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Books and Beyond: Amy McDaid: Fake Baby
November 29, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBAlison is joined in the studio by acclaimed author Amy McDaid. Amy has recently released her novel Fake baby, a deeply satirical and comic tragedy set in present-day Auckland.
The C Word: The cancer sea
November 28, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MBDid you sail the cancer sea on a yacht or were you hanging onto a piece of wood like Jack from the Titanic while Rose took up all the space? Portland fashion designer Claire Doody was 34 when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She joins Helen to talk about learning to accept help when you're fiercely independent, choosing cancer treatment over fertility and some of the hilarious things chemo does to your body.
Muffin Talk: Rod Oram
November 26, 2020 20:40 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBA cooperation between Titipounamu Study & Joy and The Religious Diversity Centre, this interview with Rod Oram reflects on his Faith as a journey and his concern for the environment.
Well with Anahila: Movember
November 25, 2020 05:00 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBNovember is men's awareness month, and Movember has become a popular event to encourage men to take their health and wellbeing seriously. Jason Hitchen, a Papakura father, grandfather and worker talks about what Movember means to him and discusses some areas where men’s health often takes the backseat.
Garden Planet: Asian Paradise revisited
November 25, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBSelina delves into her Chinese heritage to explain feng shui and how this ancient philosophy can be applied to your garden. Can we use this to create harmonious gardens? Find out the symbolism behind plants. It’s also a great time of year to plant the beautiful Magnolia.
Te Ama Pasefika Health: Eye care with Dr Cunningham
November 23, 2020 23:35 - 50 seconds - 2.86 MBSpecialist Cataract Surgeon, Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgeon Dr William Cunningham joins the programme to explain what people should do at different ages to care for their eyes, from new-born right through to seniors, and offers advice on common things to look out for. Dr Cunningham is the current chair of RANZCO Maori and Pacific Eye Health Committee.
Mafoa 'ae Ata: Mangere College dux
November 22, 2020 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MBToday's lotu was with two sisters from the Mormon Church and we also caught up with the dux of Mangere College for this year.
Mafoa 'ae Ata: 'Etina Kaliopasi
November 22, 2020 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MBToday's lotu was with two sisters from the Mormon Church and we also caught up with the dux of Mangere College for this year, 'Etina Kaliopasi.
Books and Beyond: Not That I'd Kiss a Girl
November 22, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBBooks and Beyond revisits Alison's conversation with local author Lil O’Brien, who recently released her memoir Not that I’d kiss a girl: a Kiwi girl’s tale of coming out and coming of age. Find out how Lil’s sadness and subtext became motorbikes, main text and happy endings.
Samut Sari: Philippine Cultural Radio show
November 22, 2020 04:20 - 3.43 MBEthnic and original Filipino music, Philippines news, community bulletins, sports updates, interviews, opinions and discussions seasoned with Filipino showbiz news and cultural highlights.
The C Word: Me and My Menopausal Vagina
November 21, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MBDon't let the title scare you away - come join the conversation about dry vaginas! Helen talks to the author of "Me and My Menopausal Vagina" Jane Lewis about the often debilitating symptoms menopause can bring.
Well with Anahila: Gina and Cia
November 18, 2020 05:00 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBSix days a week Gina and Cia opened Anahila’s campaign office by Selwyn Arcade in Papakura and looked after the numerous people coming into the office to enrol to vote, ask questions or get help. Anahila catches up with these superstars of the 2020 elections!
Garden Planet: Fixated on Nitrogen
November 18, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBWe're into fixing nitrogen and how growing legumes can help us. Look no further than peas and beans...
Voice of Mesopotamia: Coming Soon...
November 17, 2020 03:15 - 5 seconds - 293 KBThe first episode of Voice of Mesopotamia goes to air this Saturday November 21st at 2.05PM
Books and Beyond: Literary Lounge: Biography edition
November 15, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBWhat happens when the biography you are writing is secretly a memoir and your emotional support animal has gone rogue? Will you ever find the wisdom to live in harmony with the planet? Find out on tonight’s Literary Lounge episode of Books & Beyond with Alison and Ineka.
The C Word: Surviving burnout
November 14, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MBStress and burnout have become accepted consequences of modern life. Faye Lawand is on a mission to turn this attitude on its head. Following her own experience of burnout she developed a programme for addressing the cause of anxiety, burnout and internal conflict. Faye joined Helen to talk about the importance of dealing with stress before it gets to burnout.
New Methodist Christian Fellowship: The Fijian New Methodist Christian Fellowship
November 13, 2020 18:05 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBMessages from the Christian gospels for the Fijian community.
Well with Anahila: Sustainable Papakura
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBA 2020 Westfield Local Hero, Sue Ollerton of Sustainable Papakura shares with Anahila what her organisation has planned ahead of Christmas
Garden Planet: The humble spud
November 11, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBWe're all about potatoes this week!
Deco Retro: Driving to Treblinka
November 11, 2020 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThis month Phillippa interviews award-winning journalist and author, Diana Wichtel, whose book “Driving to Treblinka: A Long Search for a Lost Father” is a compulsive read as you follow Diana’s odyssey into his Polish family’s past
Books and Beyond: Happy Diwali!
November 08, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBJoin Alison and Ineka on this special Diwali edition as they discuss some shining lights of the Indian writing scene.
The C Word: Gautami
November 07, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MBPuberty is hard enough without being diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer. At 13, New South Wales based Kiwi Gautami Motupally thought she was just bloated when doctors discovered she had cancer. She joined Helen to talk about how her experience has impacted her mental health and body image.
Viewpoints on the Christian message
November 06, 2020 18:40 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBChristian messages and music presented by John Bayliss.
Unche: Coming Soon...
November 06, 2020 04:00 - 5 seconds - 293 KBUnche goes to air this coming Wednesday 3.20pm!
iQ Talanoa: Coming Soon...
November 06, 2020 03:50 - 5 seconds - 293 KBiQ Talanoa goes to air 6pm this Sunday!
Well with Anahila: Kootuitui: Navigating COVID
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBLike many organisations, Kootuitui ki Papakura had to get creative when it came to continuing their services throughout lockdown. CEO Angela Gattung shared the work they did during that period and how they rose to the challenge of working remotely.
Garden Planet: Our feathered friends
November 04, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBWe can't stop twittering about the birds in our garden. How can we help them and how can they help us?
Youth Voices: A Nobel effort: Part I
November 04, 2020 02:10 - 15 seconds - 879 KBTristan talks about Sir Roger Penrose's Nobel Prize and continues his conversation with Andrew Patterson.
Youth Voices: A Nobel effort
November 04, 2020 02:10 - 15 seconds - 879 KBTristan talks about Sir Roger Penrose's Nobel Prize and continues his conversation with Andrew Patterson.
Mafoa 'ae Ata: Viliami Sau
November 01, 2020 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MBThis week's lotu is by Viliami Sau from the Konisitutone church.
Books and Beyond: The L Words
November 01, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBWhat do lockdowns, lies, left turns, league tables and love triangles have in common? Find out in this Literary Lounge episode of Books & Beyond with Alison and Ineka...
The C Word: Rebel Cell
October 31, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MBCancer has been blamed on witch craft, misfortune and the downfall of a modern life. But what really causes cancer? Helen talks to Dr Kat Arney about her latest book Rebel Cell: Cancer, Evolution and the Science of life to get to the bottom of what causes cancer.
Viewpoints on the Christian message
October 30, 2020 18:40 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBChristian messages and music presented by John Bayliss.
Sports Review: Labour Day roundup
October 26, 2020 00:30 - 3.43 MBFormer Kiwis and Warriors coach Frank Endicott on the NRL Grand Final, former All Black A J Whetton talks Mitre 10 Cup and upcoming All Blacks vs Wallabies clash, it’s football and nonsense with Brendan McNeice, and Shaun Summerfield joins Piggy on the panel.
Mafoa 'ae Ata: Uatesoni Pongi
October 25, 2020 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MBThis week's lotu was host by Uatesoni Pongi from Fitu'i Kelesi in United State
Books and Beyond: Poetry of colonialism
October 25, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIn this episode of Books and Beyond, Alison talks to Dan Fitzpatrick (Ngā Ruahine) about the poetry of colonialism in Aotearoa. Dan teaches at a large, super diverse secondary school in Auckland.
The C Word: A mild touch of cancer
October 24, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MBComedian David Downs learned to be careful what you wish for when he made New Year's resolutions to lose weight and spend more time with his family. Sudden weight-loss and feeling like he had a touch of a flu led to a cancer diagnosis. David joins Helen to talk about going from being given a terminal cancer diagnosis to being cured of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. David's book "A Mild Touch of Cancer" is available here https://www.mildtouch.nz/
Garden Planet: Join the club
October 21, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBKaryn and Selina celebrate level 1 end of quarantine/isolation by heading out into garden society - we tell you about all the gardening clubs you can join.
Books and Beyond: Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
October 18, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThis episode comes to you on a somewhat sombre note, as we mark the 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, listen and learn.
The C Word: Hoorah for boobies
October 17, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MBRadio host Sarah Gandy joins Helen and Belinda to talk about the campaign Change and Check, she has brought to New Zealand to raise awareness of the nine signs of breast cancer. They share stories of being diagnosed at a young age and Helen reveals her love for alpacas.
Roger's Eclectic Journey: Americana and more
October 17, 2020 08:30 - 6.87 MBThis month Roger brings you up to date with two hours of contemporary Americana music featuring artists he has reviewed, interviewed or just featured this year on www.radio13.co.nz as well as a special tribute to the late Justin Townes Earle, with 10 tracks from 7 albums from 2008 to 2019. Hear from Lori McKenna, Kathleen Edwards, Grace Kelly, Luke Hurley, Sam Bartells, Sam Cullen, The Allman Betts Band, many others, and take a wee excursion down to Gore to hear the latest from Jenny Mitchell...
Garden Planet: Let it grow
October 14, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBKaryn advocates growing your lawn and Selina's Plant of the Week can get up to 50 metres high...
Deco Retro: McCahon revisited
October 14, 2020 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBDue to illness this month’s interview was postponed, so Nancy has selected a repeat of her interview with Vicky McCahon, daughter of Colin McCahon. This is an interesting look at the McCahon family and the hardships they endured in the early years of his painting. His abstract paintings and overlay of text was criticised by the New Zealand Art community and he struggled financially to provide for his family. He is now regarded as NZ’s most modern artist particularly in his landscape work and ...
Take It From Us: Food and mood
October 13, 2020 00:30 - 3.43 MBCan what you eat affect your mental health? Just how strong is the mind-body connection? In this episode Take It From Us takes a look at the relationship between what we eat and how we feel.
Te Ama Pasefika Health: Posala Taotua
October 12, 2020 23:35 - 50 seconds - 2.86 MBAlcohol, Drugs and Gambling Clinician and Youth Team Co-ordinator for Tupu Service Posala Taotua joined Te Ama Pasefika to share his journey, his work, and tips on how we can all play our part and help those who have experience of mental health pain and hurt.
The C Word: Are you ready to have this conversation?
October 10, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MBAs the election draws closer Helen talks to Dr Rawiri McKree-Jansen about what health equality means and asks his opinion on the End of Life Choice Bill.
Friends to the Enz: Stranglers
October 10, 2020 08:30 - 3.43 MBStranglers fans will love this episode. David is joined by his good friend and true Stranglers disciple Simon Pennington to relive the old days, their most recent gigs, and a great selection of tracks to boot.
Garden Planet: Plastic vs plants
October 07, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBKaryn investigates the use of plastic in the garden, while Selina argues for alternatives...
Youth Voices: Greetings from Oxford!
October 07, 2020 02:10 - 15 seconds - 879 KBHaving recently relocated to Oxford University, Tristan talks about Oxford and continues his chat with Andrew Patterson and Vicky Ngo.
Take It From Us: Getting through
October 06, 2020 00:30 - 3.43 MBThe worst four months of my life is how Sheldon describes his experiences since July 15. Six weeks in hospital, two ambulance deliveries to the emergency department at Auckland Hospital in just ten days, and harrowing anxiety most of the time. Getting through it is such a relief: Hear a few tips on how to survive such distress, and to get through