It's the first day of 100% music for Aotearoa! Whakarongo mai nei for some mean local tunes, as well as Fashun with Penelope Noir, a kōrero with The New Things, Loose Reads with Manon, and A Room of One's Own with Salene! 

This week, Stella and Isla take a deep dive into the current and future state of New Zealand Fisheries. They speak to Georgia Third about her research on snapper, how to eat fish sustainably, and even baby ghost sharks.

An absolute recommendation for those interested in deep sea marine biology.

Despite Menopause being a natural hormone change in women's bodies, women don't often feel comfortable discussing the changes they experience and often feel stigmatised.

Trishil Dahya spoke to Isis McKay from Women's Health Action about the stigmas surrouding menopause.

Last Thursday, the Budget for 2022 was released. This years budget comes ahead of what could be a significant overhaul of the research, science, and innovation sector of science in the coming years. Joe spoke to Professor Nicola Gaston, from the Department of Physics at the University of Auckland, about what this year's budget means for the Science and Research Community

Auckland Central Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick has revealed that the Department of Conservation has failed to submit a resource consent to  protect native kororā (penguins) at Pūtiki Bay on Waiheke Island. Chloe says the “DOC has statutory responsibilities to stand up for nature and do so in partnership with tangata whenua. It looks like the department has failed on both those counts and ultimately, kororā will pay the price” 

Joe spoke with Chloe on the matter. 

Manon dials in with a great read for you. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about All the Lovers in the Night by Mieko Kawakami. 

What's the deal with Health Homes standards, finding a good flat, and rent increases? Whakarongo mai nei for Salene's advice, and also check out the usual spots for support: Aratohu, Tenancy Services, Renters United, and the CAB. 

Respectable pancake count this week, 23! 

Started with the Grateful Dead , "ripple"..... went on from there . Check it out , one of the most enjoyable shows i have done recently..... !!!!

Corey of Fukumodo's Crate guest hosts this episode, with a range of bangin' tracks being requested by the public.