Culture
Michelle Excell: Bringing world class innovation and technology to Whanganui
Tech entrepreneur and founder of consulting company The Antipodean, Michelle Excell now proudly and happily calls Whanganui home. Audio
The revitalisation of Drews Ave and urban contemporary spaces
The central arts and historic precinct of Drews Avenue in Whanganui has been rejuvenated in recent years. In 2020, the council received funding from Waka Kotahi NZTA as part of the ‘Streets for… Audio
Fast Favourites with musician and underground elevator operator Anthonie Tonnon
Much loved musician and Whanganui resident Anthonie Tonnon joins Culture 101’s Whanganui show as our Fast Favourites guest. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, a track from Portland spiritual jazz band The Cosmic Tones Research Trio, futuristic Istanbul rock’n roll outfit BaBa ZuLa, and local club night producers Lerm Werld. Audio
Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte | Episode 3: "I Am a Sovereign" (Parts 1 & 2 ) – Tākuta Ferris
We chat with Tākuta Ferris about his first year as a Member of Parliament in the kawanatanga space and his aims to inspire the next generation of Māori to reclaim their independence. Video
Arielwose & Coast Arcade
On the show today we have Leo and Thom from Coast Arcade in to tell us about their latest single 'City Limits', we also meet local singer-songwriter arielwose who chats to us about her latest waiata… Audio
Arts News: Quasi on the move, live performance contributes $17.3 bil and a Yorkshire Pud halloween costume
Arts News: Quasi on the move, live performance contributes $17.3 billion and a Yorkshire Pud halloween costume Audio
Regional Wrap in the Gumboot Capital
It’s the ‘Gumboot Capital of the World’, and proudly lives up to that reputation. Audio
'I didn’t even know what a canvas was' - From accountant to accidental artist
You could describe Iwen Yong as an accidental artist. Malaysian-born, he moved to New Zealand with his family at the age of six. First settling in Wellington, they moved to the Hutt Valley where he… Audio
How To Art: Clown fruit mash-up theatre show hits the walls of Basement Theatre
Two bananas duct taped to the wall find themselves unexpectedly in the spotlight. In a clown, fruit mash-up of physical theatre, How To Art is hitting the walls of Basement Theatre in Auckland. Audio
'We wanted to do it in a respectful way' - England on haka response
Watch: Jamie George revealed post-match when and how his side came up with it. Video
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, he's got new tracks from Tyler, The Creator, Dialup Ghost and Luke Wyland. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident film and television critic Dan Slevin is back for another week and tonight he's casting his eye on the quintessential monster movie franchise Godzilla, which turns 70 years old this… Audio
Indo-Fijians voice concerns about ethnicity classification in Aotearoa
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says that as far as Fiji is concerned, Fijians of Indian descent are Fijian.
Empowering young people to embrace their cultural identity
Established in 2016, Tautua Dance Academy quickly gained recognition for its traditional Siva Samoa programs in schools.
The 3,000-year old Celtic festival behind Halloween
New Zealanders tend to be skeptical of Halloween as an imported, consumerist tradition that has no connection with our society. But its roots are deeper than many realise. Audio
SPCA & Tyrun
Today on the show rising Pasifika RnB-pop artist Tyrun talks with So'omalo about his latest single 'sailor', Janay meets Penny the dog and Dr Alison Vaughan from SPCA New Zealand to chat fireworks and… Audio
Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte | Episode 2: "What's a Tino Rangatiratanga?" – Linda Munn
Hori sits down with Linda Munn, the last surviving designer of the tino rangatiratanga flag. Linda became actively involved in various protest events significant to the reclamation of Māori culture. Video
Melanesian Festival returns with a focus on fostering pride
The annual celebration of culture kicks off this weekend in West Auckland.
