Podcasts about Aotearoa

Aotearoa’s own Marlon Williams steps into the Last Video Store alongside filmmaker Ursula Grace Williams to talk about Marlon Williams: Two Worlds – Ngā Ao E Rua, a stunning portrait documentary about the making of Marlon’s most ambitious musical project yet, an album sung entirely in te reo Māori. Host Alexei Toliopoulos calls it not only one of his favourite films of the year, but one of the greatest music documentaries he's ever seen (and this a guy that has seen a lot of fricking movies). The film is screening at MIFF this August - tickets here BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATION with Zach Ruane in CANBERRA, SYDNEY ENCORE and MELBOURNE ENCORE in JULY Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. GUEST PICKS: Marlon Williams: Two Worlds - Ngā Ao E Rua (Documentary), Kill List (horror), The Eternal Memory (Documentary)STAFF PICKS: Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (Documentary)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we're talking about the humble New Zealand dairy.

A really warm welcome to Purposely SHORT—short, as in not long—a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their insights on a focused topic to help you deliver on your charitable mission.In this episode, Dean Hegarty reflects on a critical tipping point for New Zealand's financial system and the broader responsible investment movement. With clarity and urgency, he makes the case for lifting both financial literacy and long-term capital investment—especially through mechanisms like KiwiSaver—and learning from Australia's success with superannuation.Dean shares why investing responsibly isn't just the right thing to do anymore—it's the smart thing to do. From renewables to affordable housing, he highlights the opportunity (and obligation) to remove barriers, scale impact, and align capital with a sustainable and equitable future for all New Zealanders.A big thanks to our sponsors Trust Investments

Milly Mitchell-Anyon is a rising voice in Aotearoa's arts scene - she's held exhibitions at Sarjeant Gallery, Puke Ariki, and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. She's just launched 'Flaming Star' a genre-bending show which reimagines the Wild West through queer and Indigenous lenses. She shares her book, music, film and podcast picks with Jesse.

Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Finance: How are global events affecting the New Zealand economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Health: What recent progress has been made on childhood immunisation rates? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she agree with the Prime Minister's statement that "the reason people leave a country is because they think they can earn higher incomes somewhere else"; if so, why? BENJAMIN DOYLE to the Associate Minister of Health: Is the Government on track to achieve the National HIV Action Plan's goal of effectively eliminating locally transmitted HIV in Aotearoa by 2030; if not, why not? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Infrastructure: Why are there more than 15,000 fewer people working in construction under this Government, and what impact does this have on the Government's infrastructure pipeline? GREG FLEMING to the Minister of Education: What recent results has she seen about literacy and numeracy achievement for the NCEA co-requisite? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Justice: What recent announcements has she made regarding New Zealand's anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism regime? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Vocational Education: How many jobs at polytechnics have been cut, or are proposed to be cut, since she took office? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Justice: How is the Government progressing with its plan to restore law and order?

Today, the boys caught up with Raman Lee from Mates in Construction. MATES in Construction NZ is a suicide prevention and mental health charity embedded in Aotearoa’s construction industry. They provide practical, on-the-ground support through on-site training, a free 24/7 Helpline, and case management. Since launching, they’ve trained over 100,000 workers, built a peer support network of more than 5,000 workers, and partnered with industry, government, and the health sector to drive change. What is the MATES Well-being Survey? Supported by ASB, the MATES Well-being Survey is Aotearoa’s largest survey focused on worker mental health and suicide prevention in the construction sector. The 2025 survey is the fourth and biggest yet. The survey collects data on worker well-being, stressors at work and home, and support needs – with results broken down by key groups, including apprentices, Māori, Pasifika, migrant workers, disabled workers, rural workers, and small business owners and employees. https://bit.ly/3THnjjr

The Medical Council's expanding pathways for doctors trained overseas to work in New Zealand. GP registrations from the US, Canada, and Singapore are being fast tracked, and doctors trained in Chile, Luxembourg, and Croatia will be recognised as eligible for provisional general registration. Timeframes for UK, Ireland, and Australian specialist assessments are also being shortened. But General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair Buzz Burrell told Heather du Plessis-Allan 60% of international doctors leave after two years. He says we need to work on retaining doctors and not being an immigration agency for Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Untold Intimacies tells the story of sex work and its transformation in Aotearoa over thirty critical years.

Each year, IMNZ and The New Zealand Music Comission present Going Global - a Tāmaki Makaurau based conference that brings music industry professionals from around the world to Aotearoa, to connect with NZ musicians. It's a great opportunity for local acts to get a foot in the door with overseas music scenes, and the first collection of panelists for the conference have just been announced. Rosetta caught up with Pippa Ryan-Kidd, chairperson for IMNZ, to talk about the conference. Whakarongo mai nei!

This week in the Niche Cache we start with a bit of Tanah Boyd's football skills and a dose of mindfulness before previewing the Southland Sharks vs Wellington Saints NBL final. Tyrell Harrison is impressing with Denver Nuggets in NBA Summer League and Tall Ferns are at the Asia Cup as well, then we chat through all things New Zealand Warriors. They had wins in NRL, NRLW, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup so there is plenty to discuss before a quick check in with Dylan Brown's Kiwi-NRL situation, then a celebration of Alexis Tauaneai who has quickly settled as the best NRLW player from Aotearoa. Marko Stamenic got some action for Nottingham Forest vs Matt Dibley-Dias, Michael Boxall is the long throw in king and Wellington Phoenix have signed striker Ifeanyi Eze as we roll through a few kiwi football topics before finishing with a NZ-A women's cricket wrap and Blackcaps T20 tri-series preview.(00:00) Tanah Boyd's kicks(11:26) Mindfulness(18:45) NBL Final(29:56) Tyrell Harrison in NBA Summer League(36:19) Tall Ferns(43:14) NZ Warriors(01:26:19) Dylan Brown, Alexis Tauaneai(01:35:28) Marko Stamenic, Michael Boxall(01:49:23) Wellington Phoenix(01:57:15) NZ-A Women(02:01:01) BlackcapsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecachethenichecache@gmail.com

Extreme weather events such as the recent Tasman floods, are becoming more common in New Zealand. With that, the risk of severe flooding is only increasing. The question is: how prepared is Aotearoa for the next severe flood and what action is needed to prepare for it?  Producer Max spoke to Dr. Iresh Jayawardena, a lecturer in Urban Planning at the University of Auckland, to talk about New Zealand's lack of awareness when it comes to floods and why short term planning has left many areas vulnerable to severe weather.

Big Truss Tuesday! Aotearoa has been ranked #1 for this... But do you agree? Let us know your thoughts over on The Shifters page!... Matua Marc had a moment that struck him while in Australia last week that only became more apparent on his return home... So today Matua wants to call on all the fathers of daughters and has a message to his world... His daughter! Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop our TMS Merch here fam! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youknowclothing.com/search?q=tms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AF Drinks is the fast-growing alcohol-free beverage brand from Aotearoa that is rapidly expanding into global marketplaces, landing on shelves across the US, and even teaming up with global celebrities like Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner. Lisa King, founder of AF Drinks, joins the pod to discuss launching with purpose, building credibility in a new, huge market, and how the company is redefining what it means to celebrate without alcohol. We also dig into the reality of building a consumer product company - the capital, the inventory, the logistics - and how a few new retail launches are set to grow the brand even more. It's a masterclass in values-driven brand building, from one of the most impressive founders from Aotearoa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this month, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Council entitled ‘From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide'. The report names companies who have financially supported or sustained Israel's ongoing war and genocide against Palestinians, and highlights pathways to accountability that “transcend legal and diplomatic rhetoric”. She calls on civil society to respond to the actions of Israel in light of the limited power of the United Nations to effectively end the violence.  The United States has since imposed sanctions on Albanese, calling for her removal for allegations they say are “false and offensive”. Exploring more in depth the potential impact of this Economy of Genocide report, as well as the obligation and power of the United Nations as a whole, and the New Zealand government to respond to the situation, Producer Sara spoke with University of Otago Professor for Politics & International Relations Robert Patman, as well as Amnesty International Aotearoa community manager Margaret Taylor. Patman has published two pieces recently, criticising the New Zealand government's failure to adequately respond to the US' role in particular in the violence in Gaza.

It's bFM Breakfast with Milly and Rosetta! Today on the show, the pair chat with Alphabethead about his epic new track 'I'm Lucy Lawless' and signing to Sun Return, and Dr Sereana Naepi is on the show for Ready Steady Learn, to chat about her work on the newly published book 'Oceans Between Us: Pacific Peoples and Racism in Aotearoa'. Plus, Short Player with The Circling Sun thanks to Hunter and NZOA, news, weather, surf, and plenty of tunes! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Atomic! 

Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined on air by Dr. Sereana Naepi, who is an associate Professor of Sociology at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland. Sereana was an editor on the newly published book Oceans Between Us: Pacific Peoples and Racism in Aotearoa - an unflinching examination of racism in NZ, featuring essays from 13 Pacific academics analysing racism across education, health, justice and society. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The University of Auckland.

This is Jaycee's second time hosting the show while Oto is recovering from his recent trip, playing not one but two different vibes packed in one show tonight! Showcasing new shoegaze indie to heavy techno music from asian artists based in Aotearoa and beyond the asian disapora. 

In this quick bite, Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen explains why market reactions in 2025 feel different. Despite wild volatility, geopolitical conflict, and patchy economic data, investors aren’t flinching like they used to. We explore why dips aren’t sparking panic, how business sentiment in Aotearoa is shifting, and why job ads staying flat could be more telling than official employment figures. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Is economic recovery stalling'.

This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chatted with us about lightning created by peeling tape, links between talc and cancer, and a new form of Nitrogen.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party's Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about the government's health contributions in light of recent strikes. They also spoke to Emeritus Professor Tim Hazledine about David Seymour's plans to address the supermarket duopoly in Aotearoa.  On the topic of the recent Economy of Genocide report released by UN Special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, producer Sara spoke with both University of Otago's Professor of International Relations Robert Patman, as well as Amnesty International Aotearoa's Margaret Taylor.

INTERVIEW: Sig Wilder on new single 'Birmingham, Al' & vinyl fundraiser campaign by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Delaney Davidson on NZ Tour & Dunedin Shows by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Pip was born in Wellington but grew up in a remote farming community in the South Island. Like many Kiwis, she took off on the classic OE, living in places like England, France, and Ireland before eventually making her way back to Aotearoa. After stints in Tekapo and Kaikōura, she settled in New Plymouth in 2009. Not long after, the arrival of her second child changed everything—shifting her perspective and opening doors she never expected. These days, Pip works at Conductive Education Taranaki, supporting children with disabilities, and keeps things fun on the side by teaching Dance Fitness classes.

Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined on air by Dr. Sereana Naepi, who is an associate Professor of Sociology at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland. Sereana was an editor on the newly published book Oceans Between Us: Pacific Peoples and Racism in Aotearoa - an unflinching examination of racism in NZ, featuring essays from 13 Pacific academics analysing racism across education, health, justice and society. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The University of Auckland.

LDV Mahi Monday We are back! Thank you for being so understanding on Friday Shifters... The boys are back for an unbelievable weekend... Firstly a huge shoutout to Qantas, The Las Vegas Raiders, Our boy Gav and to everyone who helped get the boys over to Australia and helped give them so many pinch yourself moments... What's something that others do grinds your gears and irritates you like there's no tomorrow and Matua Marc wants to slow down and just have a moment... Come around, sit down and have moment of reflection with Matua Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/ Shop our TMS Merch here fam! : youknowclothing.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=tms Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

INTERVIEW: Kim Morgan & Lexie Tomlinson from Hic Sunt Dracones Productions on new show 'Neuro-Spice Girls' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: GENEVA AM releases song/video 'Toitū Te Tiriti' by Maddy Barnes on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

In this podcast episode I catch up with Kate Hicks of Birth Trauma Aotearoa, a timely episode during Birth Trauma Awareness Week, running from July 14-20.I last spoke with Kate around 2.5 years ago, so Kate will update us on the mahi (work) they've done over this time as well as plans for the future, including launching in-person support, developing research in the Aotearoa context, and the continual push for birth trauma prevention and improved support.Kate will also tell us about Birth Trauma Awareness Week, this year's theme, what the week aims to achieve and how you might like to get involved (you can head to this webpage to learn more: www.birthtraumaaotearoa.org.nz/take-action).Follow BTA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birth_trauma_aotearoa/or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birthtraumaaotearoa

Recently, Science and Technology Minister, Shane Reti, announced New Zealand's first-ever artificial intelligence, or AI, strategy. With this, Aotearoa becomes the last country in the OECD to establish guidelines around the use of AI. Despite the establishment of this strategy, which is aimed at enticing the private sector to incorporate and invest in AI, there are concerns that the strategy does not introduce any new legislation to regulate AI, rather using already existing legislation, and fails to address ethical concerns. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Dr Collin Bjork — a senior Communications lecturer at Massey University, about this strategy document, and how much of an impact this strategy will have on the private sector to be better engaged with AI usage. They also spoke to AI and technology governor, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, about how te ao Māori is engaged with this strategy, and whether more needs to be done.

Following up on my chat with Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke with the Pōneke Anti-Fascist Coalition's Anne Campbell. The ACT Party's choice of James Lindsay as a keynote speaker has raised concerns about his spread of conspiracy theories and thoughts on minority communities, such as the LGBTQIA+ community. They spoke to Campbell about James Lindsay, his controversial comments, and what this means for Aotearoa.

The life and literary legacy of Aotearoa's internationally acclaimed writer Dame Fiona Kidman has been captured in the documentary: The House Within. 

A digtal health expert says Aotearoa needs clear laws on the use of artifical intelligence, including what information and data can be fed into model, and whats off limits, as AI is increasingly used in health and other areas. Associate Minister of Health, David Seymour has written to Pharmac encouraging them to use Articficial Intelligence to speed up their processes and improve access to medicines. Medsafe and Pharmac say they've started using Artificial intelligence tools to process complex information and large data sets. AUT Associate Professor and expert in digital health Sam Madanian spoke to Lisa Owen.

This week on Various Artists! Sof had a kōrero with historian of sex, gender and health in late-twentieth-century Aotearoa and Australia, Cheryl Ware, about her latest novel, Untold Intimacies: a History of Sex Work in Aotearoa, 1978-2008. Maya had a kōrero with Alex Laurie about his current show Nit, On at Grace. She also had a chat with Tess Walker Elliot about her show, on Being Imaged, on now at Window gallery xx

Untold Intimacies: a History of Sex Work in Aotearoa, 1978-2008 is a new book written by historian of sex, gender, and health, Cherl Ware, published by Auckland University Press.  In June 2003, New Zealand became the first country to decriminalise sex work. Through the lived experiences of 25 individuals, the book is an account of the stories of sex workers in Aotearoa and the industry's transformation over this critical 30 year period.  Drawing on new and archival interviews, Ware tells their stories through an in-depth historical investigation from the regulation of brothels with the Massage Parlours Act of 1978, through the struggle for decriminalisation to the legally mandated national review of the law in 2008. Sofia had a kōrero with author Cheryl Ware about the importance of this body of research, writing the book, and her reflections now.

INTERVIEW: Sydney-based band Restless Leg on playing @ The Crown this Saturday by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Chris Parker on 'Stop Being So Dramatic Tour' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Bronson Price aka MELODOWNZ on new EP 'MELO & BASS' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Marley Sola on new track 'OK' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Alphabethead on signning to Sunreturn + new track 'I'm Lucy Lawless' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to The Hempstore! Then HALFQUEEN chats with Mallrat about her upcoming headline tour of Aotearoa, and later Billie from the Hollywood Avondale is up for a non-alcoholic Cocktail Corner! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

This week on Dear Science, our expert, Daniel Thomas chatted with us about rice arriving in the Pacific, Aotearoa's native forests sinking carbon, and orcas using seaweed to groom themselves.  Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

A recent study from the University of Otago shows that more than twenty percent of children in Aotearoa who've been infected by Covid-19 still suffer persistent, ongoing symptoms. Producer Faith spoke to Larisa Hockey from the Long Covid Kids organisation about how long covid affects children, and how children are specifically at risk.

LDV Mahi Monday Research time! Who from your birthyear is the MVP? Who takes the crown as the most valuable player from the year that you were born??... Also on todays show, we were fortunate to sit down with the 42nd and current Prime Minister of Aotearoa, Christopher Luxon to talk less politics and more for the people!... Knock Knock... It's Live Show Tickets! Don't forget that they are live and waiting to find their new home! Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/ Shop our TMS Merch here fam! : youknowclothing.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=tms Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

INTERVIEW: Boss Stomp by Maddy Barnes on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

New Zealand's top female professional frisbee golf player is off to compete at the world champs in Finland later this month. Also known as disc golf players throw a frisbee into a series of metal baskets around an outdoor course. There are no age divisions and Michele Simpson will be up against people who make a living doing this full time. Aotearoa's top female pro frisbee golf player, Michele Simpson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Do you know why your health insurance premiums are paying for someone elses operation? The cost of insurances have shot up recently; Stats NZ figures show as at March last year house insurance was up almost 25%, contents insurance up about 28% and car insurance up almost 23% compared to the previous year. Some companies offering health insurance as part of employment packages are looking to ditch or downgrade their cover as costs go up. Southern Cross had about 955,000 members last financial year or about 60% of Aotearoa's health insurance market by customer numbers. Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Regan Savage spoke to Lisa Owen.

This is our sometimes-regular segment The A-Z of Aotearoa. So far we've covered Aviation & Billy T, so we're up to the letter C. Today we're looking at Captain Charles Hazlitt Upham, the Canterbury man who is New Zealand's most decorated soldier. For his efforts in WW2 he was awarded not one, but two Victoria Crosses, also known as the "VC" and "Bar". He was one of only three people world-wide to achieve the honour, and the only combat soldier.

INTERVIEW: Solomon Crook on new EP 'Beneath the Morning Tree' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Speckled, pencil-thin and sporting an underbite: the lowland longjaw galaxias is New Zealand's rarest freshwater fish species. With just seven known populations, this species is considered nationally endangered. Join producer Karthic SS at a spring-fed stream in the wild Mackenzie Basin to meet the tiny fish, hear from a researcher studying trout-proof barriers, and chat to a ranger who for 20 years has cared for the little fish he calls 'Jaws'. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Guests:Dean Nelson, Senior Ranger, Biodiversity, Department of ConservationMartha Jolly, PhD candidate, University of CanterburyLearn more:Read the article that accompanies this episode: Looking after New Zealand's rarest freshwater fish.Otago farmers are looking out for another species of rare non-migratory galaxiid.In Auckland's Lake Rototoa, introduced perch are the problem for the native kākahi.Karthic produces the Tune Into Nature podcast about New Zealand's unique wildlife.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Kat Lintott and Ben Forman helped build Wrestler into one of Aotearoa's most forward-thinking creative and production studios – fusing storytelling, technology and culture in work for brands like Allbirds, and pioneering bold new spaces like the Web3 project Soul Aether. After scaling the studio and building a vibrant creative community, they sold Wrestler to UFORodeo – a move that opened the door to a new phase, where they are still supporting projects.In this episode of Business is Boring, they join us to reflect on the full journey: what it takes to build a studio from scratch, the lessons learned through success and challenge, and what it means to evolve your identity and work while staying connected to your creative roots.Today, Ben is building Ongoing Theory, helping people and businesses reconnect with their natural rhythms and unlock better ways of working. Kat led Rewiring Aotearoa, and is now exploring business ideas aimed at solving problems in women's health – particularly for those overlooked by traditional research and medicine.This conversation spans creativity, transition, responsibility and possibility – and offers a glimpse into what comes after “success”, when you're ready to build something new again, on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week negotiating the settlement for Aotearoa's largest iwi Ngāpuhi has seen yet another twist. Moana Tuwhare, the General Manager of Te Runanga o Ngāpuhi and former Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson speaks to Mihi.