Leon Aoki & Dylan Biscuit break in the new studio. Special guest selections from Matt Hunter aka Kenny Sterling.

This week's show, the final show ever in the old campus studio, focuses on Marvin Gaye's classic album What's Going On, celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. Featuring various hits from Motown's back catalogue from artists including The Supremes, The Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder. Also includes songs from contemporary soul musicians including Gil Scott-Heron, Sly and the Family Stone and Curtis Mayfield, as well as some artists inspiring and inspired by Marvin Gaye!

Lara dials in for a chat with Milly about the Green Party's latest slogan announcement, their proposed policy for AI data centers, classic slogans of the past, and The Opportunity Party's chances with National. Whakarongo mai nei!

Milly is in the studio for a great Rātu morning for you! Lots of great tunes, Tuesday vents about our pet peeves, Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, and Ready, Steady, Learn with Professor Toni Bruce. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Professor Toni Bruce joined Milly in the studio to talk about the research she is doing alongside Margaret Henley into the cultural significance of netball in the lives of women here in Aotearoa. The two were awarded a Marsden grant to work on this project, which has followed the sport during some challenging times. Whakarongo mai nei!

On this week's edition of Audio Culture, artist and writer Nick Bollinger joins Smashton and Big J to talk about some of our greatest artistic visitors.  

Last week, NZ First Candidate Stuart Nash was the subject of significant criticism after misogynistic comments made towards National Party MP Katie Nimon. Given NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has previously made similarly derogatory comments towards Indian immigrants, National has been criticised for refusing to take a stronger stance.

Also this past week, the Climate Commission released a report indicating that New Zealand would struggle to reach all of its climate targets, and needs to act fast to reach them. Given this government’s track record on environmental policy, it’s unclear to many whether we should trust the government to heed this advice.

For this week’s catchup with National’s Ryan Hamilton, News Director Castor asked about each of these issues. 

Kia ora everyone!

Thanks for tuning in! Today’s show is the very last Morning Glory broadcast from the University of Auckland campus, before we move to our new home on Karangahape Road.   

With that in mind, such a special show demands an equally special array of sonic delights, including fresh releases from: HUG, John Glacier and Pugilist & Sub Basics

Thanks to The Tuning Fork!

Over the weekend, the Green Party announced their proposal to have a one year national moratorium on the consenting of new Artificial Intelligence Data Centres until proper regulations have been set up. Consent for a 3.5 billion dollar hyperscale AI data centre has already been approved for Southland, which is set to be the second highest consumer of electricity in the country, requiring 280 MW of power. While supporters claim that it will bring in jobs and allow New Zealand to be at the forefront of the AI industry, many have raised concerns about the harm it could cause to New Zealand’s natural environment, the strain it will put on our energy and water resources, and the fact that projects have been seemingly approved with little public consultation. 

I spoke to Dr Kerry McInerney from the School of Computer Science at the University of Auckland, about public perceptions towards AI Data Centres in New Zealand, concerns that have been raised and whether there can be a social license for data centres to be implemented.