From protests, to anchor fees, and speedways, His Worship has a lot on his plate this week. Do we really need to get rid of the speedway, what's a bit of noise pollution? And are we really extending the wharf with more concrete? Mayor, Phil Goff, has got the answers.
His Worship chats to Rachel about some new council policies, and these ever controversial e-scooters, how do we regulate them? Are they giving back to our infrastructure? The Mayor reckons higher fees are the solution.
Rachel chats with Rod Oram about why some are a little displeased with the weight of the Zero Carbon Bill, what's happening over in France at the Christchuch Call Summit and why the government has gone back on their no-fees policy for tertiary education.
This morning we spoke with Lukas Mayo- aka Pickle Darling- about upcoming new music, cancelling gigs dude to the blimmin' virus, and where you can cop some sick merch instead. Don't forget that from 8pm tonight until 8pm saturday 21st March there's no fee on Bandcamp so all profits go directly to the artists, a good time to spend your pocket-money on some local music!
Today on your bFM Breakfast: It's Friday and we're kicking this off with some absolute bangers; Fabian Fanboy's got a couple of streaming films to talk about; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings a polarising genre into the light; Rachel had a chat with Phoebe Bridgers about her new album, Punisher; and Zoë's got some local selections for Stage Direction this week. Don't forget, from 7pm tonight until 7pm tomorrow, Bandcamp is donating 100% of its fee to NAACP legal defence fund. Check out this link for an ongoing list of black artists with music on Bandcamp.
After a short week and a Fee Free Friday on Bandcamp, there's a plethora of good tunes to choose from. Sarah brings us some of the tracks she's been loving this week. Featuring Kōtiro's Fuk Forever, VED's The Embrace Of The Oarfish, and Surf Friends' Good Thing.
The Aotearoa Collective for Public Transport Equity is advocating for their campaign Free Fares which calls for all tertiary students, people under twenty-five and community services and card holders to have zero fees on all public transport in New Zealand. This would help students to manage and afford living and education costs as well as lessen the amount of fuel emissions in New Zealand which are contributing to climate change. Emily Bell spoke to Free Fares organiser and Massey Wellington Student President Tessa Guest about the Free Fares campaign.
Do you have to pay cleaning fees when you move out? What happens when your neighbours are mates with your landlord? How many times a year can your landlord request an inspection? All this and more answered by Salene!
For the weekly catch up with the ACT party, Rawan spoke with ACT’s Karen Chhour about the party’s alternative budget titled Time for Truth.
Rawan discussed some of their proposed policies such as their proposal to go from a 5 rate income tax to a 2 rate income tax. In addition to this ACT has also pledged to abolish the bright line test andruled out any capital gains tax. They also plan to remove the fees free scheme as well
They have also recently anounced that they are in support of National's policy to give parents more flexible leave without adding any extra tax.
Billie Fee and Damian Golfinopoulos of Grecco Romank joins Joel in the studio to share some upbeat track selections, discuss their upcoming appearance at Drive Island on February 13th, and a first spin on their upcoming single!
Billie and Damian's selections:
Lords Of Acid - Lust - Let's Get High (Remastered Band Edition)
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