First Up for Friday 31 May 2019
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Who's Up at 5am? Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin
5:55 AM.One of our regular early morning risers is astronomer Ian Griffin. Elon Musk - who's Space X company has caused some controversy by launching 60 highly-reflective communication satellites into orbit… Read more Audio
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Gig Guide - Mussel Inn, Golden Bay
5:50 AM.Each week we'll speak to a venue, pub or band about their upcoming gig...this week our producer Lydia Batham spoke to the owner of The Mussel Inn, in Golden Bay - Jane Dixon. Audio
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Tamaki Regeneration Co - tenants forced out welcome to return
5:45 AM.The Tamaki Regeneration Company says tenants forced out of the area are welcome to return. Earlier this week, First Up went to a breakfast club at Tamaki College where students told us a new housing… Read more Audio
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Biz Bytes - will a robot take my job?
5:35 AM.Every morning we answer one of your business questions. Jobs for the future is one of the goals of the government's wellbeing budget. So will a robot take my job? Here's our business reporter, Nona… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Veges with Glenn Forsyth
5:26 AM.Now that was RNZ's former regular fruit and veggie report by the late Jack Forsyth who called in to Morning Report for years with his excellent fruit and veggie update. Several of our listeners have… Read more Audio
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Macleans College students reaction to Wellbeing Budget
5:20 AM.Earlier this week we sat down with some of the country's best economics students to see what they'd prioritise in the budget. So, we went back to the students of Macleans College to see what they made… Read more Audio
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76-year-old British solo yachtie delayed in NZ
5:12 AM.A 76-year-old British woman attempting to become the oldest person to sail around the world solo, non-stop and unassisted has been delayed in New Zealand. Jeanne Socrates, who holds the record for the… Read more Audio
