A controversial but brave Travelling Tunes this morning: 'Singers With Bad Vocal Timbre'. Whakarongo mai! 

The Viewmaster shares a glowing review of Our Flag Means Death. Whakarongo mai! 

Indie alternative vibes emanate from Isabella Austin's sweet tone and verby' acoustic, accompanied by her brother Samuel on the drums popping in the occasional harmony. 

Besides the sweet indie vibes courtest Isabella Austin in Fancy New Band, tune in for some deep chats as Jade and the listeners discuss how to get back in touch with your inner child, and how we can overcome artistic mind blocks. 

Rachel chats to Bela, Eloise, Lucia, and Mila of the already iconic Los Angeles-based punk band, The Linda Lindas. Whakarongo mai! 

A controversial but brave Travelling Tunes with Dr. Zemke; a chat with LA punks The Linda Lindas; and a glowing review from the Viewmaster. Whakarongo mai! 

The release of the consumer price index has revealed that New Zealand has undergone a record six point nine percent rise in cost of living, being its highest increase in thirty years. 

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has stated that this was caused by the global pressures of the pandemic and Russia's war on Ukraine. 

However, National leader Christopher Luxon says the government continues to be "addicted to spending” .

With economists expecting the forecast to rise, Liam spoke to Martin Berka, an economics professor at Massey University, about the increase. 

Welcome back to another Friday Wire! Casper is off this week so Aneeka is filling in.

Today on the show:

Liam speaks to Aucklnad City Councillor Pippa Coom about safety in the city centre as well as the retun of their events and tourism industries on City Counselling. 

Aneeka spoke to the Honorable Willie Jackson about developing a plan to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in New Zealand.

Liam also spoke to Martin Berka from Massey University about the rising cost of living. 

Aneeka also spoke to Peter Reynolds the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Disability Support Network.

Liam had a chat to  Patrick Moyanhan from Computer Recycling Ltd about how we can eliminate e-waste.

And finally Aneeka also spoke to Dr Duane Peltzer, Chief Scientist of BioHeritage National Science Challenge about a newly-launched government plan to safeguard New Zealand's native plants and wildlife. 

Today on City Counselling, Liam spoke to Pippa Coom about the issues to do with safety in Auckland's City Centre.

They also touched on Aucklands move to orage, and the future of the events and tourism industry.