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Special Episode: Interview with the Electoral Commission about the 2020 Election Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Henry Jaiswal from the Electoral Commission about the 2020 General Election and Referendums, including what you need to know about how the election will work this year in light of COVID-19.

Special Editorial: Christchurch Terrorist Attacks – Kia Kaha Aotearoa Synopsis: From London, Kenny reflects on the tragic terrorist attack that took place in Christchurch on Friday 15 March 2019. Arohanui.

Ken’s People Mini Series #3 Synopsis: Kenny speaks to Alexandra Davids about Women’s Refuge, Keeping New Zealand Beautiful, her travels to Latvia and Russia and her New Zealander of the Year Award. Later, Kenny reviews the year’s most amusing news stories in The Year That Was. Guests: Alexandra Davids

Ken’s People Mini Series #2 Synopsis: Kenny speaks to Roz Mason about London life, equality, Christmas traditions, Brexit, 2019 and more, and Kenny reflects on the people we may have lost in 2018. Guests: Roz Mason

Ken’s People Mini Series #1 Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Tim Withell about the year that was, and then to James Poole from Transport for London about the Thought of the Day boards bringing kindness and goodwill to the UK’s largest city. Guests: Tim Withell, James Poole

International Women’s Day & The Curtain Call Synopsis: In the final episode of Wireless Watchdog, Kenny speaks with Suzanne McNabb from UN Women about International Women’s Day, then we look back on the three years that was Wireless Watchdog. Guests: Suzanne McNabb, Laura Gartner

Census 2018 & Duncan’s First 100 Days Synopsis: In the very last edition of Christchurch Now, Kenny speaks with Denise McGregor about today’s census, and then to MP for Christchurch Central, Duncan Webb, about his first 100 days in government.   Guests: Denise McGregor, Duncan Webb

Transport in NZ & 30 Years of Plains FM Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Simon Kingham, Chief Science Advisor to the Ministry of Transport and to Ruth Todd & Nicki Reece about 30 years of Plains FM.   Guests: Simon Kingham, Ruth Todd, Nicki Reece

End of Life Choice Bill & 7 Years since the Christchurch Earthquake Synopsis: Kenny speaks with David Seymour, Leader of the ACT Party about the End of Life Choice Bill, and then to Andrew Turner, Deputy Mayor of Christchurch about the seven year anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake. Guests: David Seymour, Andrew Turner

New Central Library & Celebrating 30 Years Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Head of Libraries and Information at the Christchurch City Council about the new Turanga library, and to one of our Plains FM broadcasters as we head into our 30th birthday anniversary.   Guests: Carolyn Robinson, Anne-Catherine Berrut

Charity Hospital & Census 2018 Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Rosie Graham from the Charity Hospital about their nomination for New Zealand Community of the Year, then to Statistics NZ General Manager Denise McGregor about the upcoming census.   Guests: Rosie Graham, Denise McGregor

Hearts in Healthcare & Shampoo in Boxes Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Dr Robin Youngson about his Hearts in Healthcare movement, then to local entrepreneur Brianne West, about her business that’s saving the planet one plastic bottle at a time – Ethique. Guests: Robin Youngson, Brianne West

Coast to Coast & Night Noodle Markets Synopsis: In this Waitangi Day edition of Christchurch Now, Kenny speaks to Richard Ussher about the Coast to Coast and to Simon Carlson about the upcoming Night Noodle Markets.   Guests: Richard Ussher, Simon Carlson

Blood & Water Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Alison Keast from the NZ Blood Service about the vital lifeline that donating blood provides, and then to Dr Alistair Humphrey, Canterbury Medical Officer of Health about the upcoming water chlorination in Christchurch City.   Guests: Alison Keast, Dr Alistair Humphrey

The Science of New Zealand’s Earthquakes Synopsis: Kenny speaks with GNS Science Duty Seismologist Bill Fry about the science behind earthquakes in New Zealand. Guests: Bill Fry

Interning at Plains FM and the Canterbury Workers Educational Association Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Emily Hickman about her internship at Plains FM and to Daniela Bogazzi about the WEA and their mural competition. Guests: Emily Hickman, Daniela Bagozzi

World Buskers Festival Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Penny Ashton about the upcoming World Busker’s Festival.   Guests: Penny Ashton

The Best of 2017 Synopsis: We look back at some of the stories and interviews that featured in 2017. Guests: Jacinda Ardern, Ruby Medlicott

2017 Best Bits Synopsis: Kenny reviews some of the best moments from Christchurch Now in 2017.   Guests: Michael Mayell, Sharon Torstonson, L’il Chuck

Fees Free Tertiary & Jas Josland Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Hon Chris Hipkins, Minister for Education about the new government’s fees free tertiary and then to Jas Josland about her upcoming debut album and tour. Guests: Chris Hipkins, Jas Josland

Hearts in Healthcare Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Dr Robin Youngson about his movement Hearts in Healthcare. Guests: Robin Youngson

Keleti Palyaudvar & Chicago at The Court Theatre Synopsis: Kenny speaks with the crew from Plains FM’s new Hungarian programme Keleti Palyaudvar about their programme, then to Nomi Cohen and Darlene Mohekey about their roles in the Court Theatre’s production of Chicago.   Guests: Flora Jambor, Erik Szurovecz, Roland Szurovecz, Nomi Cohen, Darlene Mohekey

Reopening of Christchurch Adventure Park Synopsis:Kenny speaks with Sheena Crawford from Christchurch Adventure Park about the park’s reopening following the Port Hills Fire. Guests: Sheena Crawford

Building Strong Leaders, Businesses and Organisations & A Year in Review at ARA Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Tim Withell about Community: Spirit – events for those whose business is to serve the world, then to Chris Jansen from Leadership Lab about Linc 2018 and to Tracey from ARA about the highlights of the 2017 year. […]

16AFFIRM & Paris S’Eveille Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Rachael from Aranui Community Trust about their upcoming 16AFFIRM event, and then to Anne-Catherine Berrut, presenter of Paris S’Eveille about all things French.   Guests: Rachael Fonotia, Anne-Catherine Berrut

White Ribbon Campaign & One Last Hurrah at Main Road Synopsis:Kenny speaks with Rob McCann, National Manager of White Ribbon about the 2017 White Ribbon campaign and to Rose McInerney, Principal of Redcliffs School about the upcoming fair – the last at the Main Road site. Guests: Rob McCann, Rose McInerney

Antarctica History & Warman Winners Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Ursula Rack from Gateway Antarctica at UC about her Winston Churchill Fellowship and her work researching the history of Antarctica, then to Arianna Ryan and Jamie Sommers, Bachelor of Engineering students at UC about their Warman prize win.   Guests: Ursula Rack, Arianna Ryan, Jamie Sommers

Women on the Waves In this special podcast, Kenny is the first ever male broadcaster featuring on the Women on the Waves programme, featuring an interview with the Minister for Women on the gender pay gap.   Guests: Julie Anne Genter

Studying at ARA & White Ribbon Campaign Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Tony Gray, the new CE of ARA about his ambitions for the tertiary institution, and then to Rob McCann, National Manager of White Ribbon about this year’s White Ribbon Campaign. Guests: Tony Gray, Rob McCann

Closing the Gender Pay Gap & Teaching Healthy Relationships and Self-Love Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter about the gender pay gap, and then to Irene Wakefield, CEO & Founder of Prepair NZ about her organisation that teaches about healthy relationships and the importance of self-love. Guests: Julie Anne Genter, Irene […]

Road Safety & MND Walk 2 D’Feet Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Senior Sergeant Kelly Larsen about the road toll and keeping safe over summer, then to Graeme Smith about his personal journey with Motor Neurone disease and the upcoming Walk 2 D’Feet.   Guests: Kelly Larsen, Graeme Smith

Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Conference & Keeping New Zealand Beautiful Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Ken Clearwater, Manager of the Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust about the upcoming MSSA Conference, then to Alex Davids, Chairperson of Keeping New Zealand Beautiful. Guests: Ken Clearwater, Alex Davids

Mental Health Awareness & Great Pacific Rubbish Patch Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Shaun Robinson, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation about mental health awareness, and to Brittany Mathias, Marine Biologist about the Great Pacific Rubbish Patch. Guests: Shaun Robinson, Brittany Mathias

Climathon & Frocks on Bikes Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Lydia McLean from the Antarctic Office about Climathon and to Meg Christie from Frocks on Bikes about biking in our city. Guests: Lydia McLean, Meg Christie

Pop Up Concert Series & Baby Loss Awareness Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Isabella Miller Bell about her experiences as a singer, songwriter and musician in NZ and around the globe, then later to Jenny Payne and Lucy Hiku from Itty Bitty Beats about the heartache of losing a child, and their baby loss awareness music […]

Sweet Dreams are Made of This Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Jane Teresa Anderson, International Dream Analyst about why we dream, and what some of those dreams really mean. Guests: Jane Teresa Anderson

Food Resilience Network & Challenges in the Not For Profit Sector Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Peter Wells from the Food Resilience Network about the Otakaro Orchard project and then to Sharon Torstonson from the Social Equity Wellbeing Network about the challenges facing the not for profit sector. Guests: Peter Wells, Sharon Torstonson

SEWF Panel & Jalsa Fiji Radio Synopsis: Nicki speaks with a panel of five social entrepreneurs at the SEWF event, and Kenny speaks with Vinesh Prakash and Rajneeta Chand about their programme, Jalsa Fiji Radio, and their upcoming Diwali event. Guests: Vinesh Prakash, Rajneeta Chand