100% New Zealand music week continues on its mighty quest this Rātu. Synergy Station features Jujulipps and Julien Dyne, and a round of Second Guessing sees some scrumptious lentils donated to the Auckland City Mission (nice work, Andrew!). Rachel talks about the happenings of Tāmaki Makaurau on Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson. Ehua is in the studio to talk about her gig this Friday at Whammy Bar, with support from Hasji and AJ Honeysuckle. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Guy Montgomery about his recent win as Best of the Fest at the Sydney Comedy Festival, and his show in the New Zealand Comedy Festival. Ready Steady Learn hosts Alex Sims from the Business School, as she explains ChatGPT's role in academia as it stands today. Whakarongo mai nei!
A rapid round of Second Guessing sees an enchilada kit donated to the Auckland City Mission- shot, Justin. Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson on Isthmus'n That about the budget that has recently passed and what that means for the city. Church dials in to talk about his recent solo project, SPRING '21. On Stage Direction, Alice speaks to Tessa Rao and Catherine Yates from Indian Ink Theatre about their show, Dirty Work. On Ready Steady Learn, Joyce John from the Lung and Respiratory group at Auckland Bioengineering Institute at The University of Auckland is up to talk about her research using predictive models to try and improve the lives of those with lung disease. Whakarongo mai nei!
A round of Second Guessing sees Gail donate a hot choccy mix to the Auckland City Mission after correctly guessing a great New Order track. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson the Deputy Mayor talks about council events for Matariki, AT’s rollout of new under 25 fees beginning on July and how the process of contacting storm-damaged homeowners is going. Sally Woodfield, general manager of the New Zealand International Film Festival, is in to talk about the programme for this year, announced just last night. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Uhyoung Choi, cast member of King Lear by the Auckland Theatre Company which is in the midst of its run. Danaé Larsen from the school of chemical sciences is in to talk about research on how texture affects our perception of food on Ready Steady Learn. Whakarongo mai nei!
Second Guessing is a classic Underworld track- John guesses Born Slippy (Nuxx) and donates a can of creamed corn to the City Mission. Isthmus'n That is back, and the Deputy Mayor recaps Matariki events, gives an update on the negotiations between local and central government about buying out Category 3 homes and discusses local boards releasing their three-year plans for feedback. Karl Sölve Steven chats about about the All Of Human Emotion on Microfiche (The Remixes) release show this Friday at The Wine Cellar and Whammy Backroom. Mo Nasir, one of the actors from Basmati Bitch is in the studio talking about the show on Stage Direction. Wednesday Davis from the School of Biological Sciences chats about her work using AI to understand the dynamics of work-ups (also called boil-ups) in the Hauraki Gulf on Ready Steady Learn. Whakarongo mai nei!
What's Up with Nicola Willis sees the Deputy Leader of the National Party discuss the party's policy announcement that people under 30 will be able to pay rental bonds with their Kiwisaver funds, their commitment to dual language government departments and recent party conferences. Rob Bollix gives us two gifts on The Mind Trench- the first, a bit of 8am existential dread, the second, a banging new tune from the mind of The Bard himself. Tina and Sarah from The New Things chat about upcoming shows and their recent EP, Just For You!. Jen Cloher dials in from Naarm to talk about release shows in Aotearoa for their fifth album I Am The River, The River Is Me. Salene is in for A Room Of One's own, chatting fridges, lounges that are unintentionally the temperature of fridges, and flatmate agreements. Whakarongo mai nei!
A team effort on Second Guessing sees some good old baked beans donated to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks about the incident in Auckland's CBD last week, the opening of the FIFA Women's World Cup in the city and the funding pledges from central government and council to restore the St James Theatre. Arabella of Ringlets is in the studio talking about the band's tour, which kicks off this week. Alice Canton is back for some Stage Direction, chatting to Mark Chayanat-Whittet, the director of Henchmen, a new comedy drama play that is debuting at Basement on August 8. Puna-Whakaata Love from the Faculty of Medical Health Sciences is on Ready Steady Learn talking about the development of an app to support rangatahi wellbeing, called Headstrong. Whakarongo mai nei!
Pinch and a punch! Second Guessing is guessed by Craig, who donates some instant coffee to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That, Desley Simpson speaks to Rachel about what's going on in the city, including the rates relief extension for those in uninhabitable properties, consultation being open on the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management group plan and sinkholes opening across the CBD. T.G. Shand dials in to talk about her new EP, Cinnamon. On Stage Direction Alice Canton chats to some of the crew from Atamira Dance Company, Gabrielle Thomas, Sean MacDonald and Abbie Rogers, about their show TOMO. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Second Guessing we're treated to some Weyes Blood, which a team effort guesses, resulting in Luke donating some plunger coffee to the Auckland City Mission. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks about the government announcement on construction of three lane tunnel crossing the Waitemata Harbour Bridge, and the potential disestablishment of North Harbour Stadium. Violet Hirst is in the studio talking about her new album Donegal, and playing us a couple of songs from the record, live. Alice Canton brings us a bit of Stage Direction before she heads to the Edinburgh Fringe, chatting to Nahyeon Lee (producer), and Samuel Phillips (director) about their work, Losing Face, part of Q Theatre’s MATCHBOX series. On Ready Steady Learn, Cam Hoffbeck, a doctoral student from the School of Biological Sciences chats about her research into the tuatara microbiome. Whakarongo mai nei!
Craig guesses a Lou Reed track from just one second of the song, and donates a can of berries to the City Mission. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the FIFA Women's World Cup, the green compost bins across the city and voting from councillors to petition central government about transport decisions in Auckland. Jujulipps is in the studio chatting about her new single Airplane Mode, and its accompanying music video. During Stage Direction we cross live to Edinburgh where Alice Canton gives us a rundown of the artistic prowess going on over there right now. We also speak to Katie Shaw about their show 200 Minds, which opens at Basement Theatre tonight. I-Ting Chuang is on Ready Steady Learn from the School of Architecture and Planning for a chat about prioritising green spaces for those who need them most. Whakarongo mai nei!
A quick round of Second Guessing and a team effort sees refried beans hit the shopping cart to head to the Auckland City Mission. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson the Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau speaks to Rachel about the confirmed sale of airport shares and regional fuel tax. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Aman Bajaj and Bala Murali Shingade are in the studio to chat about Boom Shankar, the ‘explosive bromantic comedy’ they wrote and are now performing as a part of Q Theatre’s Matchbox season. PhD student Robyn Sullivan from the department of exercise sciences is on Ready Steady Learn, telling us about her research into soccer players taking penalties, and how different individuals respond to the pressure. Whakarongo mai nei!
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