This episode of bLine looks at the importance of representation in the arts. As an audience member, I’m constantly searching for people like me in all the art I consume. There's something really special about identifying with a character in a movie or hearing someone sing about experiences that you’ve had. For those from marginalised and minority backgrounds, however, representation can be hard to come by.
Recent Budget documents have shown an almost $8.5 billion hole in future funding.
Most of these cost pressures were in Education, the Defence Force, Health, Disability Support Services, and Transport.
As well as this, the government has outlined their plans to assist those rough sleeping. This follows the government previously tightening the eligibility for those seeking emergency housing, which critics say has resulted in an increase in those sleeping on the street.
This follows the release of the Homeless Insights Report, showing a large spike in those sleeping without adequate accommodation.
And Auckland Transport is set to face some large changes.
For our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Carl Bates, News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to Bates about these topics, starting with the hole in future funding.
Our Beloved Ditch, the Manawatū-renaissance post-folk trio, are releasing their debut EP this Friday 12 Sept 2025! After a couple of years spent developing their sound in live settings, the band have finally captured their unique songwriting in the studio at The Stomach. Austin and Amelia from the band join Rosetta and Milly on air for a kōrero. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined in the studio by William Sheard: PhD researcher at UoA's Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society. William's research looks at extracting the wealth of metals from the mountains of e-waste discarded each year. Whakarongo mai nei!
Tax Justice Aotearoa is calling out multi-national big tech companies that’re making billions in Aotearoa are paying very little tax through tax minimisation practices.
Producer Faith spoke to Nick Miller from the organisation about the tax loopholes, its consequences, and what actions the government needs to take.
It's time for Rātū Drive with Nicholas. On today's show, Nicholas is joined by Chris Cudby for Audioculture! The pair discuss Chris' illustrious musical career. Oh, and there is heaps of music as well!
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