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Talavou moe Finemui

October 05, 2020 10:20 - 40 seconds - 5.72 MB

Music, requests and shout-outs brought to you by Lady Fats

Books and Beyond: Forbidden Fruit

October 04, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Celebrate the freedom to read as we shine a light on a bunch of books that have been challenged and banned in the past few years. In the words of a brave librarian who fought the banning (and burning) of John Steinbeck’s classic The grapes of wrath more than 80 years ago, “Banning books is so utterly hopeless and futile. Ideas don’t die because a book is forbidden reading” Gretchen Knief Schenk (1939, Kern County, California).

The C Word: MP Nikki Kaye talks about breast cancer

October 03, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

National MP Nikki Kaye was just 36 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. After the shock announcement she had decided to retire after the election the C Word caught up with Nikki to talk about how breast cancer has impacted her life. October is breast cancer awareness month, Covid has impacted many cancer charities - if you can support a charity with a donation this month please consider Sweet Louise who support people with incurable breast cancer or Shocking Pink, a charity who ...

Remarkable Women: Remarkable Women

September 29, 2020 03:15 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Do you want to get ahead at work or be more inspired in all areas of your life? Mandy speaks with women who are turning their dreams into reality.

Take It From Us: Music fix

September 29, 2020 00:30 - 3.43 MB

This week Take It From Us explores the medicine of music, and how to use music for mental health.

Talavou moe Finemui

September 28, 2020 10:20 - 40 seconds - 5.72 MB

Music, requests and shout-outs brought to you by Lady Fats

Lady Fats Radio Show: Talavou moe Finemui

September 28, 2020 10:20 - 40 seconds - 5.72 MB

Music, requests and shout-outs brought to you by Lady Fats

Books and Beyond: Ghazaleh Golbakhsh: The girl from Revolution Road

September 27, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

In this episode of Books and Beyond, Alison and Ineka chat with writer, filmmaker, and Fulbright Scholar Ghazaleh Golbakhsh who has just released a book of essays called The girl from Revolution Road, based on her experience as an Iranian immigrant growing up in New Zealand. The essays cover topics like being different and living between two worlds, micro-aggressions, racial harassment and the events of 15 March 2019. This is a book full of pain, tenderness and surprising amounts of humour.

The C Word: Fat isn't a Four Letter Word

September 26, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

For some people there's no greater insult than being called fat. We are conditioned to fear fatness, to have a larger body is meant to be shameful which fuels the billion dollar diet industry. How does fat bias impact access to good medical treatment? The C Word is joined by Dr Cat Pause, Massey University academic and fat activist to discuss the hurdles fat people face accessing adequate healthcare.

Sathiya Oḷi: Sathiya Oḷi

September 23, 2020 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Hymns, psalms and inspiration from the bible in Tamil.

Take It From Us: Mythbusting

September 22, 2020 00:30 - 3.43 MB

In the midst of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Take It From Us examines the dangers of the chemical imbalance theory in mental health

Books and Beyond: Pulp Fiction

September 20, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Tonight we revisit and episode in which Alison and Karen take a walk down the mean streets of literature and find out how the lurid and louche of yesterday became today’s cult classics.

The C Word: The silent health crisis

September 19, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

Every 48 hours a person dies from ovarian cancer in New Zealand. Māori women are three times more likely to die from cervical cancer, yet gynecological cancers are severely underfunded. For gynecological cancer awareness month the C Word is joined by Talk Peach founder Tash Crosby and chairman of Smear Your Mea, Eruera Keepa, to discuss the silent health crisis no one is talking about.

Mo'ui Lelei Toulekeleka: Mou'i Lelei Toulekeleka

September 17, 2020 07:40 - 3.43 MB

Positivity and empowerment for Tongan seniors

Green Planet: Green Planet

September 16, 2020 20:00 - 3.43 MB

This episode of Green Planet is paid for and authorised by the Advance NZ Party.

Garden Planet: Lawn-free gardens

September 16, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Karyn tackles the yard and decides against grass. Selina brings us an easy-care plant of the week that's a perfect match.

Take It From Us: Mental Health Awareness Week

September 15, 2020 00:30 - 3.43 MB

As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week (September 21-27) Sheldon and Declan explore depression and anxiety from Sheldon’s personal experience recently and shift gears later in the show to reinforce the importance of hope with broadcaster James King.

Lady Fats Radio Show: Talavou moe Finemui

September 14, 2020 10:20 - 40 seconds - 5.72 MB

Music, requests and shout-outs brought to you by Lady Fats

Talavou Moe Finemui: Talavou moe Finemui

September 14, 2020 10:20 - 40 seconds - 5.72 MB

Music, requests and shout-outs brought to you by Lady Fats

Dateline Tonga: Dateline Tonga

September 13, 2020 19:00 - 55 seconds - 3.15 MB

The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.

Books and Beyond: Still Waters Run Deep

September 13, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

This episode of Books & Beyond features not only motorcycle mamas but also other feisty women who are navigating high seas and river rapids. Join Alison and Ineka to find out more.

The C Word: Crazy grief

September 12, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

When Tatiana Hotere's husband Jason died three years ago she fell into a deep pit of grief, at times it felt like she was going crazy. She found an outlet in writing which has turned into her podcast Crazy Grief. The C Word sat down to chat about what Tatiana has learned about grief, why it's important to grieve in the way you need and not the way others want you to. And how being kind to yourself means putting yourself first.

Garden Planet: Fragrant gardens

September 09, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Selina explores the scented delights of the garden with extra fragrant plants. Karyn picks a winner for our plant of the week.

Deco Retro: Changing times

September 09, 2020 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

The now revised (in studio) version of the program on the Black Death and other pandemics recorded by Phillippa from home during the first coronavirus lockdown.

Kiribati Voice: Election 2020

September 08, 2020 23:35 - 3.43 MB

Returning to the airwaves, Charles speaks to Jerry and Eleanor from the Electoral Commission for information on this year's election and provides a COVID 19 update

Books and Beyond: Not that I'd kiss a girl

September 06, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 10.3 MB

This episode of Books and Beyond features Alison in conversation with local author Lil O’Brien, who has recently released her memoir Not that I’d kiss a girl: a Kiwi girl’s tale of coming out and coming of age. Tune in and find out how Lil’s sadness and subtext became motorbikes, main text and happy endings.

The C Word: Grancer

September 05, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

American cancerlebrity Grace Lombardo joined the C Word to talk about how her relationship with her body has changed since her cancer diagnosis. Grace was the subject of the short documentary 'Grace' that followed her as she prepared to get a mastectomy tattoo.

Garden Planet: Spring gardening revisited

September 02, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Spring is in the air, time to enjoy the spring blossoms, and start growing our veges. Let us also tell you all about lettuce.

Youth Voices: Andrew Patterson and Vicky Ngo

September 02, 2020 02:10 - 15 seconds - 879 KB

This month, Tristan reflects on education and how it should change. Andrew Patterson comes on the show and adds his thoughts. Finally, Tristan continues his interview with Vicky Ngo from the last episode.

Books and Beyond: Literary Lockdown: Fin and fabric continued

August 30, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Alison and Ineka are still in Literary Lockdown on tonight’s episode of Books & Beyond. This feast of fun and fabric includes discussion about repurposed beer crates, flotation tanks and side hustles – with a side of reading thrown in for good measure.

The C Word: Popping your clogs

August 29, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

"Nothing is certain but death and taxes'. Death is a taboo subject, especially when you've had cancer. In this episode Helen and Belinda meet two women who deal with death everyday. Laura Manson is a breast cancer survivor and funeral director in Takaha who believes the process of death is miraculous. Dr Sham Shah is a palliative care doctor in Auckland who helps clear up Helen's misconceptions about what palliative care involves.

New Methodist Christian Fellowship: The Fijian New Methodist Christian Fellowship

August 28, 2020 18:05 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Messages from the Christian gospels for the Fijian community.

I am not ashamed of the Gospel: The Fijian New Methodist Christian Fellowship

August 28, 2020 18:05 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Messages from the Christian gospels for the Fijian community.

Books and Beyond: Literary Lockdown

August 23, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

It’s a frenzy of soft furnishing tonight because Alison and Ineka are in Literary Lockdown. Find out who has the best pouffe, and what these two have been reading during Level 3.

The C Word: What are you talking about?

August 22, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

Misinformation is rife at the moment so Helen and Belinda talk about how to navigate the sea of information and talk with Kate Hannah about the latest research from Te Pūnaha Matatini into how the 'infodemic' impacts certain groups.

New Methodist Christian Fellowship: The Fijian New Methodist Christian Fellowship

August 21, 2020 18:05 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Messages from the Christian gospels for the Fijian community.

Garden Planet: Hunting and Collecting Part II

August 19, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Selina delves further into the botanical collecting side of gardening and Karyn discovers a very important plant for these very interesting times.

Books and Beyond: Lust in the Dust

August 16, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

This episode was so beaut that we thought we’d repeat it. Alison and Karen take a virtual trip across the ditch and discover the best of Oz Lit. First Australians, Immigrants, Mateship and RuRo. It’s all there, so where the bloody hell are ya?

The C Word: The Unknown

August 15, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

As Auckland suddenly heads back into Level 3, and the rest of the country at Alert Level 2, The C Word revisits a theme familiar with anyone who has experienced cancer: Coping with the unknown

Garden Planet: Hunters and Collectors

August 12, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Selina gets carried away exploring the world of plants all over the planet and finds out some of the history of where it all began and why. Our obsession with classifying and growing unknown/forbidden plants knows no bounds until legal restrictions and/or climate change put an end to it!

Deco Retro: David Lange

August 12, 2020 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Nancy interviews David Lange one of NZ's early potters. He has devoted over 40 years to the Auckland Potters' society and was awarded the MNZM from the queen in 2016 for his devotion to ceramics in NZ. His sculptures can be viewed around Auckland, Waiheke and Botanic Gardens Manurewa. His pots are in several NZ collections, including the Auckland Museum.

The C Word: My tits are trying to kill me

August 08, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

Palmerston North couple Lanz Blackman and Buffy Small are living with cancer. Eighteen months after intensive care nurse Buffy had breast cancer her wife Lanz was diagnosed. Not long into chemo treatment Lanz got the devastating news her cancer had spread. She shares her often hilarious account on her blog my Tits are trying to Kill Me and joined Helen via Zoom to talk about what it's like living with incurable cancer.

Friends to the Enz: Warren and Steven

August 08, 2020 08:30 - 3.43 MB

Back in July 2003 I caught up with two mates Warren Cate and Steven Giannoulis who I knew loved music as much as I did so I suggested we get together over some beers and play our favourite songs. Well we did and then we got together over the coming months and years to create what I think are still some of the best playlists around. In fact our story ended up in a music magazine. Join us as we revisit these old days and highlight the themes we came up with and the songs that we loved at the time.

Youth Voices: Vicky Ngo

August 05, 2020 02:10 - 15 seconds - 879 KB

In this episode, Tristan shares his education insights and interviews the youngest Vietnamese university student Vicky Ngo.

Te Ama Pasefika Health: Cook Islands language week

August 03, 2020 23:35 - 50 seconds - 2.86 MB

Celebrating viki ote reo Kūki ‘Airani Māori, Emile, JP and Liana join Melemele live in the studio to share some uplifting family stories, their journey, and to perform some beautiful Cook Island songs

Books and Beyond: Recovery, resilience... revenge!

August 02, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Alison and Ineka read about recovery, resilience and revenge in this episode and find out what happens when the rule books of life and literature get thrown away...

The C Word: The cancer narrative

August 01, 2020 23:55 - 3.43 MB

After their fifteen minutes of fame in the news, Helen and Belinda discuss how the cancer narrative is told and why Belinda hates being called a survivor.

Garden Planet: Under the weather

July 29, 2020 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

We're talking about the weather affecting Garden Planet this week with West Auckland meterologist Albert Chan. Our plant of the week is blooming now despite the weather.

Te Ama Pasefika Health: Posala Taotua and Johnny Angel

July 27, 2020 23:35 - 50 seconds - 2.86 MB

Tupu Services is a Pacific Island Alcohol, Drug and Gambling intervention service in the Auckland region. Youth Team Lead Posala Taotua shares the work Tupu Services is doing and our favourite entertainer Johnny Angel joins the programme to speak to the importance of reaching out for help and support.

Books and Beyond: The poetry of Colonialism

July 26, 2020 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MB

Alison talks to Daniel Fitzpatrick (Ngā Ruahine), a young secondary school English teacher about engaging students who are studying the poetry of Aotearoa.