This is How We’re Gonna Die is a play set in a flat with the flatmates faced with the prospect of the world ending. It is raising money for Youthline this year and is playing as part of the Fringe festival, with shows starting next week. Kelly Gilbride is a co-founder of PG Productions, along with Lana Petrovic. Lana wrote the play and Kelly directed it. Steven Maxwell is acting in it. Lillian Hanly had Kelly and Steve in studio to talk about the play and how difficult flatting can be.
A 15,000 strong petition was presented to parliament yesterday, calling on the government to place a moratorium on freshwater exports. But Environment Minister Nick Smith has rejected the petition, saying it was a farce and was irrelevant to the important discussion on better managing New Zealand’s freshwater resources. Producer Adam Jacobson speaks to the Minister to further understand why he flat-out rejected the petition.
The Grenfell Tower fire occurred on the 14th of June 2017 at a 24-storey high tower block of public housing flats in North Kensington, west London, England. bFM reporter Amanda Jane Robinson looks into what happened and the risk of something similar occuring in New Zealand.
Oh no!!! Jackson's got a flat tire, and he's late for his opening! This week he's going to explain how to fix a bike tire- and get to the gallery on time!
Yep, we're back talking about the flat earth theory, and Rob's got news for Mike. There's a dating website exclusively for people who believe our planet is not round. The basis for a perfect relationship, right Rob?
On Dear Science with AUT's Allan Blackman, scientists discover the Universe's first molecule, a more efficient way to produce Ammonia, and we talk about the recent Flat Earth Society conference.
Heidi chats to Russ Flat (Ngaati Kahungunu) about how it feels to win a Wallace Award for the second time around - this time the big Paramount Award for his psychologically compelling work 'Kooruru (Knucklebones)'. Next up Peter Gouge talks about his show 'Everything Stops for the Baby' at Melanie Roger Gallery, and we ponder the credibility of the old constructivist ideas his show makes reference to.. whether objects can really be 'capitalist' or 'comrade'. Then Robbie Fraser (Ngaati Porou) discusses geometric abstraction and his second solo show this year, opening at Precinct 35 in Pooneke this Thursday.
Peter also opens up about his mother's tragic diagnosis with a neuro-musculuar condition many years ago, and some provocative considerations related to David Seymour's end of life euthanasia bill which has just opened for voting. Contributions from listeners could warrant whole shows on their own here. Most importantly read the bill before you vote!
The Prime Minister dials in for a kōrero on What's Up with Chris Hipkins about increased violence against political candidates this election, Labour’s full policy plan and upcoming scheduling of leaders debates. Rob Bollix talks planet stuff, flavour combos and dwarf crocodiles on The Mind Trench. Arahi is in the studio to chat about a new project, Te Tokotoru, and plays us an acoustic track. Salene is back with A Room Of One's Own, talking notice periods for landlords to rock up to your flat, lawns and bonds. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta is your morning music guide! Lucinda Bennett is back in the building for a bit of kai chat on Breakfast Food. Jim lets us know how to garden in a flat, and hits us with some excellent hydrangea facts on Greening Out. Whakarongo mai nei!
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