Gab Vincent joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about some of her mahi with the Auckland Writers Festival this year - including Streetside and Plot Twist, the latest addition to the lineup on May 17 which features a takeover at Q Theatre aimed at rangatahi! Whakarongo mai nei!
In March, the Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation, and Technology Advisory Council released a report to the Prime Minister calling for a change in how science, innovation, and technology are funded in Aotearoa New Zealand. Of the $1.7 billion of government spending on science, innovation, and technology, the report identified $839 million for potential reprioritisation.
Needless to say, this marks a large shift in how research will be done in Aotearoa New Zealand, with an increased emphasis on ‘mission-led’ research (where the government determines what research is funded) compared to ‘investigator-led’ research, which is competitively funded and curiosity-driven. Within this ‘mission-led’ approach, the report calls for increasing funding for ‘advanced technology’, such as AI. However, many scientists are concerned with what this approach will mean for the areas Aotearoa excels in, and point to the significant disruption that the pursuit of ‘fashionable’ research, directed by bureaucrats, will cause.
So to better understand this shift in the direction of science research in Aotearoa New Zealand, producer Theo spoke with Professor Nicola Gaston, Director of the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, and Professor of Physics at the University of Auckland.
Elle spoke with Courtney Barnett, about her fourth studio album Creature of Habit and her upcoming tour of Aotearoa this November. The thematically reflective album is underscored with Barnett’s return to a fuzzed-out, garage rock sound, providing a much needed catharsis.
She also snuck in a question about her ambient album, End of the Day.
For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the Green Party’s Dental policy and the Free trade agreement with India
Toby spoke to Auckland University’s Jennifer Frost about the so-called ‘redistricting war’ in the United States
Theo spoke to the Director of the MacDiarmid Institute, and Physics Professor at the University of Auckland, Professor Nicola Gaston, on the report to the prime minister on Prioritisation in New Zealand’s Science, Innovation and Technology system.
It's time for Wednesday Breakfast! Rosetta and Milly have a big day ahead with the Taite Music Prize tonight, and a great show to kick things off for you dear listeners. E whai ake nei; the announcement of Strange Universe Winter Edition support acts, Parakuihi Pals with Radio One, Loose Reads with Jenna, and a kōrero with Gabrielle Vincent from the Auckland Writers Festival about Plot Twist! Whakarongo mai nei.
Rosetta and Milly are coming at you LIVE on Penelope Noir's Black Carpet, at the prestigious Taite Awards 2026. Listen back to hear them beam into Drive with Elle for live updates and interviews with Taite finalists Geneva AM, Babe Martin, Bub, Dick Move, Womb, MĀ, Ringlets, and more! Whakarongo mai nei!
After the ceremony, Rosetta and Milly sat down with the night's winners - catch those interviews here.
This week's show focuses on The Clean's 1986 Compilation, comprised of most of their early output, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Features various tracks from The Clean's discography, as well as from associated artists such as The Great Unwashed, Chris Knox and Bailter Space. Also includes songs from other mid-80s Flying Nun/Dunedin Sound artists such as The Chills, The Bats and Headless Chickens, as well as overseas contemporaries such as R.E.M. and The Smiths!
Last week, the Green Party released a statement highlighting the recently released Dental For All report, which they say confirms that New Zealand can afford a free, universal public dental service.
And the recently signed Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand is being touted as a pivotal moment, garnering support from both Labour and National parties, however, NZFirst MP and coalition minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones, expressed his opposition to the agreement with derogatory comments against potential indian immigrants that have drawn the ire of other parliamentary parties.
So for our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, I spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the Green Party’s Dental policy and their stance on the Free trade agreement with India.
This week Sof is away sitting a test, however never fear, we still have a packed show for you to listen back to.
Elle spoke to Courtney Barnett about her upcoming Creature of Habit Tour of Aotearoa this November, and the development of that album.
We then cross live to Rosetta and Milly who were interviewing nominees at the Taite Music Prize! We heard from Ringlets, Chris Cudby, Newzician, Reb Fountain, Jazmine Mary, Kody Neilson and many more, a treat to listen back to.
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