Ensalada Latina NZ: Recent Episodes

Jorge Bolanos Lopez

Interviews with Latinos doing cool stuff in in Christchurch while listening to Latin tunes!

This programme is brought to you by Christchurch College of English Limited.

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Laura and Jorge look back when the explored NZ in campervans and discuss the best ways to travel in South America.

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Daniel and Jorge chat about two movies that were screened in the Latin American and Spain Film Festival in Christchurch. You need to add them to your list!

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Daniela made a bit of time between her PhD and her job to come to the show and play tunes that besides being awesome, carry powerful historical meanings. Listen and Share!

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These guys stopped by to tell us about MUST-LISTEN Colombian bands. LIsten and Share!

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This lovely Argentinian couple came to the show us to shows us some classic tunes that every Argentinian has heard!

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Denisse stops by the show to tell us all about two events happening very soon in Christchurch with a South American theme!

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Dave and Jorge chat about Dave's 5 week trip exploring South and Central America.

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Jorge finally found another Ecuadorian in Christchurch and couldn't wait to bring him on the show!

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Jorge chats with Mauro about the life-long process of becoming bilinguals.

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Gaby and Jorge chat about what it is like to have relationships in New Zealand

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Jimmy arrived in NZ with his wife and two kids! He chats with Jorge about settling in NZ.

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Dino is a Brazilian student in NZ who has been to so many places! He tells Jorge his favourite spots!

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Nico is in da house! He chats with Jorge on the different ways public holidays are celebrated in South America.

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In the second part, Laura, Gaby and Mauro talk about official ways for non-English speakers to demonstrate their level of English.

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This is the first of a two part show in which Mauro, Gaby and Laura chat with Jorge about balancing work and English studies for international people in NZ.

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Lucas tells us how his hometown, Medellín, overcame its violent past to become an inclusive and vibrant commercial hub in Colombia.

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In this show, Laura and Jorge tell us about which South American books and movies you must read and watch. 

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Jorge and Adriana chat about her work with renewable energy in New Zealand. 

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Jorge chats with Victoria about moving from Mexico to New Zealand 23 years ago and teaching Spanish Language at the University of Canterbury. She tells us all about her academic life and spots you can't miss if you go to Mexico! 

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Daniel advises us on things we should not miss out on when in South America 

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In this program Ayelén tells us about her background and research, which includes the potential preservation of Kaori trees in NZ. 

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Jorge brings Janneth to the show to talk about her career and photography projects. 

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Jorge chats with a fellow broadcaster, Nicolas. They talk about Nicolas' background in Chile, his programme and future plans. 

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Jorge and Gaby talk about Latinos settling in New Zealand and tell us how to prepare empanadas .

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Samuel Aguilar, a PhD student at the University of Canterbury, joins Jorge to talk about his research, which involves spiders' behavior patterns 

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Jorge chats with Laura and Daniel, a couple from Colombia that recently finished their Masters Degrees. They talk about their professional background and the volunteering they have been involved with in the city. 

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Jorge chats with a couple of people from the University of Canterbury Spanish club about what they are trying to achieve and their upcoming events 

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Jorge chats with two members of Matecito Latin Band. They remember how the band came together and what they are up to at the moment.  

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Jorge chats with Jade about her work with art in the city and future plans in the field.

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Jorge chats with Mauro, who recently got his New Zealand citizenship, about his life before landing in Auckland and his journey in a new country. 

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Jorge speaks with a couple from Brazil about settling into life in Christchurch 

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For his first show, Jorge chats with Sol, owner of Café Colombia. They talk about Sol’s arrival to New Zealand, the origins of Café Colombia as a business and her desire to expand Colombia’s coffee culture in Christchurch