Auckland Council is planning an aerial drop of 1080 poison over the Hunua Ranges in southeast Auckland. This is the second 1080 operation on the Hunua Ranges, with the last one in 2015. Justin talked to Forest and Bird spokesperson Kevin Hague on the effects of the drop, and researcher Tina Ngata on why some people oppose using 1080.
Atypical has stolen Sam's heart, and he's not afraid to say so. And dare he say it, but the second season might be better - I know, a sequel that's superior?! Craziness!
For our second Fancy New Band of the day, alt-folk outfit Fables join the studio to tell us about their brand spanking new debut EP 'Portraits' and play some songs from it. Cheers NZ On Air Music!!
Rose from Crushes joins Penelope to talk Fashun this week, and how much she loves us here on Breakfast. Awww, nice. Formly known as The Bread and Butter Letter, Rose was fed up with being mistaken for a bakery and decided to rebrand. Rose's shop on Karangahape Rd sells the second hand, and the NZ made, focusing on finding all the sustainable _stuff_.
After working on The Hobbit, Jack Nicol presents his first film, She Shears, a documentary about the kiwi women who competitively shear sheep. Jack's film follows the struggles and successes of the women atheletes who shear as many as 400 sheep in one day (...just think about that for a second). Who doesn't love watching a inspirational story about successful women? Yay!
Dr. Maria Walls is talking The Breaker Uppers for it's second review here on 95bFM. But upon reflection, what does the Doctor truely think? What can we recommend? Mikey questions Maria, but thankfully she's got her references handy. Tune in to find out.
This week Amy chats to Laura about the Cannibis Bill which has just had it's second reading in parliament, the Tax Working Group's potential capital gains tax, and they follow up on Ian Lees-Golloway revoking the residency of Karel Sroubek.
A selection of 60's and 70's tunes that are never forgotten. Also i speak to Finn Mclennan about promoting "Under The Arcade" a showcase of some of the best folksingers and songwriters which is happening at Whammy backroom and Wine Cellar this friday night Dec 7. Finn has started a label called Second Hand News which is also a folkmusic blog and he is starting to book tours and promote incoming overseas artist.
This week, Sam takes a look at the second studio album from American alternative rock band The Breeders "Last Splash." Released in 1993, this album is considered to be their best work and one of the best indie albums of the 90s.
Anniversary albums is back for another year. This year we are going to be looking at albums from years with a 4 or 9. So this means 1964, 69, 74, 79, 84, 89, 94, 99, 04, 09.
Kicking things off, this week, Sam took a look at Manchester band New Order's fifth studio album "Technique." Released in 1989 during the height of the "second summer of love," this album captured the essence of the time with its dance and rave-heavy sound.
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