The Third Series launched last month on Sunday, 20 August 2023 on Stuff.
The critically acclaimed web series, K' Road Chronicles, returned to our screens for its highly anticipated third season. With a commitment to shedding light on the lives of the homeless and impoverished in Aotearoa New Zealand, this groundbreaking series continues to provide a platform for their stories. Season 3 promises to delve even deeper into the realities faced by those living on the margins of society, exploring overlooked issues and sharing stories of hope and inspiration.
Hosted by transgendered journalist Six, who has her own lived experience of homelessness on Auckland's iconic Karangahape Road, K' Road Chronicles has garnered recognition and support from organisations such as Auckland City Mission, Lifewise, Housing First, Orange Sky, The K’ Road Business Association, and 155 Community House Whangārei. The series showcases deeply personal narratives that foster understanding, empathy, and positive change for our vulnerable communities.
Producer Brian Holland says “It’s an absolute privilege to have been able to tell these stories over three seasons. We’ve been welcomed into some remarkable lives by people who have stories to share and trust us to tell them with dignity and respect”
Says Six, “By sharing these stories we hope to build empathy, understanding and tolerance from the wider community. We also hope to empower, encourage and inspire those caught in cycles of poverty, abuse and despair. I am proud to be associated with Stuff and thank our commissioning editor Janine Fenwick”.
Janine adds, “At Stuff, we are committed to telling the stories of all New Zealanders. It’s a privilege to partner with Six and K’ Road Chronicles to help give the homeless community a voice, and celebrate the human spirit that comes from challenge. Each episode is gritty, confronting, and profoundly hopeful. I've learned a lot from being part of this journey with Six and Magnetic Pictures, and I hope our audiences do too from watching it.”
In Season 3, K' Road Chronicles presents eight captivating new episodes, each offering informative, surprising, and touching stories. Here are the highlights:
1. Episode 1 - "Orange Sky": Six spends an evening with Orange Sky, a mobile laundry and shower service for the homeless, meeting clients whose lives have been transformed by this life-changing initiative.
2. Episode 2 - "Raymond": Raymond shares his inspiring journey of overcoming meth addiction, prison, and homelessness after becoming a father. Now working as a peer support worker, he is on the path to permanent housing.
3. Episode 3 - "Homeground": Six attends the opening of Homeground, Auckland City Mission’s state-of-the-art facility and residence for the homeless, reflecting on the journey taken to bring this remarkable building to life.
4. Episode 4 - "The Māori Wardens": Joanne, from the Auckland City District Māori Wardens, reveals her personal journey of overcoming sexual abuse, drug addiction, and homelessness. Six joins the wardens on a Saturday night patrol.
5. Episode 5 - "Sunday Blessings": Six meets Danielle, the founder and coordinator of Sunday Blessings, a community kitchen that has provided over 140,000 meal packs for the un-housed community through food rescue and donations.
6. Episode 6 - "Foundations": Six visits two Auckland City Mission housing initiatives, exploring transitional housing for women and a newly refurbished hotel offering a safe and comfortable home for those in need.
7. Episode 7 - "Six Goes to Hamilton": Returning to her hometown, Six visits a night shelter that has adapted to meet the needs of today's gender-diverse population. She meets Slay, who shares the challenges of being transgender and homeless.
8. Episode 8 - "Six Goes Home": After revisiting her hometown of Hamilton, Six reflects on her journey of coming out as transgender, experiencing homelessness, finding shelter, and pursuing a journalism degree. She visits her mum.
K' Road Chronicles Season 3 is made with the support of NZ On Air and is produced by Auckland production company Magnetic Pictures.
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Published: August 2023