Untold Norfolk Island Travel Podcast
Recognising the unique tapestry of the travel destination, Norfolk Island, we are excited to present a captivating podcast series that will delve into the island's rich sound heritage and traditions.
Through this audio exploration, listeners will embark on a journey to discover and learn more about the island's distinctive Norf'k language, its captivating sound recordings, and the intricacies of our customs & etiquette.
This podcast series is hosted by Jodie Williams, Churchill Fellow.
Each episode offers a deep dive into a specific aspect of Norfolk Island's way of life through personal narratives and sound heritage audios.
Episodes
51 episodes
A tribute to historians of Norfolk Island's penal colonies
A tribute to historians of Norfolk Island's penal colonies - Norfolk Island stands as one of the most significant penal settlements in the British Empire's history. The stories of those who endured transportation, forced labo...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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36:31
History, heritage & conservation - an audio lens!
History, heritage & conservation - an audio lens! - In the 1980s, filmmaker John Anderson embarked on a remarkable endeavour to document Norfolk Island's rich tapestry of history, conservation, and heritage through the em...
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Episode 49
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29:39
Voices of 1970 in speech and song
Voices of 1970 in speech and song -In the late 1960s, when the world was changing rapidly around them, one visionary man on Norfolk Island recognised that something precious was slipping away. Armed with pioneering sound recording...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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25:55
Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) & stewardship
Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) & stewardship - Step into a world where heritage conservation meets hands-on craftsmanship and where the reverence for traditional tools and hand-worked mastery defin...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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27:49
Norfolk Porpay Jelly & a Jam!
Norfolk Porpay Jelly & a Jam! - What is porpay?Seasonally, Norfolk bestows a delicious gift, the red guava fruit. They grow in thickets in many parts of the island. We call them "porpay" in the Norf’k langua...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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19:30
The Pitcairn-Norfolk connection
The Pitcairn-Norfolk connection - Nestled in the vast expanse of the South Pacific, two remarkable islands share extraordinary histories whilst maintaining their own unique identities. Norfolk Island and Pitcairn Island, sepa...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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22:09
Norfolk Island's Centenarian Legacy
Norfolk Island's Centenarian Legacy - Since the arrival of the Pitcairners in 1856, Norfolk Island has celebrated seven residents who reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years. Unlike many modern societies where the...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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18:24
The Pitcairn Register
The Pitcairn Register - The Pitcairn Register stands as a most significant historical document for the people of Norfolk Island, representing our unique heritage. Created by John Buffett on Pitcairn Island in the early 19th c...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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16:52
Why Norfolk Island's Governance History Matters
Why Norfolk Island's Governance History Matters - Norfolk Island's governance history since 1856 offers visitors far more than academic interest—it provides essential context for a deeper, more meaningful engagement with this...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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17:57
The World of Norfolk
The World of Norfolk - In this episode let’s discuss a few of the reasons that Norfolk Island is described as being a world apart. What makes Norfolk Island truly unique is not just its natural beauty or historical significan...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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17:20
'Te Wa Kainga' & a Rawson Hall performance
'Te Wa Kainga' & a Rawson Hall performance - In this episode let’s step into the rich tapestry of Norfolk Island's sound heritage through the vibrant community performances held at our iconic Rawson Hall with a special fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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19:17
From a Whaling Ship to the Methodist Church
From a Whaling Ship to the Methodist Church - The story of Methodism on Norfolk Island begins with an extraordinary twist of fate in 1879. Alfred H. Phelps, serving as a ship's cook aboard the American whaling vessel 'Canton'...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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19:45
Mapping placenames & language anecdotes!
Mapping placenames & language anecdotes! - Welcome to Episode 38 of the Untold Norfolk Island travel podcast series. My name is Jodie Williams and as a Norfolk Islander & Churchill Fellow, I am your ‘on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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16:14
Our Norfolk Island Hansard and Youth Assembly insights
Our Norfolk Island Hansard and Youth Assembly insights - In this episode, let’s discuss the role of ‘Hansard’ as the official, substantially verbatim report of parliamentary proceedings. Named after Thomas Curson Hansard, who...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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19:47
The strength of our Norfolk community in fundraising, volunteering and radio!
The strength of our Norfolk community in fundraising, volunteering and radio! - In isolated island communities such as our Norfolk Island, local initiatives form the backbone of development and sustainability. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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27:56
Norfolk Notes & MBE honours on the island!
Norfolk Notes & MBE honours on the island! -In this episode we pay tribute to the late Kathy Lecren who hosted a weekly VL2NI radio program entitled Norfolk Notes in 1985. Have a listen to the following excerpts read by Kathy ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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26:16
The traditional art of plaiting and a cabaret!
The traditional art of plaiting and a cabaret! - In this episode we are going to explore two distinctive traditions that have shaped the island's identity - the traditional craft of plaiting and the vibrant musical cabarets o...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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26:11
Country music in festival, a Buffett concert and a tree of knowledge!
Country music in festival, a Buffett concert and a tree of knowledge! - The Norfolk Island Country Music Festival was born in 1993 from the creative vision of its Patron, Gayleen Snell, who gathered a dedicated group of volun...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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28:02
Building Homes, Digging Wells & Communal Gardens
Building Homes, Digging Wells & Communal Gardens - Discover how Norfolk Islanders maintained our way of life through resourcefulness and cooperation. Establishing homes on the island when the Pitcairners arri...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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40:24
Bounty Day Celebration: A Norfolk Island Tradition
Bounty Day Celebration: A Norfolk Island Tradition - Bounty Day is a significant annual celebration on Norfolk Island, commemorating the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders on June 8, 1856. The festivities showcase our di...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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21:05
Cattle, a taxi driver and the right of way!
Cattle, a taxi driver and the right of way! - This podcast episode introduces you to another one of the most charming and unexpected aspects of life on our unique South Pacific island. Welcome to Norfolk Island, where c...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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20:21
Mutiny on the Bounty: Films, a band and a legacy
Mutiny on the Bounty: Films, a band and a legacy - The factual foundation beneath the Hollywood glamour begins in 1787, when Britain's Royal Society dispatched Lieutenant William Bligh to Tahiti on what seemed a straightforwa...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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21:47
Polyphonic singing and our connection to Polynesia
Polyphonic singing and our connection to Polynesia - Let’s explore the rich tradition of polyphonic singing in Polynesia, particularly focusing on the historical encounter between Hugh Carleton and the Pitcairn Islander...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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21:26
Genre Fusion & Norfolk Island's Musical Melting Pot
Genre Fusion & Norfolk Island's Musical Melting Pot - Let’s explore how Norfolk Island’s unique musical heritage has evolved showcasing various genres and the integral role music plays in our community gatherings, f...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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19:49
The mystery of unspoken meanings in our Norf’k Language
The mystery of unspoken meanings in our Norf’k Language - In this episode, let’s explore a little more of our rich linguistic heritage in Norfolk Island, focusing on proverbs, idioms, and metaphors in the Norf'k languag...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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23:02