Ellie Jay
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Best of First Up for Wednesday 18 March
Today on the pod: coronavirus is again dominating the news - a logging company is grateful for government business support package: we look at how the cruise ships ban has affected waterfront… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 17 March
Today in a coronavirus heavy podcast: we're looking at the financial hit on sex workers; how retirement villages are coping with the virus; religious groups are going online and how the Pasifika… Audio
Best of First Up from Monday 16 March
On the podcast today: a former lawyer retrains as a Master of Wine; the Government is finalising a multi-billion dollar package to tackle to economic fall out of the coronavirus; we head to Vodafone… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 13 March
On the pod today: coronavirus fears are not stopping WOMAD this weekend in New Plymouth; with Covid-19 spreading around the world, we look at stopping the spread with tips to stop touching your face… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 12 March
On the pod today: we're sharing stories showcasing the diversity of Muslim New Zealanders following the events of March 15th last year; businesses prepare for people to work from home as the… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 11 March
On the pod today: the latest from Italy where the whole country is now in lockdown; wine growers discuss the impact of Covid-19 and water on their industry; a mosque shooting victim uses donation… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 10 March
On the podcast today: unprecedented spending in NZ the week the coronavirus hits; we have the first of RNZ's 'This is us' series, marking a year since the Christchurch terror attacks; the growing… Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 9 March
On the pod today: we speak to the 9 year old who rents out mice as a taster for keeping a pet; New Zealand doctors working on testing vulnerable populations for Covid-19 but also calling for more… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 6 March
On the pod today: tiny home owners want protective legislation and promotion to address the housing crisis; a sixth death has been reported following Pharmac's epilepsy drug switch; the country's best… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 5 March
On the pod today: West Coast locals want access back into Milford Sound; the Mayor of Wairoa tells us how coronavirus is affecting his area; pizzas being sold for a dollar are not impressing local… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 4 March
On todays' podcast: A survey shows one in five schools cut spending on their library last year; West Coast baches may be under threat; why Kea aren't too different from humans when it comes to… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 28 February 2020
On the podcast today, the mother of a dyslexic child says the government has ignored expert advice in putting together it's new kit of resources for schools, and we talk to Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 27 February 2020
On the podcast today, One of the country's top air quality scientists says new proposals to clean up the nation's air are longoverdue and scientists continue to try and confirm the source of the… Audio
Open Farm: Palliser Ridge in South Wairarapa
This Sunday, 51 farms across New Zealand are opening their gates to the public One of those involved is Palliser Ridge in South Wairarapa which is a 1500 acre sheep and beef farm. Lisa Portas, the… Audio
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Best of First Up for Wednesday 26 February 2020
On the podcast today, a Ministry of Health sting has led to the first prosecution for providing sunbed tanning to a person under eighteen, and a dairy farmer in Nelson hopes opening his gates to the… Audio
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Best of First Up for Tuesday 25 February 2020
On the podcast today, a super-lap in a four million dollar supercar and piece of New Zealand television memorabilia are up for grabs on Trade Me and have you ever heard of a 'Solberry'? Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 24 February 2020
On the Podcast today, a kiwi fashion brand say they're thrilled after seeing prime minister Jacinda Ardern grace the cover of TIME magazine in a silk top they made her 2 and a half years ago, and we… Audio