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Welcome to the show on this foggy Rāapa morning! Ce of Synthetic Children, a hardware electronic project from Te Papaioea, dials in to talk about their third album Everything's Perpetual, and upcoming show in Tāmaki Makaurau. Repulsive Woman beams across oceans to chat to Rachel about her latest single 137 Pages, from her inbound EP. Damian Vaughan, a trustee member from MusicHelps, is in the studio wrapping up New Zealand Music Month, and talking about the projects of recent grant recipients. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the Tuesday show! Rachel and Stella evade Succession spoilers, and gush about the Weyes Blood show last night. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the impacts of central government's budget on local government, discussions around moving Auckland roads in the wake of flooding and Auckland Council's boarding house inspection rates. Babe Martin is in the studio talking about the release of her debut single, Knocked For Six in BHX. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Vivian Hosking-Aue about his combined dance and fashion show, 'ENUA, that will be a part of the Pacific Dance NZ Festival. Drew McMillan is on Ready Steady Learn, speaking to Stella about his PhD in designing bespoke instruments that suit the needs of those with disabilities. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% New Zealand music week has come to a close but the tunes from Aotearoa keep rolling. James from Yon Loader chats to Rachel about the new project and a new release. Jenna reviews Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts on Loose Reads. Salene answers your renting queries on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% NZ music week comes to a close on Breakfast, but rest assured the tunes from Aotearoa will continue to flow for the rest of the year! To go out with a bang, Sandy Mill comes into the studio to play some of her tracks, select some favourites from the Aotearoa archives and chat about her upcoming gigs. Bailey Wiley dials in to talk about her recent single Baby Mama. Saraid de Silva is our Viewmaster, blessing the airwaves with some Succession analysis. Synergy Station is done and dusted, but you can catch all of the chats Stella had with artists (as well as some extended versions) via the bcasts. Whakarongo mai nei!
Midway through 100% New Zealand music week and it's still full steam ahead. On What's Up with Nicola Willis, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Leader of the opposition, Nicola Willis, about National's use of AI in campaigning images, the government's budget, and the steel subsidy. Rob Bollix deep dives underwater on The Mind Trench, exploring octopus dreams. Model Home's Rachael dials in from Ōtautahi to talk about their new single, Leaky Home Simulator 2031. We have a very special performance from Aotearoa's own Bic Runga, as well as a chat about two decades of Beautiful Collision, and the upcoming shows to celebrate. Stay tuned for the video of Bic's performance. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% New Zealand music week continues on its mighty quest this Rātu. Synergy Station features Jujulipps and Julien Dyne, and a round of Second Guessing sees some scrumptious lentils donated to the Auckland City Mission (nice work, Andrew!). Rachel talks about the happenings of Tāmaki Makaurau on Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson. Ehua is in the studio to talk about her gig this Friday at Whammy Bar, with support from Hasji and AJ Honeysuckle. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Guy Montgomery about his recent win as Best of the Fest at the Sydney Comedy Festival, and his show in the New Zealand Comedy Festival. Ready Steady Learn hosts Alex Sims from the Business School, as she explains ChatGPT's role in academia as it stands today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the first day of 100% NZ music at the b! Today we're kicking off Synergy Station, the segment that celebrates the New Zealand Music Month theme of community and collaboration, so stay tuned to Breakfast all week to hear them sprinkled throughout the show. Some of the crew from an alternative fashion show, Rogue Fashion (Kat Aucamp and Billy Blamires) chat to Rachel about the project on Fashun. Freddy Reynold is in the studio chatting about his new single SILVER GREEN AND GOLD. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews a new poetry book, The Artist, by Ruby Solly. Justine gives you the union lowdown on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
Happy Friday! On Breakfast Buffet Rachel catches up with RDU's Liam. Dr Kirsten Zemke discusses Eurovision on Travelling Tunes. DC Maxwell talks about his new single 'The Leading Man'. We said goodbye to Sam in Viewmaster, and Peter Beacker came in to chat about his show happening at Whammy tonight. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Chris Hipkins, Rachel speaks to the Prime Minister about the budget announcement that will come at 2pm today. Delaney Mes is in for a bit of Breakfast Food, chatting dinner parties and Good Bitches Baking. Fable is in the studio for a chat about his new track, out tomorrow- and he gives us an early spin. Natural Ange chats remedies for stress and seasonal changes. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta sat down with Cory Champion for a kōrero about the new Clear Path Ensemble record, Ascending, while he was back in Tāmaki for the Fat Freddy's Drop BOATS 21st Anniversary Tour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara phones in for a catch up on the world of politics! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear her kōrero with Rosetta and Milly about environmental lobbying, Maiki Sherman, and leaked comments from Barbara Edmonds about Nicola Willis.
Dr Eileen Joy teaches social work at the Faculty of Arts and Education, and today joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about what the Government's plans to replace 8700 public sector jobs with increased AI could mean for social work. Whakarongo mai nei!
Charlie is back up in the studio chatting kawhe! This week, he brews up a beautiful aeropress for the girls to try on air. Tune in throughout the week for your chance to win a bag of the eighthirty organic blend!
Jenna is back up in the studio chatting pukapuka with Rosetta and Milly! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back for her review of Douglas Stuart'sJohn of John.
Kirsten chats with Rosetta and Milly about bands with lots of members! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear kōrero about Parliament, Snarky Puppy and AKB48!
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