Jesse Mulligan
Rock lobster industry recognised for its sustainability efforts
At the first ever Seafood Sustainability Awards the CRA8 Rock Lobster Industry Association Inc took home the award for Operational Innovation. CEO Malcolm Lawson talks to Jesse. Audio
Alice Snedden's Bad News
Alice Snedden's docu-comedy series tackling some of Aotearoa's most contentious social and political issues is back for a second season, on RNZ and the Spinoff next week. She tells Jesse about the… Audio
Golden Bay locals want tougher rules around marine farms
Golden Bay residents are pushing for tighter controls on the marine farming industry which is rapidly taking off in the area. Rod Barker tells Jesse why they are so concerned. Audio
Sustainable building certification won't be in Auckland
Auckland Council has back tracked on including sustainable building certification on its Land Information Memoranda or LIM reports. Jesse speaks to the Green Building Council chief executive, Andrew… Audio
First Song: Jamila Woods
Listen to the new Jamila Woods track 'SULA (Paperback)' the first music since her landmark 2019 album LEGACY! LEGACY!, on which every track relates to an iconic artist of colour. Inspired by Toni… Audio
Farming life with Steve Wyn Harris
Steve talks about the rural issues affecting farmers right now and answers listeners questions. Audio
Crimes NZ: The unsolved disappearance of Kirsa Jensen
Retired detective inspector Ian Holyoake headed the inquiry with a team of detectives searching for Kirsa Jensen who disappeared on September 1st, 1983. He talks to Jesse about the unsolved case. Audio, Gallery
Recipe request: Bang Bang Chicken Salad
In today's recipe request we're showcasing Bang Bang chicken salad served at Millbrook Resort in Arrowtown. Sous chef Tracy Alderton talks Jesse through the delicious dish. Audio
Music Critic: Simon Sweetman
Today Simon reviews Margo Price, "That's How Rumours Get Started" and Lana Del Ray's "LA Who Am I To Love You." Audio
Great album: Like a Virgin by Madonna
Madonna's second studio album released in 1984, and 15 years ago in 1985 Madonna became the first woman to sell five million copies of an album in the US with Like a Virgin.. Audio
Another knock-back for proposed adventure tower for Waikato
John Heskett's trying to get his tower approved to provide a tourist attraction in the Waikato. He tells Jesse about his idea and why he keeps trying to get it made after being denied resource consent… Audio
Spike in young people seeking mental health support
Kapiti Youth Support is reporting a 300% increase in the number of young people, aged between 10 and 24, seeking help for mental health issues post lockdown. CEO of KYS Raechel Osborne talks to Jesse.
…Ways to preserve the jobs after the wage subsidy disappears
The Maxim Institute has researched how government led Active Labour Market Policies work in real terms. Report author and economist, Julian Wood, talks to Jesse about the research. Audio
Mikey Robins: wonderfully awful people from history
Australian author and comedian Mikey Robins tells stories of wonderfully awful people in his new book, Reprehensible: Polite Histories of Bad Behaviour. It's as funny as it is horrifying. Audio
Bookmarks with Michael Petherick
Wellington lawyer and musician Michael Petherick has now added published writer to his CV, he talks to Jesse about his busy life and what he likes to read, listen to and watch when he relaxes. Audio, Gallery
Podcast Critic Katy Atkin
Today Katy Atkin reviews NICE WHITE PARENTS and RNZ's Getting Better, podcast. Audio
Nga Taonga Sound Archives: 75 Years since Hiroshima
This week Nga Taonga Sound and Vision archives looks back 75 years to the bombing of Hiroshima. Audio, Gallery
Edwin Fox shipwreck in Picton
The Edwin Fox is a significant piece of World Maritime History and come to the attention of the BBC and Canadian researchers. Edwin Fox museum manager Karen McLeod explains its significance to Jesse.
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