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Tweak w/ a side of Wales. Thanks to Decibel Wines.

Flo speaks with Dick Move to discuss their new Full-Length album 'Dream, Believe, Achieve' for this week's Long Player. Thanks to NZ on Air!

Mōrena! Just Joel today. Tune in to two hours of queer music from a variety of different genres, from shoegaze to synth! Whakarongo mai!

Oto took over Totally Wired while Hunter was away and played 3 hours of the latest and greatest choonz 

This week we had Echomatica! They were really cool and have released a debut album. Thanks to McLeods Brewery and NZ on Air

Maya caught up with Sara Hughes about her current exhibition at Gow Langsford Onehunga, Colour Memories. And Sof had a kōrero with Heidi Brickell about her current exhibition at the Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead, Wā Dividends.  Whakarongo mai x

Today on Travelling Tunes, Rosetta and Milly are discussing all things UK Drill with Kirsten Zemke! Whakarongo mai nei! Song selections: Dave & AJ Tracey  - Thiago Silva Stormzi - Vossi Bop Karma K - Vision  

Cam is back up in the studio to chat about all the latest releases, out on wax at Southbound now! Whakarongo mai nei! Song selections: Die Spitz - Pop Punk Anthem, Sorry for the Delay Madib ft. J Rocc - Blindfold Test #10 (He Don't Play) The Mountain Goats - Cold At Night Thanks to Southbound records!

Happy Rāmere e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Travelling Tunes with Rosetta and Milly, a chat with Yurt Party about their gig tomorrow night, and From The Crate with Cam! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Sara Hughes is a Tāmaki-based artist known for her rich exploration in geometric abstraction through her dynamic installations, and painting practice. Hughes continuously investigates colour and composition—tuning into their own inherent language to produce these dazzling paintings that hold this wonderful capacity for light, movement, and memory.  In her current exhibition Colour Memories at Gow Lansford Onehunga, Hughes presents a beautiful new body of paintings that continues in her exploration of memory, but more specifically to these ideas of artistic influence and lineage. Within Colour Memories, Hughes approaches these ideas of artistic lineage by directly responding to 11 female painters that have influenced her own artistic practice over the years. Bringing both their paintings and Hughes' response paintings into the gallery, creating a space of direct dialogue, response, and exchange between works and artists. Maya caught up with Sara about the show and overall practice. 

This week COP30, the world's main annual climate summit, has continued in the Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil. COP30 marks a new push from indigenous voices to be elevated at the summit, with the largest indigenous participation in history - an estimated 3,000 with 1,000. Tens of thousands of people also protested outside COP30 last week in the first large-scale protest at a United Nations climate summit in years. Wire Host Caeden spoke with Vira Paky, Youth Engagement Co-ordinator at Save the Children New Zealand, who is on the ground at COP.

Rosetta and Milly catch up with Adam Whatton, who is Principal Ranger for the Auckland marine district keen to chat. His role is all about engaging the community around Auckland, the Coromandel and the Hauraki Gulf islands with the new marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf. Whakarongo mai nei!

It's a lovely Thursday morning, and Rosetta and Milly have a lovely Thursday Brekkie for you dear listeners! E whai ake nei, coming up: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, a kōrero with Ny Oh about her debut album Wildwood, and Just What The DoC Ordered with Principal Auckland Marine Ranger Adam! Plus, your last chance to win Babe Martin tickets, and This Is How We Brew It! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

The Ipsos New Zealand survey has shown Labour is the most trusted party for eight of the top 10 most important issues to voters. This includes issues like cost of living, healthcare, and the economy.  The Government has amended the Education and Training Act to remove the requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  A petition calling for a minimum age of 16 to access social media has been handed over to Parliament.  And the Government is halting prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, while continuing to allow them for cisgender young people. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about all of these topics.

Lara phones in for a chat with Rosetta and Milly about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's comments that rising prison populations are a "good thing". Whakarongo mai nei!

Rosetta and Milly chat with UK-born, Aotearoa-raised, LA-based singer and songwriter Ny Oh - to chat about her stunning debut album Wildwood. Whakarongo mai nei!

Producer Jasmine Gray speaks to Councillor Julie Fairey about the folllowing for this week's edition of City Counselling: Auckland Council has unveiled their long-term housing development proposition in the form of Plan Change 120, which is now open for public submissions until December 19. Key focuses include intensifying housing density in high-infrastructure areas. And this week Ngāti Whatua Ōrākei welcomed the world's largest indigenous education conference to Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing over 3,800 visitors. Accompanying the conference is Te Ao Pūtahi, a free public festival showcasing indigenous artistry, that is happening in Aotea Square until 7pm tonight.   

The second of a special two-parter on the sounds of Tāmaki, this week Emma played tracks by everyone from Suburban Reptiles to Smash Proof. And with so many listener requests coming in, tune in next week for more. Thanks to The Tuning Fork 

Thanks to Gokula Music w/ Paddy filling in for Rapley

Recently, ACT Party MP, Laura McClure, has launched a member's bill, proposing the disestablishment of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, or BSA. This member's bill follows a complaint laid to the BSA regarding Sean Plunket's online media network, The Platform. Plunket says the content of his show does not meet the requirements of the Broadcasting Act, and that the BSA had “"woefully and egregiously overstepped its bounds". The BSA, however, says Plunket's show clearly meets the requirements of the ACT. News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to Peter Thompson, an Associate Media and Communications Professor at the Victoria University of Wellington and board member of the Better Public Media Trust, about this member's bill and what the bill is proposing.

Nickie and Charlotte, your friendly Care HQ nurses, are back up in the studio for a kōrero about all things Herpes! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Care HQ!

Recently, the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passed its third and final reading. The bill has raised concerns amongst many for a variety of reasons, including its lack of recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the risks it poses to the environment, and what opponents say is its ‘narrow neoliberal framework'. The bill, during public submissions, received 156,000 submissions, with over 98% voicing their opposition to the proposed legislation. News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to Geoffrey Bertram, a visiting scholar and retired lecturer at the Victoria University of Wellington about the bill, why it is so polarising, and what the passing of this bill means heading forward.

Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with Holli McEntegart, one of the organisers behind the fourth iteration of the Inhabit Project; Ngakinga. Ngakinga is a collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and native and non-native plants to co-create public art, ritual and other care practices that weave together our diverse ancestral threads while respecting Māori sovereignty, in honor ultimately of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Whakarongo mai nei!

Happy Wednesday e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Rāapa Brekkie; What's Up with The National Party, a chat with the team behind Ngakinga, and The Birds The Bees and The Bugs with Care HQ! Whakarongo mai nei!  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Yesterday, the United Nations Security Council voted 13-0 in favour of US President Donald Trump's resolution for lasting peace in Gaza, although Russia and China chose to abstain. The plan includes vague references to Palestinian statehood in the future, along with the deployment of an “international stabilisation force” in Gaza. Supporters of the resolution suggest it should lead to the immediate lifting of remaining opposition to the flow of aid into Gaza, and the creation of an international stabilisation force would fill the vacuum left by the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the region, while allowing for the immediate measures required to feed and protect the 2.2 million Palestinians living in the region. To discuss Donald Trump's latest plan for lasting peace in Gaza, and what it means for Palestine and Hamas, Wednesday Wire Host Max spoke with Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa co-chair John Minto. 

On Monday, The Green Party announced that a Green Government will commit to revoking any consents, or permits, handed out under the fast-track process for coal, hardrock gold, and seabed mining, if they were to be permitted under the current government.  In their announcement, the Green's were adamant that it was possible to have an economy that employs people without destroying the ecological basis for our existence. While expressing that they consider these forms of mining to be “deeply destructive” and unsustainable. Also this week, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced new changes to the Clean Car Standard. In the new standards, importers will now be charged $15 per gram of CO2 for new imports, compared to the previous $67.50, a nearly 80% reduction. This has led to criticism from experts, who believe New Zealand will now become a dumping ground for high-emission vehicles. And last week, The Green Party also condemned the Government's decision to officially pass the Regulatory Standards Bill into law. For our Weekly Catchup with The Green Party, Wednesday Wire Host Max spoke to MP Ricardo Menendez March about the new Clean Car Standard, as well as the Regulatory Standards Bill. But first, we discussed The Green's commitment to revoking any mining permits handed out under the fast-track process.

This week on the Wednesday Wire: For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party Wednesday Wire Host Max spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about The Green Party's pledge to revoke, what they consider, the most destructive fast-track mining consents handed out by the current government, the adjustments to the Clean Car Standard, and the official passing of the Regulatory Standards Bill into law. News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to Geoffrey Bertram, a visiting scholar and retired lecturer at the Victoria University of Wellington about the passing of the Regulatory Standards Bill, and what this means heading forward. Max spoke with John Minto from the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, to discuss the UN Security Council voting 13-0 in favour of implementing US President Donald Trump's plan for a lasting peace in Gaza. And Joel spoke to Peter Thompson, an Associate Media and Communications Professor at the Victoria University of Wellington, and board member of the Better Public Media Trust, about ACT MP Laura McClure's member's bill, proposing the disestablishment of the Broadcasting Standards Authority.

For a double-header catch up with the National Party, Rosetta and Milly chat with Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston about the Michelin Guide coming to Aotearoa, and Minister of Mental Health Matt Doocey about his plan to get people access to faster support. Whakarongo mai nei!

Today's mix was mostly techno from the Oslo label Flux, good stuff coming out of Norway, and a bit of UK techno thrown in to temper the chocolate. Munch away.

It's time for our weekly catch up with the good folk at eighthirty coffee roasters - and today, Christian joins Milly for a kōrero about degassing coffee, an important step in the roasting process you may not know about, and their great beans up for grabs this week; the trusty Colombia Popayan! Text in all week to get your hands on some of this yum coffee, or use the code '95bFM' to get 10% off your order of beans. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Happy Monday e hoa mā! It's just Milly on the show today so stay tuned for, no doubt, chaos. E whai ake nei on your Breakfast show with Milly: Arini Loader give us our Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki, Penelope Noir joins Milly for a delightful Fashun, then Christian and the crew from eighthirty coffee roasters head into the studio for This Is How We Brew It, Jenna from Timeout Bookstore pops up for Loose Reads, and our friend Gin from the Tuesday One to Four takes the helm as our bosom selecta for this week. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Today, Jenna joins Milly for chat about Laura Vincent's new novel Hoods Landing! A great read for the lead up to Christmas and a great way to support New Zealand writers, printers, and publishers! Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!

Gin is your bosom selecta this morning! Needing no introduction, Gin hosts the Tuesday One to Four taking you through your Tuesday afternoons the right way! catch Gin on the airwaves from 1pm to 4pm on Tuesdays, or online via the bCasts. Whakarongo mai nei! Song selections: Breakfast - Fanau Spa Push Push - Rockers Hi-Fi

Dr Arini Loader joins us for a whakataukī to guide us through the week! Whakarongo mai nei!   “E kore e piri te uku ki te rino, ka whitingia e te rā, ka ngahoro” / Clay will not stick to iron

Last week saw the release of the Global Tobacco Interference Index. In it, Aotearoa ranked 53rd in the world - a whopping 52 places down from two years ago. This ranking two years ago was reflective of our robust anti-smoking laws - since the current coalition government has repealed them, however, that reputation has come seriously into question. These rankings now serve as a warning about the role that the tobacco industry plays in health policy, and New Zealand's failure to manage smoking and tobacco lobbying. Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke to Professor of Public Health at the University of Auckland, Chris Bullen, about the ranking, Tobacco influence in the government, and what it says about Smoking in New Zealand as a whole.  

On the 8th of November, a wildfire tore through 3000 hectares of Tongariro National Park, before being extinguished four days later. The fire resulted in multiple walks in the region to be closed, including the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. However, as of today, many of these tracks have reopened. However, the full extent of the fire on the region's ecosystem is yet to be fully investigated. On Friday, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to George Perry, a Professor in the School of Environment at the University of Auckland, about this wildfire, and how detrimental this fire will be on the region's ecosystem, from what we are currently seeing

A few weeks ago, Kelston Boys High School in West Auckland said they were at the front of an unsupported, attempted takeover to turn the school into a charter school. As well as this, more recently, the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport, a charter school set to be established next year, was signed with a trust that did not exist. Amendments have also been made to the Education and Training Act, removing a clause requiring school boards give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The move has seen backlash from the National Iwi Chairs Forum and a growing number of schools, who have launched a petition against the move.  Finally, the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading and is now set to be implemented into law. The bill previously received 156,000 public submissions, with 98.7% of those voicing their opposition to the bill. For our weekly catch-up with ACT Party's Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to him about these topics. They started off by asking Court about Kelston Boys High School and the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport, and how concerning these developments are for the ACT Party.

Thanks to Flying Nun Record Stores!

Last Week, the government passed the regulatory standards bill into the regulatory standards act. Long controversial, failing to pass in its first three readings and subject to enormous opposition in submissions during the process, the law is the child of David Seymour's ACT party.   But now that this law has passed, these serious concerns are of urgency. Particularly there are loud concerns and criticisms of the primacy granted to corporate interests, in the face of te Tiriti o Waitangi and the environment. Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke to Greenpeace Campaigner Gen Toop about the bill passing, what it means for the environment, and what should be done in the face of this policy threat.  

Ladies and Gentlemen, friends & enemies, welcome to the 95bFM Jazz Show with your host, Blind Mango Chutney. This Sunday, Blind Mango features Kokoroko, London/Nigerian band playing at the Powerstation on 26 November. And a testimonial to long-serving former co-presenter of bFM Show The Audible World, Pim Gorter. Brought to you by San Ray bistro in Ponsonby Rd.

This week's show featured new music from Greatsouth, Troy Kingi and more.

Georgia Arnold is a Tāmaki-based multidisciplinary artist working intuitively across a range of mediums, including drawings, ceramics, painting, metalwork and sculpture.  In her current exhibition at Melanie Roger Gallery, Retreat, Arnold draws inspiration from her time spent house-sitting in Pukekohe, letting her semi-rural surroundings, new routines, and everyday encounters inform the direction of a new body of mixed media drawings and sand cast charms. Using her art-making as an escape from conflict and a canvas for healing, the works embrace the chaos, tension, and potential for a messy, expressive, and loud autobiography, obscuring the subjects of her introspection in the process.  Sof had a kōrero with Georgia Arnold about Retreat and her overall practice.