingheroesnz or visit https://www.helpingheroes.org.nz/

Helping Heroes Ep 20 - ME Respite part 218-11-2024

Phil and Wendy continue their discussion of ME Respite, their aims and ambitions. Hear their story of finding strength, purpose, and compassion in the face of adversity. Part two of a two-part story that leaves Kate and Royce deeply moved.

11-17
25:29

Helping Heroes Ep 19 - ME Respite Part 1 – 11-11-2024

Join Phil and Wendy, from ME Respite, in a heart-to-heart conversation with Kate and Royce. Discover how they found strength, purpose, and compassion in the face of adversity. Part 1 of a 2 part conversation that leaves Kate and Royce deeply moved.

11-10
27:43

Helping Heroes Ep 18 - Age Concern - 04-11-24

Martin and Vicky, from Age Concern, discuss the ways in which they support, show love, and protect older friends and the vulnerable situations they can find themselves in. Kate and Royce learn they ways in which Age Concern proactively keeps a watchful eye on our community. Learn how you can get involved in volunteering with this precious community agency.

11-03
27:29

Helping Heroes Ep 17 - Level Playing Field – 28-10-2024

Zane, from Level Playing Field, shares his inspiring mission to make sports accessible to all children in New Zealand. Kate is captivated by the organisation's straightforward approach and the incredible work of its team. Discover how Level Playing Field is making a positive impact on young lives across the country and how you can contribute.

10-28
26:45

Helping Heroes Ep 16 - Note 2 Self – 21-10-2024

Andre, from Note2Self, shares inspiring insights from his transformative workshops which focus on overcoming self-limiting beliefs. He explains how these workshops are helping people live into their potential. Kate is impressed with the lived experience Andre brings to his work talking about mental wellbeing. Learn how you can possibly access these incredible workshops through your workplace.

10-20
27:56

Helping Heroes Ep 15 - Prison Care Ministries Part 2 – 14-10-2024

Sev and Tony continue their talk about Prison Care Ministries. Kate dives deep into the challenges faced by the organisation, the staff, and those that access their services. Don't miss this powerful conclusion to our two-part special. Part 2 of 2.

10-13
27:03

Helping Heroes Ep 14 - Prison Care Ministries Part 1 – 07-10-2024

Sev and Tony, pastors at Prison Care Ministries, share their uplifting yet often challenging experiences of supporting people in prison and on release. Kate admires their relationship approach to working with people. Royce is moved by their faith. Discover the heart-warming stories and harsh truths of PCM as they work providing hope and care to people facing difficult circumstances. Part 1 of 2.

10-06
27:01

Helping Heroes – Ep 13 - 30-09-2024

Renee and Dianne, from CFSS, talk passionately about how they work hard at keeping hope alive by helping people, whanau, and families to take back control of their lives. Learn about their free financial and parenting programmes, and much more. Kate reflects on her experience working as a social worker referring people to CFSS. Royce laments his own money skills and admires Dianne's financial mentoring and advocacy services.

09-29
27:39

Helping Heroes Ep 12 - Evolve – 23-09-2024

Neroli and Adam, from Evolve Peer Support, share insights into their growing range of services designed to help those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. Neroli and Adam speak passionately about their experiences. Adam highlights his inspiring work as a facilitator. Kate reflects on the powerful and unique support that peers offer, and Royce shares his journey of anxiety, depression and peer support.

09-22
28:06

Helping Heroes Ep 11 - Brain Injury – 13-09-2024

Colleen and Josiah, from Brain Injury Waikato, discuss brain injuries and how to access information and support that aids recovery. Royce is taken aback by the stats that highlight this important health topic, and gets excited about the free Peer Support training coming very soon. Learn how you can become a force for good in the community by accesssing this incredible training.

09-15
27:41

Helping Heroes Ep 10 - Ngaruawahia Fire Brigade – 09-09-2024

Scotty and Denver discuss their incredible roles as Volunteer Fire Fighters in Ngaruawahia. Kate considers joining the Brigade. Royce is surprised by the sheer size of the territory covered. Learn about the different roles you can volunteer for. And Scotty and Denver share their top fire safety tips.

09-08
27:38

Helping Heroes Ep 9 – 09-08-2024

Phil and Mike, managers of FreeFM, discuss how community radio champions the ideal of a voice by the people for the people. Learn how you can start your own podcast with the support of FreeFM. And Kate speaks from the heart about her gratitude to the entire FreeFM team.

08-09
27:01

Helping Heroes Ep 8 – 05-08-2024

Kate talks about her field trip to the new NZ Blood Service donor centre in Hamilton. Kate and Scott donate some plasma. Dani explains about platelets and their vital importance. And Mikyla shares her thoughts on what it is like to be a recipient and how that inspired her to change her career path. Part 2 of 2.

08-04
26:34

Helping Heroes Ep 7 – 29-07-2024

Scott, Donor Relations Co-ordinator for the NZ Blood Service, reveals the true heroes of the service and how they impact countless lives. Scott also explains the urgent need for plasma donors and Kate makes plans for her contribution to the plasma cause. Part 1 of 2.

07-28
26:26

Helping Heroes Ep 6 – 22-07-2024

Neil, manager of the Western Community Centre, explores the ways in which the centre has fostered connection and support for locals. Something this Hamilton icon has been doing for over four decades.

07-21
27:25

Helping Heroes Ep 5 – 15-07-2024

Nic, one of the managers of Habitat for Humanity, discusses op shops, rental housing and home ownership. Hear Nic tell the intriguing story of how and why this international organisation was founded.

07-14
28:13

Helping Heroes Ep 4 – 08-07-2024

Kelli Pike, one of the managers at Go Eco, talks about the passion and politics that goes into promoting and protecting the environment. Listen to the history and evolution of a remarkable agency making a difference on multiple fronts.

07-07
28:13

Helping Heroes Ep 3 – 01-07-2024

Rou and Nei, managers of Glenview Community Centre, talk about how food and culture play a large part in bringing a diverse neighbourhood closer than ever before. Hear how this community centre at the gateway to Hamilton is collaborating with other agencies to bring services to one of the fastest growing parts of Hamilton.

06-30
28:01

Helping Heroes Ep 2 - 24-06-2024

Rob, manager of Waimarie Community House, talks about the challenges and triumphs of running a community house in heart of Hamilton East. Hear how their mission to promote manaakitanga is central to all that they do and the amazing impacts this has on those who go there.

06-23
26:53

Helping Heroes Ep 1 – 17-06-2024

Psalms, manager of Pivot Bail House, talks about the challenges and triumphs of running a bail house with a focus on Pasifika culture. Hear stories of those who reside there and their journeys of hope.

06-16
27:37

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