Rachael talked to Bianca Rocca and Toya Webb about their show 'Working Title', on at the George Fraser Gallery. Theo was in studio and played some Korean experimental music from the Bulgasari community. He also played some commentry from John Waters, the director of Multiple Maniacs.
Te Roopu Nahinara, The National Party MP Jami-Lee Ross chats to Kelly about the newly announced $28 billion Auckland Transport Alignment Project. He chats criticisms and improvements, and why he thinks Labour are taking the most expensive route.
Today the Mayor chats about a South Auckland tree canopy, the government's border announcements, and public feedback on the council budget. Wanna say something about the budget or other council things yourself? Head here.
- South Auckland tree canopy
- Government's border announcement and effects on Auckland
- Public feedback on council budget
Music can be a pretty unifying force, especially for the geographically isolated. Kiran talks to Mikey about music critic David Keenan's first novel, This Is Memorial Device, which evokes this idea while portraying a fictional post-punk band in '70s-'80s small town Scotland.
Alex picks a show Mike's had on the brain for ages - the '70s crime drama Quarry. With an antihero whose story spans the Mekong to the Mississippi, Alex gets in behind to make some bold claims of quality.
A conservation group and adventure park in Rotorua are experiencing the hugely gratifying natural phenomenon of nature returning to the forest after the elimination of pests. To find out more about the work that happens at Rotorua Canopy Tours in the Dansey Road Scenic Reserve, Zoë speaks to general manager, Paul Button. She begins by asking what the current situation is with Aotearoa's biodiversity status.
Jess plays brand new tracks from Nice Girl, Kamahumble, serpentwithfeet, Manuel Darquart and many more!
On the show, Jess chats to Hildegard, the project of Ouri and Helena Deland, about their debut self-titled album released via section1. They talk about their collaboration, finding their sound, and the inspiring Hildegard von Bingen.
For Long Player, PollyHill takes us through each track from her latest EP, 'Post Humorous'. Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Big thanks to Flying Out for sponsoring Totally Wired. Find a great selection of old and new releases on vinyl, CDs and tapes. Order online at flyingout.co.nz or visit them in-store on Pitt Street.
As part of this week's election coverage, Bronwyn speaks to NZ First Minster Tracey Martin about aquaculture and the Billion Trees Programme. The party recently announced $100 million available to Aquacorp to support offshore marine farming, and more than $1.54 million in funding to Te Komanga Marae Trust to restore the native canopy of the Kōwhairoa Peninsula Historic Reserve at the Whangaroa Harbour.
One of the country's most pristine water sources is in line for the highest level of environmental protection to preserve its crystal clear waters. Announced earlier this week by the Minister for the Environment, Nick Smith, the Te Waikoropupū Springs application for a Water Conservation Order has been accepted. 95bFM producer Adam Jacobson speaks to Nick Smith and the Green’s water spokesperson, Catherine Delahunty about the move.