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Conor Bowden is the writer and producer of the upcoming feature film Home Sweet Home, which explores the absurdity of renting in present day New Zealand.

Beth caught up with Conor about Home Sweet Home and the experience of writing a feature film. 

Mayen Mehta and Ryan O'Kane from Auckland Theatre Company joined Sofia in the studio to chat about Murder on the Orient Express, on at ASB Waterfront Theatre 22 April - 10 May. 

Various Rooms: RM 1997 to 2022 is a new publication covering the first 25 years of RM Gallery and Project Space. 

Established in 1997, RM is Aotearoa’s longest running artist-run space. The gallery seeks to engage with the practices, discourses and modes of presentation that aren’t well-supported or easily accessible in Tāmaki Makaurau, placing the work of local emerging artists alongside more seasoned practitioners.

Published by RM with the support of CNZ, RM25 is a non-exhaustive selection of scans and screenshots from the RM archives (physical and digital) presented in broadly chronological order.

Sofia spoke with longtime member, Nina Dyer, about the book and the history of RM and artist-run initiatives in Aotearoa.

You can pre-order the book here. 

Mark Adams: A Survey | He Kohinga Whakaahua is a new exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery Toi ō Tāmaki. 

As one of Aotearoa’s most distinguished photographers, the exhibition offers the first comprehensive survey of Adams’ work, showcasing more than 65 works spanning his 50-year career. 

The exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive book of the same name, co-published with Massey University Press. The publication is the first ever detailed consideration of Adam’s entire body of work.

Sofia caught up with curator of the exhibition and Head of Curatorial and Learning at Auckland Art Gallery, Dr Sarah Farrar, about the exhibition, book, and Adams’ work.

Queer Sydney-based rapper, Jamaica Moana, of Samoan and Māori descent (Ngāpuhi/Tainui), has recently released her new single, TUGGAWAR.

Radio Mother Host, Joel, spoke to her about her new track and her upcoming plans!

Mōrena! Some fun tunes to start your morning, and a chat with the lovely Jamaica Moana about her new single, TUGGAWAR. Whakarongo mai!

Featuring Political Commentary with Bryce Edwards and Jonny chats to Paul from The Bats about their new single Loline.

Auckland Transport has announced another parking fare increase, pushing up parking across AT-managed lots 50 cents per hour. 

They justified the increase as necessary to cover ‘rising operational costs’ and to cover the Auckland Council’s increased resource commitment to supporting Aucklanders with “issues like blocked driveways, footpaths, and clearways”.

As well, Auckland Council have voted to endorse the redevelopment of Eden Park, in favour of a new waterfront stadium — bringing the latest development in a long-standing discussion about the best approach to attract tourism and financial productivity to Auckland.

Producer Sara started her interview with Shane Henderson by asking why raising parking prices was the preferred option for covering council operational costs