Ilena speaks to Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom about plans for the rejuvenation of Auckland's midtown. They also discussed Auckland Council's response to the Three Waters proposal.
This week, Ilena talked to Pippa Coom about the Medium Density Residential Standards and what went down at Auckland Council's meeting about it last week. They also talked about Council services available at Level 3 Step 2 and new electric buses that will be replacing Auckland's diesel buses.
This week on our fortnightly chat with Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson, Jessica Hopkins asked about Siren Battles in West Auckland that have been disrupting residents in Te Atatū and Massey.
They also discussed what the Auckland Council is doing to support those who have had their income affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
Order up for one loaded show at the end of a short week. We head to Ōtepoti to chat with Radio One's Candice, sharing great local tunes and upcoming gigs on Breakfast Buffet. On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke we play games. Sorry, no, we listen to game soundtracks and explore the illustrious world of ludomusicology. Crystal Choi from Phoebe Rings is in the studio to talk about their upcoming gig this Saturday, as part of Asian (Sound)Scapes, and upcoming releases from the band to get excited about. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews a heckers documentary series called Project Greenlight. Matthew Crawley of Thee Golden Geese comes in to yarn about their album, Bird Of The Year 2023- out today! Whakarongo mai nei.
Otago Univerisity's student magazine Critic had its most recent issue taken off campus by security. The issue covered menstruation and the front cover caused great controversy. The illustration depicted a video game and pictured a pixelated gender-neutral body menstruating. Lachlan talked to Critic about the magazine and why the it caused such controversy.