The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge is an initiative to bring more diversity to the tech and digital industries across New Zealand. The Challenge aims to bring to light some of the best, young Māori entrepreneurs around, giving them a platform in which to express and develop their business plans. 95bFM’s Adam Jacobson chats with the General Manager Economic Growth at Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development, Patrick McVeigh, about what the initiative is all about.
The World Internet Project was founded 17 years ago to recognise the increasing influence of digital technology and the internet as a cross-national phenomenon. Founding member Dr Jeffrey Cole is in New Zealand to talk the past present and future of the world wide web. We spoke to him to find out more.
Fabian's back out West and wondering about the virtues of remakes that feature celebrated plot twists. Is it worth it if the new audience have literally seen what's coming? Fabian's also had our social media use thrown into stark relief by the new Aubrey Plaza vehicle Ingrid Goes West - a savage takedown of digital fomo creation, 'influencers' and 'gramming culture. Say cheese!
With his new album King of Pop out digitally today, Roy drops into 95bFM Breakfast to talk skate vids, Italian goddesses and the process of just making sh*t 'cause you enjoy it. Makes sense.
Peter Lucas Jones of Te Aupouri, Ngai Takoto, Te Rarawa, and Ngāti Kahu descent, is the General Manager of Te Hiku Media. Jones is part of the team who created Kōrero Māori, a programme designed to record and transcribe hours of Māori language in order to safeguard it, and create more opportunity in the digital age for Te Reo Māori to be present. Lillian Hanly spoke with Peter-Lucas and started by asking what Kōrero Māori is.
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, and Mikey catch up for the first time in 2019 after she opened 95bFM GOLD on Friday night. There's a lot to catch up about, covering the 'digital service tax', New Zealand's trading relationship with China and Huawei, and the latest ongoings with the Pike Mine evidence.
What is public diplomacy and how effective can it be? While it has a long history, the study of public diplomacy is only becoming more salient in an age of globalisation and increasing digital communication posing both new challenges and opportunities for governments. Doug Becker speaks with Daniel Aguirre Azócar and Nicholas Cull about public diplomacy, its foundations, and effectiveness.
This week Bronwyn spoke to Minister Tracey Martin about phase two of the Keeping it Real Online campaign, which aims to keep young people safe from grooming, pornogrpahy and bullying in the digital age. They then spoke about low attendance rates at Auckland schools under alert level 2.5, along with the parental concerns and mixed messaging which may be to blame. They lastly talked about NZ First's support for the terrorist behind the Christchurch shootings being sent back to his home country, Australia to serve his sentence.
Very excitingly, Zoë joins us with some live theatre that you can go and see. ATC's 48 Nights on Hope Street is on at the ASB Waterfront Theatre if you're keen to catch some theatre in the flesh. Otherwise, the Kōanga Festival continues, and a special digital screening of Pride and Prejudice: A Virtual Play.
Tāmaki Makarau based DJs and creators BBYFACEKILLA and Native Bush come together as SYSTEMOFABROWN ~ a radio show turned digital platform for hybrid music ++ mutations >>>> as well as the occasional sweat gala. Tonight, they take control of Friendly Potential Radio.
For the first hr BFK comes through with sad warm feels and percussive body music to stretch ur organs too. Then Bush goes rogue 5D and requires deep commitment from the listener.
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