The ACT Party’s Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week, pushed rapidly forward, with its first reading set to happen this week. 

Because of the move, Prime Minister won’t be present for the bill's first reading. Which the National Party and New Zealand First have both repeatedly said they won’t support it past.

 Labour, The Green Party and Te Pāti Māori also banded together in opposition against the bill, urging the Prime Minister to block it. and today a nationwide hikoi in opposition to the bill kicks off. 

For their weekly catch up, Producer Evie spoke to the ACT Party’s Simon Court about the early introduction of the bill and the hikoi. They also speak about David Seymour saying he won’t support a ban on Nazi symbols, despite the huge government crackdown on gang patches.

Kirsten's int he studio with great songs of the 70's and earlier, some new releases and time for dancing. What's not to love?

Kirsten's in the studio with great songs of the 70's and earlier, with new releases and some time for dancing.

This week The Swap Meet salutes the don @quincyjones with three hours of tracks performed, written, arranged, produced by the original record man including tracks from @chakakhan Brothers Johnson James Ingram, @michaeljackson @pattiaustinofficial @thedinahwashington @arethafranklin and many more. Will we play Frankie? Press the button to find out. Whakarongo Mai!

Ahead of some highly-anticipated new releases soon to come down the pipe (tune in on a regular basis folks...), Def Jim revisits a few choice recent drops from the likes of Tomeka Reid, Ivo Perelman and Angelica Sanchez, raids the 60s & 70s Avant vaults for shiny pearls fiom the New York Art Quartet and Julius Hemphill, slots in a personal favourite from Oregon and in between tarries in a few waystations in Jazz Guitar Heaven.

This week, Sam pays tribute to legendary producer and arranger Quincy Jones who sadly died last week.

It's another special COVERS SHOW! Highlights include a special Quincy Jones covers set from Sam Harmony, a debate about what constitutes a medley and an edit, as well as a very special final song as we approach the holiday season.