We seem to gain wisdom more readily through our failures than through our successes. We always think of failure as the antithesis of success, but it isn't. Success often lies just the other side of failure.
Celebrating four excellent years of the Sound of Sydney, with our good friend Carlos Avilés. Also featuring Higher Porpoise by Jon Bernais.
~ universal harmony ~
A soundtrack for creative minds and those who spread gratitude in a confronting way.
After winning around 8%of the votes over the weekend, the Act party is set to bring 10 MPs into Parliament - the most in the party’s history. In 1999, the party won 9 seats, but in recent history has been a one-person party. Bronwyn spoke to Act party deputy leader, Brooke van Velden about the party’s success and what is next for her as an MP.
This week on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima speaks to newly appointed Minister for Women and Labour MP, Jan Tinetti, about the recent changes made to the Equal Pay Act.
Today we are launching a new collaborative project between 95bFM and For The Love of Bees, called Regenerative Conversations. Jemima plays a snippet from this months podcast, which focuses on weed management in Aotearoa's urban settings.
Jemima talks to Anu Kaloti, the President of the Migrant Workers Association, about the launch of a “Pathways to Residency” petition calling for a number of changes to made with New Zealand’s immigration system in the light of Covid-19.
To wrap it up, Jemima chats with Caroline Perry from BRAKE, the road safety charity, about Road Safety Week 2020 (9-15 November).
This week Zoë Larsen Cumming speaks to James Shaw about the Climate Emergency declaration set to be announced by the government this week, along with the Green's stance on the Five Eyes Intelligence Network regarding recent statements by the Chinese government.
Amidst soaring house prices, the Labour government have announced a new policy to build 18,000 state houses by 2024, with more housing policies set to follow over the year. Community groups have levied criticism that the policy doesn't go far enough, especially considering the over 20,000 strong state housing waitlist.
Hanna reached out to Bernie Smith, CEO of the Monte Cecilia Housing Trust, for his view on the proposed public housing build and for perspective on the lived experience of Aotearoa's housing crisis.
Reading in the public library may seem like a solo act, but in the silence lies a collective love for the written word and that's what makes the shared moments precious. Now sit back, relax and share a collective love for harmonious audio in this episode.
Featuring friend segments; the Sound of Sydney with Carlos Avilés and Higher Porpoise from our pal Jon Bernais.
~ universal harmony ~
A soundtrack for creative minds and those who spread gratitude in a resolute way.
Mara TK's "Bad Meditation" is due out May 7th, and we have a sneak listen to the whole thing. Go and preorder at https://maratk.bandcamp.com/album/bad-meditation
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