A special one this week! Georgia Gets By beams in all the way from Los Angeles to share some acoustic versions of songs from her brand new EP - Split Lip.
Dr Kirsten Zemke talks the genre of Phonk, including its origins in chopped and screwed '90s Memphis hip-hop and evolution into Drift Phonk and Brazillian Phonk.
Litia recommends Not Evenon Sky Go for Spring viewing! A local production, it focuses on a group of friends/flatties living in Pōneke. Sharply written, the second season is even better.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host spoke to Shanan Halbert about the Palestine protests in Taamaki Makaurau and the new national land transport programme.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host spoke to Shanan Halbert about the Palestine protests in Taamaki Makaurau and the new national land transport programme.
Wire Host Caeden speaks to Labour’s Shanan Halbert about Labour’s attendance at Palestine protests in Tāmaki Makaurau and the newly announced National Land Transport Programme and its lack of support for public transport.
And for State of the States this week, they speak to Yale Daily News’ Andre Fa’aoso about the ballot measures, college political campaign groups, and the recent school shooting in the state of Georgia.
For City Counselling this week, Sofia catches up with Councillor Shane Henderson about changes to Auckland Council’s committee structure, a proposal to introduce fortnightly rubbish collection, and what the government’s National Land Transport Programme means for Auckland
She also speaks to Associate Professor at the Department of Tourism at the University of Otago, Julia Albrecht, about the government introducing an increase to the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
She also speaks to the National Chair of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, John Minto, about the UK government suspending arms shipments to Israel and whether Aotearoa New Zealand should follow its lead.
Earlier this week, in response to councillor feedback, Mayor Wayne Brown announced a new committee structure for Auckland Council and made changes to the Auckland Transport Board.
This restructuring intends to streamline decision-making and put Council’s focus on delivering the new Long-term Plan.
Additionally, the decision on a proposal to move rubbish bin collection to a fortnightly service could be decided next month.
The proposal is part of Council’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan to reduce waste and carbon emissions.
Producer Sofia asked Councillor Shane Henderson about both of these topics as well as what the newly announced National Land Transport Programme means for Auckland.
Earlier this week, the government announced it would raise the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from $35 to $100, starting October 1st.
The policy has been met with criticism, with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment among others saying the implementation of this increase to $100 could be a deterrent for visitors.
Producer Sofia spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Otago Department of Tourism, Julia Albrecht, about this announcement and how it might impact tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
She started the interview asking her what the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is.