We’re currently a week away from the Aotearoa general election, and the majority of parties still don’t actually have a clear arts and culture policy.
It’s been a bit of an apathetic mood for arts in politics, with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown threatening to cut back the funding for our local arts centres.
We also saw only one politician show up to the APRA Silver Scrolls on Wednesday Night, and unsurprisingly it was Chlöe Swarbrick.
Thankfully, after we reached out to each major party, Chloe was also the only MP willing to chat to us about their arts and culture policy! We recorded this during Fancy New Band, so sorry about the surfy backing track.
On What's Up with Marama Davidson the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about the Green Party's calls for a ceasefire in the Israel/Gaza conflict, and the election results. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, discussing the science of hand toes (thumbs). Luke Towart from Wurld Series dials in to talk about new singles and their forthcoming record The Giant’s Lawn, which is out November 17. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta is your morning music guide! Lucinda Bennett is back in the building for a bit of kai chat on Breakfast Food. Jim lets us know how to garden in a flat, and hits us with some excellent hydrangea facts on Greening Out. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about Te Tiriti legislation, cuts by the government to UNRWA, and AUKUS meetings. We yarn about croissants with Lucinda Bennett on Breakfast Food. Problems is in the studio all the way from the States to talk about his show with Michael Logie and Power Nap this weekend, as well as upcoming releases. Jim chats edible flowers on Greening Out. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram gives us some Political Commentary about the recent goings on in Aotearoa. Lucinda Bennett is chatting pizza on Breakfast Food. Party Dozen are in the studio to talk about their show this evening at Whammy Backroom with Cable Ties. Sami Afuni, Arlo Green and Roxie Mohebbi are in the studio to talk about the six-part drama comedy series’ first season playing on Neon, Miles From Nowhere. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
For their weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, Oto spoke to Ricardo Menendez-March about the government’s stricter health screening requirements for disabled migrant children, as well as the petition from volunteer firefighters for ACC coverage and ACT party leader David Seymour’s move to get more ACT members on local councils in the upcoming October Elections.
For Green Desk, Producer Sara spoke to ‘Chronically Ellen’ for her upcoming events at EcoFest 2025 about developing skills around sustainable practices and building connections with others.
Oto also spoke to Craig Elliffe - A professor in Law at the University of Auckland, about Donald Trump’s protectionist policies and how they’ll impact international tax treaties.
New and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to Sapna Samant - an activist with the Aotearoa Alliance of Progressive Indians, about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s accusations of ‘anti-India activities’ in Aotearoa, following a meeting in Delhi with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon.
The legendary Troy Kingi phones in for a chat about his AMA nominations, before the ceremony on Thursday night! Troy is nominated for three awards; Album of The Year for Leatherman and The Mojave Green, Single of The Year for Silcone Booby Trap, and Best Rock Artist. Troy also let's us in on a sneak peak of what's on the horizon, for the next chapters of his 10:10:10 series! Tune into Friday Drive with Milly and Tuva'a this week, as they share their coverage of the night.
Today, the winner of the Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover Supreme Winner was announced: Newmarket eatery Toast on the Green’s 'McChickle & Bacon'! Nick Brown, co-founder of Toastie Takeover, and Joe McClure of McClure's Pickles, are up in the studio for a chat with Milly and Rosetta about the winner. Whakarongo mai nei!
Chris discusses the recent report from Dr. Rose Crossin at the Helen Clark Foundation which finds that the government spends 1.4% of it's annual 'drug budget' goes towards harm reduction. The report also finds that Kiwis want a greater portion of funding allocated to community-focused health-based appraoches. Also, a Nelson man has been sentenced for growing cannabis and supplying 'green fairies'. And, the Green Party have a new platform seeking the public's opinion on cannabis reform in light of five years passing since the referendum on the Cannabis Legislation and Control Bill. Thanks to The Hemp Store!
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