Finn Johansson is in the studio to chat about the release of his single with Ny Oh, We Still Got It which came out on Friday with a music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
Half Queen speaks to Stella throwing gigs in Aotearoa and beyond, and what helps the entire community thrive. Listen to her full mix on 95bFM Breakfast, featured in this chat.
The New Zealand First Party has introduced a member's bill that would ban or even fine people for using a bathroom that does not correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth.
In a statement, New Zealand First said it will "stop the growing trend" of mixed-sex bathrooms.
First, former News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, speaks to NZ Parents and Guardians of Transgender and Gender Diverse Children Coordinator, Sharyn Forsyth (she/her) about the proposed bill and the prevalence of anti-trans rhetoric in Aotearoa.
She also spoke to Wren (they/them) a non-binary person, parent to a transgender child, and trans activist, about the impact this bill would have on both transgender and cisgender people as well as Facebook messages sent to Wren by a profile claiming to be NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich, suggesting transgender people are quote "mentally ill" and "need to go to the hospital for brain checks". Unkovich has stated the profile who sent these messages is impersonating her.
Last week ACT Party Leader, David Seymour, announced 153 million dollars in funding for the establishment of 50 charter schools. This covers 15 brand new schools and the conversion of 35 state schools.
Between 2011 and 2017 less than 20 charter schools were open in Aotearoa, before they were disestablished by the Labour government in 2018. Seymour himself has said that previously the schools were both difficult to establish and run.
For our weekly interview with the ACT Party, Producer Evie spoke to MP Simon Court about what will be different this time, and why the party thinks these schools are the best option.
They also talked about some recent conflicts of interests that have arisen surrounding the already contested Fast Track approvals bill.
For our regular catch-up with the ACT Party, Evie speaks to Simon Court about the Party’s funding for Charter Schools and new concerns surrounding the Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Former News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, speaks to NZ Parents and Guardians of Transgender and Gender Diverse Children Coordinator, Sharyn Forsyth (she/her), and Wren (they/them) a non-binary person, parent to a transgender child, and trans activist, about New Zealand First's bill which would ban people from using the designated bathroom that correlates with their gender identity.
Ezra speaks to Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Jodi Gardner about the pressing issue of fuel poverty in New Zealand.
and he speaks to Professor of Psychology at the University of Auckland, Dr Patrick Savage about his involvement in a global study on traditional rhythms and pitches.
Def Jim delivers his NZ Music Month Jazz Show, presenting selections from several local luminaries plus one from a recent Auckland Jazz Orchestra tribute to the late Phil Broadhurst, interspersed with a typically eclectic sampling of the international scene past and present featuring a track from the latest Charles Lloyd release which has widely received rave reviews.
Playlist
Dog - Push Biker (from: Self-titled)
Steve Lehman - Alloy (from: Travail, Transformation & Flow)
Auckland Jazz Orchestra - Positif (from: Inverted)
Campbell beams in from once a month to bring you that regional wrap up of his latest acquisitions from the fruits of his Discogs addiction. Show the man some love and provide positive affirmation to let him know his collection affliction is progressing to you aural satisfaction over at on the dotcom machine here.
Colors - Love on sight (1984)
The Manhattans - Let your love come down (1981)
Marcelle Joseph - Long distance love affair (1976)
Collins & Collins - You know how to make me feel so good (1980)
Bobby Belle - Constantly on my mind (1981)
Fats Gaines / Zorina - For your love (edit, 1983)
Jojo - Jackson Rd (1984)
The Dynamic Superiors - Here comes that feeling again (1977)
Satin Finish - Took a chance on love (1980s)
Tom Browne - Secret fantasy (1984)
Richard Grayson - Hot fun (1985)
52nd Street - Smiling eyes (1985)
Dazz Band - Beyond the horizon (1980)
Masta Ace - Sittin on chrome (1995)
Chet Baker, Jim Hill, Hubert Laws - Malaguena (1982)
Dego & Kaidi - Treasure beach (2017)
Chocolate Affaire - Jump to calypso (1987)
D'Rebel Band - Solid (1991)
Dennis Bovell - Heaven (1981)
Peter Britto - I want your love (1998)
E-Live - Wet summer (2023)
Coalition - Child of the king (1989)
Webster Station - I've been watching you (1979)
Spice - Happy music (1976)
The Funnybone Express - all the way down (70s)
Samuel Jonathan Johnson - Reason for the reason (1978)
Chimere - Save a little love for me (1982)
Funk Junction - What will i be (70s)
Clifton Dyson - I'm giving up (1981)
Clifton Dyson & Dysons Faces - Til I got this feeling of love (1977)
Platypus - I like your lovin' (80s)
Terri Gonzalez - Treat yourself to my love (1981)
Billy Ocean - Dance with me (1982)
Barbara Fowler - Come & get my lovin' (1984)
Serena - Get your body up (1983)
Joan Ashe - My life (80s)
Chimere - Let's do something (1982)
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