Listen back to feature interviews and performances from the 95bFM Breakfast Show. Weekly features (such as Loose Reads or Travelling Tunes) all have their own feeds, so to listen or subscribe, pick and choose from the bCasts list on the right.
The Prime Minister dials in for a kōrero on What's Up with Chris Hipkins about increased violence against political candidates this election, Labour’s full policy plan and upcoming scheduling of leaders debates. Rob Bollix talks planet stuff, flavour combos and dwarf crocodiles on The Mind Trench. Arahi is in the studio to chat about a new project, Te Tokotoru, and plays us an acoustic track. Salene is back with A Room Of One's Own, talking notice periods for landlords to rock up to your flat, lawns and bonds. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the Waitematā harbour sewage spill, and Desley's visit to Māngere. Sam Low, former Breakfast Food host and winner of Masterchef is in the studio talking about his new cookbook, Modern Chinese, hitting the shelves today. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, director Tane Te Pakeke-Patterson and performer Tom Webster are in the studio talking about their play Oi Fred! opening at Studio at Basement Theatre this evening and running until 7 October. PhD student Julia Musgrave is on Ready Steady Learn, talking about her research studying effects of diabetes on the heart. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to another week of Breakfast! To round off the tour of Aotearoa (Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland) that they’ve done with Mount Eerie, Black Belt Eagle Scout is in the studio having a chat and playing some live acoustic tracks for us. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Strangers at the Port, a novel from Lauren Aimee Curtis. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, we explore grime music. Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead speaks to Rachel about the band's new album Sit Down For Dinner, out today. Litia Tuiburelevu is our Viewmaster, talking about the new season of her show Still Here. Swop from Yoko-Zuna, Kédu and Elisa are in the studio having a yarn about their upcoming gig at Neck of the Woods. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary on welfare policy offerings from across the political spectrum in the lead-up to the election. Lucinda Bennett chats about what to bring to a midweek dinner party on Breakfast Food. Dave and Marcus from Magic Factory are in the studio chatting about their album release party this weekend. Ryan Fisherman has a kōrero about his newly released album, Country EMO. Nikita Tu-Bryant of KITA is chatting about the Love Lives Here Tour, coming to Auckland Saturday night. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What’s Up with Marama Davidson the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about the Labour Party's climate policy announcement about the best start payment, the Green Party school lunch policy and recent polling. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, investigating human beginnings (with logs). Steph Brown and Fen Ikner of LIPS chat about their vision for the musical performance of the Silver Scrolls ceremony- LIPS are the creative force behind the musical performances for the show. Whakarongo mai nei!
A hearty round of Second Guessing is won by Andrew, who guesses a Talking Heads tune. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about Watercare plans for Muriwai, Mayor Brown’s manifesto document being published, and celebrations around the CBD soon. Princess Chelsea dials in from the States to talk about her upcoming shows in Aotearoa as part of the Everything Is Going To Be Alright Tour. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Jill Kwan, director and playwright of How To Throw A Chinese Funeral is in the studio talking about the upcoming work. Ready Steady Learn is with Marilyn Giloux, Senior Lecturer in marketing, who tells Rachel about her research into the use of fear marketing. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel is back, and we have a fun Monday lined up for you! Penelope Noir brings us some Fashun, and Kristine Crabb joins her in the studio to talk about the new store for her brand Gloria. Amber Carly Williams dials in from Christchurch to talk about her new single, Kids On The Internet. On Loose Reads, Jenna reviews The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, which is newly shortlisted for the Booker. Christina Lacy from The Paper Kites over in Australia chats about the band’s new album, At The Roadhouse. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rounding off the star-studded cast of lovely guests hosts is the wonderful Ali! We check in with Candice of Radio One in Ōtepoti through the magic of the SRN Breakfast Buffet. On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, we explore songs that incorporate narration. Graeme Jefferies is in the studio chatting about recent albums, upcoming shows and his 100-year-old-marxophone. Whakarongo mai nei!
Start your morning right with Zoë's tune selections, and great chats. Marc Daalder is on Political Commentary, and speaks to Zoë about the first leader’s debate from Tuesday evening. Lucinda Bennett chats about seasonal produce on Breakfast Food- how do you prepare your asparagus? Shadon Meredith is in the studio to talk about his new solo show, Waiting, that opens next week. The Hobby Goblins are back in the studio after crafting for a fortnight to bring you their mystical macrame. Whakarongo mai nei!
Artistic director at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival Bernie Haldene joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about what's on this month - make sure you get out and see some of the incredible shows and works on display before the festival wraps up on March 22! Whakarongo mai nei.
Rosetta and Milly chat with Festival Director Jay Law, about the recently announced programme for the NZ International Comedy Festival! The fest kicks off in May, but early tickets are available for shows now - the programme spans over 150 events! Whakarongo mai nei.
Jim is back on the radio with Rosetta and Milly - this week chatting about harvesting seeds from your fave crops, to ensure that you get many more of the same flowers, fruit, veggies, etc! Whakarongo mai nei!
Pennie joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about knitting! Specifically, the role that knitting played in women's involvement in the world wars. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our monthly catch up with the Green Party, Rosetta and Milly chat with Steve Abel about the Government's response to the unfolding conflict in Iran, what would happen if the Clear Car Standard was scrapped, and the recent announcement that live agriculture exports at sea will not resume this term. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara joins Rosetta for a debrief about the dramas surrounding Luxon's popularity in recent polls, and how the unfolding war in Iran will impact petrol prices and Aotearoa's economy. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta is joined by Doctoral Candidate at the Faculty of Engineering Poornima Meegammana, who speaks about her research in creating interactive workshops for young girls to increase their confidence in seeing themselves as creators of technology. Whakarongo mai nei!