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A new six-part video series that dives into the world of perfumery in Aotearoa kicks off on Monday. Journey of Scent is billed as a sensory adventure that takes us into a world that we rarely get to see. It stars Nathan Taare and Whitney Steel who join me now.
Jesse chats to Forest and Bird Chief Executive about this week's critter. Huberia striata belongs to the only fully New Zealand endemic genus of ant. Widespread throughout Aotearoa, they nest underground in native bush. Like other ant species, they are known to farm plant hoppers and scale insects by keeping them safe in their nest and then milking them for their sweet honeydew secretions. Their name comes from the fact that their body is covered in long thin lines (striations), making them look wrinkly!
Michelin stars could apparently guide more tourists to Aotearoa. The prestigious stars are awarded to restaurants offering quote " outstanding cooking" and the guide of the same name reviews and recommends restaurants. Tourism Minister Louise Upston has revealed $6.3 million from the tourism levy is being spent on getting Michelin into New Zealand. Tourism NZ CEO René de Monchy spoke to Lisa Owen.
Earlier this week the government announced changes to climate change policy, with a controversial response to the choice to delay the Carbon Neutral Government Programme benchmark from 2025 to 2050. The move also shifts dynamics of decision-making and consultation. The government has removed the requirement of advisory from the Climate Change Commission when developing emissions budgets, significantly altering the influence of the cross-partisan collective established through the Zero Carbon Act in 2019. Producer Jasmine Gray spoke with Adam Currie, Campaigner and Movement Support Manager for climate organisation 350 Aotearoa, about these changes.
INTERVIEW: Ella Pollett on new track 'Losing My Mind' by Jon Bakos on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about the draft primary school curriculum, the Regulatory Standards Bill passing second reading, New Zealand First's proposed ban on fireworks, and the government considering measures to move rough sleepers out of the Auckland CBD. For International Desk, they spoke to Matt McDonald, Professor of International Relations at the University of Queensland, about high-level United States officials not attending COP30 next week. Producer Jasmine spoke to 350 Aotearoa's Adam Currie about the government's recent announcement to delay the carbon zero climate target to 2050. And Producer Sanat talked to Councilor Julie Fairey about the latest developments with Plan Change 120 and what it feels like to transition from campaigning to governance He also talked to the University of Auckland's Dr Lucy Hardie about youth vaping and how it is widening inequalities throughout our communities.
Earlier this week the government announced changes to climate change policy, with a controversial response to the choice to delay the Carbon Neutral Government Programme benchmark from 2025 to 2050. The move also shifts dynamics of decision-making and consultation. The government has removed the requirement of advisory from the Climate Change Commission when developing emissions budgets, significantly altering the influence of the cross-partisan collective established through the Zero Carbon Act in 2019. Producer Jasmine Gray spoke with Adam Currie, Campaigner and Movement Support Manager for climate organisation 350 Aotearoa, about these changes.
Aotearoa's progress in reducing smoking has slowed for Māori, Pacific and European adolescents, and vaping could be the reason, according to research published in The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific The study, conducted by researchers from the Universities of Otago, Auckland, and Sydney, along with the Daffodil Centre in Australia, analysed population-level data from almost 600,000 Year 10 students aged 14–15. The students were surveyed between 2003 and 2024 as part of the Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Year 10 Survey. They found rates of regular smoking among 14-15-year-olds declined significantly for Māori, Pacific, European, and Asian adolescents between 2003 and 2024. However, these declines in smoking slowed for Māori, Pacific, and European youth after vaping emerged in 2010. Thursday Wire Producer Sanat spoke to the University of Auckland's Dr Lucy Hardie about these findings and what the response needs to look like from policy makers in order to mitigate the predicted harms.
Lucy Black reviews Whenua: Maori Purakau of Aotearoa by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.
There are increasing calls for the Melbourne Cup and horse racing generally to be stopped across the ditch and here in Aotearoa. The latest "Deathwatch" report from Australia's Coalition for the Protection of Race Horse says 175 thorough bred races horses died as a result of racing between August 2024 and July this year. That's an increase of nearly 14 percent compared to the year before. Here in New Zealand, the Deathwatch data records 15 deaths and 314 injuries for the year ending 31 July. Sandra Kyle from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses spoke to Lisa Owen.
INTERVIEW: Michaela Tempers on new 'Good Woman' EP by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate NZ Kiwis, Blackcaps, Steven Adams and prepare for the Aotearoa A-League Derby. We chat through some Pacific Championships stuff, compare Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix coaching, update how Steven Adams is tracking in the NBA and check in with the NZ Breakers chaos after a big win. Then we dive deeper into Blackcaps who swept aside England in the ODI series and now prepare for a T20 series against West Indies. That means talking through two different squads, players out of form like Will Young and the depth in both formats with some Ford Trophy weaved in for more context. Before we hit up the kiwi derby, an All Whites squad was announced which included Sarpreet Singh after his goal on the weekend and we offer some background information for Kees Sims. We also update the New Zealand flavour for Newcastle Jets women and how Lara Colpi is tracking.(00:00) NZ Kiwis vs Tonga(15:04) Aotearoa derby coaches(24:10) Steven Adams(36:06) NZ Breakers(38:28) Mindfulness(41:36) Blackcaps (01:16:45) - Sarpreet Singh & Flying Kiwis(01:27:48) All Whites squad(01:35:15) Newcastle Jets Women(01:38:24) Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FCPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecachethenichecache@gmail.com
This week on the Wednesday Wire: For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party Wednesday Wire Host Max spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's trip to South-East Asia where he met with multiple world leaders, The Green Party's plans to call for evidence-based cannabis regulation, the government's new draft school curriculum for years 0-10, and Education Minister Erica Stanford announcing plans to shrink the Teaching Council. Producer Manny spoke with Glenn Barclay, Chairperson of Tax Justice Aotearoa and The Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign, about Labour's Limited Capital Gains Tax Proposal. Manny also spoke with Chris Puliuvea, Senior Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, about the current measles outbreak in Aotearoa. And Max spoke with John Minto, co-chair of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, to discuss the current state of the Gaza ceasefire almost four weeks since it came into effect, as well as the news of an Israeli military lawyer being arrested, after admitting to leaking the August 2024 video of Israeli soldiers.
INTERVIEW: Jed Parsons on new track 'I Might Go Swimming' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
This podcast was recorded at the Janet Frame Memorial Lecture, given by the NZSA President of Honour 2025, Charlotte Grimshaw, in October 2025 in association with Verb at the New Zealand National Library. The prestigious position of NZSA President of Honour, is bestowed on a senior writer and long-serving member in recognition of their contribution to writing and writers and the literary arts sector in Aotearoa
INTERVIEW: Jack Hassell from CASTAWAY on sophomore EP 'Nondual' by Maddy Barnes on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: Lucy Suttor from Dick Move on new album 'Dream, Believe, Achieve' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: Dave Dobbyn on national tour, playing @Dunedin Town Hall by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
Amanda (梁宿娴) from Episode 1 is back! Here, Jenna and Amanda are reflecting, manifesting, laughing and celebrating five years of Asian in Aotearoa and their friendship. Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amandagraceleo https://www.instagram.com/graceandtarotWe mention Tanya Barlow from Episode 2 and her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@hellotanyapod Asian in Aotearoa is hosted by Jenna Wee. This episode was recorded in Jenna's living room. Asian in Aotearoa InstagramAsian in Aotearoa Substackasianinaotearoa.comThanks for listening! If you like what you're hearing, rate this thing five stars and leave a comment x
What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Dr Jessica Young on assisteddying, the New Zealand End of Life Choice Bill, culturally responsive research, end of life care and decision making, and sociological approaches.Who is Jessica?Dr Jessica Young is a Senior Research Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington and the University of Auckland, and an adjunct senior lecturer in the Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology.She is a sociologist specialising in death, dying andassisted dying. She completed her PhD in 2020 at the University of Otago and received a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship from the Cancer Society of New Zealand.Since the End of Life Choice Bill was introduced in NewZealand, Dr Young has been building a programme of research to investigate multiple facets of assisted dying. She leads and contributes to several projects on assisteddying, most recently ‘Exploring the early experiences of the assisted dying service in Aotearoa', funded by the Health Research Council. Dr Young has led impactful research in end-of-life care, securing over $3 million in competitive funding. She is the founder and co-chair of New Zealand'sAssisted Dying Research Network and was appointed by the Director-General of Health to the Support and Consultation for End of Life in NZ (SCENZ) Group (2021–2023). Her work has directly shaped national policy: 13 of her team's recommendations were adopted in the Ministry of Health's 2024 End of Life Choice Act Review.She has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles, six editorials, and three book chapters. To ensure her research goes beyond academia, she activelyengages with media. She is passionate about improving end-of-life experiences for patients, whānau/families and health practitioners. Committed to ethical, inclusive, and culturally responsive research, she seeks to involve tangatawhenua (indigenous people of NZ), stakeholders and communities. You can find Jessica on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-young-7097a722/ The book introduced in the episode introduction is Death, Commemoration, and Cultural Meaning Past and PresentEdited by Robert Spinelli and Robyn S. Lacy. How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists?To cite this episode, you can use thefollowing citation: Young, J. (2025) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 1 November 2025. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30507878 What next?Check out more episodes or find out more about the hosts! Gota question? Get in touch.
The Waitangi Tribunal is recommending the government expand citizenship rights to second generation Maori born overseas after complaints the current system is racist and ignores tangta whenua's whakapaka. John Bryers Ruddock who is Ngapuhi took an urgent case to the tribunal after returning to Aotearoa with his three children only to find they are not citizens; instead classed as overstaying. Actor Keisha Castle-Hughes, went through the same process with daughter who was born in New York and gave evidence at the hearing. Her Lawyer Season-Mary Downs spoke to Lisa Owen.
This time of the year a wonderful Pohutukawa “shrub” is flowering its little heads off: Metrosideros carminia known as the crimson rata; a Native in the North Island all the way down to Taranaki and Hawkes Bay. It comes as a shrub when you get them from cuttings, but they'll move up like tree climbers when they emerge from seeds. Pollinators love them – and so do I. Favourite food of tui and bellbirds, as well as silvereyes and wood pigeons (kereru). Kowhai come in many different species and heights; there are fabulous, gnarled forms which, in themselves, are beautifully sculptured. Divaricating shrubs!! Muehlenbeckia astonii. A Native plant that could be your new hedge, or your sculpted shrub, or even a suitable nesting site for native birds. It's all about elegant little leaves, hanging from a zig-zagging system of branches that you will only find in Aotearoa. In winter the whole shrub will change colours to a Dark-Orange that will stand out, no matter what the weather is like. White flowers – and all this is endemic. May I introduce you to the Corokia - another yellow Native of our country. It's full of flowers at this time of the year; also with zig-zag twigs and Endemic distribution – we know how to grow weird and wonderful natives! Often on these flowering shrubs you will find native bees sucking nectar for their off-spring, pollinating the flowers and creating large amounts of seeds for our landscapes Horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) is another one of those shrubs that stands out in its colour – It's native to New Zealand, and our local “garden fiddlers” have managed to breed a range of varieties in all sorts of colours. If you want to see them spectacularly bunched together in our native habitat, go to the Catlins: you'll fall in love with them! Oh – and the leaves are edible… lovely and hot. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gov. Josh Green shares how the state is responding to the threat to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Debbie Ngarewa Packer, co-leader of the Māori Party in Aotearoa, or New Zealand, talks about her suspension last year after participating in a haka on the Parliament floor
Our guest today is a proper Kiwi legend — a bloke whose name is basically stitched into the fabric of New Zealand food and hospitality. Al Brown isn't your typical TV chef — he's more of a storyteller with a fishing rod in one hand and a spatula in the other. He co-founded Logan Brown, one of NZ's best restaurants, hosted a bunch of TV shows and created Depot Eatery and Federal Deli — two absolute Auckland institutions. He's cooked for world leaders, fished every corner of Aotearoa, and probably poured more beers for strangers than most bartenders.His new book, Hooked, dives into his lifelong love of fishing — the food, the people, and the stories that come with it. Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3JxVCIo Plus, a great war story about a bloke who fell through a ceiling! Hit us up and get all our links: https://linktr.ee/notforradioBecome a Sniper Elite: https://plus.rova.nz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eva During is a multidisciplinary artist, and recipient of the arts house trust and Dunedin School of Art graduate exhibition scholarship 2025. Eva works within spaces of sculpture, ceramics, audio and installation, in which she navigates the complexities of personal identity through her experience as a first-generation immigrant. Her current exhibition at the Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead, Under the Bridge, follows Eva's journey as she retraces the path of Aotearoa's first Chinese immigrants. Visiting these historic sites of the goldmining settlements of Lawrence and Arrowtown, through tracing the path of the Clutha river. Throughout the journey, Eva collected these organic materials of the land's temporal memory, bringing them back into the studio in which the organic materials were transferred onto pieces of material that Eva then hand stitched into 100s of shā bāo that form a river bed along the gallery floor. Bringing together a beautiful display of collective memory and dialogue that speaks to the quiet strength that is passed down through generations of Chinese immigrants. Maya caught up with Eva about the show and overall practice.
INTERVIEW: Zed Ramsay from Dreams of the Damned on new album 'Needlemouse' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
The Brooking Report w/ MP Rachel Brooking by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: Georgia Knight on debut album 'Beanpole' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: Tiny Pieces of Eight on 'Silent Howl' album launch and playing RdC by Lily Knowles on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
Kicking off a new short-form series on reinventing leadership, I sit down with Dr. Suze Wilson, an associate professor at Massey University in New Zealand. She and I discuss the history and significance of critical theory as a tool in understanding and transforming leadership dynamics to foster greater inclusivity and equity. Suze shares a bit about her background and then summarizes her doctoral work on the evolution of leadership theories from trait theory to transformational leadership. She critiques the magical and often unrealistic expectations placed on leaders, particularly highlighting the danger of overlooking power dynamics in modern contexts. The conversation also explores the impact of political trends, particularly the rise of Trumpism, on global leadership norms. Toward the end of the episode, Suze emphasizes pragmatic approaches to fostering healthier leadership practices, referencing New Zealand's former Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, as an illustrative example. The episode concludes with reflections on hope and collective agency in driving social change.Dr. Suze Wilson is a leadership scholar and senior lecturer at Massey University, Auckland, Aotearoa, New Zealand. Her research examines issues of power, identity, gender, ethics, discourse, practice, context, and crisis in relation to leadership and its development. Her doctoral thesis won the 2014 Fredric M. Jablin Doctoral Dissertation Award, given by the ILA in partnership with the Jepson School of Leadership Studies; she has since become a Fellow and Board member of the ILA. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Business Ethics, Organization, Organizational Dynamics, Leadership and Culture, and Organization. Suze's books are Thinking Differently About Leadership (2016), Revitalizing Leadership (2018), written in collaboration with Stephen Cummings, Brad Jackson, and Sarah Proctor-Thomson, and After Leadership, which she edited in collaboration with Brigid Carroll and Josh Firth. She is also editor of the Routledge Critical Companion to Leadership Studies along with David Knights, Owain Smolovic-Jones, and Helena Liu. She is an Associate Editor of the journal Leadership and also writes public commentary for The Conversation. Before entering academia, Suze held a range of senior leadership roles in several government agencies, the New Zealand postal service, a trade union, and the student union movement.Referenced In This Episode:Letters From An American - Heather Cox RichardsonThinking Differently About Leadership, by Suze Wilson, PhDA Different Kind of Power: A Memoir, by Jacinda ArdernSupport the showThe stories and opinions shared in this episode are based on personal experience and are not intended to malign any individual, group, or organization.Join The Deeper Pulse at Patreon for weekly bonus episodes + other exclusive bonus content. Follow The Deeper Pulse on IG @thedeeperpulse + @candiceschutter for more regular updates.
Hornets are causing a biosecurity buzz in Auckland. A queen yellow legged hornet was found in the early stages of building a nest in Glenfield on the North Shore on October 17, while two males were spotted earlier in the year in Grafton and Albany. It is the first time a Queen has been found in Aotearoa. Biosecurity Neew Zealand northern commissioner Mike Inglis spoke to Lisa Owen.
This episode of bLine, heads to Te Whanganui a Tara for Tu Māia ki Te Ao: The Future of Democracy Forum, run by MakeIt16 and the New Zealand Centre for Global Studies. Aimed at discussing the various challenges that democracy has faced and what potential solutions could look like, the event featured a range of panels and workshops with various experts, politicians, and activists. This week we discuss the various struggles that democracy is facing in Aotearoa and what we can do to build a better system for the future. Thanks to all of our guests, MakeIt16 national coordinators Sanat and Caeden, research director at the Institute for Democratic and Economic Analysis, Max Rashbrooke, general manager of YouthLaw Aotearoa, Darryn Aitchison, and Associate Professor of Politics at Te Herenga a Waka Victoria University of Wellington, Lara Greaves. Thank you also to the New Zealand Centre for Global Studies and MakeIt16 for organising the forum. Happy listening!
INTERVIEW: Karl Sölve on Pike River Mine film soundtrack by Tina Turntables on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: RISK (DJ) playing Carroween by Jonathan McCabe on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: Shotgun Wedding playing Halloween @ Crown by Cass Harrop on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: Bill Bailey on learning to play the Nyckelharpa, his new show 'Vaudevillain', and by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: Angelo Munro from Erase Everything on NZ tour, upcoming EP 'Glass Souls' & playing @Pearl Diver by Fi Carr on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
New Zealand has had its fair share of iconic outdoorsmen - some real, some created, some a bit of both - but all genuine characters.
The Police Commissioner is on a mission to bring home officers who have traded Aotearoa for Australia. Richard Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
It's time to return to the A-Z of Aotearoa. We've been making our way through the alphabet to look back at the iconic people and cultural touchstones that form New Zealand. We've arrived at 'K' today, so we're looking at the rich history of Kauri - the trees, the timber, the gum. Jesse speaks to Arty Bergman from Northland Kauri Timber about what it's like to work with Kauri in 2025, and Pete Panhuis, one of the country's foremost experts on Kauri.
Questions to Ministers TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister of Internal Affairs: How is the Government ensuring that New Zealand's firefighters are properly equipped and resourced to safely respond to fires happening across Aotearoa recently? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Minister of Education: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does she stand by all of the Government's statements and actions? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made about the Bikes in Schools programme? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her 50,000 jobseeker reduction target? SIMON COURT to the Minister for Children: What recent data has she seen on findings of harm in State care residences? GRANT McCALLUM to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made on housing? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement, "it's so disappointing that they are playing politics, that they are choosing to go on strike", and will she meet with the predicted over 40,000 striking educators to address their concerns? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Health: Do nurses have safe staffing levels; if so, what evidence does he have to demonstrate that? CARL BATES to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcements has he made about crisis recovery cafés? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she agree with Nicola Willis that a National-led Government "will rebuild the economy to reduce the cost of living and help Kiwis get ahead"?
INTERVIEW: Lorenz Weston-Salzer from Yurt Party on sophomore album '200' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: Phil Newman - UoO Student Health on "Students Mental Health" by Fi Carr on Radio One 91FM Dunedin
New Zealand's drug spend is less than half that of other comparable countries according to a new report by the Institute of Economic Research. It also found Aotearoa spends the highest percentage of its health budget on services like hopsitals & specialists. That top end spend is apparently not reflected in key health outcomes. NZIER principal economist Sarah Hogan spoke to Lisa Owen.
A young blood cancer patient who's moved to Australia to access treatment that's not funded in Aotearoa plans to become a doctor so he can give back to his adopted country. Toby Fuller exhausted all the funded treatment in New Zealand, and in February moved to Australia while he was well enough. While Nic Vi-pond who also has the blood cancer myeloma is struggling to pay for Dara here in New Zealand. She's sold her Hamilton house and in a few weeks will make the leap across the ditch to start navigating the system that Toby's already mastered. Toby Fuller and Nic Vi-pond spoke to Lisa Owen.
On today’s show: Megan’s naturist parents visit, and she came to her dad covered in blood! Jono accidentally pulled the leaver and opened his boot on the motorway! Ben reveals his stepdad tried the 10-year-old Jono and Ben V's Listener calls reveal shocking expiry date eating... from green cheese to 20-year-old jelly. We chat to a principal about KidsCan’s impact on hungry and cold students across Aotearoa. Producer Troy shocks the team with his minimalist underwear lifestyle.. Listeners weigh in with their own undie counts, including a dairy farmer with only three. A relationship dilemma: should he stay in NZ for his new life or return to the US for his wife? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big Truss Tuesday Shifters our brother Jordan found himself in a bit of a catch twenty two situation when out for dinner the other night... We need to hear from you on which side you are leaning towards... BIG BACKS CALLING ALL BIG BACKS! When did you realise "Shiii maybe I am a big back..." Summer is on it's way here in Aotearoa, so don't forget to start thinking about sun safety!... Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/ We dropped some merch! Use TMS for 10% off. Here is the link: 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/ 00:00 - Intro 1:54 - Check In 5:05 - Daily Bread 14:46 - Calling All Big Backs 31:20 - Is Jordan Right Or Wrong? 40:17 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charities around the country have been reporting increasing levels of families in poverty with no signs of it slowing down.