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Suzy & Friends

RNZ
Jokes
Te Reo Māori
New Zealand
Brain Teasers
Suzy & Friends
Aotearoa
Christmas
Fun Facts
Children's Literature
The Little Yellow Digger
Friendship
Storytelling
The Electric Cat Detective Agency
Books
Matariki
Māori Language
Kiwi
Kindness
Aotearoa New Zealand
Children's Jokes

Join Suzy & Friends for a slice of a Kiwi kid’s life! Kids share their thoughts, talents, and tales; and hosts Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant share stories and silliness.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes184Founded3 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Sammy & the Fam do a cool song about a lost teddy, Itty Bitty Beats sing their new one ‘Riding Along on My Bicycle’, and there’s Suzy Cato’s brand-new song! Also - fun facts about Lego bricks, tamariki talk about their favourite zoo animal, and Preci... more

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10-year-old Bob plays the bongo drums; young Summer reviews a book she loved, The Dragon Who Lost His Spark; and there are Fun Facts about native New Zealand bats.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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There’s a song about Spring, Hey Duby brings the dance beats, and Claudia Robin Gunn will lift you up. There are jokes, fun facts about race cars, and we ask kids, ‘what’s one thing you’d do if you were Prime Minister of New Zealand?’

Suzy Cato’s mu... more

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There's a prickly brain-teaser, Codi teaches us how to say "I'm out of breath" in te reo Māori, and kids just like you sing their favourite songs.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Recent Guests

Cass Mark-Chan
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Episode: A Special Guest: Cass Mark-Chan
Constable Brian
Police constable introducing safety segment with Bobby
New Zealand Police
Episode: Homegrown music for Kiwi kids, a little witch, and toast!
Irene Crawford-Kaliopa
Storyteller introducing the How Māui Slowed the Sun segment
Storyteller on Suzy & Friends
Episode: Suzy’s new song, Māui, and Bikes!
Stephanie the Stick insect
Guest from the Fleabite Band story arc
Fleabite Band
Episode: An encore for the Fleabite Band!
Claudia Robin Gunn
Musician performing a song from her EP Joyful Jams
Claudia Robin Gunn
Episode: Kids’ music made in NZ, tugboats, and extra arms or legs?
Beauden Nguer
10-year-old reader introducing the book Dont Scare the Dentist
Episode: Music made in Aotearoa, cartwheels, and teeth!
Alisa Fittisimanu
Storyteller, tells The Flying Foxes of Kolovai from Tonga
Episode: Music made in Aotearoa, cartwheels, and teeth!
Simon Taylor Storyteller
Storyteller, writer of Imogen and Roari stories
Episode: More Kiwi kid comedians!
Kiora Caden
Tells about the book My Family Tree, My Whānau, and Me (credited in show)
Author/Book promo
Episode: 100% kiwi music for kiwi kids, cotton-tailed rodents, and kid comedians

Hosts

Suzy Cato
Host of Suzy & Friends; central figure in family-friendly Kiwi kids' programming.
Trevor Plant
Co-host providing warmth, humor, and guest interactions in kid-focused segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Hi I am Eva I love this podcast I just started to listen to it

    I also read harry potter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nastasiak17
    New Zealand9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Looks easygoing and community-driven, helpful for sponsors who want family-friendly reach.
The show feels warm and family-friendly, with lots of Kiwi flavor.
Kids' voices feel authentic and engaging, great for young listeners.
Strong local talent emphasis and educational moments resonate with parents and teachers.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#44
New Zealand/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

100% kiwi music for kiwi kids, race cars, and kids just like you!
Q: If you were the Prime Minister of New Zealand, what's the first thing you would do?
Sophia said she would make everything free, including ice cream. Lily said she would give food to homeless people.
Special guest: 10-year-old podcaster Khirad
Q: How many episodes have you made and how often is it released?
She shares that she has produced 32 episodes so far and that the show comes out fortnightly.
Special guest: 10-year-old podcaster Khirad
Q: Tell us what your podcast is about.
Khirad explains that Global Christmas Khirad features interviews with diverse people about their lives, childhoods, culture, dreams, and advice for kids, with games to keep conversations light and fun.
Waiata for kiwi kids, young comedians, and donuts
Q: If you could build your own pizza, what would you put on it?
Chloe talks about tomato sauce, sour cream, and a mix that reflects her favorite flavors, while Wilder includes tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and olives, and Mila adds pineapple, ham, sticky cheese, and even unicorn-shaped candy for a playful twist.
Pumice, tadpoles and Ellie Copter!
Q: What kind of room doesn't have a door or a window?
A mushroom.

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Kiwi-family focused show that centers on kids' voices, creativity, and learning through a lively mix of jokes, stories, book talks, music, and audience participation. Hosts guide a warmly inclusive, playful experience with recurring segments like brain teasers, reader reviews, short audio dramas, and kid guests, often weaving in Te Reo Māori and local culture. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on community, local creators, and practical, child-friendly education delivered in a cheerful, relatable tone. The format is flexible, featuring guest performers, authors, and storytellers, making it appealing to families seeking wholesome entertainment with learning moments and strong local flavor.

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Suzy & Friends launched 3 years ago and published 184 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Cass Mark-Chan
2. Constable Brian
3. Irene Crawford-Kaliopa
4. Stephanie the Stick insect
5. Claudia Robin Gunn
6. Beauden Nguer
7. Alisa Fittisimanu
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