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Garden Planet: Plus Paper

April 28, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Selina investigates the ragged history of paper...can gardeners return to it now after our disastrous fling with plastic? After all, it is made from plants. Karyn finds out what feverfew does in her garden.

Radio Akwaaba: For Ghanaians and lovers of African music...

April 27, 2021 06:15 - 3.43 MB

Radio Akwaaba brings news, current affairs and sports reporting from Ghana along with music and entertainment.

Books and Beyond: Redux: Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable

April 25, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Due to a power outage this week’s scheduled interview couldn’t be recorded, so tonight Books and Beyond revisits an episode that was made at the eight of worldwide protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Alison and Ineka talk about being an ally to the cause and the rich resources available at libraries to help you lean in and learn about this crucial issue.

Resett Radio: A production of the Aotearoa Resettlement Community Coalition

April 24, 2021 04:50 - 3.43 MB

The Aotearoa Resettlement Community Coalition explores the issues of resettling after migration as a refugee. Personal stories, expert advice, directions and support.

Update: Update

April 23, 2021 21:40 - 3.43 MB

Exploring, celebrating and demystifying tech!

Domo i Viti: Fijian Favourites and Community events

April 23, 2021 04:55 - 3.43 MB

Mere and Ratu Buladuadua bring you updates from Fiji along with Fijian musical favourites and local events.

Well with Anahila: Tangi Utikere MP

April 21, 2021 05:00 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Anahila interviews Palmerston North-based colleague MP Tangi Utikere to hear how he’s finding his new role. Tangi shares the latest updates from the Palmerston North community and what he does to keep well.

Utu For Workers: Coming soon...

April 20, 2021 03:15 - 5 seconds - 293 KB

Utu for Workers goes to air Wednesday May 5 at 12.40pm

Mafoa 'ae Ata: 'Iasinita Saulala

April 18, 2021 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MB

Viliami Soane presents the family morning devotion with 'Iasinita Saulala from the Gisborne Pasifika Day

Books and Beyond: Māma, e hiakai ana mātou!

April 18, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Auckland Libraries has just celebrated the publication of its first te reo Māori children’s book: Māma, e hiakai ana mātou - Mum, we’re hungry. The book has also been translated into Samoan: Tinā, ua mātou fia'a'ai! Mum, we’re hungry is a universal story that has been written with aroha and alofa. Everyone will relate to its warmth and wit. Alison is joined in the studio by two wonderful wāhine: Teri Ta’ala (author) and Veronica Ligaliga (translator) to talk through the process of writing a...

The C Word: Ana Tajder

April 17, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MB

Award winning journalist, writer and host of 'Thank You, Mama' Ana Tajder shares how she has managed multiple cancer diagnosis within her family.

Dawn Devotions in Ramadan: Dawn devotions

April 17, 2021 16:30 - 55 seconds - 3.15 MB

Devotions presented daily throughout the month of Ramadan

Resett Radio: A production of the Aotearoa Resettlement Community Coalition

April 17, 2021 04:50 - 3.43 MB

The Aotearoa Resettlement Community Coalition explores the issues of resettling after migration as a refugee. Personal stories, expert advice, directions and support.

Dawn Devotions in Ramadan: Dawn devotions

April 16, 2021 16:30 - 30 seconds - 5.15 MB

Devotions presented daily throughout the month of Ramadan

Dawn Devotions in Ramadan: Dawn devotions

April 15, 2021 16:30 - 30 seconds - 5.15 MB

Devotions presented daily throughout the month of Ramadan

Dawn Devotions in Ramadan: Dawn devotions

April 14, 2021 16:30 - 30 seconds - 5.15 MB

Devotions presented daily throughout the month of Ramadan

Garden Planet: Chinese settler's market gardens

April 14, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Karyn gives us the fascinating history of Chinese gardeners growing veges for the market in Aotearoa. Our plant of the week is dropping fruit in everyone's backyards this month.

Deco Retro: Taking of the waters

April 14, 2021 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

The Te Aroha hot baths have a long and interesting history. In the early 1900s the Taking of the Waters was a very fashionable pastime as they were thought to have great therapeutic values. Today they are still frequented by many visitors and tourists

Latin Kiwi: Eleyelow

April 11, 2021 23:35 - 50 seconds - 2.86 MB

Musician Eleyelow joins Ceci and Montse to share his experiences of making music in Aotearoa and the challenges he's faced gaining support.

The Art of Peace: Digital Discipline: Part II

April 11, 2021 21:05 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Digital Discipline founder Tony Laulu continues his discussion with The Art of Peace about the projects he is working on and offers tips and advice for people struggling with technology addiction.

Mafoa 'ae Ata: Polyfest

April 11, 2021 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MB

Pastor Siaosi Kei, Vahe South Canterbury SDA Church shares the importance and preparation for his kingdom, and is joined by Fane Ketu'u from the ASB Polyfest Committee

Books and Beyond: Paul Cleave

April 11, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Alison talks with the award-winning author Paul Cleave about the release of his new thriller The quiet people. Master of both the pen and the frisbee, Paul is one of our most internationally successful authors. Listen to the show and find out if a crime writer really can get away with murder.

The C Word: Greg Taipari

April 10, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MB

In 2015 Greg Taipari thought a persistent cough was from allergies - it turned out to be throat cancer. Three years later when he had recovered from treatment and a stroke his wife Claire was diagnosed with breast cancer. Greg was well into his treatment before he told his whanau (family) he had cancer - when Claire was diagnosed he took a different approach and they walked through the experience together. Helen chats with the couple about how cancer has changed them and why they became veget...

Well with Anahila: Neru Leavasa

April 07, 2021 05:00 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Anahila is joined by colleague Dr. Anae Neru Leavasa MP for Takanini. In this episode they discuss new Government announcements in Parliament, the Pacific Caucus, Immigration and more.

Garden Planet: Hugelkultur

April 07, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Flat earthers need not listen - we are talking about hugelkultur the new way of raised bed gardening, mounds built on rotting wood. Our plant of the week is a spring surprise!

Youth Voices: Redux: Emergence

April 07, 2021 02:10 - 15 seconds - 879 KB

This month we revisit the Youth Voice's episode exploring emergence and Tristan is joined by Alex Radley.

The Art of Peace: Digital Discipline: Part I

April 04, 2021 21:05 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

In the first part of a two-part interview, founder of Digital Discipline Tony Laulu explains the work he is doing with helping people with technology and social media addiction

Mafoa 'ae Ata: Easter Monday

April 04, 2021 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MB

Pastor Sione Kakala Moala presents a special Easter Monday programme, Kuo Toetu'u 'A e 'Eiki

Books and Beyond: Literary Lounge

April 04, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Join Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge as they pay tribute to the unwanted, unneeded, unseen and lonely. They also discover who rides upon sticks and who makes the best coffee and brioche on the planet.

Garden Planet: Propagation

March 31, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Seed saving, cutting, divisions - find out the best way to grow new plants for free. Go forth and multiply!

The Art of Peace: Waitangi

March 28, 2021 21:05 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

In this first episode, The Art of Peace heads to Waitangi to speak with with MPs and rangatira about the significance of te Tiriti and mental health.

The C Word: Redux: Men have breasts too

March 27, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MB

Today's episode revisits Helen's interview with Ron Rapaport and Greg Sargeaunt, members of the international organisation The Male Breast Cancer Coalition

Mallela Mala: Mallela Mala

March 27, 2021 03:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

A specially curated selection of Telugu music, with a focus on celebrated artists and musicians.

Well with Anahila: Pacific Cooperation Foundation

March 24, 2021 05:00 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Anahila interviews the Pacific Cooperation Foundation (PCF) Linda Kaua and Suzanne Suisuiki about the PCF NZ Internship Programme. The internship provides 17 Pasifika students professional work experience with NZ government organisations and companies. PCF Graduate Luna-Rossa calls in to speak to Anahila about her internship experience.

Garden Planet: Ecofest West

March 24, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Selina and Karyn consider going to the many garden events on all month long at EcoFest West.

Latin Kiwi: Seguros

March 21, 2021 23:35 - 50 seconds - 2.86 MB

Mariano from Sun Insurance explains in simple terms a sometimes complicated topic... insurance!

Mafoa 'ae Ata: Faifekau Sione Kakala Moala

March 21, 2021 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MB

This week on Mafoa 'ae Ata the lotu was led by Faifekau Sione Kakala Moala

Books and Beyond: Literary Lounge: March 15

March 21, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

On tonight’s Literary Lounge episode of Books & Beyond, Alison and Ineka pay tribute to the people killed and injured in Christchurch on 15 March 2019 and recommend some books that discuss how far we travel in our search for identity and forgiveness.

The C Word: Redux: Not Today Cancer

March 20, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MB

Today's episode is a repeat of an interview with Australian author and advocate Elle Veitch about her upcoming book 'Hey Cancer Fuck You!' Elle was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 when she was 27 - she started her Instagram page 'Breasties for Life' where she shares an honest account of life after a breast cancer diagnosis. Elle noticed many people lost their voice after their diagnosis and uses her platform to encourage real conversations about cancer. Her book features letters from 40 ...

Well with Anahila: Climate Change Commission

March 17, 2021 05:00 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Anahila speaks to Chair of the Climate Commission Dr Rod Carr and Commission employee Carly Soo about the role of Climate Commission and how you can have your say on a low-carbon future

Garden Planet: The good old days

March 17, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Karyn explores gardening in the 'good old days' before garden centres and consumerism came along...although Selina reckons slavery wasn't much different with her plant of the week.

Mafoa 'ae Ata: Temisi Taufa

March 14, 2021 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MB

In this episode of Mafoa 'ae Ata the lotu was led by Temisi Taufa.

Books and Beyond: Literary Lounge: Pick a path

March 14, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

You’ve got problems, big problems. Do you stay and fight or do you skip town (any way you can)? Find out on this Literary Lounge episode of Books & Beyond with Alison and Ineka...

The C Word: Losing Mum

March 13, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MB

Helen speaks to Cancer Society Auckland & Northland's CEO Andrew Young who lost his mum Shirley to lung cancer.

Friends to the Enz: Threes & fours

March 13, 2021 08:30 - 3.43 MB

In this episode Mike Chunn joins Boylee to battle it out between track threes and track fours of albums that highlighted the special track to make the band hit the big time. It was a bloodbath but you decide who won....

Well with Anahila: Sustainable Papkura

March 10, 2021 05:00 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

This week we revisit the recent interview with Sue Ollerton and Rosemary Nash from Sustainable Papakura as they update listeners on their workshops offerings, markets and sustainable items to improve your lives. With the Autumn Season approaching Sue and Rosemary talk about ‘Harvest’ and best edible plants for the season.’

Garden Planet: Border Control

March 10, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Karyn and Andrew talk hedges, what to plant, how to clip, and does it matter if they aren't dead straight?

Deco Retro: Gay abandon in Berlin (revisited)

March 10, 2021 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

This episode of Deco Retro is a repeat of Phillippa's programme titled "Gay abandon and the music the Nazis suppressed"

Books and Beyond: IWD: Lockdown Edition

March 07, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day where we celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness of bias and take action for equality. Tune in and hear Alison and Ineka celebrate women who are gutsy and feisty, shapers and makers. #ChooseToChallenge

The C Word: Family Matters

March 06, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MB

What happens when the glue that keeps your family together dies? Mindfulness practitioner Emma Woodham lost her mum, Sally in 2020. She joins Helen to talk about the pain and beauty of being present for a loved ones final months.