This week on the first Green Desk of the year, new producer Bronwyn Wilde interviews with Rebecca Diederichsen from Kotahi Aviary, a captive breeding facility for the critically endangered shore plover bird. Formed in 2018 by the Department of Conservation and local Hawke's Bay philanthropist Andy Lowe, the aviary is the third of its kind in the country. With seven resident birds, its goal is to breed 40 chicks a year for release onto offshore islands. Rebecca, the sole employee at the aviary, talks about some of the successes and challenges of the project so far.
If you’re thinking - what on earth is a shore plover!?!? Then you’re probably in the same boat as a lot of New Zealanders. An endemic shorebird, they are very much in need of the spotlight, as there are only around 250 birds left. Rebecca begins by telling us a bit more about what exactly a shore plover is.
Zoë shares with us her favourite (virtual) theatre picks for the weekend and it's looking pretty Shakespear heavy (no surprises there). King Lear is playing through the Stratford Festival, Twelfth Night is play on the National Theatre at Home, and Silo Theatre's Instagram Artist in residence is always good to check out, this week is Hamish Parkinson.
We pay tribute to Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider, master drummer Tony Allen, as well as being joined for a guest mix by Misa of the Run with the wolves radio show (BaseFM). Enjoy and keep safe!
The Green Party has written an open letter to the Immigration Minister calling for a broad amnesty programme for people who've overstayed their visa, and for temporary visa holders to be granted residency.
The party's immigration spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March spoke to Justin.
Last week, Immigration New Zealand annoucned that it may begin to cancel visas and refund the individuals who have applied for residency in Aotearoa. The government says there are over 50,000 applicaton's to be processed. Louis Macalister speaks to immigration lawyer Elly Fleming about the decision.
Blind Mango Chutney plays some bFM faves, including a selection from The Residents' label Ralph Records, King Crimson, Pharoah Sanders and Dr. Lonnie Smith with Iggy Pop. Plus a deep dive into Impulse!
Playlist:
Charlie Hunter Quartet - Lively Up Yourself
Oscar Brown Jr - Bid Em In
Koko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle
Nina Simone - Revolution Parts 1 & 2
Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
Oliver Nelson - Stolen Moments
Charles Mingus - Solo Dancer
McKinney's Cotton Pickers - I'd Love it
Michal Urbaniak & Urbanator - Chameleon ft Muckhead, Herbie Hancock
Marc Johnson - Union Pacific
King Crimson - Thela Hun Ginjeet
The Club Foot Orchestra - Wild beasts
Emma Jean Thackray - Sun
Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The London Symphony Orchestra - Promises Movement 4
Pharoah Sanders - The Creator Has a Masterplan
John Heartman - Slow, Hot Wind
Chico Hamilton - Larry of Arabia
Lena Horne - A Song For You
Karen Dalton - Sweet Substitute
Burt Bacharach - South American Getaway
Dr Lonnie Smith & Iggy Pop - Why Can't We Live Together
Ruby Rushton - Where Are You Now?
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.
Frances Chan rejoices in the genius of Pharoah Sanders, gets down with guitars and speaks to Nathan Haines about his upcoming music-meets-visuals performance at the Auckland Art Gallery.
Set list:
Binker and Moses with Max Luthert – Accelerometer Overdose\
Alice Coltrane ft Pharoah Sanders – Lord Help Me to Be
Pharoah Sanders – The Golden Lamp
Mark de Clive-Lowe ft Dwight Trible – Elevation
June Christy – Love Turns Winter to Spring
Zara McFarlane – Future Echoes
The Kahil El’Zabar Quartet – Eddie Harris
Lee Morgan – Angela\
Manfredo Fest - Jungle Cat
Nathan Haines interview
Nathan Haines & Steve Carr – Untitled (inspired by McCahon House residency)
Floating Points, London Symphony Orchestra & Pharoah Sanders – Movement 4
Joe Kaptein – Spaced Out
Dorothy Ashby – Myself When Young
Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio ft Pharoah Sanders – Africanos/Latinos
Tom Misch – Cranes in the Sky (Quarantine Sessions)
Nick Granville Group – Pablito’s Chicken
Amancio D’Silva – What Maria Sees
Pharoah Sanders – Pharomba
Pharoah Sanders – Astral Traveling
Welcome to a stacked show! The Deputy Mayor, Desley Simpson, dials in to speak to Rachel about regional parks that are still closed, frustrations from Muriwai residents over uncertainty and some budget updates now that submissions are open. Jujulipps comes up to the studio to chat about her recent performance at Alfred's, and her upcoming appearance at Cross Street Music Festival. On Stage Direction, Louise Jiang speaks to Rachel about her solo work Actor//Android (which opens tonight at Basement Theatre!). Dr Claudia Gomez a lecturer in the School of Critical Studies in Education, Ready Steady Learn about her co-authored novel Slow Wonder.
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