David Squire
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025
In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Audio
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing competition
Annual secondary school choral competition The Big Sing wrapped up in Dunedin over the weekend, with Auckland schools taking out all six Gold awards. Westlake Boys choir director David Squire spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 14 July 2025
In today's episode, dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed after Friday's devastating floods in Nelson and Tasman; "Silt… Audio
NZ Youth Choir takes top award
New Zealand's Youth Choir has just taken out another top placing on the international stage hot on the heels of another global win. Choir director David Squire spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ Youth Choir conquers Europe
The NZ Youth Choir took out top honours at the Grand Prix of Nations at the European Choir Games in Aarhus, Denmark. Audio
David Squire's farewell NZ Youth Choir tour
David Squire and Ivan Zhang from the New Zealand Youth Choir speak to RNZ Concert ahead of the choir's latest overseas tour, the last David will lead as the the ensemble's director. Audio
The choirmaster who helped bring the music of Tinā alive
Have you seen the film Tina yet? It features a teacher who starts a choir and some amazing choral music. Audio
Richard PUANAKI: Ka Waiata ki a Maria
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
TE WHĀNAU WEHI: Kua Rongo
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
TRAD Samoan arr Ingelese ETE: Ua Featausunu'i
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
TRAD arr Moses HOGAN: The Battle of Jericho
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
Michel LEGRAND arr Alexander: L'ESTRANGE How do you keep the music playing
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
Herbert HOWELLS: In Youth is Pleasure
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
Jonathan DOVE: Ring out, wild bells, from The Passing of the Year
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
David HAMILTON: E te Ariki, from A Westlake Mass
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
Josef RHEINBERGER: Kyrie, from Cantus Missae
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
Marek RACZYNSKI: Gaudeamus omnes
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
Jenny MCLEOD: Cock's Crow, from Childhood
The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
Auckland Youth Choir turns 40
David Squire, the choir's musical director, joins Emile to preview the celebrations. Audio
New Zealand Youth Choir
When the New Zealand Youth Choir takes to the stage in Tauranga, Waihi and Hamilton this week there will be one special connection. The choir director David Squire will be conducting his son William… Audio
