Manioke Connoisseur takes the wheel on this weeks show, guarantee to slap 200 on your dash while thinking over your dumpling order from Eden Noodles Cafe
In Aotearoa, men who have sex with other men are prohibited from donating blood if they have had sex in the three months before, a practice that has been considered discriminatory against LGBTQ+ men. Today, researchers are launching a study to provide evidence in order to improve this policy. In addition, they hope the research will inform HIV prevention and treatment in Aotearoa. This morning, Christina spoke to Dr Peter Saxton from the University of Auckland, who is leading this study.
We couldn't let him rest until we spoke about him, Cardnell Pell and the strict rules some high up in the Catholic order need to live by on this week's agenda of That's The Spirit: with our spiritual minder - Peter Lineham.
Doug Hood was made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit - but who is Hood for those who don't know him? Russell Brown tell us more about this kiwi music legend.
Kiwis are being urged to be vigilant about measles to get vaccinated. Measles vaccination for children in Aotearoa is currently sitting at 83.2% when it needs to be 10% higher to be taking full effect. Today I spoke with Microbiologist and PAA ambassador Dr Juliet Elvy about the importance of measles vaccination in Aotearoa, and where we need to be sitting in order to keep our communities safe.
Lee is joined on the phone by Michael Brown and Lukas Rowell discuss the book Eyeliner's Buy Now, vaporwave, and Eyeliner's influence here and abroad on internet music.
James from Half Hexagon joins Rosetta for a kōrero about the re-release of Half Hexagon's two EPs on vinyl! The new wax is available for pre-order now, and each 12-inch vinyl will include a bonus-track. Whakarongo mai nei!
Peter discusses the beatification of first green fairy and founder of the religious order Daughters of Our Lady of Compassion, catholic nun Suzanne Aubert. Whakarongo mai nei!
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