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This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catchup with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to her about Budget 2025 and its impacts on Māori initiatives, and the deferral of the debate into the suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs. For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Joel speaks to him also about Budget 2025, specifically around spending on education and how the Budget will impact young people. They speak to Brian Roper — an Associate Professor in Politics at the University of Otago, about the 2025 Budget, and how much of an impact this Budget will have for the National Party's chances of a re-election. And they speak to the Co-Founder and General Manager of KickBack, Aaron Hendry, about his concerns with Budget 2025 in addressing the youth homelessness crisis. Whakarongo mai.
This week's brainbox is Sam Lasham, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Sam's research focuses on the link between psilocybin variability and consumer saftey, and developing a method for species identification. Whakarongo mai nei and read more about Sam's mahi here. Thanks to the University of Auckland.
This week's brainbox is Sam Lasham, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Sam's research focuses on the link between psilocybin variability and consumer saftey, and developing a method for species identification. Whakarongo mai nei and read more about Sam's mahi here. Thanks to the University of Auckland.
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to her about the Privileges Committee's recommendations to suspend co-leader's Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer for 21-days and MP Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for their haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill, and the Waitangi Tribunals recommendations regarding the Regulatory Standards Bill. For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, Producer Evie speaks to Simon Court about the Waitangi Tribunal recommending an ‘immediate halt' to the Regulatory Standards Bill and the government opening a review into the Waitangi Tribunal. Evie also spekas to The University of Auckland's Tom Baker about the government's newly announced Social Investment Fund. Joel speaks to Mark Thomas, an Associate Professor in Infectious Diseases at the University of Auckland, about the World Health Organisation declaring an outbreak of Polio in Papua New Guinea. Whakarongo mai.
Jonny chats to comedian/DJ/legend/icon David Correos about his upcoming show for this year's Comedy Festival titled Noise Zealand. The show blends rave and comedy in an unhinged approach to attempt something no one has ever bothered to before. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catchup with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to her about changes to prisoners' voting eligibility, the party calling for more funding for Whakaata Māori in Budget 2025, and ECE recommendations. For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, Producer Evie spoke to Simon Court about David Seymour's proposal to reduce the size of cabinet, an ACT Members Bill aimed at removing mandatory climate-related disclosures for banks, as well as last week's unprecedented senior doctor strikes. Joel spoke to Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, about animal product imports to New Zealand, as a petition to Parliament to ensure imports are coming from country's with animal welfare standards on par with ours. Joel also spoke to Robert Patman, a Professor of International Relations at the University of Otago, about his article on the Conversation, discussing his concerns over the Trump Administration's proposed peace deal regarding Russia's war on Ukraine, and how New Zealand should proceed with supporting Ukraine. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins us in studio to discuss young people developing their political views through social media. Whakarongo mai
Today on the show, Nick and Rosetta chat with Josh for Spaced Out, thanks to the Stardome! Nick has a kōrero with Australian house DJ 1tbsp about his forthcoming EP and show at Neck Of The Woods on May 24, and Rosetta catches up with Liam K. Swiggs of The Big Fresh Collective to chat about FOOTMAHI 2025! Plus news, weather, surf, prizes, and plenty of good toooons :) Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catchup with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to her about changes to prisoners' voting eligibility, the party calling for more funding for Whakaata Māori in Budget 2025, and ECE recommendations. For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, Producer Evie spoke to Simon Court about David Seymour's proposal to reduce the size of cabinet, an ACT Members Bill aimed at removing mandatory climate-related disclosures for banks, as well as last week's unprecedented senior doctor strikes. Joel spoke to Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, about animal product imports to New Zealand, as a petition to Parliament to ensure imports are coming from country's with animal welfare standards on par with ours. Joel also spoke to Robert Patman, a Professor of International Relations at the University of Otago, about his article on the Conversation, discussing his concerns over the Trump Administration's proposed peace deal regarding Russia's war on Ukraine, and how New Zealand should proceed with supporting Ukraine. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins us in studio to discuss young people developing their political views through social media. Whakarongo mai
Radio Mother's day (tomorrow)! With a chat with James Mustapic about his upcoming comedy show, All Good If Not, as a part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, and a chat with Megan Bishop from the Charlotte Museum about the upcoming events the museum are holding to celebrate queer, sapphic, lesbian music in Aotearoa for New Zealand Music Month! Whakarongo mai!
Steve Newall chats to Falco of McLusky about the band's first album in 20 years - the world is still here and so are we! Whakarongo mai nei ~
Lee Whall takes over Rāapa Drive! Whakarongo mai nei and catch Steve's roundup of what's good to watch this week on Flicks 'n' That, guest selections and kōrero about archive for humble stones on What's Cooking with Pōneke multi-hyphanate Fèng, plus Michael Brown and Lukas Rowell discuss the book Eyeliner's Buy Now and vaporwave. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Hemi Hemingway phones in to talk new music and brand new single (To Be) Without You. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lots of rock and punk this morning? Whakarongo mai!
Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to The Hempstore and a kōrero with Ladi6 about her brand new single LightBulb. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to The Hempstore and a kōrero with Ladi6 about her brand new single LightBulb. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Jonny calls Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest to discuss the band's forthcoming Rock Opera LP The Scholars. Described as audacious, ambitious and a reminder of what rock can be, The Scholars is well worth a very close listen! Whakarongo mai to hear about the process on this set-to-be legendary album out 2 May.
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, Producer Evie speaks to MP Simon Court about the government's proposed changes to Early Childhood Education (or ECE) regulations, NZ First's proposed gender bill and ACC's ethnic outcomes target. Evie speaks to early childhood representative on the NZ Educational Institute National (NZEI) Executive Zane McCarthy about the proposed changes to ECE, and why they spark cause for concern. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel speaks to Queer Endurance / Defiance member, Leliel Trethowen, about Winston Peter's proposed gender bill. Joel speaks to a board member of EPCAT Child Alert; an organisation aimed at ending child sexual exploitation Rebecca Kingi, about National MP, Greg Flemming, calling for cross-party support for anti-trafficking legislation. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins us in studio to discuss changes in the way AI is being used. Whakarongo mai.
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, Producer Evie speaks to MP Simon Court about the government's proposed changes to Early Childhood Education (or ECE) regulations, NZ First's proposed gender bill and ACC's ethnic outcomes target. Evie speaks to early childhood representative on the NZ Educational Institute National (NZEI) Executive Zane McCarthy about the proposed changes to ECE, and why they spark cause for concern. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel speaks to Queer Endurance / Defiance member, Leliel Trethowen, about Winston Peter's proposed gender bill. Joel speaks to a board member of ECPAT Child Alert; an organisation aimed at ending child sexual exploitation Rebecca Kingi, about National MP, Greg Flemming, calling for cross-party support for anti-trafficking legislation. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins us in studio to discuss changes in the way AI is being used. Whakarongo mai.
The mother has a new slot! A wholesome Saturday morning following the terror from Tam! Whakarongo mai!
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp about Te Pāti Māori MPs not attending the Select Committee over their contempt of the House due to their haka in Parliament over the Treaty Principles Bill and their plans to hold their own hearing, and the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act passing its final reading. For our weekly catch up Producer Evie spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about the justice select committee releasing its report recommending the bill be scrapped, the tariffs imposed on New Zealand trade by the US last week, as well as ACT MP Andrew Hoggard facing criticism over potential conflicts of interest. Evie spoke to Senior Economics Lecturer at the University of Otago, Murat Ungor about the impact of Donald Trump's trade tariffs on Aotearoa and its economy. Joel spoke to the spokesperson for Toitū te Tiriti and Professional Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, Eru Kapa-Kingi, and Māori Studies Professor at the University of Auckland and Chair of Te Rūnanga-ā-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu, Margaret Mutu, about the Justice Select Committee calling for the Treaty Principles Bill to be thrown away, with an analysis by Newsroom showing 90% of submissions were against the bill. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins us in studio to discuss non-linear careers. Whakarongo mai!
MĀ and The Fly Hunnies stop by the bFM lounge midway through their tour of Aotearoa to support MĀ's new album Blame It On The Weather for an early live set on a rainy Tāmaki morning. Whakarongo mai nei!
Mōrena! Some fun tunes to start your morning, and a chat with the lovely Jamaica Moana about her new single, TUGGAWAR. Whakarongo mai!
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to her about Finance Minister, Nicola Willis' plans to combat Aotearoa's supermarket duopoly, Green MP, Tamatha Paul's comments about police, and Te Pāti Māori's recent calls for mandatory police body cameras. For our weekly catch up with The ACT Party's Simon Court, Joel speaks to him about the Resource Management Act, or RMA reforms and concerns about the country's health and police system, following an 11-year old being misidentified as a 20-year old by police, and administered antipsychotic drugs. On Friday, they spoke to the spokesperson for People Against Prisons Aotearoa and Criminology Lecturer at the University of Auckland, Dr Emmy Rākete, about Tamatha Paul's comments about police practices in the country, the reaction they have received, and whether the reaction has been justified. They speak to the Chief Executive Officer of Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy, about Nicola Willis' plans to combat the supermarket duopoly and how the organisation are feeling about these developments. On Friday, they also spoke to a Senior Politics and International Relations Lecturer at the University of Auckland, Tim Fadgen, about US President Donald Trump's ‘overreach' in American universities, and if we should expect similar occurrences at New Zealand universities. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins Joel in studio to continue our discussion around the Netflix series ‘Adolescence,' fandoms, and exploring the role of soft power. Whakarongo mai
Litia chats to Jonny about what to watch on the telly this week! Whakarongo mai nei!
On Various Artists i tēnei rā... Beth had a kōrero with curator James Gatt about Photosynthesisers: Women and the Lens, a new exhibition showing at Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery in Titirangi. Sofia had a kōrero with co-director of the Chartwell Collection, Sue Gardiner, and Chartwell Anniversary Project Manager, Megan Shaw, about 50 years of the Chartwell Project, and the accompanying anniversary publication: Being, Seeing, Making, Thinking. Beth had a kōrero with author Duncan Sarkies about his new book Star Gazers, out now via Te Herenga Waka University Press. And for Stage Direction this week, Sela Faletolu-Fasi will joining me in the studio to speak with the cast of Love; Mum - currently on at Basement Theatre. Whakarongo mai!
Milly takes you through a great three hours of radio, with Club Ruby making an appearance for Friday Live, brought to you by NZ ON Air Music with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Whakarongo mai nei for good vibes all round! Thanks to The Beer Spot!
The Mother's first show in 2 weeks! Whakarongo mai!
Jonny chats to Amelia about her new album Soft Power, Taite Prize nomination, the forthcoming Fazerdaze tour of North America and the show at the Powerstation on 22 March. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week on the Monday Wire... For our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to her about the NZ First Leader, Winston Peter's anti-DEI members bill, the Infrastructure Investment Summit, and the recent changes regarding Whānau Ora. For our weekly catch up, Producer Evie spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about one of the key school lunch programme providers going into liquidation, NZ First's anti-DEI members bill and the ACT Party's critique of University of Auckland TeTiriti Course. Joel spoke to the National Secretary for the Public Services Association, Fleur Fitzsimons, about Winston Peter's anti-DEI members bill, and how this will affect the public sector. Joel also spoke to the Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation New Zealand, Shaun Robinson, about the government's removal of RSE guidelines in schools without implementing a clear alternative. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins us in studio today to discuss ‘Mobility' and the power that brings to the individual - and the requirement of an economy to support it. Whakarongo mai!
On Various Artists i tēnei wiki... Beth had a kōrero with Tāmaki Makaurau-based poet Amy Marguerite about her debut poetry collection, over under fed, out now via Auckland University Press. She also spoke with Pōneke-based poet Gregory Kan about his new poetry collection, Clay Eaters, out now via Auckland University Press, also. Sofia had a kōrero with Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum's Wikimedian in Residence, Anjuli Selvadurai, about the Wiki 101 Edit-a-thon tomorrow. And Beth also had a kōrero with the Artistic Director of the Auckland Writers Festival for 2025, Lyndsey Fineran, about the programme this year. And for Stage Direction this week, Ngahiriwa Rauhina joined Alice Canton in the studio to speak about ration the Queens veges currently on at Te Pou Theatre. Whakarongo mai!
Hola! Another tasty morning glory starting strong with: Herbie Mann's Battle Hymm of The Republic featuring Roy Ayers on the congos followed by: Res, DOOPEES, Roy Haynes, some more Roy Ayers, Leao, and Emily Alice. Whakarongo! Thanks to The Tuning Fork
Litia chats to Jonny about what to watch on the telly this week! Last weekend Litia was glued to Te Matatini and while watching caught ads for a new tv series called End Of The Valley on Whakaata Māori - check it out! Whakarongo mai nei for more recs for this weekend.
It's a beauty of a show this one, featuring extra-planetary news on Spaced Out with Josh thanks to the Stardome, plus Nick's kōrero with Marlon Williams about his forthcoming album Te Whare Tīwakawaka, tour of Aotearoa and documentary due out in May. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!
This week on the Monday Wire... For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, Producer Evie spoke to Simon Court about government legislation for a four year parliamentary term, and the government giving further powers for citizen arrests. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to the Director of Advocacy at IHC New Zealand; an intellectual disability advocacy group, Tania Thomas, on the recently released Stats NZ figures showing a large number of individuals with a disability are needing better care in at least one aspect of their life. Joel speaks to an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere, on his doctoral research, calling for Aotearoa to adopt an animal welfare police unit. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins us in studio to discuss students starting university for the year Whakarongo mai!
Featuring That's The Spirit with Peter Lineham and a guest interview with Miles Sutton of Welcomer about the band's latest single! Whakarongo mai nei. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
HALFQUEEN's back for another fabulous Rāpare Drive. First up is Marijuana Media with Chris, thanks to The Hempstore. Later in the show, Ruby and Steph from LIPS make a tasty Moscow Mule on Cocktail Corner to get ya in the mood for Cross Street '25 the weekend after next. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Mōrena! Last show of February! Whakarongo mai!
HALFQUEEN's back for another fabulous Rāpare Drive. First up is Marijuana Media with Chris, thanks to The Hempstore. Later in the show, Ruby and Steph from LIPS make a tasty Moscow Mule on Cocktail Corner to get ya in the mood for Cross Street '25 the weekend after next. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!
On Various Artists i tēnei wiki... Sofia had a kōrero with the Assistant Curator at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, Hester Rowan, about Soft Spot - a new group exhibition showing Claudia Kogachi, Ming Ranginui, and Erica van Zon. Beth spoke with artists and siblings Oscar and Sophie Bannan about Chicken Poems, a new body of collaborative and parallel work opening today at Gus Fisher Gallery. And for Stage Direction this week, Ahi Karunaharan joined Beth and Sofia in the studio to speak about a mixtape for maladies. Whakarongo mai e te whānau! x
Jonny and Litia catch up on what's good on the telly! Whakarongo mai nei!
Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, guest selections on What's Cooking with Ōtautahi postpunk doomnoise trio Moider Mother, and Joel of Radio Mother speaks to the founders of Nympho about the origins of their iconic clubnight (and now label), plus some of the exciting things they have planned for the future! This interview is part of our coverage of Auckland Pride 2025. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Kirsten phones in to talk to Jonny about the history of the Rhodes piano (a.k.a. The Fender Rhodes) and their prominence through the seventies and beyond. Whakarongo mai nei!
World Radio Day, and Radio Mother's first show during Auckland Pride! Joel talks to Joe Canham from d8talk, and DJ Twinkubus about Ram It Down - a queer open decks night coming soon at Ding Dong Lounge! Whakarongo mai!
Featuring Ready Steady Learn with Dr Bryan Ruddy, brought to you by the University of Auckland, and a snippet of Hunter's chat with Nadia Reid on Short Player thanks to NZOA Music. This week's our Album of The Week is The D4's Out Of My Head, which at longlast has been pressed to vinyl. Tune into Breakfast all week for your chance to win a copy! Whakarongo mai nei!
Featuring Loose Reads thanks to our friends at Time Out Bookstore. Whakarongo mai nei!
In this Morning Glory we aim to get our heart rates to a steady tempo with lullaby-esque tunes to Puerto Rican reggae. Pachy Garcia (Pachyman) joins Sofia Kent in antcipation of his upcoming tour of Aotearoa. Whakarongo! Mohamed Karzo - C'est La Vie Manapo'uli'o e Funga Fonua - Neke Fili Au Keu Hoko Koho Nima Amamelia, Imugi - Operator PLZ! Marcia Griffiths - Don't Let Me Down Marlena Shaw - Where Can I Go? Arthur Verocai - Cabado, Girassois, Love Proceeding (BADBADNOTGOOD) Pachyman - Toyota Nuevo, Trago Coqueto, Ta Que Tiembla (Buscabulla) + much more but we'll be here all day otherwise. Listen to the playlist here. Thanks to The Tuning Fork
Mōrena! we discuss carrots making your see in the dark being British propaganda from WW2, and are mushrooms veges? With a mix of house and alternative music! Whakarongo mai!
Featuring a first spin of Marlon William's new waiata Aua Atu Rā of his forthcoming album Te Whare Tīwakawaka and an interview with Italian clown Andy Spigola ahead of the Auckland Buskers Festival 2025. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week's Fashun update includes Jonny and Penelope Noir commemorating the life, work, and style of David Lynch. Penelope breaks down Lynch's style and analyses his personal uniform - the suit, the cigarette, and the hair. Whakarongo mai nei!