Spaced Out with Josh Kirkley. We chat about all the latest from space. Including China's first manned mission to their new Tianhe space station. Two lengthy space walks conducted on the ISS to install new solar panels and... the Hubble space telescope shutting down due to a computer error!
Last week the Department of Conservation launched its newest programme 'Lead The Way' in partnership with PD Insurance, which aims to minimise the impact of dogs on wildlife, through greater eductaion of pet-owners.
The launch took place at Kelly Tarlton's aquarium, and included an insightful discussion panel with experts such as Laura Boren, the Science Advisor for Marine Species and Threats at DOC.
The Wire producers Beth and Rosetta attended the event, and later Rosetta spoke to Laura about the threats dogs can pose to our wildlife, and what needs to be done to reduce the risks.
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival opened last week in Te Whanganui-a-Tara on the 31st of July, before touring nine other centres across the country until the 4th September.
Held annually across Aotearoa, the festival line up this year will feature 86 films and 19 shorts.
The programme this year brings together diverse film screenings at 15 cinemas and venues nationwide, while also providing opportunities to enhance the film-going experience with Q&As, masterclasses, workshops, panel discussions and special events including costume parties and a gig.
Sofia spoke to the festival’s Artistic Director, Paolo Bertolin, about the programme this year and what he’s most excited for.
Crawley chats to Goodspace about their new single You Only Get What You Leave from their upcoming album Let's Talk About Death out on 5th October, as well as the album installation at Lim Chhour titled VENDOR running all week long from September 28th. Go check it out!
Rosetta and Milly kick off their coverage of the Auckland Pride Festival, joined by TAKATAPUNANI, MAN(K)ILLA, and Allie Howell - who are part of the Wheke Fortress takeover of Te Tīmatanga this year! Catch them screening their short film on February 14 at the Auckland Art Gallery with a panel of insightful kōrero led by Coco Solid. Whakarongo mai nei!
Omodaka - Hietsuki Bushi
Omodaka - Kokiriko Bushi
Capsule - Tokyo Smiling
Prum Manh - Two Wives Are Twice The Problem
^unknown^ - She Doesn't Need Your Money
Taam Ming Ensemble - Sompougn Klay
Sam-Ang Sam Ensemble - Robaim Chhouy Chhay
Chinese Ancient Music - Vulture catches swan [Pipa solo]
Various - Abyss of Misery [Guanzi-Double Guanzi]
China Film Folk Orchestra - Gazing at the Dresser
Li Xiang-Ting - Dialogue Between The Fisherman and the Woodcutter
Chinese Ancient Music - Fisherman's Song at Dusk [Zheng solo]
Chinese Ancient Music - Yearn for Love [Pipa solo]
Chinese Ancient Music - The Peacocks Fly to the Southeast [Guanzi]
Wang Guotong - Galloping in the Vast Grassland
Chinese Ancient Music - Three Tang melodies: Yipinnong/Xijiangyue/Changshanvyin [Xun & Orchestra]
Alan Dargin and Bloodwood - Trinity
Rosay Mangolamara - Balga: Bush Fish
Jeffery Mangolamara - Moraburr: Whale
Jeffery Mangolamara - Moraburr: Islands in a Line
This week, over FIFTY charities signed an open letter asking the Government to lift benefit levels before Christmas.
On of thse organisations, The Auckland City Mission says they are preparing to face one of the hardest Christmas periods in ONE HUNDRED years, and will face immense pressure to provide families with essential resources.
Jessica talked to Deb Ward, Fundraising and Reputation manager at the Auckland City Mission about what needs to be done to help lift people out of poverty, and how Covid-19 has led to more people needing support.
The latest Stats NZ data shows a downward trend in all nine child poverty measures in Aotearoa.
However, Save The Children says we still have a long way to go to ensure all tamariki in Aotearoa are able to thrive.
Jessica Hopkins spoke to Advocacy and Research Director Jacqui Southey, who says that more attention needs to be given to lifting the incomes of our lowest-income families.
They started the interview discussing Jacqui’s response to the Government's announcement that 66,500 children have been lifted out of poverty since 2018.
This week Sam takes a look at Iggy Pop's second solo album "Lust for Life." Released in 1977, "Lust for Life" was recorded with David Bowie in Berlin and is considered by many to be Iggy's best solo record.
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