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It Takes A Village

Kathryn Ryan

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led parenting and family-life show featuring external clinicians, researchers, and other specialists who offer practical guidance on children’s health, development, and relationships. Credible pitch candidates include child psychologists, pediatric and allied-health professionals, parenting researchers, and authors with relevant expertise; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible professional experts rather than high-profile celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: New Zealand

YouTube: 249.0k subscribers

Instagram: 215.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@rnz.co.nz

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Host

Kathryn Ryan - New Zealand journalist and broadcaster who presents RNZ’s Nine to Noon programme and interviews experts on parenting, health, society, and family life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Qualified and practicing clinicians, child-development specialists, mental-health professionals, researchers, and authors with directly relevant expertise in parenting or family life.
Required Achievements:  
Professional clinical credentials, Research experience, Published books or practical resources

Recent Guest Discussions

Anna Richards - Childhood Tummy Pain, Diet, Constipation, And Signs Of Potentially Serious Health Issues.

Jenny Brown - Balancing Parental Involvement With Children’s Independence And Avoiding Overparenting.

Christian Wright - Speech And Language Delays In Children, Including Common Concerns And Misconceptions.

Recent Topics

Parenting, Child Development, Family Health, Child Psychology, Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
It Takes A Village
:

Parenting: Handling fussy eaters

October 08, 2026

Coping with fussy eaters will be a challenge that many parents will be familiar with. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Surviving the school holidays

September 30, 2026

For the many New Zealand families currently in the middle of the school holidays, life might feel like an endless juggle of work and childcare. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Is getting a tutor for your child worth it?

September 24, 2026

Whether it's a formal after school activity, or an older student helping out, many children will have some form of tutoring outside of the classroom. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
It Takes A Village
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How do I get in touch with It Takes A Village?

It Takes A Village is hosted by Kathryn Ryan. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@rnz.co.nz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for It Takes A Village?

The publicly listed email for It Takes A Village: podcasts@rnz.co.nz.

How many listeners does It Takes A Village have?

Podseeker estimates It Takes A Village reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for It Takes A Village?

It Takes A Village typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Qualified and practicing clinicians, child-development specialists, mental-health professionals, researchers, and authors with directly relevant expertise in parenting or family life. Common among recent guests: Professional clinical credentials; Research experience; Published books or practical resources. Recent guests include Anna Richards, Jenny Brown, and Christian Wright.

How hard is it to get booked on It Takes A Village?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does It Takes A Village cover?

Recent episodes cover Parenting, Child Development, Family Health, Child Psychology, and Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@rnz.co.nz

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