Rewi Alley
Artist Billy Apple and his Rewi Alley connection
Yesterday we talked about Rewi Alley, and his work in China. Today, we're joined by artist Billy Apple who was inspired by Rewi Alley - after an incredible coincidence this year saw him staying on the… Audio
Rewi Alley - the most famous New Zealander in Chinese history
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We're looking back at the life and legacy of Rewi Alley, a New Zealander who went to China in 1927 to have a look at the revolution going on, and spent the next 60 years there. Audio
Elspeth Sandys - Author of A Communist in the Family: Searching for Rewi Alley
In 2017, author Elspeth Sandys travelled to China with other family members to mark the 90th anniversary of her cousin Rewi Alley's arrival in Shanghai. The book she wrote about that journey is called… Audio
Sound Archives: "The most famous Westerner in China"
In Canterbury this weekend a variety of events will be taking place to mark this year as the 120th anniversary of the birth of Rewi Alley, the New Zealander who spent over 60 years working to improve… Audio
Geoff Chapple - Life and Influences
Geoff Chapple is probably best known for being the prime mover behind Te Araroa - The National Walkway. But he's also a composer of operas, an author of numerous books and a keen musician. In the… Audio
Voices: In Rewi Alley's Footsteps
Lynda Chanwai-Earle talks to a delegation of 10 young New Zealanders about their journey in late 2013 following the footsteps of the legendary humanitarian Rewi Alley across China. Audio
The Vault - Rewi in China
In the lifetime of New Zealander Rewi Alley, China went through bloody revolution, followed by Communism. Now as our greatest trading partner, we owe a debt to the man who paved the way. Audio