Tāmaki creatives D.Arts and Jane Olsen have an unwavering commitment to the best music around. For Damon Arts, this is demonstrated via his longstanding immersion in Aotearoa's UK influenced bass scene. For Jane, it is through her Parks&Rec mix series, which focuses on easy tunes intended for the sunshine, the park, or the picnic rug. We are so excited that they are back home after five years ripping it up in Amsterdam. Expect an effervescent two hours of music, as D.Arts ramps things up, and Jane Olsen brings us back to earth.
Rachel and Stella enlist the listeners to help tackle a cryptid crossword. Alice Canton is in the studio for Stage Direction to give us the lowdown on the 2024 theatre season. Jennifer Jiyun Park is on Ready Steady Learn to talk about her research into gaming addictions in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dance, Dance is artist Kate van Der Drift's current exhibition on now at Sanderson Gallery.
It showcases the artist's time spent at the Waitawa Regional Park, where she was the 2024 Auckland Council artist in residence. During her residency, Kate delved into a new experimental method of cameraless photography. These new methods of Lumen exposures are created by using invasive introduced species from the Waitawa Regional Park and using the specific herbicide that is used to kill that plant.
In a coming together of alchemical entities and experimentation, Kate lands on these beautiful moments of magic—breathtaking images that dance between worlds.
Maya had a chat with Kate about her practice and current exhibition.
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Adam Whatton, who is Principal Ranger for the Auckland marine district keen to chat. His role is all about engaging the community around Auckland, the Coromandel and the Hauraki Gulf islands with the new marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf. Whakarongo mai nei!
As wholesome as a slice of freshly toasted sourdough, as empowering as winning an award at a school assembly, and infused with the same amount of positive vibes and aligned chakras as a Titirangi yoga class... drSnkkers brings you Universal Harmony.
Featuring the Sound of Sydney segment, courtesy of Carlos Avilés.
~ universal harmony ~
Oozing a grateful ora, massaging the creative mind.
An instalment of beats, melody and vibe, sourced from around the world and served to create an energy spark. Hosted by DJ Schmutz and PHILLIEE, featuring Sound of Sydney with Carlos Avilés. Tonight's episode is a special farewell, as it marks DJ Schmutz's last show before he embarks on worldly travels with partner, Sophie—who also graces us with her presence in the studio.
~ Universal Harmony ~
Oozing a grateful ora, massaging the creative mind.
Throughout the pandemic, there have been reports that zoo animals have been missing the public while zoos have been closed due to lockdown restrictions. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to two representatives from New Zealand’s zoos about how the Level 4 lockdown has impacted their work and their animals. Jemima interviews Nathan Hawke, the Marketing, Public Relations and Visitor Services Manager for Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park, and Harmony Neil, the Team Leader for Primates at Wellington Zoo, about this.
Following the fire at the Victoria Park New World, Foodstuffs North Island promised to hire displaced workers at the soon to open New World Point Chevalier.
However, with the opening of the Point Chevalier store on the 19th of August, a significant number of displaced employees remain out of work, with 40% without job offers, as their paycheques come to an end.
Producer Alex spoke to Workers First Union Organiser Jas Giri about Foodstuffs’ promise, the current rehiring situation, and what the Union would like to see in the near future from Foodstuffs.