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Happy Rāmere e te whānau! It's been a huuuuuge week but Rosetta and Milly are ending on a high, with a great Brekkie show for you! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Travelling Tunes with Kirsten Zemke, a kōrero with Deva Mahal about her EP release and forthcoming tour, and From The Crate with Cam! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Cam is back up in the studio chatting about the latest wax out today at Southbound! Whakarongo mai nei! Connie Converse - Down This Road Alexis Taylor - Wild Horses Tom Misch - Red Moon Thanks to Southbound Records!

Howdy! Rosetta, Milly and Dr Kirsten Zemke are chatting country songs with a storyline this week, whakarongo mai nei! Who's Gonna Feed Them Hogs - Tom T. Hall (1971) Coat of Many Colors - Dolly Parton (1971) Red Dirt Girl - Emmylou Harris (2000)

Last week saw public transport usage in Auckland reach a 7 year high, on account of high fuel prices across the country. While high usage bodes well for public transport, the network is facing difficulties around overcrowding. In addition, Auckland Transport is pushing for central government support to lower fares, which ministers have rejected.  Auckland Council has also conducted a review into its resource management consenting processes, and found multiple spots for improvement. And central government has announced dog control law reforms, which Auckland Council has welcomed given its extensive existing operations in animal control. To discuss each of these issues, News Director Castor spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson.

Filling in for Huia today (don't worry, she'll be back next week).  This week's Fancy New Band is self-described "Tāmaki chorus pedal dealership" Young Baptist playing forthcoming singles and a bFM classic, live and direct from the bFM studio and brought to you by NZ on Air Music.  Thanks to The Tuning Fork

This week Sofie flies solo, sans Jude! Joined by the wonderful Gabi, the show storms through the miserable weather with some sunny feel-good tracks and a sprinkling of English & Russian Post Punk.  Heaven is the place where nothing ever happens, ya frothers! Heaven is the mighty B. ⛅

Zac Langdon-Pole is a Tāmaki-based artist whose primarily sculptural-based practice explores contrasting concepts and imagery, proposing unlikely juxtapositions into these often hybrid forms.  His current solo exhibition at Lett Thomas Gallery, Caterpillar Soup,  presents a series of jigsaw puzzle collages, whereby the artist has placed the pieces of puzzles to make these combined collaged images. Imagery of warfare, volcanic matter, nature, and diagnostic imaging melded together, creating this almost pixelated, technological material language, the works question what these juxtaposing forms could mean in conversation with each other.  Sof caught up with Zac about the show at Lett Thomas and his wider practice. They also touched briefly on his project currently showing at the Domain Wintergardens titled Memory Garden (The Kiss).

After a hiatus following their first release in 2019, Young Baptist are back with new material. The Tāmaki Makaurau four-piece is comprised of vocalist and guitarist Hugo Collins, drummer Emlyn Williams, Tim Burrows on lead guitar, and Nico Fitzpatrick on bass. Whakarongo mai nei to hear their forthcoming singles, plus a live version of a tune familiar to bFM listeners, Ice Cold Sensation. Keep an ear out for more recorded tunes set for release this year.  Brought to you by NZ On Air Music

Anto Yeldezian is a Tāmaki-based artist of Armenian heritage, who works amongst an expanded painting practice that often leans into methodologies of printmaking. Utilising methods of monoprinting, and stencils, along with a playful use of paint and material exploration. Within his current solo show Desert Island on at Coastal Signs, Yeldezian presents a series of 7 large scale works on raw loose canvas. Installed in a manner in which the works almost engulf the gallery walls, and bring the space into a continuous field of symbols, and marks.  The works themselves harness this heavy use of motifs, and symbols as a kind of centering point to the show. The references include camels, palm trees, oil pump-jacks, Homer Simpson's thirsty bird'; ancient fossils, the triple Gs of Canterbury Clothing Company, union jacks and logos of American defence and oil companies.  Through the making of the work Yeldezian takes these symbols and applies them to various painterly techniques that almost pull them away from their own inherent meanings/references and into this place of a pattern-like language with its own set of meanings. Maya caught up with Anto about the show as well as his overall practice.

  https://sansfete313.blogspot.com/ for visuals, details, set listing or enquiries  Henry Muldoon - Verona Rupes  Inès Cherifi - Fountains Trevor Treglia - Now I'm Happy Again Magda Drozd - Rounds (feat. Rai Tateishi) plushb4by - SWEEEEEETLOVE Aki Traar - GLACIAL RIFT parhelic shell - Spath BLEID - DANÇA, LOKA WRACK - Watatsumi spalarnia - Nie Boję Się body lotion - Canticle Hardposte (Body Lotion Edit w_ Moliy, Shenseea and Skillibeng) Belia Winnewisser & Luca Durán - Luz (Low Jack Remix) Kid Robin & Adeller - Sabroza Vesna™ - EarthHD Ancestral Vision - Halcyon Collision Raiika - DEVIL (ft. Forever United) ashmead - river is hungry eisebelle - infohazard futsal-defense-tactics L.FRX — the raven replaces the roosters crow ICQ BABY - HARDLY EVER SMILE VOLT MIXX  ml buch - flames shards goo (dudda edit) skycap - don't stop 10_r3n — xingtian T5UMUT5UMU - Tropical Biodiversity ZEL.ζ - 魂 Lelkek Esmée Watergem - Shocking Truth Tiki Torch new romatic - Cries 2 the (Above) Tina Dico - Sacre Coeur DJ Roadrunner - Dooh Dooh  DJ Purpur X giuseppe - Chunky Sneakers PROMI$E & HOCKAINE - GHETTOFIELD(MEGA BUFF) Cortical - Telúrica •ꋬꑓꋬꋪ• - The Starchanter Seina - S-shaped dj lhc - não, eu não posso lembrar ... Goodmorning Squirrel- MASSI

It's hump day, but Rosetta and Milly have got the cure... it's a bangin' Breakfast show! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show this morning; What's Up with Minister Paul Goldsmith, a kōrero with Liz Stokes about The Beths' shows this week, prizes, tunes, and chats! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

The ongoing war between the U.S.-Israeli coalition and Iran is a battle between three nations of three different faiths—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Religious rhetoric and imagery have been deployed on all sides in order to arouse public support, with the Republican administration in the U.S. making some less-than-subtle appeals to its evangelical Christian voter-base.  However, opinion polls show that the war continues to be unpopular in the United States, and while many evangelicals continue to support Trump, the administration's attempt to frame the conflict as a holy war has been a cause of confusion and annoyance for other sections of the American public. To help us understand the complex relationship between war, faith, and American politics, producer Toby spoke to Dr. Andrew Shepherd, senior lecturer in theology at the University of Otago.

Coming off the back of his self-titled record released September last year, Sof spoke with London-based singer-songwriter mark william lewis ahead of his upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour. Mark talks about balancing solitude and routine on the road, exploring music, art, and poetry in equal measure, and walking the line between vulnerability and ambiguity. Listen back to the long-cut of their interview

This week's show focuses on Massive Attack's Blue Lines, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Features tracks from Massive Attack's first three albums, as well as contemporary artists such as Shara Nelson, Burning Spear, Tricky and Mad Professor. Also includes songs from DJ Shadow, Dimmer and Jamiroquai!

The crisis growing at the pump is ramping up in seriousness as the conflict in Iran continues to escalate.  This week saw US President Donald Trump make further threats to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure that is yet to be bombed and - in turn - Iran continues to target the Gulf states and block the Strait of Hormuz, preventing any exports from this critically global hub This blockade is preventing over a third of the world's nitrogen fertilisers and a fifth of the global supply of oil and liquefied natural gas from leaving the region, while both sides' bombing campaigns are causing widespread destruction to infrastructure, which means we may not see a return of some oil and gas fields for years to come.  In Aotearoa, the costs of fuel have seen steep rises, soon to be spread across the economy as everyone's back pocket is hit, and attention is now being turned to fuel reserves with fears that we may see imports decline. To face the moment, the Green Party has put together a collection of proposals which they have sent in an official letter to the National Party and between the two parties, they'd have enough votes to pass. For our weekly catch-up with the Green Party's Ricardo Menéndez  March, Host Manny dug into this letter, the Greens proposals, and why they are reaching out to the Nats.

Rosetta and Milly chat with Liz Stokes of The Beths ahead of the final stops on their Straight Line Was A Lie Aotearoa tour - this Thursday and Friday at the Powerstation! Friday is sold out, but tickets for Thursday are still available. Whakarongo mai nei!

The government's planned expansion of police powers to allow them to charge people for sleeping in public and begging has generated a lot of community criticism accusing the government of targeting homeless people who they are not offering alternatives to rough sleeping. To protest these moves and show support for our street whanau Community groups across Aotearoa are organising a national day of action this Sunday to protest against the move-on orders proposed by the government. To discuss the move-on orders and the day of action, Host Manny spoke to co-founder of Sunday Blessings Danielle LeGallais.

Rosetta and Milly chat with Minister Paul Goldsmith about the recently announced support package for families with children in wake of the fuel crisis, who will miss out on support, and NATO's comments about New Zealand support for securing the Hormuz Strait. Whakarongo mai nei!

This week on the Wednesday Wire... For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, Host Manny speaks to MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the letter they sent to the National Party detailing the measures they'd give their votes to to support Kiwis and conserve fuel during the Iran Supply Crisis. Producer Theo speaks to Leonie Morris, from Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau - the Auckland Women's centre - on their petition to bring back Te Tiriti-based, inclusive relationships and Sexuality education in schools. Producer Toby speaks to theology expert Andrew Shepherd about religious rhetoric and Trump's war with Iran. Then Host Manny speaks to Danielle LeGallais, co-founder of Sunday Blessings, about the day of action in opposition to the government's proposed move on orders.

Back in 2020, two new guidelines were introduced to support schools in teaching Relationships and Sexuality Education. The guidelines were introduced by the then Associate Education Minister and New Zealand First MP, Tracey Martin, after reports from the Education Review Office showed inconsistencies in how schools taught this subject - alongside significant gaps. The new guidelines brought greater emphasis to sexuality and gender diversity, Māori and Pacific views of sexuality, the use of digital technologies, and information about relationships and sexuality education for disabled learners. However, the current government scrapped these guidelines as part of a coalition agreement with New Zealand First, who campaigned on removing the guidelines, which they called ‘woke gender ideology.' The new proposed guidelines for relationships and sex education are significantly different to those introduced back in 2020. For this week's Get Action, Producer Theo spoke to Leonie Morris from Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau - the Auckland Women's centre - on their petition to bring back Te Tiriti-based, inclusive relationships and Sexuality education in schools. If you'd like to sign this petition, you can find it here.

Oto and Jaycee talked to Tāmaki Makaurau outfit - Backshotz about their Gig/Wedding happening this Saturday and played 2 hours of releases of various genres by artists from the Asian diaspora. Thanks to Jagiya!

Last week also saw a study released around air pollution in Aotearoa, which found that Auckland faced significant air pollution risks. Traffic is the leading cause, with congestion and big vehicles as the largest causes. Over 700 people die annually from air pollution from traffic in Auckland, more than any other part of the country.  As the fuel crisis gets worse, some are seeing it as an opportunity to improve our country by becoming less reliant on petrol and cutting out unnecessary large vehicles from our big cities. To discuss air pollution and the potential opportunities within the fuel crisis, News Director Castor spoke to the University of Auckland's Professor Alistair Woodward.

Hi, I'm Harry and this is my first show! Thanks to Flying Nun Record Store

Research has recently been released which found between 1990 and 2023 Ultra Processed Foods share in New Zealand's total food and drink imports has increased from 9 to 22 percent. This has raised concerns, as diets high in ultra processed foods carry an increased risk of multiple serious health conditions and can be environmentally damaging due to their high usage of plastic packaging, and water and energy in production. With the country in the midst of a cost of living crisis and people becoming increasingly reliant on these cheap, convenient, but unhealthy food options, the extent of this problem could continue to grow. To discuss the research and its findings, producer Thomas talked to the report's lead author Dr Kelly Garton.

Christian chats all things filter coffee and gives us the best tips for perfecting our brew! Plus, we've got delicious Colombian Popayan filter coffee to give away this week - whakarongo mai, tune in for your chance to win!  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Last week, Minister for oceans and fisheries, Shane Jones, introduced the Fisheries Act amendment bill to parliament. The bill proposes sweeping changes to the current Fisheries Act including scrapping minimum size limits for the majority of fish species, and introducing penalties for whistleblowers leaking on-board camera footage.  The bill also ignores thousands of submissions calling for positive environmental changes to the act, such as a ban on bottom trawling. The act's defenders say the limited market for juvenile fish will financially punish commercial fishers for catching them, and claim the act can unlock commercial fishing's economic potential. Critics, however, have accused Shane Jones of giving into commercial lobbyists and selling out New Zealand's enviroment for short term economic gain. To discuss the changes made in the act and their potential impact on Aotearoa's oceans producer Thomas talked to Forest and Bird National Conservation Advocate, Bianca Ranson.

Nate is back up in the studio, chatting pukapuka with Rosetta and Milly for Loose Reads! Today, the trio have a kōrero about Nobel Prize Winner Jon Fosse, and his latest work Vaim. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!

Ata mārie and happy Monday! Rosetta and Milly are well rested after the weekend and are ready for another week of epic breakfast radio. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show i te ata nei: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Christian, and Loose Reads with Nate! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Arini joins us for a whakataukī, to kick our wiki off the right way! Whakarongo mai nei.  Hauhake tū ka tō Matariki // Harvesting finishes when Matariki sets.

This week on the Monday Wire...  For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News Director Castor spoke to MP Simon Court about increasing fuel prices, public transport, and the scrapped clean car discount.  They also spoke to Professor Alistair Woodward from the University of Auckland about air pollution, how to address it, and also touched on the clean car discount.  Producer Thomas spoke to Forest and Bird National Conservation Advocate Bianca Ranson about the proposed Fisheries Act amendment bill and the risk it poses to our oceans. And he talked to University of Auckland Senior Research Fellow Dr Kelly Garton about New Zealand's increasing junk food imports and the detrimental health effects this could have on the country .

The US and Israel's War on Iran and subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz has fuel prices increasing across the country. As fuel prices increase, people are continually looking towards alternatives, primarily public transport and electric vehicles. With public transport use at a 7 year high last week and demand for electric vehicles increasing, demand seems to contradict government policy.  Since the start of its term, the government has been cutting discounts to public transport and cutting incentives to buy electric vehicles. At the same time, the government has touted investments in LNG and offshore oil and gas exploration as the solutions to New Zealand's energy woes.  As fuel prices continue to rise, so too does the cost of living, with prices in supermarkets already spiking and hitting consumers where many are already struggling. Despite the government's campaigning and signalling around cost of living, prices are continuing to rise without a similar increase to wages.  For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, News Director Castor asked him about the fuel crisis and the lessons the government is taking.

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This week's show featured new music from Iceage, Rolling Blackouts Coastal fever, The Lemon Twigs and more.

The greatest, latest tunes from across the motu and abroad. Thanks to Flying Out & NZ on Air Music.

The Return Pt. I

And it's me and a friend left in a room / just me and a friend / out of this place now or else we're never gonna get out of here / just left in a room / that's all. Thanks to Decibel Wines.

Cam is back up in the studio sharing some of the epic new wax out on the shelves at Southbound today! Whakarongo mai nei! Ladyhawke - My Delirium  Chalk - Can't Feel It The Black Crowes - Do the Parasite Thanks to Southbound Records!

Ata mārie! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Rāmere Breakfast show with Rosetta and Milly: Travelling Tunes with Kirsten Zemke, a kōrero with artistic director Bernie Haldene about Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival, and From The Crate with Cam from Southbound! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Maya caught up with two of the artists showing work within RM's new group exhibition, GRWM, Aria McInnes and Rita Takeuchi.  And Sof caught up with artist Marie Shannon about her current solo exhibition, Life Stories, currently on at Trish Clark Gallery.  Whakarongo mai x

This Morning for Fancy New Band we had very fancy and new Tamaki based band, Masc/Femme! Despite not having anything released so far they shredded the studio! Thanks to Nz On Air!