Submissions on the government’s highly contested Regulatory Standards Bill close tonight. 

The legislation, which has largely flown under the radar, is now being slammed for being dangerous, with worries it will entrench the ACT Party’s ideology into New Zealand’s constitutional framework. 

The bill, which is not yet before parliament, focuses heavily on property regulation - catering towards developers and corporations. 

Producer Evie spoke to Climate Justice Taranaki’s Catherine Cheung about the increasing concerns that activist and environmental groups have surrounding the legislation.

The first Loose Reads of 2025! Thanks to our friends at Time Out Bookstore

Kirsten's in the studio. Starting with "Hold On, I'm Coming" a farewell to Sam Moore from Sam & Dave who died this week aged 89.

Happy Birthday to the great George Duke - born 12 January 1946 - a titan of this thing called funk. We kick off the show spinning some favourites, and then are joined by @OoGuN unleashing the contents of his family 45" collection, in addition to some current favourites. Dig in. 

Happy New Year!! Welcome back to another year of the Sunday Mixtape.

The first request show of 2025 sees Jenn delving into mid 2000s nostalgia as well as indulging our usual eclectic requests - this week we thank Mad, Fern, Laura and James for sending them in! Hari tau hou pākehā <3

Milly takes the reigns a mere 12 hours after she did Drive. Solid gold and super fun, this summer's morning is a super sonic treat!

Did you know that birds pant? I didn't.

Ian Mclean, Auckland Regional Representative for Birds NZ joins Sofia to enlighten bFM on the bird scene in Aotearoa.

They discuss the consequences climate change on birds, bird flu, and how to look out for your backyard Tūī.

Listen to past interviews with Ian on feral pigeons and bird feeding here.