Last week, the government announced the Ka Ora Ka Ako, Health School Lunches Programme, would receive $478 million dollars in funding in the government’s upcoming annual Budget, to keep the programme running for the next two years, but at a lower cost.
We also saw Transpower, Aotearoa's national grid operator, warning of possible insufficient power generation to meet households' demand on Friday.
News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to MP Simon Court about this as well as comments on boycotting pro-Israel businesses, and NZ First introducing a bill that would ban transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
Milly has a chat with Maungaturoto band The Advocators. Discussing all sorts from their upcoming album Songs From An Endless Night that releases 15th May, to what make a true Hillbilly.
The man Kọla @oogun Ogundipe unloads his sonic essentials from Nigeria, Mali, Ghana, Niger, Senegal, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, UK, USA, Ivory Coast and Brazil and beyond!
Playlist
The man Kọla @oogun Ogundipe unloads his sonic essentials from Nigeria, Mali, Ghana, Niger, Senegal, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, UK, USA, Ivory Coast and Brazil and beyond!
Hugh Masekela - Mama
He3 Project - Make it sweet Vocal and Instrumental
Anri - Windy Summer
Aurra - Living inside myself
Tabu Ley et L'Orchestra Afrisa - Adeito
Babsy Konate - Emess Fassa
Aamina Camaari - Rag waa Nacab iyo Nasteexo (Men Are Cruel and Kind)
Babsy Konate - Saya
Andal Sukabe - Debbo
African Head Charge - Asalatua
The Souljazz Orchestra - Bibinay
Orchestre Veve Star - Nitarudia
Jantra - DarGoog Intro
Orchestra OK Jazz - Kwinta Kumunani
African Head Charge - Accra Electronica
Verckys & L'Orchestre Electronica Veve - Nakobala Yo Denise
Frances Chan’s multicelebration show rejoices in Stevie Wonder’s birthday, Mother’s Day and NZ Music Month.
Setlist:
Stevie Wonder – Contusion
Flora Purim ft Diana Purim – If You Will
Latinaotearoa – Son Montuno
Taylor Griffin ft Michal Martyniuk, Rachel Clarke – Let’s Just Talk
China Moses ft Dee Dee Bridgewater – Every Day I Get the Blues (live)
Rodger Fox Big Band – New Tune
Terri Lyne Carrington – Money Jungle
Alex Pipes – Chant
Dr Tree – One for Dianne
Mary Lou Williams – What’s Your Story Morning Glory?
Louis Cole, Metropole Orkest – Things Will Fall Apart
Frescia Belmar – Everybody Likes You Now
Nick Taylor Experience – Sarah Sarah (live)
Stevie Wonder – As If You Read My Mind
Alice Coltrane (produced by Ravi Coltrane) – Jagadishwar
Karen Mantler ft Carla Bley – Farewell
Bread & Souls: Mark de Clive-Lowe, Vanessa Freeman, Bembe Segue – Little Did I Know
Yurt Party – Pea Straw Thief
Stevie Wonder – Fingertips pts 1 & 2 (live)
This week's show featured new music from The WAEVE, Paul Weller, Aaron Frazer and more. Sam also pays tribute to Willie Hona and Steve Albini who died last week.
Playlist
This week's show featured new music from The WAEVE, Paul Weller, Aaron Frazer and more. Sam also pays tribute to Willie Hona and Steve Albini who died last week.
Fontaines D.C. - Starburster
Paul McCartney & Wings - Goodnight Tonight
The WAEVE - City Lights
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
MaidaVale - Give Me Your Attention
Kamasi Washington - Get Lit (feat. George Clinton & Thundercat)
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