Last week, E tū union released a survey it took of its members in the journalism sector. The results found a concerning lack of stability and sustainability in the industry, with many journalists struggling.

Issues outlined in the report included more than half rating their employers' implementation of AI as bad or unethical, increasing pressure to cover multiple roles as fewer journalists are hired and pay quickly falling behind comparable professions.

To discuss the survey and potential crisis of journalism New Zealand faces, producer Thomas spoke to E tū director Mat Danaher. 

Charlie is up in the studio, chatting all things kawhe with us for This Is How We Brew It! This week we're giving away a bag of the eighthirty Organic Blend, so text in throughout the week for your chance to win! Whakarongo mai nei. 

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

featuring Misled Convoy

Auckland Council and the government have recently announced plans to cooperate with a new Auckland City Deal. The deal concerns collaborations between council and central government over the next few decades, across issues such as Eden Park’s ownership and operation or investigations into a potential bed levy. 

Part of the plan and part of Auckland Council’s recent disputes with government has been housing planning. In February of this year, the minimum housing cap for Auckland was lowered from 2 million to 1.6 million, and was lowered again in March to 1.4 million. 

The drop came alongside complaints from many residents of central suburbs such as Ponsonby, Mt Eden, and Epsom, who say intensification would hurt the character of their neighbourhoods. On the other side of the debate are those who say that intensification is necessary to ensure housing remains affordable, especially close to the CBD. 

To discuss the debate and what the City Deal has for Auckland, News Director Castor spoke to Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, Dr. Elham Bahmanteymouri.

On the eve of Cyclone Vaianu… Carlotta shares two hours of records from drier climates. Zoning in on artists from the equator; Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia. Afrocentric grooves covering gospel, jazz, highlife… a lively little escape for anyone hunkering down as the storm rolls in.

Kris arrives directly from the record store with six $1 records, Rob is looking forward to the Tottenham Hotspur clash with Auckland FC at Eden Park on 26 July, and the boys are joined throughout by none other than former 95bFM News & Editoral Director Lillian Hanley! All thanks to Hallertau!

In response to the arrival of Cyclone Vaianu on Aotearoa, this weeks show is a specialist mix exploring material from the Drexciyan 'Storm Series'. The series consists of 7-8 albums recorded over a year in the early 2000s by Detroit duo James Stinson (RIP) & Gerald Donald.. We transmit to the eye of Vaianu & Stinsons spirit on Grava 4 #HarnessedTheStorm .𖥔 ݁ ˖

For further info on the storm series visit the Drexciya Research Lab..

https://drexciyaresearchlab.blogspot.com/2017/04/drexciyas-storm-series-update.html

Get yr tix, weirdos: The Weed Eaters: Big Forking Tour.

Thanks Decibel Wines. (Get a discount on your order with code 95BFM.)

Finn Johansson teamed up with rapper jackaltheblackal who chose the prompt “Is this thing live?”. Jack’s lyrics are a thing to behold, including a nod to the band Dragon on the demo “Miles Teller Wine Cellar”.

Paddy chats to Sola Rosa about his new album, 'In The Mids'

Thanks to NZ On Air!