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Kāhui Ako is a government programme providing funding to teachers and schools identified by the government as having greater educational quality. Recent government leaks have revealed that the programme may be cut. 

While the programme did provide funding for the education sector, its implementation was inconsistent. 

To discuss the programme, why it's being cut, and what the government could do for education, Wire host Castor spoke to Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Arts and Education at the University of Auckland, Camilla Highfield.

Hayden from the New Zealand Drug Foundation chats with Sof about new roadside drug testing. For more information on roadside drug testing, check out their website here. Brought to you by The Level, for more information and advice head to their website. 

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to MP Shanan Halbert about Casey Costello’s Te Whatu Ora language directive, consultation opening on the new relationship and sexuality education draft framework, and the Treaty Principles Bill being voted down at second reading.

For International Desk, they spoke to Jean Lantz Reisz from the University of Southern California Law School about the removal of Kilmar Abrego García from the United States without due process.

Wire Producer Sara spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson for City Counselling about council amalgamation and the roles available in Auckland Council in this year’s local elections.

And she spoke to Dr Olivier Jutel from the University of Otago on the use of AI in political content, specifically ACT’s recent social media post.

The monthly check in with Green Party MP, discussing the Net Zero Carbon Emissions plan by the government and pine planting on Crown land and the Treaty Principles Bill being voted down during the second reading.

Very tired 95bFM correspondents Elle Daaji and Rosetta Stone recap all the excitement from last night's award ceremony for the Taite Prize 2025. They spoke to a bunch of the very talented nominees, and interviewed award recepients Byllie-Jean, MOKOTRON, and Rohan Evans in the green room post-ceremony. It was a massive night and a true testament to the importance of celebrating independent music and recognising the artistry, mahi and dedication to community that defines indie music in Aotearoa. Congratulations to this years' recepients -

IMNZ Taite Music Prize

Auckland Live Best Independent Debut 

Independent Spirit Award

NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism Award

IMNZ Classic Record Award

Have you ever thought about what happens to all the food, which, while perfectly edible, simply doesn’t make it to the table? This week, the Green Desk delves into the growing issues of food waste, food insecurity and social isolation, and discusses how they can all be remedied by making better use of the perfectly good food that would otherwise end up in the bin. 

Everybody Eats is an organisation founded in 2017 which rescues surplus food items from charities and businesses and converts them into restaurant style food. They have a pay-what-you-can mode, with the aim of making this food accessible to all. 

Ahead of Earth Day 2025, Green Desk Producer Liam spoke to Amanda Butland, the Systems and Support Manager at Everybody Eats, about the current food waste crisis and what we could all learn from the Everybody Eats ethos.

Thanks to EcoFest!

Featuring What's Up with Steve Abel of the Green Party and the bFM recap of this years' Taite Awards! Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, and thanks to Independent Music New Zealand for throwing a damn good party!

UNICEF Aotearoa recently put out a response to the child poverty statistics in the government’s Child and Youth Strategy report.

The 95bFM Top Ten counts down the best tunes from the bFM playlist as chosen by you!