Beth catches up with Director Faith Ward and producer Mikaela Stroud of the queer kitchen-sink drama Love Makes the Bed It Lies In. They chat about the play and the process of translating the screenplay to the stage. Love Makes the Bed It Lies In is set in the socially conservative, early 1960s Aotearoa, it is debuting on Friday 23rd February at the Factory Theatre, Onehunga.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's layout of the priority list for the following three months, as well as the budget forcasting set out for 2024. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda speaks to Masterchef NZ's Alice Taylor about Alice's new book Alice in Cakeland. We also chat to Alix Whittaker, Auckland City Manager of the upcoming 48HR film festival. Last but not least we recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
On the 5th of March, Aotearoa author Lauren Keenan released her debut novel, The Space Between, via Penguin Books New Zealand. Set in Aotearoa in 1860 during the Taranaki Wars, the historical fiction novel explores themes of alienation through the lives of two women who struggle to reconcile their pasts.
Beth spoke with Lauren about the novel and the feedback it’s received since its release. You can purchase The Space Between at your local bookstore.
For Dear Science this week, Professor Allan Blackman spoke to us about reconstructing the genome of the little bush moa, a protein folding prediction programme, and a new discovery regarding promethium.
Creative New Zealand has launched resources to support arts and creative practitioners make sustainable careers and businesses from their work, and to provide them with the skills and tools to do so.
The resources aim to support practitioners and arts organisations to implement Creative New Zealand’s Remuneration Policy, which sets out principles and practice guidelines aimed at supporting fair remuneration for artists and arts practitioners (from Creative NZ). Introductory workshops will be hosted in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin across May and June, as well as an online one for those who missed out.
Beth had a kōrero with the producer of Creative New Zealand’s Sustainable Careers, Adrianne Roberts, about new resources to support arts and creative practitioners to make sustainable careers.
The Government is reintroducing the Three Strike laws which were repealed by Labour during their last term. These laws set out mandatory, lengthy sentences for some repeat offenders.
The laws have been controversial, with experts stating that there is no evidence that they work in preventing serious crime.
The Government has also announced a reduction in support to community food providers. Auckland City Mission has stated they may need to cut their food packages by half.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden asks Labour Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about both of these topics.
Author Tina Makereti’s new novel released on Wednesday 3rd of July. It covers an array of themes such as colonisation, ecological devastation and extremism. It explores the strength of womanhood and the importance of connection in a polarised and fraught world.
Set in a small Aotearoa town, a little bit into the future, the story follows three women who find themselves neighbours. A sense of disquiet arises when the Pākehā neighbour’s son moves in sporting a fresh buzzcut and a new tattoo.
Beth spoke to Tina about The Mires, its themes and the inspiration behind the book. You can pick up a copy of The Mires at Time Out Bookstore or another independent bookstore near you.
This week for Friday Drive, the team of news directors took over the show with some crazy danceable tunes to celebrate Stella's last day at bFM. We also heard a set from PONZ, an Auckland based DJ with a new single to share live on the show.
Plenty of tunes, laughs, and Breaking News in this Friday Drive, brought to you as always by The Beer Spot!
Spoilt Creatures is the debut novel by British author Amy Twigg. Set in 2008, it follows the story of Iris, a newly single woman who joins a women’s commune after she meets the beguiling Hazel, intrigued by the possibility of a world away from men.
Author of The Mercies, Karen Millwood Hargrave, called it ‘a simmering debut, heady with the possibilities of language and the righteousness of female rage’.
Beth spoke to Amy about Spoilt Creatures and its themes. You can pick up a copy at Time Out Bookstore or another independent bookstore near you.
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