Last week, the Green Party released a statement highlighting the recently released Dental For All report, which they say confirms that New Zealand can afford a free, universal public dental service.
And the recently signed Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand is being touted as a pivotal moment, garnering support from both Labour and National parties, however, NZFirst MP and coalition minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones, expressed his opposition to the agreement with derogatory comments against potential indian immigrants that have drawn the ire of other parliamentary parties.
So for our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, I spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the Green Party’s Dental policy and their stance on the Free trade agreement with India.
We are now about six months away from the 2026 mid-term election in the United States, in which all 435 seats in the House of Representatives will be up for grabs. This election has the potential to transform the political landscape in the States by overturning the Republican majority in the House and rendering Trump a sitting duck president for the remainder of his term.
Producer Toby spoke to Auckland University’s Dr. Jennifer Frost about the so-called ‘redistricting war,’ in which multiple states vie to redraw their electoral boundaries ahead of the vote in November.
It's time for Wednesday Breakfast! Rosetta and Milly have a big day ahead with the Taite Music Prize tonight, and a great show to kick things off for you dear listeners. E whai ake nei; the announcement of Strange Universe Winter Edition support acts, Parakuihi Pals with Radio One, Loose Reads with Jenna, and a kōrero with Gabrielle Vincent from the Auckland Writers Festival about Plot Twist! Whakarongo mai nei.
As a little mid-week treat for you, Jenna is up in the studio chatting pukapuka for Loose Reads - after the long weekend! She chats with Rosetta and Milly about Lily King, who Jenna is chatting to at the Auckland Writers Festival on Sunday May 17! Whakarongo mai nei.
Rosetta and Milly are coming at you LIVE on Penelope Noir's Black Carpet, at the prestigious Taite Awards 2026. Listen back to hear them beam into Drive with Elle for live updates and interviews with Taite finalists Geneva AM, Babe Martin, Bub, Dick Move, Womb, MĀ, Ringlets, and more! Whakarongo mai nei!
After the ceremony, Rosetta and Milly sat down with the night's winners - catch those interviews here.
For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the Green Party’s Dental policy and the Free trade agreement with India
Toby spoke to Auckland University’s Jennifer Frost about the so-called ‘redistricting war’ in the United States
Theo spoke to the Director of the MacDiarmid Institute, and Physics Professor at the University of Auckland, Professor Nicola Gaston, on the report to the prime minister on Prioritisation in New Zealand’s Science, Innovation and Technology system.
Elle spoke with Courtney Barnett, about her fourth studio album Creature of Habit and her upcoming tour of Aotearoa this November. The thematically reflective album is underscored with Barnett’s return to a fuzzed-out, garage rock sound, providing a much needed catharsis.
I also snuck in a question about her ambient album, End of the Day.
another wednesday another morning glory with liv! maria williams is in the stu talking about her nz international comedy festival next wiki. you can buy a ticket here!
also manu talk as always with piet, this week we talking kiwi pukupuku! PLUS LOTS OF AOTEAROA MUSIC IN ANTICIPATION OF NZ MUSIC MONTH SUCKERS
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