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Space time!  Astronomer Josh Aoraki from Te Whatu Stardome joins Big J and Smashton to chat about the Mars rover's big road trip, a new private mission to Mars, and the next Lunar lander.   Thanks to Te Whatu Stardome 

Lara Greaves phones in for political commentary, to chat about National's Kiwisaver policy, the Green's Tax Policy, and coalition tensions. Whakarongo mai nei!

Tom and Kat from Nympho are up in the studio for a kōrero about the Givealittle fundraiser to save beloved venue and club space Neck of The Woods. Whakarongo mai nei!

Researcher at the Faculty of Engineering and Design Ayla Hoeta joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about her research in the Maramataka, and it's connection to te taiao. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to UoA!

Last week, during Scrutiny Week, Housing Minister Chris Bishop was asked about the government's changes to social housing rent in this year's budget, prompting an explanation and defence for this government's approach to social housing. Last week also saw the tangible possibility of a peace deal between the US and Iran emerge, with talks progressing between the two parties to bring conflict to a close. THis, of course, will have an effect on New Zealand's fuel situation, with the fuel crisis caused by the conflict having widespread effects on the country. And the Conservation Amendment Bill has roused concern and criticism over what some worry will lead to the selling off of large chunks of conservation land, despite the Government's comments to the contrary, as it seeks to how Conservation land is organised, and how it can be sold. Host Alex spoke with National Party MP Ryan Hamilton about these topics, starting with Minister Chris Bishop and the government's social housing changes.

This week on Dear Science, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, speaks with us about earthquakes moving Japan, nuclear clocks, and sorting recycling. Thanks to MOTAT - Home of Powerful Play!

Ata mārie e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show this morning; Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, a kōrero with the team from Nympho about the Neck of the Woods Givealittle, and Ready Steady Learn with Ayla Hoeta. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Today on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chats with us about Japan's Islands moving, nuclear clocks, and recycling with barcodes For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Host Alex speaks with MP Ryan Hamilton about Housing Minister Chris Bishop's comments on social housing, the potential end of the Iran War, and the Conservation Amendment Bill. Producer Liam speaks to Professor Richard Easther about the government's approach to science funding and the impacts that budget 2026 and other measures will have on science and scientists in New Zealand.  Liam also also speaks to Professor Aeron Davis, about Keir Starmer's recent resignation, how this came about and what we might expect the future of the labour party to look like, with the likely appointment of former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as Prime Minister.

This week, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, paving the way for new leadership in the British Labour Party. Starmer had been increasingly criticised by the public and his own party for not taking decisive enough action given his sweeping majority in the previous election. The frontrunner to become the new Prime Minister is former Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, who recently won the Makerfield by-election, putting him in the position to become the next Prime Minister.  I spoke to Aeron Davis, Professor of Political Communication at Victoria University of Wellington, about the political situation in the United Kingdom, the differences in leadership between Keir Starmer and the incoming Andy Burnham, and what impacts these changes will have.

Scientists in New Zealand have faced increased cuts to science funding in the last few years, with the removal of the Marsden fund for blue-sky research and further cuts announced in this year's budget, with a greater emphasis placed on research commercialisation and funds controlled by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Enterprise.  I spoke with Professor Richard Easther, head of the Department of Physics at the University of Auckland, about what impact the current government's policies have had on science and what this means for the future of science in New Zealand.

The government's Conservation Amendment Bill includes plans to sell up to 60% of New Zealand's conservation land. The government argues that much of this land is not your typical conservation land - rather that it includes farmland and other unused areas without ecological benefits.  The bill's opponents, however, say this isn't the full story, and that the government's criteria for sale opens room to sell large portions of land currently inhabited by our native flora and fauna. The policy also paves the way for further sales of conservation land, especially concerning because of the minimal public influence on the decision, despite the fact that it affects public assets.  The concerns are further compounded by the release of a Curia Market Research poll this morning on public support for the sale of conservation land. Not only are the majority of the population opposed, but this opposition extends to the majority of National and ACT voters and half of NZ First voters.  Youth unemployment is also an issue in the news cycle this week, with rates at a thirty year high. Despite this government being in power for almost three years, improvements are difficult to find.  Lastly, last week saw announcements that Flying Out Record Store and Neck of the Woods will both be closing. These announcements follow the closure of Verona Cafe and Bar and the cancellation of The Others Way festival for 2026. With Auckland's arts and culture funding seeing cuts each year, there are calls for the government to take action to support these businesses and communities. For this week's catch-up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, News Director Castor asked about each of these issues, beginning with the Conservation Amendment Bill.

We chatted to the majestic and illustrious Greta O'Leary to discuss her latest single, Year of the Dog, and its accompanying music video. And booooooooy, is it a goodie!

One hundred Kiwi kids are diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called Hydrocephalus yearly. Hydrocephalus is a condition where the brain gets an abnormal amount of fluid buildup, which causes harmful pressure on brain tissues.   The current standard treatment for it is a shunt implantation, which is a tiny silicon tube that gets inserted into the brain to drain any excess fluid into other parts of the body harmlessly. However, these shunts have the tendency to get blocked about fifty percent of the time. And if they don't get replaced in time the raised pressure in the brain could cause huge damage and even death. The major problem is that symptoms of a failed shunt are very common and are hard to interpret.  To fix this, researchers have been developing an implantable wireless brain sensor, which will be able to read brain pressure wirelessly and safely at home.  To learn more about this new technology and how it will work in the future. Producer Jude spoke to University of Auckland Senior Research Fellow Dr Sarah-Jane Guild.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is currently consulting on a proposal to make health star ratings mandatory, with the present voluntary system coming under fire. Currently, only 36% of eligible packaged foods in New Zealand display a health star rating, well short of the 70% goal set by food ministers in November 2025.  Additionally, a recent briefing by the Public Health Communication Centre had nutrition experts arguing that labels can help improve dietary choices, encourage product reformulation and strengthen transparency. Front-of-pack nutrition labelling is also recommended by the World Health Organisation. To discuss making food health star ratings mandatory, producer Thomas spoke to University of Auckland Professor Dr Sally Mackay.  

This week on the Monday Wire... For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party, News Director Castor spoke to ACT MP Simon Court about selling conservation land, youth unemployment, and arts and culture funding for Auckland's CBD.  Producer Thomas spoke to University of Auckland Professor of conservation biology James Russell, about the Conservation Amendment Bill. He also talked to University of Auckland Professor Dr Sally Mackay about making food health star ratings mandatory. And Producer Jude spoke to Auckland University senior research fellow, Dr Sarah-Jane Guild about the development of wireless brain sensors.

Arini joins Rosetta and Milly to share a whakataukī to take us through the week! Whakarongo mai nei! Ka kī te pīro o ngā manu, o ngā tangata ka kata // Full guts of birds and people makes us fulfilled. 

Ata mārie e hoa mā! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show this morning: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Charlie, Loose Reads with Jenna, and your chance to win the new Menzies album on vinyl + tickets to their Tāmaki show! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Jenna is back up in the studio to chat about an exciting Pulitzer Prize winning pukapuka, Daniel Kraus' Angel Down!  Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!

It's another Monday Drive with Crawley and the gang. Producer Harry was here, and so was Lou! Yippee!! Laika joined us for a bit to talk about the latest and greatest in the theatre world. Currently, some very big Bildungsroman vibrations. Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham, of course, joined us for That's The Spirit. Who would've guessed it, the Southern Baptists are up to some heinous shit again. Eeek! We also chatted to the majestic and illustrious Greta O'Leary to discuss her latest single, Year of the Dog, and its accompanying music video. And booooooooy, is it a goodie! Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot!

Charlie tests Rosetta and Milly on their Aeropress brewing technique - whakarongo mai nei!  Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Today for Ready, Steady, Learn, Milly and Joel are joined by Dr Maryam Tayebi from the University of Auckland Centre for Brain Research, Mātai Medical Research Institute. Dr Maryam Tayebi is part of a research team that has discovered notable differences in the brains of recovering methamphetamine addicts, compared to non-users.   Thanks to UoA! 

Lara joins Joel and Milly for a kōrero about all things politics! Whakarongo mai nei!

Ata mārie! Joel joins Milly with a very husky voice for breakfast this morning, including: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, Short Player with Welcomer, and Ready Steady Learn thanks to UoA. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

The twits are back! And it's one hell of a show.   This week, Gareth Shute joins the boys for AudioCulture to talk about legendary Auckland music festival the Others Way and it's legacy.   Thanks to The Beer Spot

Kia ora koutou, Cosy autumnal vibes on Morning Glory today…  Highlights: Tara Clerkin Trio, Carla dal Forno and Acopia

The government claims its new Conservation Amendment Bill will improve protections of conservation land while also enabling more economic growth. Its opponents say the bill will undermine existing protections, however, especially as it enables the sale of large swathes of conservation land into private ownership. This would also undermine existing legal protections for land specifically in the Coromandel, which alongside the Fast Track Bill illustrates this government's intention to entirely circumvent many of New Zealand's long-standing environmental policies. To discuss the Conservation Amendment Bill, what makes it an interesting policy, and how it could end up affecting local conservation efforts in the region, News Director Castor spoke to Chair of Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, Catherine Delahunty. You can make a submission on the bill here. Submissions close at midnight on the second of July. 

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On this week's edition of Audio Culture, writer Michèle A'Court joins Smashton and Big J to talk about the Others Way Festival.  Thanks to Audioculture

A new study has been released that shows the impact of human-induced climate change on global sea levels, focusing on the change from 1900 to 2005.  It found that, worldwide, one in a hundred-year flooding event had a median increase to the 1 in 8-year event average over this time. Even more concerningly, the study found that the increase was not geographically balanced, and Wellington coastal floods have increased to roughly a twice-per-year occurrence. Relevantly, last week Wellington faced large swells up to 9 metres, resulting in a state of emergency and mandatory evacuation orders at numerous bays in the area. To discuss the results of the study and how best to respond to the findings, host Thomas talked to Victoria University Professor of Climate Science & Physical Geography, James Renwick.

Oto and Jaycee spoke with the members of The First Child Lily and Cam about their latest single 'Eyeless in Wonderland', their love for the local scene and their upcoming album. 

Poor Milly is still māuiui, but Rosetta has lots of goodies lined up for you on Breakfast this morning! E whai ake nei; Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Charlie, Loose Reads with Nate, and bosom selecta with Anniversary Eve! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

This week on the Monday Wire... For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party, host Thomas spoke to ACT MP Simon Court about the party's proposed Nationally Determined contribution towards the Paris Agreement, funding for the Liquified Natural gas import terminal and public transport policy. He also talked to Victoria University Professor of Climate Science & Physical Geography James Renwick about a study which found concerns with costal flooding events in Wellington. And he spoke to Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton about Pharmac changing eligibility criteria for diabetes medication and Health NZ stopping cardiology groups from objecting. Caeden also spoke to Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand Chief Executive Letitia Harding about calls from the World Health Organisation to ban flavoured tobacco products.

Pharmac has recently proposed changing who can receive funded treatment for key diabetes medication, moving it in line with a cabinet directive from 2024 saying public services should be prioritised on the basis of need, not race. There has been an outcry from health professionals, such as the cardiac network, saying data shows that Maori and Pacific people are more at risk of diabetes, regardless of their socio-economic status, and the best way to maximise health benefit for dollars spent is by targeting these groups. Further criticism has been directed at Health NZ, which has banned the cardio network from objecting to the removal of eligibility criteria, saying it would breach the 2024 cabinet directive. Cardiologists will be forced to make submissions as individuals, a move the network has said is silencing scientific evidence in the name of politics  To discuss the eligibility changes and Health NZ silencing cardiologists, host Thomas spoke to Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton.

Mikey selects vintage & classic tunes. Dedicated to the late DJ Big Matt

Nadine and Yann from Anniversary Eve are your bosom selectas today! Catch their show on Wedensdays from 12am - 2am, or anytime via the bCasts!

This week on Loose Reads, Nate is reviewing the wonderful and weird pukapuka The Shadow of the Object, by Chloe Aridjis. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!

Arini shares a whakataukī to guide us through our wiki! Whakarongo mai nei!

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed calls to ban flavoured nicotine products, particularly sweet, fruity, and confectionery-style flavours, which it says drive addiction amongst young people.  WHO has warned that tobacco and nicotine companies are deliberately creating products that are “more appealing, easier to use and harder to quit” for adolescents and young people. Thursday Wire Host Caeden caught up with Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand Chief Executive Letitia Harding about the calls for restrictions and how this applies in a New Zealand context.

Charlie joins Rosetta in the studio to brew up some delicious PNG single origin kawhe - filter style! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Emma Fitts is a Ōtautahi-based Interdisciplinary artist working amongst sculpture, photography, and textile installation. Drawing from an expanded painting practice in which the canvas is reimagined as an active material in itself, creating its own imagery and form while also behaving as its own support structure. Resulting in these immersive material rich spaces that contemplate architecture, textiles, queer history, feminism and memory.  In her current exhibition at Melanie Roger Gallery, Emerald Pools Fitts explores the notions of memory through the revisitation of a work first exhibited in the courtyard at Objectspace (2022) as lapping at your door, and later reconfigured for the installation of The Air like a stone presented at The Physics Room (2023). The work then undertook another reconfiguration and is now back here in Tāmak at Melanie Roger Gallery, presented as Emerald Pools.  Through each of its reconfigurations the work has built up this rich history, holding residue of its past lives and allowing the works memories of reconfiguration, weather exposure, and re-installation to become embedded within the work itself. Alongside the memory of the work's various iterations the work also holds the history of its own making process at its forefront. With Fitts purposefully exposing the works methods of construction through raw seams, and canvas folds. Shifting the viewers attention to not only the work itself but also the wider histories a work might hold. The show becomes a site of multiplicity, holding the work's accumulative history of its prior contexts, configurations, and surrounding dialogues. Maya caught up with Emma about the show and her overall practice.