Our lives are increasingly mediated by digital technologies and online structures. This in turn dictates the information we might be exposed to, the relationships we might have, and other ways in which we live. A new series of talks at AUT intends to look at the way in which algorithms & data interact with and shape our everyday lives. The series, called Critical Conversations, is split into three talks - space, origins & intimacy - and each involve a different theorist/ academic paired with an artist/ technologist. Ximena caught up with the curator of the event, Luke Munn, to learn more about the theme of the series and to chat about what to expect to come out of each conversation.
Ahh, yes, electroswing, the polarising meld between EDM and swing dancing. For some, Dr. Kirsten Zemke, it just works and for others, Rachel, not so much. Featuring on Caravan Palace's Beatophone, Right Said Fred Let's Face the Music and Dance, The Swing Bot's Shake Like It's Coming On, you be the judge.
GoldTooth chats to HALFQUEEN about FLOSSIN, happening this Saturday at East Street Hall. The gig is in support of ActionStation's campaign Dental For All, which seeks to get free dental care to all those in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei to learn about the kaupapa behind this campaign and all the artists and vendors putting mahi into raising awareness around discrepencies in access to healthcare. GoldTooth also jumps in the mix to get you in the mood for dancing to sets from some of the finest selectors from across Te-Ika-a-Maui. The lineup for FLOSSIN features bFM DJs Leon Aoki, BBYFACEKILLA, and AJ Honeysuckle, as well as Warren Duncan, Tamatha Paul (the MP!), and Kaiviti. Faves of local gastronomers Matua Murupaenga and Pici will be providing kai throughout the day too. Head along!
Featuring a good stack of fresh releases from godzone, plus Ex-Partner joins Chris in the studio for a kōrero about their debut album that's been years in the making. The new album, Lore-Core, from the Tāmaki Makaurau-based producer is out this Rāmere. Whakarongo mai nei!
The University of Auckland's David Clark joins us for a chat about The Digital Research Hub and preparing a digital exhibition space as part of the International Ars Electronica Art and Technology Festival. David has a chat to Rachel about what experiencing an online exhibition space might look like and how we can interact with this medium.
Ngāmotu (New Plymouth) based vocalist and producer Frau Knotz has a brand new EP out today, Digital Plastic Surgery - an exciting mesh of club-friendly synths and alternative electronica. Rosetta catches up with Frau Knotz to chat about the release. Whakarongo mai nei!
One potential solution for asthma lies in digital technologies that can reduce the risks associated with not taking medication as prescribed. These technologies include text message reminders, web-based apps, interactive voice response systems and smart inhalers.
Joe spoke to Dr Amy Chan, a Senior Clinical Research Fellow for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Auckland, on the matter.
On this week’s regular segment in collaboration with OurActionStation, we’re discussing digital exclusion in the public sector, and the shift to online forms of communication that is leaving some of our population behind.
Andrew Hubbard, Deputy Chief Executive of The Citizens Advice Bureau, spoke with Trishil Dahya about their petition, and their push to gain governmental support for those feeling excluded from reaching out for help using online means.
Last Tuesday, Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith announced the Government would progress with the former Labour government’s Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill with amendments to "support our local media companies to earn revenue for the news they produce".
This announcement saw ACT invoke the “agree to disagree” provision of their coalition agreement by opposing the bill. Wire host Sofia spoke to the ACT Party’s Cameron Luxton about why the party opposes this bill, and what agreeing to disagree means for the coalition’s relationships.
Additionally, she asked Cameron about last week’s announcements about changes to housing policy by "flooding" the country with new homes where Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced six key changes. These include freeing up land for development, removing unnecessary planning barriers and relaxing standards.
Lastly she asked Cameron about his member’s bill, the Easter Trading Bill, which has been drawn from the ballot. The bill would liberalise easter trading laws, allowing New Zealanders who want to trade over Easter to do so.
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