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Mōrena Radio Children! Tune in for some awesome tracks from Mapche, Riot Grrl Sessions, Steam Powered Giraffe, & more! 

Happy New Year angels ‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚. Maya speaks to Ruby Wilkinson about her work in A Moment to Hold, currently on at the Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead + Sof speaks to Elise McDermott about her current exhibition at RM Gallery, Pop Sediment.  Whakarongo mai x 

Ruby Wilkinson is an emerging artist whose paintings explore aspects of the environment, specifically those close to her and her memories. Leaning into her surroundings as well as her painterly intuition to produce these beautiful works that dance with bold swooping gestures, and vibrant earthy colours that sing out to those saturated within nature.   Her work Parade is currently showing as part of A Moment to Hold at The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead. An exhibition bringing together seven female artists engaged in painting and drawing, featuring works by brunelle diaz, Hannah Ireland, Christina Pataialii, Johanna Pegler, Kate Small, Barbara Tuck, and Ruby Wilkinson.  Wilkinson's work Parade showcases a stunning large scale sculptural curtain, made up of 8 calico panels that have each been treated as a painting in itself. Coming together to form a breathtaking display of movement and colour, that pulls viewers into its world of warm sun sets and memories—allowing a moment of hold within the fleeting memories of time.

The Grom is joined by Sofie and Jude for this morning's hour of power! Hailing from the mighty Takapuna Grammar, they are the first to get in touch from outside of the Groms circle - super buzzy. Fun tracks and funky instrumentals are featured throughout the show.  Montez!

Happy Rāmere! Rosetta and Milly have another great brekkie chocka full of tunes for you to end the week with a bang - plus, your chance to win a double pass to Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and ZED, and a bag of eighthirty classic blend coffee!  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Elise McDermott is a Tāmaki-based artist, whose sculptural and installation practice explores everyday encounters with nostalgia, memory, and cultures of consumerism and production through found objects and materials.  In her current exhibition at RM Gallery, Pop Sediment, McDermott has reconstructed and recontextualised these objects' forms, letting familiar references and playful aesthetics of pop culture and our domestic worlds enter the gallery and public space. In giving them these altered identities, the work serves as an opportunity to reconsider their value, challenging our preexisting conceptions of these objects' worth through this material language.  Sof had a kōrero with Elise about the show and her overall practice. 

Castor speaks with NYC-based comedian Gianmarco Soresi about touring, his show Thief of Joy, and perfoming for audiences down under. You can catch Gianmarco in the flesh tomorrow evening, Friday 16 January, at SkyCity Theatre.

Welcome to this bcast: 2-3 hours of tunes edited for best listening experience (aka min yabbering)  trip hop to chill local tunes, finishing on a mix from the Cocteau twins to Florence Adooni. 3 Tracks from Haruomi Hosonos's 1995 N.D.E. album are played with info sourced here. A bFM listener's poem reccomendation: And What Good Will Your Vanity Be When The Rapture Comes con amor kia ora

In 2004 invasive hornets established themselves in France, quickly they were unable to contained wreaking havoc to French bee colonies. Now, invasive hornets have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau, raising the alarm of a similar fate here if they cannot be contained. To understand the situation, I spoke to Commissioner North for Biosecurity New Zealand, Mike Ingils, about their efforts to contain these hornets and other invasive species.

Rosetta and Nick made it all the way down to Tākaka for Twisted Frequency 2025-26 - which was chocka full of incredible music, community, art, wild weather, and good parties. Listen back to their interviews with Mauri Aura, Droneeater, Cam from the Dojo team, a very special weather report from Molly Breeze and Field Enhancement Unity, Andwahn, Neve IV, Rooster Records, Debt Club, Dropper, Hemi Hemmingway, Ringlets and Earth Tongue! Tickets for Twisted Frequency 2027 are on sale now, with the option to add koha/donation if you're in a position to support. Whakarongo mai nei!  

This week on The Wednesday Wire... For our weekly catch up with the Green Party, Wire host Manny spoke MP Recardo Menendez March about agressive US foreign policy towards Venezuela and Greenland, the Manage My Health data breach, and his intentions going into the election year. They also spoke with National Secretary of the Public Service Association (PSA) about their complaint with the Independent Police Conduct Authority over failing police support for mental health workers. They also spoke with Commissioner North for Biosecurity New Zealand, Mike Inglis, on their work containing the invasive hornets found on the north shore and the fruit fly found in Mount Roskill. And Producer Castor spoke with Chief Executive of Retail NZ Carolyn Young about the recent closures of a string of businesses amidst rising costs and declining costumer bases.

For our first What's Up of 2026, Rosetta and Milly kōrero with Steve Abel about the 180 year commemeration of the battle of Ruapekapeka, Green Party priorities heading into 2026, and the latest grant announced for improvements to animal welfare in the sheep shearing industry. Whakarongo mai nei!

Mental health workers in Aotearoa have long coordinated with police for resourcing and support , however, recent police policy has seen them withdraw their support. An incident last year where mental health workers were put in danger without adequate police support has led to the Public Service Association (PSA), the largest advocacy group for public servants, to lodge a complaint with the Independent Police Conduct Authority(IPCA). To discuss their complaint on how police policy failing to protect mental health workers, I spoke to National Secretary of the PSA, Fleur Fitzsimmons.

Emily is up in the studio for our first What's The Buzz of 2026! E whai ake nei, she and Milly catch up on what was found at drug testing tents across the motu over the silly season. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Level!

Ata mārie e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Rāapa Breakfast show with Rosetta and Milly: What's Up with Steve Abel, Rosetta and Nick's coverage of Twisted Frequency, a kōrero with Hemi Hemingway about his album release show, and What's The Buzz with Emily! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Two large retailers, Yoyoso and EB Games, recently announced their intention to close. The announcements follow the closure of multiple other retailers, as business owners struggle to stay afloat amidst rising costs and declining customer bases.  To discuss the problem, its causes, and potential solutions, News Director Castor spoke to Chief Executive at Retail NZ, Carolyn Young.  

Over our break, in moves that spread alarm aongst the international community, US President Donald Trump sent their special forces into Venezuela to take president Nicolas Maduro into US captivity and has since refused to rule out using the military again to take Greenland.  At the same time, protests have once again surged across Iran as the economy buckles and tensions over morality laws continue to brew following the large scale women's rights protests over the last few years. The violent response from the state and continued support for the protests has sparked speculation on what would happen if the Islamic Republic were to fall. Closer to home, thousands of Kiwis' health information was taken when the online platform Manage My Health was hacked, leading to potentially sensitive health data ending up in the hands of unknown persons with unknown motives. For our weekly catch up with the Green Party, Wednesday Wire host Manny spoke MP Recardo Menendez March about agressive US foreign policy towards Venezuela and Greenland, and the Manage My Health data breach, aswell as his intentions going into the election year.

Milly catches up with Hemi Hemingway to chat about his latest single This City's Tryna Break My Heart, forthcoming album Wings Of Desire, and the latest exciting announcement: an album release party at Neck of The Woods on February 27!

Ear cheer, first of the year

Happy New Year, all you listeners!  I hope you all had a restful break. Please enjoy a selection of music hand-picked for summer 

Happy Rātu e hoa mā! Rosetta and Milly have got your morning covered with three hours of awesome tunes. Plus, a chance to win our album of the week - Dry Cleaning's Secret Love (out Jan 9)! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters! 

Rosetta and Milly are back for their first Breakfast of 2026! Tune in for 3 hours of epic tunes and yarns, catching up on all the summer happenings and new year energy. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Interview : Jaycee and Guest were talking about three unreleased demos that have never been heard before and reviews them from production to its style and lyrics.

Happy New Year and with that Walao starts off strong with Co-Host Jaycee showing us demos and his top plays and discoveries from 2025. From Hyperpop to experimental, what a treat! 

First show of 2026, a New Year's resolution to play a track from Tim Buckley's "Greetings From L.A." every show, it's a great album from 1972 not to be forgotten. It leads neatly to a set from women blues singers about sex. Shaking the reins for 2026.

First show of yearcomes with a resolution to play a track from Tim Buckley's 1972 album "Greetings From L.A." every show. Which leads neatly to a set from women in blues singing songs about sex. Shaking the reins for 2026.

This week on Swap Meet Radio, we're moving through some favorites from the collection - Michał Urbaniak (RIP), the Visioneers, Lucas Arruda, and a couple from the new Nas and Preemo, and the current fave from ELIZA. Throw in some Turkish funk with Nese Karaböcek, Brazilian vibes from El Michels Affair and Rogê, and that DNA version of "Tom's Diner" tucked in there too. Kirk drifts into some boogie and soul with France Joli, the Ritchie Family, and Rockie Robbins, plus summer tracks from the McCrays and Ben & The Tight Squeeze Band. A little bit of everything - Paul Hardcastle, Freeez, Str4ta. Good music!

Happy new, yeh? x Thanks to Decibel Wines.

...Um. Standing in for Kris and Rob, Steve Newall tries to channel the ethos of Plato's (if not the chatter). Thanks to Hallertau.

Thursday host Emma Gleason rings in the new year with a couple of friends in the 95bFM studio, including musician Eric Scholes, who shares some formative tracks and current favourites. Thanks to The Tuning Fork

Fernando and Mark host a Drive Takeover, a 95bFM first featuring Roots 2 Rhythm, a show dedicated to the exploration of Latin music. From Son, Rhumba, and Cuban music to Salsa, Puerto Rican and beyond. It was great to celebrate the new year Latin Style!

The Grom takes over Tuesday Drive for his last show of the year, treating the audience to long Fela Kuti jams, while also sharing his top 12 tracks/albums from 2025! Shoutout to the beerspot! I am the Grom.

The Grom takes over Tuesday Drive for his last show of the year, treating the audience to long Fela Kuti jams, while also sharing his top 12 tracks/albums from 2025! Shoutout to the beerspot! I am the Grom.

Slick electronic and lush reverb house, enjoy diverse electronic tracks to say goodbye to 2025.

Another Saturday Spring, with Fables for Demogods, and Your Gig is Showing with Scott and Rob from Matakanarama.

Zamzam Sounds Pt2 with Mikey and Mike Hodgson