Petrol prices have risen at least 20% since the start of the month, with the price of 91 Petrol now above $3.
The government has offered pay rises to primary teachers on individual employment agreements, undermining their current negotiations with the New Zealand Educational Institute.
And Lawyers for Climate Action and the Environmental Law Initiative are jointly taking a court case against the government for their dismantling of climate policies immediately after they were elected.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to MP Shanan Halbert about all of these topics.
"Every style, every genre has a different outlook" according to audio engineer Nick Maddren. On the cusp of the Auckland Arts Festival closing show, Maddren discusses the BIG HORNS brass project that reimagines funk, soul, disco & hip hop.
With inspiration striking in the unlikely setting of working a Robbie Williams gig, Maddren talks to Sofía about the creation of the ensemble and producing partnership with Dixon Nacey.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Maddren's role can loosely be described as the guardian of a good time. With all the technicalities of audio engineering, at the heart of his work is crowd observation and curating atmosphere. "That's how we built the show and the segues... think about how can it just keep flowing, making it interesting and showcase the players most of all. Because if they're having an amazing time, that only transcends into the audience itself and then we all have a good time."
Advice and anecdotes of shaping a musical career are shared: from how to get started to 'back in the day' record recs from the late Mu of Fat Freddy's Drop.
Petrol prices in New Zealand have climbed above three dollars a litre in parts of the country, putting added pressure on households already dealing with the cost of living crisis. New Zealand imports all of its refined fuel, making it particularly exposed to global disruptions. While officials say the country holds around a 50-day fuel reserve, recent price spikes have raised questions about how secure that supply really is. Beyond the pump, rising fuel costs can flow through the wider economy, affecting everything from transport and freight to retail and food prices.
Producer Pranuja spoke to Dr Murat Ungor from the University of Otago about what’s driving rising petrol prices, how vulnerable New Zealand’s fuel system is, and what this means for everyday New Zealanders.
Rosetta and Milly have their bi-weekly kōrero with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, this week getting an update on PC120, and delving into invasive plant management across Tāmaki Makaurau. Whakarongo mai nei!
Happy Rāpare! Thanks for spending your morning with Rosetta and Milly - they've got a great brekkie show for you lined up! E whai ake nei; Fashun with Penelope Noir, Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, and a kōrero with Athina of Gut Health! Whakarongo mai nei!
There’s growing conversation around whether electric vehicles could offer a more stable, cost-effective alternative to petrol cars. But while EVs are often positioned as the future of transport, questions remain about whether New Zealand’s infrastructure and electricity system are ready to support widespread adoption.
Producer Pranuja spoke to Professor Nirmal Nair, an expert in energy systems and renewable integration from the University of Auckland, about what rising fuel prices mean for New Zealand, whether EVs are a realistic alternative, and if our grid is ready for the transition.
Petrol prices have risen at least 20% since the start of the month, with the price of 91 Petrol now above $3.
The government has offered pay rises to primary teachers on individual employment agreements, undermining their current negotiations with the New Zealand Educational Institute.
And Lawyers for Climate Action and the Environmental Law Initiative are jointly taking a court case against the government for their dismantling of climate policies immediately after they were elected.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to MP Shanan Halbert about all of these topics.
Holly Shervey joins Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason to talk about her new show Crackhead, which charts the trials and tribulations of a young woman sent to mental health facility The Laast Resort to deal with her addiction issues. Shervey discusses how her own experiences in a mental health unit informed the show, how the whole series came together, and what they used for that visceral faeces scene.
Crackhead is airing on Sky New Zealand’s TV3 and streaming on 3NOW.
This week's show focuses on The Chills' compilation album Kaleidoscope World, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Features tracks from Brave Words and other Chills-related artists, such as the Able Tasmans, The Verlaines. Also features songs from fellow Dunedin Sound artists The Clean, The Bats and Tall Dwarfs, as well as songs from Joy Division, Beach Boys, Pavement and Yo La Tengo!
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