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Craig guesses a Lou Reed track from just one second of the song, and donates a can of berries to the City Mission. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the FIFA Women's World Cup, the green compost bins across the city and voting from councillors to petition central government about transport decisions in Auckland. Jujulipps is in the studio chatting about her new single Airplane Mode, and its accompanying music video. During Stage Direction we cross live to Edinburgh where Alice Canton gives us a rundown of the artistic prowess going on over there right now. We also speak to Katie Shaw about their show 200 Minds, which opens at Basement Theatre tonight. I-Ting Chuang is on Ready Steady Learn from the School of Architecture and Planning for a chat about prioritising green spaces for those who need them most. Whakarongo mai nei!
We dip into some Fashun with Rogue Fashion Show NZ; Kat Aucamp and Billy Blamires are in the studio to talk about the runway show on August 25th. Monoga.my is in the studio selecting some tracks and chatting about bRave this Friday night where they'll play alongside Hasji, Kieran Tahir, Caru, Left Hand Loz and Birkenthot. On Loose Reads, Suri’s reviewing The Gospel of Orla: A Novel, by Eoghan Walls. Kasper and Macy are in to talk about Making Ends Meet: a benefit show for Auckland City Mission, on the 26th August at St Kevins Arcade, the underground. Whakarongo mai nei!
We zip through the SRN portal to have a Breakfast Buffet with Dave Borrie down at Ōtepoti's Radio One. Dr Kirsten Zemke talks to us about beatboxing on Travelling Tunes. D.C. Maxwell is in the studio for a kōrero about his debut album Lone Rider, which is out today. Litia Tuiburelevu, resident Viewmaster, reviews Boots Riley’s I’m a Virgo. Whakarongo mai nei!
Andrew Maitai from The Fuzzies is in the studio talking about the band’s new single Cupid, which is the title track from their forthcoming album, out September 22. Natural Ange chats magnesium, cognitive support and headache remedies. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rob Bollix talks animal cooperation on The Mind Trench, and we all discuss how haunting honey badgers are. JY and Matt Hunter from The Circling Sun are in the studio to talk about their show this Friday night at Whammy Bar, and play us a recording from their last show. Salene chats about hoardings on rental fences during election season, and lease conditions midway through the period on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
A quickfire round of Second Guessing has one hit of one second guessed in mere moments. Tortillas are in the shopping basket at the request of a song-savvy listener. On Isthmus'n That, Desley Simpson speaks to Rachel about the recent six month mark since Cyclone Gabrielle, and the meeting in Piha, as well as the flood mapping tool released by council. AJA dials in to talk about her new single Te Reo ki Whakarongotai, which has a beautiful accompanying music video. Milo Cawthorne is on Stage Direction, chatting about his role as two guinea pigs in the Nightsong production, I Want To Be Happy. Emma Nolan joins us for Ready Steady Learn, talking about her research into breast cancer at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, that creates 3D living tissue models. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir kicks off our Monday morning right with a discussion about the FIFA Women's Women's World Cup kits. 'Tis the season for that Fashun! Gideon Voon (guitar) and Filiva’a James (vocals/keytar) from Shepherds Reign are in to talk about the band’s new single, Nafanua, from their forthcoming album. On Loose Reads, Jenna beams in from the bustling Mt Eden shops to chat about the winners of the Children’s Book Awards last week. David White, director and writer of Far North is in to talk about the stranger than fiction story that airs this evening on TV3 and streams on ThreeNow. Whakarongo mai nei!
We zoom through the SRN portal to catch up with Maggie on the Radio Active Breakfast Show for a Breakfast Buffet. Dr Kirsten Zemke explores magical songs on Travelling Tunes. Mim Jensen dials in from Ōtautahi to chat about her EP Emotional Affair, released today. After a bMovies takeover, TV chat is back- and we're pleased to say that Litia Tuiburelevu is our new resident Viewmaster. Whakarongo mai nei!
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about climate issues leading up to the election, including discussion around the Waitematā harbour crossings, BlackRock investment in energy and policy documents released by Megan Woods regarding energy. Lucinda Bennett brings us the infamous Girl Dinner rhetoric, on Breakfast Food, otherwise known as guilty pleasures, picky dinner, or as one listener suggests, 'Bad Dad Dinner'. Hannah Everingham is giving us an early spin of her single Mercury that’s out 17th August, and she’ll play Wine Cellar with support from Samara Alofa that evening to kick off her tour. The Hobby Goblins return to show us their gem art, category; Rogue Kmart. An unprecented tie leads to Stella choosing the winner with divine birthday power. We also recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Chris Hipkins, the Prime Minister speaks to Rachel about the government's BlackRock climate announcement, the Auckland Transport plan announcement, recent polling and a look ahead for election year. Joshua Worthington-Church from Exploding Rainbow Orchestra is in the studio to talk about their upcoming show and the project as a whole. Patrick and Josh from Soft Bait are in the studio to talk about their winter tour that reaches Auckland on Friday night at Whammy Bar, where they’ll play alongside K M P T and The Sour. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Christian from eighthirty is up for our final kōrero of the year! This week, we're giving away the boujee new black label Colombian - Sebastian Ramirez beans, so make sure you text in throughout the week to win! Whakarongo mai nei.
It's our last Loose Reads for the year, and Suri's last Loose Reads ever! Rosetta and Milly chat with her about her favourite reads of 2025, whats in her summer reading pile, and her ins and outs for 2026 literature. Whakarongo mai nei!
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