The grocer that reopened a Nosh store late last year has entered receivership, with reports indicating that the business owes employees and suppliers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Aaron Drever, who re-opened the store under the name ‘Grocer’s Market’, has a history of disciplinary findings, eventually leading to the loss of his real estate license.
Reuben McLaren speaks to NZ Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff to learn more about the employee’s situation.
Miriam Clements wants a national referendum on whether Auckland's North Shore should become independent from the rest of New Zealand. Clements, a member of the Logic Party, says the North Shore should have its own Reserve Bank, currency and be governed by its own Prime Minister.
Stewart spoke with North Shore councilor Richard Hills and asked him whether he agreed and if the public would support the idea.
If you're looking for a weekend full of theatre, then look no further. Zoë's got her hot picks for a weekend full of drama. BLOOM at Q Theatre if you're interested in dance, the One Act Play Festival 2019 for a diverse range of plot twists, and Snort because it's always a good time.
Legendary News Director Lillian Hanly spoke with equally legendary musician Troy Kingi ahead of his set at WOMAD festival this weekend just gone. Troy's 2019 record 'Holy Colony Burning Acres' is deservedly up for the Taite Music Prize 2020 and the pair spoke about everything from politics and reggae, to acting. Whakarongo mai nei.
Anthonie Tonnon made his way up from Whanganui to the bFM studios in Tāmaki Makaurau! He had a chat to Jess about his new album, 'Leave Love Out Of This', released via Slow Boat Records, Misra Records and Flippin Yeah Records.
He talks about the Electronic Music Library, the cancellation of Campbell Live, being a young Dunedin brat, and plane crashes.
Tracklist: Leave Love Out Of This
When I'm Wrong
Entertainment
Lockheed Bomber
Peacetime Orders
Jerry Watts is a Pōneke-based producer and DJ. At present, he is releasing music through the Strange Behaviour label and co-hosts the show 'Wingdings' on Mouthfull radio with Ludus. In the first hour, Jerry shares a club-focused mix that includes some of his forthcoming productions. In the second hour, Jerry is joined by Dudley Benson, an avant-pop songwriter and producer based in Ōtepoti. The duo have put together a conceptual ambient mix that follows the journey of snow and ice from the mountains through a river to a lake.
Frances and Liam have a wee pre-recorded show on the way to WOMAD! E whai ake nei, coming up on Various Artists today:
Liam had a yarn with Wellington Zine Fest’s Liam Goulter and multimedia artist Arden Etoile about the Local Queers zine project
Frances has a korero with Auckland Arts Festival Artistic Director Shona McCullagh about the festival, what’s going on and what the festival means for the arts community here
Liam has a chat with Kelsie from the Tāmaki Anarchist Bookfair! We’ved had a yarn about the origins of the event, the intersections between art and anarchy, and more!