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Yesterday on Jack Tame's show, I was talking about the new Springsteen film - Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - and Jack asked me why there have been so many music biopics recently? It got me thinking about how musicians and their origin stories and struggles with fame have always made for good films, and we've always made them. But Jack is right, there have been quite a few biopics about musicians recently - think Better Man about Robbie Williams, A Complete Unknown about Bob Dylan, Bob Marley: One Love, Back to Black about Amy Winehouse, Maria about Maria Callas … and there's plenty more on the way. In 2028, each Beatle is getting their own film, thanks to director Sam Mendes. The truth of the matter is probably that they make money. Marvel and comic book superhero cinema dominance is cooling off, and so in recent years Hollywood has turned to the music biopic genre to replace it. It makes sense really. Like comic book heroes, many of these artists lives are steeped in mythology perfect to mine for drama, their stories are part of pop culture. And apart from paying for music rights - they aren't too expensive to make. And, we love them. We love the comfort of their familiarity and a bit of nostalgia. The music industry also love music biopics, it's a wonderful way for the industry to reconnect an artist with their audience and create new fans. The Springsteen movie is about the making of his acoustic, folk inspired album Nebraska. I listened to the album in the car on the way home from watching the film. Tick, job done. For me, the genre was revitalised with 2005's Walk the Line, which told the story of flawed genius Johnny Cash and his wife June's relationship. It told it - warts and all. Around that time, Ray, about Ray Charles, was also released, as was Control, the story of the troubled life and times of Ian Curtis, lead singer of new wave band Joy Division. Since then, we have been tapping our toes and reliving our own relationships with the music of Elvis, Elton John, Freddie Mercury and NWA. As popular as the genre is, and as much as we enjoy the ride, it's tricky for filmmakers to get these films right. Artists' stories often follow the same narrative beats so can be samey, but it can be risky taking a unique approach. Taking on a lead role can be rewarding for actors in awards season, but fans are judgy when watching an interpretation of their heroes. Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is a good case in point. Aside from a few concert scenes, mostly we watch Springsteen record an album in his bedroom and studio while slipping into depression. It's hardly a glossy, mainstream rollicking ride. If you're looking for something to watch this long weekend, and watching Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen isn't your thing, then hunt out some of our own music stories - which have been turned into excellent documentaries. Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds, The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps, Alien Weaponry - Thrash Metal and Te Reo Māori, Shihad - Beautiful Machine, Heavenly Pop Hits - The Flying Nun Story. So many good choices. It's also worth noting Life in One Chord - the Shayne Carter story - will be available to rent from DOC PLAY from November 6th. All beautifully told stories that enrich our lives. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora koutou whanāu, we welcome the crew Matene and Zara thru on the assist to share some beautiful waiata, and collectvely show our aroha and support for the tāonga of Te Reo Māori. Nau mai, haere mai!

Creative and podcaster, Chey Milne is attempting to keep the transition of te reo intergenerational in his own whare - and beyond - with some cool kaupapa!

Happy Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori whānau! Each day this week, K'Lee, Azura & Charlie caught up with some inspiring reo Māori figures. Kiwi singer/songwriter Paige jumped on the phone to share importance of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori for her as well as giving an update on what's coming up with her. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Parliament's translation team would have been flat out this week as Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori saw an uptick in te reo usage at Question Time Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

ON TODAYS SHOW Azura is still on the hunt for a flat, but this latest rental CV is not the tahi. Plus, to wrap up Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, K'Lee & Charlie performed LIVE. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori whānau! Each day this week, K'Lee, Azura & Charlie are talking to inspiring reo Māori figures. The girls were lucky enough to catch up with Pere Wihongi who shares everything that's been going on from the first coronation of Queen Nga Wai Hono i Te Po, NZ Fashion week and what is coming up for Pere. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAYS SHOW Inappropriate songs at the marae, acoustic versions only. Oh no, what has K'Lee done to her daughter's birthday invitations for this weekend. Plus, the wonderful Paige joins us for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kei te kōrero māua ki a David Slack mā runga Political Commentary, i te Wiki o Te Reo Māori! Whakarongo mai nei!

This week is the 50-year milestone of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. The theme for this week is “ake ake ake - a forever language.” Last week, the government unveiled a series of new secondary school subjects as part of its curriculum refresh. And the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows Labour ahead of National, but neither party is able to govern on its own.  For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about all of these topics.

I tēnei rā, kei te kōrero māua a Chris Hipkins mā runga What's Up. Kei te kōrero mātou i te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, rāua ko te by-election a Tāmaki Makaurau. Whakarongo mai nei!

A Taihape food truck is offering a free cup of coffee if you order in Te Reo. The Coffee Cove owner Jessie Swan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

ON TODAYS SHOW: The latest discovering, how you can go to the bathroom when controlling a crane. More special guests for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori as well as Charlie & Azura being put to the test with a Māori tongue twister. Lastly, Charlies burning question had it debut. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori whānau! Each day this week, K'Lee, Azura & Charlie are talking to inspiring reo Māori figures. This morning, they caught up with Aroha from Maimoa Creative, Māori-owned business using digital storytelling to make te reo Māori more accessible. Check out her social platforms TikTok & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL GUEST HOST TONIGHT: Clint SmithWe celebrate "50 years, one week, everyone's invited: Te Wiki 2025" with the Chief Executive of the Te TauraWhiri i te Reo Māori/Māori Language Commission Ngahiwi Apanui LIVE with us tonight at 9pmThere's a new report that says heat pumps could cut household energy bills by $1.5bn per year, help protect thousands of Kiwi jobs. The research is done by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) and Clint Smith was involved so he will speak to it tonight,Report here https://nzgbc.org.nz/news-and-media/new-report-heat-pumps-could-cut-household-energy-bills-by-1.5bn-per-year-help-protect-thousands-of-kiwi-jobsChris Hipkins on the war in Gaza where he talks about what sanctions would mean to Israel should NZ impose then=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Hari Wiki o Te Reo Māori! On today's show; Josh Aoraki talks lunar eclipses and Mars rover findings on Spaced Out! Parehuia Mackay joins the show to talk about Waiata in Our Whare initiative. And, Kaiako Lewis Johnson calls in to discuss his first year teaching at Kura Kaupapa. Plus! Heaps of waiata reo Māori! Thanks to The Beerspot!

ON TODAYS SHOW: K'Lee is getting ready for her daughter's birthday party, so we ask you about your crazy kid's birthday parties. Aroha from Maimoa Creative joins us for celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. Plus, it's a Tuesday which means clickbait! For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ignore the fear and just try it. That's the message from broadcaster, author and te reo translator Stacey Morrison as she joins Paula in celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Stacey shares her own “ugly, awkward, embarrassing” public learning journey, and why intent and aroha matter more than getting every word perfect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Dennison is the President of the Māori Students' Law Association, making a return to the University of Auckland after completely a degree in full immersion te reo Māori at Takiura. Christian phones in to chat with Rosetta and Milly about Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, his reo journey and his mahi at UoA! Whakarongo mai nei!  

A special Te Wiki o Te Reo (Māori Language Week) programme. Kayne Ngātokowhā Peters profiles two young wāhine Māori creating new te reo business pathways; Tāmati Rimene-Sproat talks to singer AJA about her new single; and Julian Wilcox interviews Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust chairman Raniera Procter. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Te Wiki o te reo Māori kicks off on Monday marking 50 years since the very first Māori Language week was held in Aotearoa. Te Taura Whiri chief executive Ngahiwi Apanui spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

ON TODAYS SHOW: Happy Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, kicking off the week with Payton Takimoana from the One NZ Women's Warriors. Plus, why did Charlie get a special mention at church over the weekend? For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk's back older & wiser, for another solo session.  Starting off slower, picking up the tempo as we went.  Finishing off with a few Te Reo Māori waiata in honour of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week).  Turn it up & enjoy folks.   

Following on from our chat with Simon Court, Thursday Wire Host, Caeden, spoke to Margaret Mutu - a Māori Studies Professor at the University of Auckland, who has a PhD in linguistics, about Education Minister, Erica Stanford's announcement, that the early-reading book At the Marae from the Ready to Read Phonics Plus series, will be canned. The ministry told RNZ that At the Marae, unlike other books in the series, the book uses six kupu Māori, could result in challenges for young learners.  however, Officials have advised the ministry that there was “limited” research regarding the effect kupu Māori had in early-reading books. Caeden spoke to Mutu about this, and the positives of raising tamariki with both English and te reo Māori

A couple of weeks ago in our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, we discussed multiple countries moving to formally recognise Palestinian Statehood, and what New Zealand's plans were in this regard. Last week, Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, said the country would carefully weigh its position over the next month in recognising the state of Palestine. During a debate in Parliament, the government's delay in recognising a Palestinian state, as opposed to other countries such as France, the UK, Canada, and Australia, led Green Party co-leader, Chlöe Swarbrick, to refer to the country as “outlier,” and called for the government MPs “with a spine” to “stand on the right side of history”. This led to her being ordered to leave Parliament by Speaker Gerry Brownlee, after refusing to apologise for her statement. As well as this, last week, Education Minister, Erica Stanford, announced cancelling the early-reading book At the Marae from its Ready to Read Phonics Plus series.  The government's reasoning for this is through “mixed” evidence suggesting that learning both English and te reo Māori for young learners could confuse them. The move has been widely criticised by linguists, academics, and educators, for being “an act of racism” and “white supremacy”. For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Producer Castor spoke to Simon about both these topics, starting with recognising a Palestinian state. Find out more about the Māori words which are a part of the official Oxford English Dictionary here

One school principal is not phased by mistakes being found in a Ministry maths resource book. 18 errors have been found and fixed - including incorrect sums and a Te Reo Māori typo. Auckland Primary Principals' Association President Lucy Naylor says it's not ideal, but the resources only make up about five percent of what's taught. She points out they didn't cost schools. "Given the maths resources have been given free to schools by the Government, it kind of outweighs the errors." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 We are fortunate to have a member of NZ Police share the Global Hand Sign message in Te Reo. Please share far and wide so all who need to can see the hand sign and hear it. The more people that see this, the more children we can save.For more information, visit:✅ Global Hand Sign: handingtheshameback.org/global-hand-sign✅ Global Hand Sign Response: handingtheshameback.org/global-hand-sign-response-----------------------------------------------English translation:Hello,If you need help but cannot or do not feel safe to ask for it, there is a sign you can use to show someone you need help.(Sign)This means I'm not safe, I need help.This shows people nearby that you need help but are not safe or feel safe to ask for it.Anyone can use this sign, teach your family and friends about it and what this sign now means.Stay safe, and well. We are on all social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandingtheShameBackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/handingtheshameback/X: https://x.com/HandinShameBackYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@handingtheshamebackTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handingshamebackLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back #HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids #GlobalHandSign

Some stories taking up just half a page, new anthology Poto features bite-sized stories from some of New Zealand's literary luminaries, including Bill Manhire, Paula Morris and Owen Marshall.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco and David Stevens look at the top five songs in the Māori charts, including those from Marlon Williams and Stan Walker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galway Ringroad Updates IMO warnings about proposed Mental Health Bill Gaeilge and Te Reo Māori Film Exchange 

Today on the show... Plunket’s compulsory Te Reo Māori course. Some unhappy staff have leaked me all the details. And is the Government’s austerity drive the right approach? My panel of Stuart Nash and Ashley Church will discuss. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Te Taka Keegan, co-director Māori of the AI Institute at Waikato University, explores the intersection of Te Reo Māori, tikanga, and artificial intelligence. From training large language models to protecting Māori data sovereignty, Te Taka shares insights on how AI can be both a powerful tool and a cultural risk, and discusses the importance of Māori leadership in shaping Aotearoa's digital future. Te Taka is a keynote speaker at the HiNZ Digital Health AI Summit being held on May 20-21 in Wellington, NZ.

For their weekly catch up with the Green Party, Oto spoke to Ricardo Menendez March about the 4th government investigation into school lunches, The proposal to cut Te Reo Māori resource teachers and the Greens call to the government to rule out joining AUKUS. He spoke to Esmé Hulbert-Putt from Aotearoa Christians for Peace in Palestine about the open letter from Christian leaders calling for humanitarian visas for Palestinians, as well as the Gaza ceasefire pilgrimages that will be happening across the motu later today. And he spoke to Shiva Gounden from Greenpeace Aotearoa about Greenpeace's call for reparations from the United States to the Marshall Islands for the impacts of the Castle Bravo nuclear bomb's detonation in the Bikini Atoll in the 1950s. Sasha spoke with Professor Bruce Glavovic from Massey University about Urban Fire planning and Global Warming. And he also spoke to Professor Robert Patman, from the University of Otago about recent global political developments.

Shrek has been reimagined and redubbed in te reo Māori as part of a collaboration between Māoriland Productions and the American studio Dreamworks. One of the cast of the film, Tuakoi Ohia, who plays Princess Fiona, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On sonic gratitude, developing our deeper gifts, the peril of expectation, the potency of the present, and the beauty of self-acceptance. (0:00) - Musical Journey and Transformative Work (5:12) - Early Career Challenges and Breakthroughs (12:25) - Personal Transitions and Professional Growth (14:57) - The Power of Gratitude and Creative Process (15:38) - The Role of Meditation and Yoga in Creative Work (19:35) - The Impact of Friendship and Support (19:57) - Arlie's Musical Projects and Future Aspirations (20:21) - The Influence of Elena's Writing on Arlie's Music (20:42)- The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Present Moment Awareness Arli Liberman is an award-winning screen composer, producer and guitarist who creates vibrant, immersive music for film, TV, multimedia and live experiences. With an unwavering dedication to his craft, Arli's approach to music serves as a transformative force that resonates both on and off the screen. As a screen composer, Arli has worked on a wide range of films, including Sam Kelly's gang movie 'Savage', winning the 2021 APRA Best Original Music in a Feature Film Award. In 2024, he collaborated with Tiki Taane to create the score to the historical drama in Te Reo Māori 'Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End' directed by Mike Jonathan, with the theme song 'Hold On To The Dream' featuring Louis Baker, released as a single. Arli composed the original score for NZ film 'The Mountain' (2024), with music by Troy Kingi, directed by Rachel House and produced by Piki Films and Sandy Lane Productions. In 2023, he scored 'Stylebender' a documentary directed by Zoë McIntosh about Nigerian - New Zealand mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya, which was premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. His signature sound can be heard on the 36th America's Cup theme, the opening titles of the FIFA Women's World Cup, The All Blacks Experience at SkyCity, and in the Auckland Art Gallery's filmic exhibition Te Mata. As a solo artist, Arli is also prolific, with his fifth solo album coming out on Bigpop Records, in addition to creating a new collaborative album with renowned composer Rhian Sheehan due out in 2024. Arli's production work on Ngatapa Black's album 'I Muri Ahiahi' earned a nomination for Māori Album of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards, and he has performed at MoMA New York and the Montreux Jazz Festival, among other international festivals. Originally from Israel, Arli was a member of the groundbreaking White Flag Project, a pioneering crossover band uniting Palestinian and Israeli musicians. Under the mentorship of platinum-selling English record producer Mark Smulian, he was urged to 'find the back door of the electric guitar sound', which marked the beginning of Arli's journey in developing his sonic identity. In 2009, Arli moved to Aotearoa New Zealand, where he continued to develop his innovative approach to music and began exploring the synergy between composition and visual storytelling.

Caught up with the boys from Alien Weaponry, who have a new movie out on Waitangi Day 2025 ALIEN WEAPONRY: KUA TUPU TE ARA will be coming to cinemas on February 6 2025, it’s an intimate and deep dive behind the scenes of the chart-topping, award-winning thrash metal band who sing in Te Reo Māori Trailer here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG0so8VNQLY

The sequel to Disney's smash-hit animation Moana has sailed into cinemas this week. In the first film, Moana was chosen by her wayfinding ancestors and the mysterious forces of the ocean to restore the natural order of things. The new film sees Moana reuniting with demi-God Maui for a new seafaring adventure. Both stories champion Pacific mythology and Moana 2 is making history as the first indigenous-language film to premiere globally alongside its English counterpart – with a Te Reo Māori version released simultaneously this week. Cast members Temuera Morrison, Awhimai Fraser and David Fane join Jack Tame in studio to talk about the film. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short excerpt of the longer conversation I had with Hannah Duder where we talked about her te reo Māori journey and discovering more about her whakapapa.  For generations in Aotearoa New Zealand people were told not to speak and to bury their culture - we discuss that and what it is to explore finding this part of yourself.   Be watching for the full episode coming out soon.   More conversations are at www.theseeds.nz

This week on the Monday Wire... For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Producer Evie, spoke to Simon about the HMNZS Manawanui, Cutting Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori programme, and ACT Party leader, David Seymour, doing treaty principles debate. For our weekly catchup with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director, and Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Takutai about the HMNZS Manawanui and the 149 projects selected to be fast tracked as a part of the Fast Track Approvals Bill. Evie spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Auckland, George Laking, about the importance of considering mental health in wake of Otago floods. and Joel spoke to the Chief Executive of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, Letitia Harding, about the significant rise of Whooping cough cases. Whakarongo mai!

Earlier this month New Zealand Navy Ship HZMS Manawanui ran aground, caught fire and sank off the coast of Samoa.  The defence force says there has been no oil contamination into the reef the boat sank in, but Samon Authorities say 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked from the boat, with locals also concerned about the environmental impacts of the ship sinking.  For their weekly catch up Producer Evie spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about the government's response to the incident.  They also talk about the government scrapping $30 million from the Te Ahu o te Reo Māori language programme for teachers. Which Education Minister Erica Standford says was cut to fund more Maths education.  And finally they discussed a treaty principals debate between David Seymour and Ngāti Toa leader Helmut Modlik, in which Seymour claims Māori ceded sovereignty   

For our weekly catch up with the Labour Party Wire host Caeden speaks to Labour education spokesperson, Jan Tinetti, on education unions opposition to charter schools, the reallocation of te reo Māori funding towards the maths curriculum, and the government's new plan to lift school attendance rates.

Auckland City Library takes visitors on a trip back in time with a display that includes the first efforts to write down the Māori language

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, some hyperpop, and a chat with Marshall Lorenzo, the writer, producer, and star of the award-winning solo sketch comedy show, Baby Gorgeous. Whakarongo mai!

INTERVIEW: Gemella Reynolds-Hatem from Te Rōpū Māori on Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori activities by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

On today's podcast, we kick off celebrations for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with Stace's first Wiki of Waiata. Charlie's dad is set to create Three Houses Down 2.0. Azura & her boyfriend went off the grid and he wasn't too impressed.  For more, follow our socials: Instagram: Flava Radio Facebook: Flava Radio Tik Tok: Flava RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland Council's Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway lays out a series of targets for reducing Auckland's transport emissions by almost 65% within the next 6 years.  Some of the goals include cutting car trips from making up 94% of distance travelled around the city to 47%, pump cycle trips up from 1% to 5% and increase bus trips from 3 % to 12%.  Additionally, next week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.  The week is a wider government sponsored initiative intended to promote the use of te reo Māori as well as awareness, education, and public engagement.  For our weekly catch up with Auckland Council, Sofia spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about both of these topics.

Kommi Tamati is a recording and performance collaborator, writer, poet, and also lecturer in Māori and Indigenous Studies and Te Reo Māori.

Australia-based Nicolla Hemi-Morehouse is better known to thousands of young fans as Miss Nicky Says. 

An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into claims that government policy is causing significant and irreversible harm to te reo Māori begins in Wellington on Monday. Pokere Paewai reports.