A new review by senior a Auckland archaeologist, Ian Lawlor, challenges draft archaeological work, commissioned by Fletcher, for its application to Heritage New Zealand for an authority to modify and destroy archaeological sites located within the proposed development at Ihumātao. Lawlor’s report states that there is physical and documentary evidence to indicate that major stone wall structures on land at Ihumātao were created by local Māori prior to European settlement of the area, contrary to the report commissioned by Fletcher. bFM reporter Michael Garelja speaks to Brendan Corbett from Save Our Unique Landscape about the findings.
What a ripper: giant grounded clown balloons; Maria Walls on Leo's doco on climate change; Phil Goff in the first of our weekly catch ups; Laneway promoter Manolo Echave on Wellington's ticketing monopoly decision; and a bunch of Rob's bollocks.
Today on the show Rob Bollocks sheds light on the discovery of a 14,000 year old village found in British Columbia; Dr. Maria Walls gives us her thoughts on bleak post-World War historical drama "Land of Mine"; and Phil Goff discusses whether quality and workmanship are being sacrificed in the Auckland building boom.
A choca-block show. Rob Bollix ponders elephant sleeping patterns; Dr. Maria Walls reviews Risk, the Julien Assange doco; Phil Goff discusses affordability in Aucklands and its effect on school teachers; and Alex reviews Fear of the Walking Dead, available on NEON.
Breakfast with a strong Halloween theme. Rob Bollix explores some old holloween tales; Maria Walls reviews 'Spookers'; And Darryn Paterson-Harkness joins Mikey to talk about the screening of Nosferatu at the Vic in Devonport.
On this week's Wire, Harry talks to Labour MP Louisa Wall about the Australian Marriage Equality referendum.
Lachlan talks to National MP Michael Woodhouse about the new government's Healthy Homes Bill.
Lachland also has a piece on a report into New Zealand's compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, talking to Children's Comissioner Andrew Beecroft, Jeni Cartwright from Child Poverty Action Group and the Human Rights Comission's David Rutherford.
Finally we have This Day in History, which takes us back to 1989, and the end of the Seperate Amenities Act in Aparthied South Africa.
Kiran's been waiting years for this number, The Mars Roomby Rachel Kushner, talk about hype. Depicting life inside prison walls, the novel tells stories of people and the environment in a different world. Well worth the wait, right Kiran?
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob Bollix gets emotional about his new Tottenham Hotspur beanie, gifted by our sweetheart News Editor Lillian, and shuts down the possibilities of Ghost existence; Dr Maria Walls unpacks Adult Swim hit TV Show Rick and Morty; National Party Leader Simon Bridges speaks about small business owners, Judith Collins decision making skills and taxes; Sam Stubbs is in to talk about the spending habits of the rich, and answers Mikeys burning question as to why some people can never have enough money to satisfy.
After a two year touring hiatus, Princess Chelsea is hitting the road once again armed with her 2018 album 'The Lonliest Girl' and a few new bangers to boot. Rachel caught up with Chelsea this morning to hear about her New Zealand Homecoming Tour, how iso's been for her, and making the very cool video for All I Need To Do. Whakarongo mai!
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