The goblins are in the studio for the last Hobby Goblins instalment of 2023 before they head off to Christchurch to make a feature length horror film. This week they bring us their shoebox dioramas, which are modelled off the 95bFM studio, post lottery win. A delicious beverage awaits the loser.
Oto and Jaycee interviewed Tāmaki Makaurau RnB/Hip-Hop artist Ray Leslie, of Filipino origin, to talk about her new E.P and short film "Fantasy and Future".
They also talked to fashion designer Zee (@qqpassionfruitgreentea) of Cambodian origin about her creative process and experiences both as a fashion designer and model.
Oto and Jaycee interviewed Tāmaki Makaurau fashion designer Zee (@qqpassionfruitgreentea) of Cambodian descent about her experiences working as a model and fashion designer.
Rosetta and Milly chat with PhD student Leo Willyanto Santoso, about his research in the creation of a “digital
twin” — a computer model that behaves like your body, so treatments can be tested safely and personalised. Whakarongo mai nei!
Oto and Jaycee chatted with thee amazing Miss Julia 💥 So to discuss her work as a: musician, drag performer, model, filmmaker and all-round amazing creative.
Heavy torrential rain caused a disastrous landslide to at a commercial forestry site with one million tonnes of wooden debris being washed downstream creating an estimated 10 million dollars worth of damage to properties and roads. Forestry Minister Shane Jones said he is "Firing Shots" at the Forestry industry and there are concerns that some forestry operators may be shut down. Amongst this aftermath, Producer, Damian Rowe spoke to the president of the New Zealand Forest Owners Association Peter Ware, to discuss outcomes and solutions towards this disaster.
On the Monday Wire, Damian speaks with Male Survivors Aotearoa trustee, Ken Clearwater, about including faith-based organisations in a Royal Commission sexual abuse inquiry. The Southern Cross is back with their regular segment to discuss the retrail of two politicians found guilty of sedition in Fiji, the increase in Nepalese immigrants in New Zealand, and Manam volcanic activity. Tu speaks to Ron Angel about migrant workers being unfairly treated in New Zealand. We end the show with a segment on the conservation effort of whio or blue ducks in Kaimanawa Forest Park. Jemima talks to Sam Gibson from Goodnature about innovative pest traps and Tu talks to Kaimanawa Hunting Liaison Group spokesperson, Gary Harwood, about their work to set Goodnature traps to save the whio.
This week in studio it is just James and Jade, who bring you a range of different stories to finish off the week.
James starts off with a piece about alcohol consumption with Cath Edmonson from the Health Promotion Agency.
James then also talks to Minister of Conservation, Kiri Allan, about a new type of biodegradable rat trap.
Jade talks to Doctor Richard Stein and Mayor of lower Hutt, Campbell Barry, about their support for the 'I Can't Wait' campain which advocates for people with Crohn's disease and other urgent needs for the bathroom.
Jade then also talks ot Ayesha Waja about her campaign 'Not For You' where they discuss harrassment and discrimination in the music industry.
James talks to Auckland Univeristy of Techonology journalism lecturer, Richard Pamatau, abour Australia's potential independent journalism laws.
Hundreds of holiday parks in some of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations may soon be free of rats, stoats and possums after the organisation that represents them signed up to Predator Free New Zealand. The Holiday Parks Association of New Zealand signed an agreement with the Predator Free New Zealand Trust yesterday, which will see its 300 member parks trapping in and around their grounds. Producer Jess Smith spoke with Predator Free New Zealand’s spokesperson Jessi Morgan to find out more about the new partnership.