Jesse Mulligan

The crisp British tones of today's Bookmarks guest, will be familiar, it's Simon Marks. He's a regular on RNZ as President and Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News (FSN) which he set up almost 30… Audio

This week RNZ's Denise Garland reviews a recent podcast series called Fierce and Widows of Shuhada - the 8-part documentary series which covers the plight of four Christchurch mosque widows. Audio

In today's visit to the sound archives with Sarah Johnston we go back 50 years, when building the Tiwai smelter and power station at Lake Manapouri were the country's biggest-ever construction job. Audio, Gallery

The Ministry of Health has publicly notified its intention to demolish the Cadbury Factory in Dunedin. Heritage Buildings developer Ted Daniels outlines his concerns about the demolition. Audio

Talks are going to get underway within a week to firm up the logistics of creating an air bridge between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Professor Michael Plank talks about the logistics of that… Audio

Food critic William Sitwell reflects on the long tradition of this culinary experience and its future in a Covid 19 world in his new book, The Restaurant: A History of Eating Out. Audio

Many people have had a crack at writing the next great song, but what's the secret to success? Jesse speaks to Bruce Brown, from Victoria University's school of music. Audio

The 20 finalists for New Zealand's most coveted songwriting award, the Silver Scroll, have been released today. Audio

Public art project, Lockdown Laundry, is visiting libraries around the Wellington Region. Audio, Gallery

Masterton based community progamme, Come Sew with Me, has been given a funding boost through the COVID-19 community fund for women and girls. Audio

Pundit founder Tim Watkin talks to Jesse about the shock resignation of Todd Muller as National Party leader this morning. Audio

Second chances don't come any bigger than a life saving organ transplant. This is the theme in  her latest novel, Tiny Pieces of Us.  Audio

Vanessa York is the nose behind perfumery, Fleurs du Mal. She is today's expert talking about how perfume is made to knowing what best suits you. Audio

Natural Performance duo, Jono Frew together with Peter Barrett has been touring the country talking about changing the way people are using their land. Jesse talks to Jono about what regenerative… Audio

A pine wood bio-refinery is being planned for Tairawhiti, Gisborne to produce a material that can replace oil using largely low grade timber and waste wood. Audio

A report commissioned by the Wellington City Council is not appealing to younger skilled workers. Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO John Milford talks about what's putting them off. Audio