Culture 101 for Sunday 26 October 2025 Culture 101

Hamish Coney: the auction of the collection of late curator Ron Brownson

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2:45 PM.In 2023 Aotearoa lost one of its most beloved curators and supporters of contemporary photography, and Maori and Pacific art and artists, Ron Brownson. When he died Brownson was Senior Curator New… Read more Audio
Fiona Samuel awarded Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship

media culture

2:05 PM.Stage and screen veteran Fiona Samuel has been awarded this year's Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship by the Arts Foundation. Read more Audio
Regional Wrap: KOAST Art Trail with Joan Honeyfield

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1:25 PM.Each week Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of Aotearoa for our regional wrap. KOAST Arts Trail has been taking place this Labour Weekend in the Bay of Islands and the Far North. The… Read more Audio
From Mamma Mia to Amélie: The vitality of the musical

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1:10 PM.The Lion King, Matilda, Wicked... big musical theatre shows no signs of dying. In Aotearoa we may not have a West End, Broadway or the long runs of the likes of some megashows in Melbourne, but local… Read more Audio

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Century old Maori carving completed after 115 years gifted to British people

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12:40 PM.Last month, a century-old Maori carving was restored and gifted to the British people. Carved originally in 1910, by master carver Tene Waitere, the pou was completed by his great-great-great… Read more Audio
Don McGlashan shares his love of water and poetry as our National Library turns 60

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12:17 PM."Anchor me, in the middle of your deep blue sea," sings Don McGlashan in one of his most beloved songs. McGlashan has, as a songwriter and sailor, been deeply influenced by bodies of water - rivers… Read more Audio

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12:15 - Anchor me: Don McGlashan shares his love of water and poetry as our National Library turns 60

12:30 - Century-old Māori carving completed six generations later and gifted to Britain

13:07 - From Mamma Mia to Amélie: The vitality of the contemporary musical

13:26 - Regional Wrap: Northland’s KOAST Festival

13:35 - At the Movies

14:05 - Stage and screen writer Fiona Samuel awarded Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship

14:35 - The remarkable collection of the late Auckland curator Ron Brownson to be auctioned

15:05 - Arts news

15:10 - Drama: Here's Izzy by Moana Ete

15:20 - Reading: Rue de Paradis by Owen Marshall

Music played in this show

Song: Anchor Me
Artist: Greenpeace and The Muttonbirds
Played at 12:12pm & 12:58pm

Song: Mission Statement
Artist: Lopz and the Rataz
Played at 12:20pm

Song: I just can't wait
Artist: SJD
Played at 12:25pm

Song: Les Jours Tristes
Artist: Yann Tierson
Played at 1:07pm

Song: World's Best Papa
Artist: Jez Unwin & 'Amélie' Original London Cast
Played at 1:09pm and 1.59pm

Song: Where do we go to from here?
Artist: Audrey Brisson, Chris Jared & 'Amélie' Original London Cast
Played at 1:25pm

Song: Ding Song Swing
Artist: Yurt Party
Played at 2:05pm and 2.59pm

Song: Don't Leave the Light On
Artist: Mel Parsons
Played at 2:30pm

Song: To our Land Pt 2: Souls in a cage
Artist: James Wylie
Played at 3.05pm and 3.58pm

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Culture 101 for Sunday 26 October 2025

Hamish Coney: the auction of the collection of late curator Ron Brownson

Fiona Samuel awarded Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship

Regional Wrap: KOAST Art Trail with Joan Honeyfield

From Mamma Mia to Amélie: The vitality of the musical

Century old Maori carving completed after 115 years gifted to British people

Don McGlashan shares his love of water and poetry as our National Library turns 60

Music played in this show