Podcasts about Matariki

Happy Matariki! This episode is more on the serious side - we spend an hour reflecting on what's been working out for us this year, what hasn't, what we want to leave behind and what we're grateful for. We also spend some time setting intentions for the year ahead, and vocalizing what would make this year more meaningful for us. From memory making to eating beans, there's a lot of goodies and insight in this episode.Send us your answers to the questionnaire and thanks for listening!Here's the Q's from the Matariki worksheet: (Looking back)1. What is one thing you're most proud of from the past year?2. What have you learnt about yourself?3. What are you most grateful for?4. Is there anything you're ready to leave behind as you begin the new year?(Looking ahead)1. What intention would you like to set for the year ahead?2. What would make this coming year feel meaningful or fulfilling?3. How do you want to show up for yourself and the people around you this year?Check out our tattoo studio:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.CaliLousTattoos.com⁠⁠⁠orwww.instagram.com/CaliLousTattoosand our YouTube Channel:⁠@tattoohomewreckers266⁠Please share your thoughts withus and if you have any questions, you know where to find us!

Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Here's what you missed on the show today: Tegan’s friends are trying to convince her to turn up to her party late. What was your first or most memorable haka like? What are your intentions for Matariki this year? We’re still after a 16th man for the Classics, could it be you? The new CEO of NZ Muscle Dave Letele joins us on the show. Storme may or may have not embarrassed himself in front of the All Blacks. Arun is taking credit for our work… What name screams they’d take credit for your work. Whose got it worse right now in this winter, Asthmatics or Eczema suffers? Shot for listening, From Eds AKA Eric AKA Edith AKA Eddison

Snowmaking is proving its worth at ski fields, with the busiest weekend at Canterbury's Mount Hutt in a decade. More than 10,000 people hit the slopes over the long weekend, helped by up to a metre of fresh snow and three bluebird days. Snowmaking boosted the base as much as 1.5 metres in parts. NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says the tech's become essential - and is here to stay. "It allows us to get open as early as we possibly can, cover the slopes, and then the natural snow will come along and then supplement that good base that we have built the snowmakers." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday night around this time we take a moment to look back with our resident historian, Emma Kay. Emma runs Small Histories of New Zealand, where she digs up curious stories, funny articles, and lost treasures from our past and shares them on social media. This week Emma is talking about the history of Matariki.

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today, FYI no Fame today so it might sound a lil different: Storme reveals his mistakes from MCing a Matariki event in Storme’s Diary. Nickson finally got the snip, find out why he passed out during… Tegan shared Tim Tams with her Dad over the weekend, what’s a moment you’re trying to hold onto? Storme ran outta butter and it turned him into the Polynesian Hulk. What would turn you into the hulk? Tegan’s friends are out here summoning kids like they’re cats. Storme’s wife is getting him to do too much when he’s sick… Lima Sopaga joins us to talk about this interview with Anton Segner’s parents. Arun come’s clean about his Marariki miracle… If you go to City Fitness in Auckland and use the hairdryer for your bolos, go to jail rn. Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

The manager of Mount Hutt is thanking the public holiday of Matariki, and the wintry blast that preceded it, for the busiest day the ski field has had in a decade. James McKenzie spoke to John Campbell.

It's Crawley Monday, and Matthew and Harry are back! It's all happening at 95bFM--the move is in progress, and this week we're broadcasting from the transitory schtudio. We battled a bit, but it wouldn't be a true blue Monday Drive without a bit of battling, and we always make it through in the end. Matariki weekend was festive for both of us. We fawned over the fantastical Exploding Rainbow Orchestra performance on Sunday, and Harry made a spooky goblin lighter cover. The multitalented Fen Ikner joined us for a chat. Fans of ripper Kiwi tunes will recognise Fen as one quarter of Lips. What you may not know is that Fen is also one whole of a man with a rich past, including a stint in the Buffalo-based post-hardcore supergroup Knife Crazy, who are releasing their second album 20 years in the making! Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham joined us with another fascinating topic: religion in North Korea. Mr Matthew Crawley also paid a short and sweet tribute to the late Sam Neill. Rest in peace. Ngā mihi The Beer Spot.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday July 11th, 2026, we speak with Kiwi sports commentary icon Laura McGoldrick after she wrapped up at the ICC. Jack is visiting family in Wellington and got to relive the joys of home video. Nici Wickes is serving up a delicious recipe for Lemon and Yoghurt Pudding for Matariki weekend. Ruud Kleinpaste gives us the rundown on growing Asparagus in winter. And Chris Schulz discusses The Rolling Stones' new album – have they still got it all these years on? Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric B & Rakim's "Eric B Is President" just turned 40 in June, so we kicked off with that hip hop talisman,  Sadat X "Wild Cowboys" and De La Soul's "Stakes Is High" both hit 30 this week. Elsewhere in the mix rare groove and boogie (Dayton, Keni Burke, George Benson, LaVerne Washington, Jeanette Renee), Ashford & Simpson, Kosuke Ichihara & 3L, a Santana flip courtesy of Fang Yu & the Travellers, Fleetwood Mac (!) tucked in. Kongas and Gilberto Gil pulled it toward Afro and Brazilian rhythm for a bit before drifting back. New material from Sløy Gange from Norway, Audrey Powne, Yanuka, Sparklemami, ELIZA! Closed it out slow with Borrowed CS Ururangi for Matariki!

Matariki weekend! Danny the Champion of the World continues, plus we listen to a lovely Matariki story and chat about the long weekend.

Majic won Best Maori Female Solo Artist at the Waiata Maori Music Awards in 2015 and she's putting together a concert which is next weekend to mark Matariki. She's undertaken the task on behalf of her iwi - Ngaati Whatua Orakei - which is the host this year of the national hautapu ceremony which you'll have heard a bit from here on RNZ National yesterday.

Now, granted, it is a long weekend - and you have every right to put your feet up and relax - but if you're worried about becoming a winter couch potato, then this might be for you. The Winter 31 Club is a 31 day yoga challenge inspired by Matariki. Katie Deare is from the Sun Salute Yoga Centre in Hamilton to talk it over.

Our resident gardening expert is back, this time to talk about all things Matariki. Hannah Zwartz has over 30 years' experience gardening professionally, including looking after the herb and succulent areas at Wellington Botanic Garden and running community market gardens in the Hutt Valley. She speaks with Paddy Gower about making the most of this time of year and answers your listener questions.

Anisha learns about Matariki, lightyears, and farm diversification on a starry night in Lake Tekapo. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Sam Blair and Steve BergeMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Gianina gives an update on her suburban vege garden. She's preparing to plant garlic as the stars align around Matariki. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can see photos and hear more about the garden set up from our previous episode, here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

I'm in Wellington for Matariki weekend to see family and celebrate a mate's 40th. But being Wellington and being the mid-winter school holidays, it was about 4C yesterday at my parents-in-law's house. The wind and rain were coming in sideways, and though I always insist on getting young kids outside and running them as much as possible, most of yesterday was spent in the lounge. With three generations and four kids under ten in a confined space, board games and books will only get you so far. Enter the old family videos. It was the perfect day for it. My father-in-law pulled out a digitised home videos from the early nineties —which by the way, is a great reminder to hurry up and digitise your old videos before it's too late!— and we sat down to marvel and delight at what life for our family used to be. There was something especially quaint about that era of family home videos. It was before the nifty little family handycam era where you'd see tourists documenting every second of their trip to Disneyland. It was earlier, about the very first time the technology made it possible to go and film stuff at home by yourself. Growing up, I remember my mum coming home from work with an enormous contraption. She'd borrowed it for a couple of days, and from memory it almost required its own coalfired boiler just to fire up and start recording. My wife's family's experience was almost exactly the same. A giant camera, super expensive relative to incomes, borrowed for a couple of days. Watching the videos yesterday, I was struck by a few things. First of all, obviously, they really are time capsules, and for whatever reason back then, people just loved to hit record and leave those things rolling. But it means that over 10 or 15 minutes of the same continuous shot, if you really make the effort to observe, you notice all sorts of little details. There's the obvious stuff that has changed: the fashion, the floral print dresses, the bowl haircuts, the moustaches, the knitted sweaters with different fruit on the front. But even little things: kitchens without dishwashers, birthday and party decorations that were saved and recycled, old bedsheets slung to protect the couches. No computers. No cell phones. No screens. The thing that really hit me yesterday was the strength of genetics. Of course, I've seen heaps of photos of my wife and her brother as a kid. But the videos we watched yesterday were the first moving pictures I'd seen of my brother-in-law at about the same age as our nine-year-old is today. It was extraordinary. Just the way the little boy in the video was holding his body, laughing, and moving was so shockingly familiar. I was almost spluttering as I watched it, turning my head from the boy on the TV, across the room, to a near mirror-image of a boy in the flesh, giggling as he watched his uncle on the screen. The other thing that struck me was the value of scarcity. Perhaps I'm romanticising it a bit much, but one of the things that makes the home videos of that era so precious is that there aren't that many of them. Recording a video back then was an event. Not just because of the coal boiler needed to fire the camera into life, but because cameras were super expensive and it took serious planning to organise them. Obviously we've gained a lot by having extraordinary video cameras in our pockets, but I wonder if we've also lost something too. There was a genuine sense of wonder —for all of us, three generations— in sitting down and soaking up scenes from three decades ago. It'd be a shame to think it becomes something my kids just take for granted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine trying to enjoy a peaceful, relaxing Matariki long weekend, only for Simon to start an absolute war over... activewear?

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Mānawatia a Matariki, New Zealand! While the country takes a beautiful public holiday long weekend to look back at our history—and parents are actively trying to keep their own kids afloat one week into the school holidays—we are throwing it back to a time when learning to swim was a literal matter of survival!

Mānawatia a Matariki e te whānau poho. Thanks Decibel Wines. (Get a discount on your order with code 95BFM.)

If your brain cells are currently operating at a relaxed 10% capacity while enjoying this Matariki long weekend—or you're just looking for a quick, laugh-out-loud escape one week into the school holidays—Speedy has exactly what you need.

Our weekly karaoke feature where Bree and Clint go head-to-head singing a song to see who can do it the best. This week is a long weekend so we've brough it a day early with Thursdayoke! Matariki is the Māori New Year where the Matariki star cluster appears in the sky, so on the star theme the song is Superstar by Jamelia. Hear Fridayoke live on the Bree & Clint Show, 5pm Fridays on ZM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geddit Geddit Friday Happy Matariki!... Join us for a Matariki special with Jordan, Dr. Rangi Mātāmua And Te Aorere Pewhairangi... This episode is special and one we look forward too each year as we get to indulge in the beauty that is Matariki, learn more about what it is, the deep messages behind it, how we can be using it to reset our hauora and doing our part by helping Dr. Rangi Mātāmua And Te Aorere Pewhairangi spread Matariki far and wide from Aotearoa to the world!... Did you know that the calendar is also meant to have 13 months in it?, not 12!... Happy Matariki and enjoy this VERY special episode!... 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auckland's rail network is closed once again as gencies run a final dress rehearsal for the long anticipated City Rail Link. Auckland Transport and KiwiRail remain tight lipped on when the underground loop will open to commuters, but promise the four day Matariki weekend closure will be its last push to the finish line. Felix Walton reports.

We'd love to know what you're up to this long weekend and how you plan to celebrate Matariki. Some Canterbury DOC rangers have been sharing some of their favourite winter walks as way to get people to stop scrolling and start strolling. They prioritised sunshine and views, low-difficulty, and the dryness of the tracks. So if you're looking for something to do this long weekend, DOC's Lily Toulson is here to help. [picture id="4NBEBVI_copyright_image_196662" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

In Pacific Waves today: Auckland scholar reconnects with i-Kiribati heritage; More Pacific leaders express concern about China's missile test; Winners announced at the first Pacific innovation forum; Significance of Matariki in the Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Just in time for Matariki its Powtearoa episode 59!In this episode Toffer and Trickey are joined by friend of the show, and recent tournament winner, Owen! The Sunday 7s happened. the second 7s event of 2026 (soon to be more) and Owen is here to tell us all about it. We also need to mention that Waikato has gone from 0 to hero over the last few years with a league, a 7s event, a made up ranking system that puts Bobsol at the top of everything, and now a new tournament on the horizon. Owen takes us through the rules-pack for Bully Bowl!We also make mention of the current standings in the 7s series and the final outcomes for Borderlands that happened recently in Auckland.Thanks to everyone for listening in. NZ Blood Bowl continues to punch well above its weight an things are getting bigger and better all the time!!If you are not already on discord, come and join us on the NZBB Discord server here - https://tinyurl.com/joinNZBBC and please visit the NZ Blood Bowl Community FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZBBC/ If you are not already on discord, come and join us on the NZBB Discord server here - https://tinyurl.com/joinNZBBC and please visit the NZ Blood Bowl Community FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZBBC/ Intro music adapted from Bensound.com. Cheers Bensound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Mānawatia a Matariki!

It's Matariki-eve, so a Thursday free-for-all is in order. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clint, Meg, and Dan chat about a short-week Thursday and missing New Music Friday for Matariki, plus upcoming releases. Cal reveals 11.5 hours of phone screen time and shares a rabbit hole about eels traveling to the Sargasso Sea and mysterious breeding theories. They interview 82-year-old marathon-running, early-morning swimmer Don “Gaga” Alexander, nominated as The Edge’s Biggest Crush for his kindness and former-vet help. The show discusses high-security celebrity wedding invitations, long-weekend plans, CEO compensation “more or less,” and gives away “Take the Edge Off My Life” cash for a hotel room and a turntable. They debate Afterpay debt and share dramatic family bombshell stories, including DNA surprises, secret families, and a faked death misunderstanding.

Auckland Te Whatu Stardome is hosting Matariki Mauri Tau - a chance to meditate under the stars. 

GP discusses rise in number of homeless being hospitalised; New non-invasive tests for endometriosis rolled out in the UK; Julian Wilcox previews Matariki events; Auckland's City Rail Link put through major test; Young readers compete for Kids Lit Quiz title; Teen pianist Shan Liu set for NZSO mainstage debut

The theme for this year's Matariki public holiday is 'Matariki Herenga Waka - Matariki For Everyone' and organisers say more and more people are embracing the holiday, not just Maori. Julian Wilcox is hosting RNZ's broadcast and spoke to John Campbell.

Thousands of people are expected to gather at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point in Auckland tomorrow morning where Ngati Whatua Orakei will host this year's national Matariki hautapu ceremony, to mark the Maori new year. Ngati Whatua Orakei Hautapu Lead, Robbie Paora spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Kia ora! HALFQUEEN is joined by Chris Fowlie for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store! She is also chats to the Creative Director of Matariki on K'Rd, Nayesha Waiti-Mulholland, about the festival. And she chats to the Director and Writer of Big Girls Don't Cry, Paloma Schneideman, about her film, which is set to be showcased at the New Zealand International Film Festival! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Shutterstock Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news the oil price, and benchmark interest rates have both risen on the renewed tensions between the US and Iran. But first today, the IMF has updated its global economic forecasts, and they are virtually unchanged from the main release in April. They note the world economy's stronger-than-expected resilience to the Iran war and robust AI-related investment. They see global growth coming in at +3.0% in 2026 with the 2027 growth outlook revised up to marginally 3.4% from 3.2%. Despite the slight upgrades, the IMF warned that risks remain tilted to the downside, and the full economic impact of elevated tensions, including renewed US-Iran strikes, are still to be revealed. Global headline inflation is now expected to reach 4.7% in 2026, up from 4.1% in 2025, before easing to 3.9% in 2027. Australia gets little mention in this update except to note that its 2026 growth is forecast to come in at +1.9% (down -0.1%) and 2027 at +1.7% (unchanged). New Zealand gets no mention at all. For the US it is +2.3% and +2.2% for the same two year, both unchanged. For China it is +4.6% and +4.1% (marginally higher). For Japan it is +0.6% and +0.7% (little-changed). Malaysia was noted as a positive mover where their economy is projected to grow at a rate of +4.7% in 2026, benefiting from data center activity and the upturn in the global technology cycle. US mortgage applications fell again last week, especially refinance applications. US crude oil stocksactually rose last week with a modest gain which ended a ten consecutive string of declines. But their strategic oil reserve continued to fall at the same fast pace. The modest US consumer debt expansion recorded to April shrank to nothing in May, an unexpected weakness, and a significant variation from the continued expansion expected. However a one month hesitation occurs occasionally so we will need to wait for the June release to know if this is a significant indicator. The big mover was a sharp fall in credit cards and other revolving debt, also quite unexpected. The minutes of the June Fed meeting were released today, revealing that most officials broadly agreed they would need to raise interest rates if inflation remained elevated this year due to the war in the Middle East, tariffs, or strong demand from the AI-driven investment boom. And that included new boss Kevin Warsh. In Japan, their official sentiment survey of professionals recovered in June after three prior months of downbeat views In Australia, rents are rising faster, especially house rents. The increase was both stronger than seasonal norms and relatively abrupt in some cities, pointing to a step-change in pricing behaviour rather than a gradual tightening in market conditions. In a now somewhat dated update due to the renewed Middle East hot conflict, the New York Fed's global supply chain pressure index eased back in June after its April and May spikes. (Of course, with today's resumption by the US of its bombing of Iran, this is likely to flare up again in July.) The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.56%, up +8 bps from this time yesterday. The price of gold has fallen to US$4067/oz, down -US$78/oz from yesterday. Silver is now under US$58.50/oz, down -US$2.50 from yesterday. Oil prices are up +US$3 from yesterday at just on US$73.50/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is now just over US$78/bbl and up +US$4. Hormuz transits have picked up sharply in a rush to get out despite the risks and renewed uncertainties with 35 crude or product tankers exiting over the past 24 hours (8 dark with transponders off) but only 16 entering for new loads (2 dark). Interestingly. All this comes as attacks on ships in transit become daily events, so the rise in oil prices isn't surprising. Red Sea activity near Yemen has fallen again to even lower levels on added risks there too. The Kiwi dollar is up +10 bps from this time yesterday at just over 57 USc. Against the Aussie we are up +30 bps at 82.3 AUc. Against the euro we are up +10 bps at just on 49.9 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 60.9 which is up +20 bps from this time yesterday. The bitcoin price starts today at US$62,052 and down -3.1% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at just under +/- 2.1%. You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz. Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and because tomorrow is a public holiday in New Zealand, Matariki, we'll do this again on Monday. Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Audio soundtrack opening is licensed from Shutterstock, Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI

This Friday the country will pause and look up as we mark Matariki. Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars that rises at this time of year, signalling the Maori new year. Ayla Hoeta, Matariki is just one part of a much wider system of knowledge known as maramataka. Ayla is a maramataka practitioner, lecturer and first-year doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland's Faculty of Engineering and Design.

INTERVIEW: Tīpare talking newly released waiata 'Star Scars' & Matariki by Lily Jane on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

It's a stacked show for Tuesday Drive with Smashton and Big J.  This week, astronomer Josh Aoraki from Te Whatu Stardome appears for his final Spaced Out.  Ben Wallace from Holiday Records joins the boys in studio for Hot Off the Press.  And MĀ talks the upcoming Matariki celebrations on Karangahape Road. Thanks to The Beer Spot. 

Matariki Banter, Taylor Swift Wedding Rumors & Monday Morning Venting | The Edge Breakfast Clint’s away, so Cal fills in as the team chats Matariki plans, a bland kindy soup, and Taylor Swift wedding rumors before voting on a throwback track. They play a Rotten Tomatoes higher/lower game, take calls celebrating first-home wins, and “Take the Edge Off My Life” gives cash for a dentist bill and travel to see a long-distance partner. Dan confesses parking in an emergency-only spot, the show crowns a “biggest crush” nominee, shares wild coincidences, and vents about everyday hates like escalator blockers, self-checkout errors, lunchboxes, and supermarket aisle talkers.

This Friday will mark the fifth year that New Zealand has celebrated Matariki as a public holiday. The theme this year is 'Matariki For Everyone' and organisers say more and more people are embracing Matariki, not just Maori. Maori News journalist Pokere Paewai reports.

Tīpare Ngā joins the show to kōrero around Matariki and the gives us a big insight and chance of reflection on both why and how George FM began. For exclusive content and the full show including music features, visit: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/george-fm-breakfast Join the Whānau on Instagram, Facebook & Tik Tok.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday July 4 2026, we speak to the Doc Edge award winner Jon Earle, along with Parent to Parent CEO Karen Miles about Jon's film FeatherStrength, and the journey so many families face caring for their loved ones. Jack has discovered the magic of owning a fabric shaver. Chef Nici Wickes serves up a Matariki banquet showstopper... We get all the info about what we need to do before WhatsApp rolls out its latest changes from our texpert Paul Stenhouse. And Chris Schulz reviews the brand-new club dance floor album from Madonna! Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It'll be a holiday-shortened week here in New Zealand, with markets closed for the Matariki holiday on Friday. The clear highlight will be the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) decision on Wednesday, which is shaping up as a very interesting one. Market pricing implies a 76% chance of a hike, although oil prices have fallen back to well below the base case presented by the RBNZ in May, and inflation indicators in last week's ANZ Business Outlook survey were much softer as well.

Matariki became a public holiday in 2022 largely thanks to the mahi of Professor Rangi Matamua who last year decided he would do Matariki in Antarctica.

Fresh Flounder with Capers and Horopito Butter Horopito is a native shrub, which is also known as the pepper tree, and it lends a lovely spicy flavour to flounder in this dish. Serves 6-8 Ingredients 3 fresh flounder 4 tablespoons butter, softened 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons, capers ½ teaspoon horopito 1 teaspoon sea salt 1-2 lemons, sliced thinly Method Heat the oven grill to high. Lay the flounder onto a large shallow baking tray and make a few cuts in the grey side of each of the flounder. Mix together butter, parsley, capers, horopito, and salt, and rub this into the cuts and skin. Scatter over lemon slices. Grill on high for 12-15 minutes or until butter is bubbling and fins crisp a bit. Change the oven from grill to bake at 180C, and cook for a further 7-10 minutes or until flesh is cooked through. Squeeze some of the cooked lemon over and serve at the table! Nici's note: Horopito is great for relieving stomach aches and toothaches, and it is available from various specialty or online food stores. Try this one. Kūmara hashbrown with nasturtium salad I use the purple/red kūmara for this recipe as it's less watery and crisps up beautifully. Wild nasturtium leaves and flowers make a beautiful salad to go with this hashbrown. Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1kg red kūmara 1 large onion, grated ½ cup finely chopped fresh herbs – parsley, rosemary, sage etc ½ teaspoon each sea salt and horopito (or use black pepper) ¼ cup cooking oil ½ cup sour cream Juice from one lemon 2 cups small nasturtium leaves and flowers Method Heat oven to 200C. Grate the kūmara onto a clean tea towel or chux cloth, gather the edges and wring to squeeze out the excess moisture. Transfer the kūmara to a large bowl and add in grated onion, fresh herbs, salt, and horopito, and half the cooking oil. Stir to combine. Pour the remaining oil into an ovenproof pan or dish. Tumble in the hashbrown mixture to form an even layer. Don't press down, it will settle as it cooks. Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy and cooked through. Mix sour cream and lemon juice and spoon this over the cooked hashbrown. Top with nasturtium leaves and flowers and serve in wedges. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Audio EXP episode 339. This week, we analyse a significant UK advertising ruling against Microsoft that warns virtual tabletops about subscription cost transparency. We also cover Warhammer fan creators moving away from Steam following copyright sweeps, review the BackerKit and DriveThruRPG fulfilment partnership, and discuss the 5e third-party marketplace crisis with Dice Average RPG. Plus, we look at the week-long KiwiRPG convention alignment with Matariki, Land of Eem winning an Origins Award, and three digital bundles. About Audio EXP Audio EXP is Geek Native's podcast. Each week, there's some favourite or exciting geeky news, conventions, interviews, and thought pieces. The average length of the podcast is around 10 minutes. You will find a transcript of this week's podcast and links to the stories mentioned here: https://www.geeknative.com/238814/audio-exp-339-advertising-regulators-steam-sweeps-and-the-5e-aftermath/

With Puanga ma Matariki season underway, Auckland's city centre is coming alive.

Music 101 is inviting you to vote for your all time favourite New Zealand song, with a countdown of the top 100 coming on Matariki weekend. Kara Rickard spoke to John Campbell.