Karyn's back on b! If you’re coming into the city during February, find out what’s on at the Summer in the City series in Aotea Square – everything from A History of Hip Hop to the city’s top brass bands. Vera Ellen calls in from a road trip to tell us about V-Ellentines Day and her fundraiser for a Yumi Zouma tour support she’s doing of Europe and the UK in March, and the usual array of eclectic new music!
AJ Honeysuckle is blessing our ata with a guest mix and kōrero, ahead of the next Bass Rongoā gig this Rāhoroi - A Land of a Thousand Lovers at Whammy Bar with AJ Honeysuckle, DylanBiscuit, Leon Aoki, ilish, and Oscillation (UK). Whakarongo mai nei!
Nicola and Adam of Basement Theatre are in the studio to mix-up a delicious mocktail and chat about their Summer Season and Pride '26 programming. Including (but, not limited to!) clowning, Big Queer Improv Party 3, and an indigenous queer film night this weekend - TAKAPAPA. Check out the Basement website for the full rundown on all the exciting things happening across February and beyond.
Tāmaki has a significant weekend ahead, with Laneway Festival being hosted at Western Springs today, and Waitangi Day tomorrow.
The Yellow-Legged hornet population remains present on Tāmaki’s North Shore, with 49 queens found and 51 nests eradicated over the last 3 months.
Schools around the motu return this week and next, but murmurs around lower attendance have already begun as the term returns ahead of important cultural celebrations for the Lunar New Year.
Producer Jasmine spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about these topics.
Cam is back up in the studio, chatting with Rosetta and Milly about the latest new releases on the shelves at Southbound! Whakarongo mai nei!
Gal Costa - Baby
Ratboys - The World, So Madly
Ranil (Galaxia Tropical) - Pueblo
You can head down to Southbound in person at 132 Symonds street, check out the website at www.southbound.co.nz or even call the store and get yourself a copy put aside.
Auckland Museum is in a precarious situation around funding, requiring significant support to manage the asbestos concerns of last year and other maintenance issues. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the government should pay for some of the repairs, especially as they provide financial support for Te Papa in Wellington.
Also this past week has seen proposals for a merger between the Kaipara and Rodney district councils. This would split Rodney away from the rest of Auckland, a move with various pros and cons for the region.
Finally, yesterday saw the Auckland International Events Centre opening after thirteen years of construction. For City Counselling this week, News Director Castor spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about each of these issues, starting with Auckland Museum.
Maya caught up with with curator and artist Millie Dunstall about Portal, showing at Artspace Aotearoa’s The Kit. Alongside Millie's interview Maya also spoke to two of the 17 artists showing work within Portal, Emma Stretch and kyung Baro.
Maya also had a kōrero with Fiona Connor about her current show at Coastal signs, Blanket Games. And alongside Fiona, Maya also spoke with Bailey Connolly about their artist collective Polyhymnia.
Christian is back up in the studio for This Is How We Brew It! Today we chat about the eighthirty standard blend - a reliable and delicious introduction to eighthirty's excellent range of beans. Text in throughout the week to win a bag, or use the code 95bFM to get 10% off your order of beans from their website!
CONTENT WARNING: Interview mentions discussions of sexual violence
The Clitoris Conundrum is showing from the 17th-21st Feb as part of Auckland Pride at Q Theatre loft! Check out this interview between Shreya and Connor about writing, SA survivors, a giant vibrator, and more!
In an epic crossover of bFM Breakfast legends - Mikey Havoc joins Rosetta and Milly in studio for a kōrero about the Push Push reunion, their brand new EP and tour! Catch them at Double Whammy this Friday Feb 20. Whakarongo mai nei!
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