There is no doubt that adolescent depression psychological issues have been on the rise for the last couple years. Researchers have investigated many factors for this, such as Covid-19, or in the case of the GUiNZ study, factors present in pregnancy.

GUiNZ, or Growing Up in New Zealand is a long-term study of child development. This study has located a multitude of factors that may develop adolescent depression. This research could help guide mental health interventions within children and adolescents.

Sasha spoke to a Professor from the School of Psychology, and co-author of the research paper, Karen Waldie, about the new study which links perinatal risk scores with adolescent development of depression and other mental illnesses.

Homelessness is not a new issue, but rather a persistent one, and will never go away unless our society confronts it directly. This is an issue which affects all of us, as no one is guaranteed housing or basic needs. 

Work and Income have declared changes to their emergency housing as of August. These changes make it harder for those experiencing homelessness to receive the help they need, as they now need to fill a criteria to receive this help.

The Kickback Organisation, a charitable trust focused on delivering support for those experiencing homelessness, are advocating for parliament to pass legislation to support those at risk of homelessness. Similar legislation has been successful in Wales.

Sasha spoke to Aaron Hendry from Kickback about their campaign efforts, and their event at their charity on Karangahape road.

Aneeka chats to Anna Coddington following the awards ceremony last night for the APRA AMCOS Silver Scrolls 2024. Anna Coddington's waiata Kātuarehe, co-written with Noema Te Hau III, Ruth Smith and Kawiti Waetford won the Kaitito Kaiaka/APRA Silver Scroll Award. Whakarongo mai nei!

Aneeka speaks to Nicola Willis about the Fast Track Approvals Bill, including projects like sea bed mining and looming cuts for critical health services. 

Andrew phones in to talk to Aneeka about the upcoming Salmonella Dub SoundSystem tour with Whirimako Black and the Mighty Asterix and just released single EP ‘Never Too Late – We’ve Got This Gift’. Whakarongo mai nei!

On Thursday the 19th September, the Ministry of Justice opened consultation on changing jury trials to improve flexibility and increase thresholds for when individuals can opt to use a jury trial.

The proposed changes would allow individuals to opt for jury trials up to and until their case review hearing, and increase the required seriousness for offences before a jury trial can be used.

Producer Josef spoke to Associate Professor of Evidence and Criminal Procedure at the University of Auckland, Scott Optican, about jury trials, and the balancing of interests that comes with setting jury trial procedures.

Sof plays some old and new favourites... many of which appear on some killer compliations she's had on repeat. If you wanna deep dive into those, check out: 

Wallpaper Mach 1.5- Limitless Luxury (1999)

Fingertracks: Vol. 1 (2019)

A Decade Deeper (2018)

Thanks to The Tuning Fork xx

Rosetta chats to Naarm-based Ōtautahi artist Mayzie about her new collaborative dreampop album with Oceans titled Luminosity. Whakarongo mai nei. 

From soul-stirring melodies to boundary-pushing beats, we dive into a curated soundscape that perfectly encapsulates our auditory adventure. If you're looking to start somewhere in our archive, make it this episode—where music connects and inspires like never before.

Hosted by PHILLIEE, featuring the Sound of Sydney courtesy of our man Carlos Avilés.

~ Universal Harmony ~

Oozing a grateful ora, massaging the creative mind.

Jarod McTaggart is a Masters student at the School of Biological Sciences. Jarod is studying towards a Masters in Science, Biosecuirty and Conservation. Jarord and Jonny chat about pekapeka/bats, echolocation and the co-evolution between pekapeka and moths. 

Thanks to The University of Auckland!