Pearl is joined in studio by Labour's Jacinda Ardern, Green's Julie Anne Genter and Geoff Simmons from the Opportunity party to discuss housing, transport, education and environment leading up to the Mt Albert by-election.
Dr. Maria Walls... Witch doctor Maria Walls? Who's a witch? 'I Am Not a Witch' is the film of Maria's fancy this week. And it's a winner! But spolier alert; Dr. Maria Walls is NOT a witch.
A conversation with Michael Duignan (director) and Ben Wall (lead actor) from The Paragon, an intriguing, Kiwi-made film that makes the absolute most of a small resource pool. Whakarongo mai nei!
As Pride month is fast approaching, we've got Tom Sainsbury back in the studio chatting about Auckland Museum and Auckland Pride's panel discussion, Uenuku - Pride at Auckland Museum, with Louisa Wall, Welby Ings, and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku. Tom talks to Rachel about what we can look forward to in the discussion and why it's important to have these conversations. Get your tickets here.
Dr. Maria reviews German comedy/drama Toni Erdmann, a hefty three hour depiction of an aging father's attempts to embarrass his fusty corporate daughter out of her straight-laced ways. And into, erm, 'nunches'. (You'll have to listen.) Due for a Jack Nicholson led remake in the near future, does Erdmann surpass the sad stereotypes surrounding the German sense of humour? Or add fuel to the trope-y fire?
Dr. Maria reviews new documentary David Lynch: The Art Life, a detailed look into the life of the celebrated cinematic auteur that includes footage from over 20 interviews that took place in Lynch's own home. Mike strays down a very Lynchian path, while Rob, Maria and Sarah stay happily in the gutter.
Ben Woods has a kōrero the day before the release of his beautiful sophomore album, Dispeller, and shares a sneaky early spin of "White Leather Again". Whakarongo mai nei!
Over 400 solar panels are now powering the school of architecture and design innovation at Victoria University in Wellington, after being installed on the roof of the building in July. The solar panels are expected to save up to 21 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide released into the environment each year. The initiative is part of the university’s zero carbon plan, which describes using the campuses as a living lab for climate action research.
Rosetta spoke to Alan Brent, Chair of sustainable energy systems at Victoria University, about the project, and what more needs to be done to make renewable energy more accessible in Aotearoa
This morning Maria popped in to chat about 'Jesus Shows You The Way To The Highway', directed by Miguel Llanso and screening at the NZIFF. It's a buck-wild, smash-cut, fever-dream of a film; tune in to find out more.
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