Ronsad takes out the NZMM Second Guessing win! On Isthmus'n That, Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson about overnight flooding, parking payment changes in the central city and the Auckland Long Term Plan. Romi Wrights is chatting about an upcoming performance at Auckland Live's "Kick Back in a Beanbag and Lean into the Weekend" lunchtime gig series on Friday, May 24th at The Civic. Lana Walters is in for Stage Direction, talking about her Comedy Festival show Don't Lick That. On Ready Steady Learn, senior marketing lecturer Shahper Richter talks us through her research on the Metaverse. Industry Rider (an NZMM special) continues, with chats from Anthony Metcalf and Gussie Larkin. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jess plays brand new tracks from Nice Girl, Kamahumble, serpentwithfeet, Manuel Darquart and many more!
On the show, Jess chats to Hildegard, the project of Ouri and Helena Deland, about their debut self-titled album released via section1. They talk about their collaboration, finding their sound, and the inspiring Hildegard von Bingen.
For Long Player, PollyHill takes us through each track from her latest EP, 'Post Humorous'. Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Big thanks to Flying Out for sponsoring Totally Wired. Find a great selection of old and new releases on vinyl, CDs and tapes. Order online at flyingout.co.nz or visit them in-store on Pitt Street.
Information by Galcher Lustwerk as the Play It Out album for the week
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'Lost At Sea' by Malibu, in response to "How about a content and grateful mood? Thanks Bridge" for the Emotional Request of the week (out to the number ending in 154)
Throughout the pandemic, there have been reports that zoo animals have been missing the public while zoos have been closed due to lockdown restrictions. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to two representatives from New Zealand’s zoos about how the Level 4 lockdown has impacted their work and their animals. Jemima interviews Nathan Hawke, the Marketing, Public Relations and Visitor Services Manager for Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park, and Harmony Neil, the Team Leader for Primates at Wellington Zoo, about this.
Following the fire at the Victoria Park New World, Foodstuffs North Island promised to hire displaced workers at the soon to open New World Point Chevalier.
However, with the opening of the Point Chevalier store on the 19th of August, a significant number of displaced employees remain out of work, with 40% without job offers, as their paycheques come to an end.
Producer Alex spoke to Workers First Union Organiser Jas Giri about Foodstuffs’ promise, the current rehiring situation, and what the Union would like to see in the near future from Foodstuffs.
This weeks review is brought to you by Sarah, featuring Dark City Beneath the Beat(2020). The documentary that reveals the untold narrative of the Baltimore club music and dance scene through the lens of film director and musician, TT the Artist. One to get your mates together for a group watch.
This week on our regular chat with the Auckland Council, Jessica Hopkins spoke to Board member Shane Henderson about Auckland Mayor Phill Goff’s proposed Climate Action Targeted Rate.
The new targeted rate is predicted to raise around $574 million over 10 years, for direct climate action. This funding will accelerate the introduction of electric ferries and buses, boost bus services, and fund tree-planting.
They also discussed with Shane how Auckland Council facilities are operating under the traffic light system.
Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson is back for his regular catch up with 95bFM.
Jessica Hopkins asked Shane about his thoughts on the light rail announcement, and his calls for an update on improvements to Northwest buses. They also chatted about using Twitter and discovering USB power ports on buses.
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