The National Party's Denise Lee joins us for our weekly chat...
This week Denise joins Laura Kvigstad to discuss Simon Bridges plans to cut the red tape, deregulating industries in order to stimulate the economy. Then they chat about the pay equity amendment bill and why it's stalled on it's second reading. Finally, they chat about National advocating for coalition government to stall the minimum wage increase set to begin on April 1st, 2020.
Bona-fide techo legend Richie Hawtin, aka Plastikman, is back in New Zealand for Beacon Festival this weekend. He spoke with Rachel about his project 'CLOSE combined', the relationship between club music and visual art, and what we can expect from his saturday set.
Chewy Gum join us for Live and Direct and they throw down a killer set with some rockin' tunes. We chat about their production and recording process, and talk about their killer show they have coming up with Requin. It's truly live and coming direct to you, and YOU have NZ On Air Music to thank ayeee! ~ ~ ~
Legendary News Director Lillian Hanly spoke with equally legendary musician Troy Kingi ahead of his set at WOMAD festival this weekend just gone. Troy's 2019 record 'Holy Colony Burning Acres' is deservedly up for the Taite Music Prize 2020 and the pair spoke about everything from politics and reggae, to acting. Whakarongo mai nei.
Auckland Zinefest is back for 2020, and Catalina spoke to us this morning about what its going to look like in these corona times. You can submit your zines for the online market until the 4th of June, and check out the full set of virtual stalls across july.
This week, Sam and Geneva are reunited for the first time in weeks. To celebrate, they take a look at the debut album from Street Chant "Means." Release in 2010, this record is a New Zealand indie classic and the album that set Street Chant on their way as a band.
Mika X popped into studio this morning to chat about 'Gurl', his short film about legendary trans activist and performer Carmen Rupe. Tune in to hear about the project and Mika's memories of Carmen as a friend and mentor. Gurl is part of the Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts 2020.
I tēnei ata Leon Wadham and Brynley Stent popped in for a kōrero about Basement Theatre's legendary Christmas show which opens this week. Le Basement XXXmas Cabaret is set to be a sultry/festive/musical good time featuring plenty of Auckland's funniest comedians, and some celebrity appearances to boot. Whakarongo mai nei to hear more!