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The C Word: Best of 2021
January 01, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBThe C Word looks back at the most popular episode of 2021. The episode first aired in January and featured netballer Kelly Hutton talking about her experience with ovarian cancer. Kelly started a new life in Bahrain in 2019 when she noticed something wasn't right. Seven months later she was back in New Zealand having chemotherapy for aggressive ovarian cancer. Kelly talks to Helen about facing her biggest challenge. Enjoy! Helen will be back with new episodes soon.
Books and Beyond: Redux: Māmā e hiakai ana mātou
December 26, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThis year Auckland Libraries celebrated the publication of its first te reo Māori children’s book: Māma, e hiakai ana mātou - Mum, we’re hungry. Written with warmth and wit, the book has also been translated into Samoan: Tinā, ua mātou fia'a'ai! Alison joined Ta’ala (author) and Veronica Ligaliga (translator) to talk through the process of writing and launching the book.
The C Word: Stronger With Two: A Husband and Wife Get Cancer
December 25, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBHelen is joined by Bari Roberts Ross who shares her incredible story of being diagnosed with cancer at the same time as her husband. Bari has written a book about their experience "Stronger with Two: The Inspiring True Story of a Husband and Wife Winning the Battle Against Cancer Together" and she shares how they have come through two cancer diagnoses, and one recurrence in the past twelve years. In 2009 Bari and her husband Charles were in the doctor’s office to find out what was causing Ch...
Mafoa 'ae Ata: Mafoa 'ae Ata
December 19, 2021 17:00 - 55 seconds - 6.58 MBWith tips for healthy living, sports news and community updates, Mafoa 'ae Ata is a breakfast buffet for the whole whānau
Books and Beyond: Literary lounge: Houston, do you read me?
December 19, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThe books we’ve been reading this week take us from our own backyard to a galaxy far, far away. But where is the milk and honey? Find out on this episode of Literary Lounge with Alison and Ineka.
The C Word: Osunyameye: childhood neuroblastoma and the power of hope
December 18, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBIn this episode, Helen is joined by author Hilda Manyo Dickenson to talk about her book Osunyameye: Nothing is Impossible with God. Hilda's story starts with the joy of having a child she was told she would never be able to have. But happiness was quickly followed by the devastation of her child being diagnosed with cancer. Onsunyameye was just a toddler when she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma. Hilda traveled to the US from Nigeria for her beloved child to have treatment. When your ...
Books and Beyond: Berst draws
December 12, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIn a repeat of an earlier episode, Alison talks with visual artist and educator Dr Bobby Hung, also known as Berst. Street art by Berst can be found all over Auckland.
The C Word: Cancer is an (Ultra) Marathon: Julia Becker Collins and Thyroid Cancer
December 11, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBUltramarathon runner, COO, and cancer lady Julia Becker Collins joins The C Word to share her experience of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the start of the pandemic in 2020. As Covid caused the State of Massachusetts to shut down, Julia was waiting for a biopsy to be booked. After navigating an overloaded health system during cancer treatment she struggled to figure out how to rebuild her life. She and Helen talk about what happens when you're life changes overnight, how to cope when ...
Books and Beyond: Revolution is in the air
December 05, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBJoin Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge where they’ve been reading about the lives of families from all over the world. Heartbreaking dilemmas sometimes lead to desperate acts in these stories, but there is always hope.
The C Word: Climbing Mt Everest: Josh Hickford Knocking Hodgkin's Lymphoma Off
December 04, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBHelen sits down with Josh Hickford, chief executive of the Taranaki Foundation, to talk about his diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2017 when he was 27. Josh described the diagnosis like a bomb went off. After returning home from his OE, Josh was looking for his next challenge. He wasn't expecting the challenge to be cancer. He was a few months in remission when he was accepted as a contestant on the reality series 'Survivor'. Josh shares how he approached his cancer diagnosis like Sir Ed cl...
Youth Voices: Young and gifted
December 01, 2021 02:10 - 15 seconds - 879 KBInspirational talks, reports and interviews from a young mathematician who loves science.
Books and Beyond: Salad Bowl
November 28, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIn this episode of Literary Lounge, Alison and Ineka bring you a blizzard of bots with a side order of diversity and possibility. Enjoy!
Books and Beyond: The Convenience Continuum
November 21, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBCan you treat the pain of family grief with a 16th century elixir? Find out on this episode of Literary Lounge with Alison and Ineka.
Books and Beyond: Literary stroll with a difference
November 14, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBJoin Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge as they wander from Starbucks to a start-up – dropping in on a cult and a beach party along the way.
Deco Retro: The OE
November 10, 2021 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThis month's episode of Deco Retro is about the baby boomer generation and that quintessential kiwi right of passage, the OE (overseas experience).
Books and Beyond: Mary Holm
November 07, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIn a repeat of an earlier episode, Alison chats with the author, educator and personal-finance journalist Mary Holm, about her book "A richer you: how to make the most of your money." This accessible and entertaining book has information for everyone.
Na Parokaramu ni Bula: Fijian Health
November 04, 2021 06:00 - 25 seconds - 1.43 MBThis week's episode is around neo-natal care,
Garden Planet: Syntropic Gardening: Part II
November 03, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBKaryn delves further into syntropic gardening. Meanwhile our plant of the week could lend a bit of height to your backyard. However it is not a tree....
Utu For Workers: Justice at work?
November 03, 2021 00:40 - 50 seconds - 2.86 MBTune in for interviews, discussions and real stories of workers who have experienced exploitation and mistreatment
Books and Beyond: Transitions
October 31, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIs it possible to navigate our way through the chaos and complexity of our various emergencies while retaining humanity, hope and humour? Find out on this Literary Lounge episode with Alison and Ineka.
Alive: A programme of Catholic perspectives
October 29, 2021 02:45 - 25 seconds - 1.43 MBTheological and religious discussions and opinions about Catholicism.
Garden Planet: Syntropic Gardening: Part I
October 27, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBKaryn explains her new discovery - syntropic agroforesty. Is it destined to be the answer to our planet's agricultural woes? It's berry season for our Plant of the Week.
Books and Beyond: Literary Lockdown: S is for...
October 24, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIs it possible to link socialism, suffrage, sugar-daddies, scholarship, suspense and stylish, chunky woollen sweaters through books? Join Alison and Ineka in the socially distanced literary lounge to find out!
The C Word: Burnout
October 23, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBThis episode provides insights into how we can make changes to prevent burnout. Natalie Woodman speaks from personal experience and working with women to heal their bodies.
Travels with Mr Len: Malta
October 22, 2021 04:55 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThe tiny island of Malta lies half-way between Europe and North Africa, and for centuries it has been invaded by nearby civilisations, each leaving reminders of their occupation. Find out what happens when Len decides to walk the entire length of this richly historical island
Garden Planet: Hunting and Collecting: Part II
October 20, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBProfessor Karyn continues with fascinating garden history from medieval times up to present day. Selina finds out what makes the rose so revered in history.
Books and Beyond: Opening Little Boxes
October 17, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBAlison and Ineka talk with Cathy Casey and Kees Lodder, authors of Opening Little Boxes, which was written during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. All proceeds from the sale of this delightful book went to the Auckland City Mission and Lifewise.
The C Word: DJ Breast Cancer
October 16, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBTina Conrad aka DJ Breast Cancer talks about her new project, a book of poetry titled "From C to C". Tina was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and found that writing was an instrumental part of her journey. This is a powerful conversation about how we process our cancer diagnosis, the impact on faith and, creating something beautiful from loss.
Travels with Mr Len: Bali
October 15, 2021 04:55 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBLen visits this tourist ’Mecca’ and finds that it has much more than sun, sand and surf to offer visitors. In this episode he takes the listener behind the tourist façade, explores the countryside and talks about the ancient kingdoms that once dominated this Hindu island that is part of a Muslim Indonesia.
Garden Planet: Hunting and Collecting: Part I
October 13, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBProfessor Karyn delves into garden history starting from prehistoric times up till the Romans around the time of Christ. Selina investigates the origins of the humble poppy - a simple yet deadly flower.
Books and Beyond: Don’t grow up – it's a trap!
October 10, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBWhat is it about the ever popular coming-of-age novel that makes it so appealing? Alison and Ineka investigate and highlight some recent cool literature about adolescent angst.
The C Word: Niya's purpose
October 09, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBNiya's journey hasn't been easy. She was diagnosed with cancer in the early stages of her second pregnancy as the pandemic started to kick off in the USA. She joined Helen to share her experience of healing after breast cancer.
Travels with Mr Len: Peru
October 08, 2021 04:55 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIn this episode we learn about the mighty Incan Empire. Len takes us to Peru and high into the Andes. We learn about the lost city of Machu Picchu and travel on the world’s highest train journey in a country that is home to archaeological sites, pyramids, farmland, mountains, the mighty Amazon jungle plus the driest desert on Earth.
Garden Planet: Secret language of flowers: Part II
October 06, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBWe're celebrating spring! Selina presents the meanings behind flowers N-Z.
Leo 'o Felenite: The Tongan Women's Association presents!
October 04, 2021 07:40 - 6.87 MBOld and new Tongan music, education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, news.
Books and Beyond: Danielle Hawkins
October 03, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThis week Books and Beyond revisits an interview with Danielle Hawkins after the release of her memoir 'Two shakes of a lamb’s tail: the diary of a country vet.' Danielle is a Waikato vet, mother, farmer, wife, family member and gardener, with four best-selling novels to her name.
The C Word: This is breast cancer
October 02, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBCheryl Carr has been living with breast cancer for 12 years. At 38 when she was first diagnosed, she was reeling from a divorce and parenting two young children, the diagnosis was a huge shock. There was no family history, she had led a healthy lifestyle. Cheryl shares her experience of the difference in approaches to stage 4 breast cancer in Australia, where she was living at the time of her diagnosis, and when she returned to New Zealand.
Mike's Mix: Mike's Mix
October 02, 2021 08:30 - 3.43 MBA nod to great music that didn't make the mainstream
Travels with Mr Len: Easter Island
October 01, 2021 04:55 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIn this programme Len visits remote and isolated Easter Island and learns about the island’s tragic past. He explores the island for giant Moai statues and learns about their secrets. Rapa Nui is worth more than just a stop-over on your way to Chile…
Garden Planet: Secret language of flowers: Part I
September 29, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBWe're celebrating spring! Selina presents the meanings behind flowers A-M.
Travels with Mr Len: Argentina
September 24, 2021 04:55 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBLen visits Argentina and finds a charming, sophisticated people and an immense country with unique attractions. He describes the importance of Juan and the immortalised Evita Peron to the Argentinian people, and travels the full length of the country from the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls to Tierra del Fuego.
Garden Planet: Histories Revisited: Part III
September 22, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBToday we play the final in a three-part series on the history and gardens and gardening
Leo 'o Felenite: The Tongan Women' s Association presents!
September 20, 2021 07:40 - 6.87 MBOld and new Tongan music, education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, news.
Radio Inqilaab: Revolutionary radio - critical analysis on global affairs
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 30 seconds - 5.15 MBThe hosts critically analyse local and global current affairs. They offer commentary, interviews, discussion and debate on social justice issues.
Books and Beyond: Literary Lockdown: Shortlist time!
September 19, 2021 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBSome exciting news to spice up this Literary Lounge Lockdown episode… the 2021 Booker Prize shortlist has just been announced! Alison and Ineka discuss the list and recommend some read-alike titles you could crack into while you wait to get hold of the reading world’s latest hot-ticket item.
The C Word: Don't sit on your symptoms
September 18, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBMeet Nadine Riwai. Nurse, cervical cancer advocate and all round superstar, Nadine leads the team at Cervical Screening Waikato. Check out her kōrero with Helen about smear tests, borrowing caravans to take smears to the people, and why the HPV vaccine can literally save lives.
Media Aotearoa: Mixed media
September 18, 2021 22:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBA critical overview on all aspects of the New Zealand media landscape
Travels with Mr Len: Denmark
September 17, 2021 04:55 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBToday we visit the kingdom of Denmark and follow in the footsteps of Hans Christian Anderson. We learn about Danish cuisine and history and Len tells us about his Danish ancestry. In this episode, we go by train from one urban centre to another, join an archaeological dig, and learn about the role of the Vikings in history.
Garden Planet: Histories Revisited: Part II
September 15, 2021 02:45 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThis week Garden Planet takes a break and revisits the second of a three-part series on the history of gardens and gardening.
The C Word: Have you had your smear?
September 11, 2021 23:55 - 3.43 MBTalita Kuki knew she needed to keep pushing to find out what was causing her symptoms when she experienced pain. We are lucky she did because the 28-year-old was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2020.