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For States of the States, 95bFM's US election coverage, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Andre Fa’aoso from the Yale Daily News about presidential candidate Donald Trump’s mental fitness after a recent rally, celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, and a recent letter sent by the Biden administration threatening to withhold arms from Israel.

Tāmaki Makarau singer-songwriter Nganeko joins bFM to discuss their latest sirenic single 'Simple Illusions' produced by Brandon Haru and Brent Parks. 

Born from a trasitional period of life of "finding my feet", Simple Illusions explores vunerability and the creation of walls and boundaries that are, ultimately, just an illusion. As Nganeko puts it: "we keep ourselves in a rut sometimes and just gotta do something... go outside!" 

Listen to Nganeko chat with Sofía about sonic inspirations, Casio watches, and hit chemical manufacturing film Dark Waters. 

Over the weekend, the government announced a number of amendments that would be made to the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill.

The amendments included the addition of 19 new marine protection areas, 12 of which are high protection areas, but would also allow the continuation of authorised customary fishing in High Protection areas by authorised fishers.

While Conservation Minister Tama Potaka, who introduced the amendments, has lauded the bill for protecting the biodiversity of the Hauraki gulf while allowing local fishers to provide for their communities, the Hauraki Gulf Forum and numerous conservation groups have said bill will do the exact opposite, by opening critical areas of the gulf up to commercial fishing and threatening the region’s already endangered marine life. 

For their weekly catch up, I spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez-March to discuss the recent amendments to the Hauraki Gulf Marine protection bill and the party’s take on it. 

They also discussed the recent 1news Verian poll showing that 40% of New Zealanders thought that Aotearoa was in a worse state today than it was last year, and the Samoan Citizenship Bill by Greens MP Teanau Tuiono getting passed in the select committee and moving on to it’s second reading.

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

A show filled with local faves + a cheeky mix at the end to get you in the mood for dancing. Love, Molly :~)

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March about the recent amendments to the Hauraki Gulf protection bill and the impacts of commercial fishing, the recent 1news Verian poll showing that 40% of New Zealanders think Aotearoa is in a worse state today than it was last year, and the Samoan Citizenship Bill drafted by fellow Greens MP Teanau Tuiono getting getting passed in the select committee and moving on to it’s second reading.

News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to Professor in the Faculty of Law at the Auckland University of Technology, Paul Myburgh, and  Lecturer in the Department of Marine Science at the University of Otago, Dr Bridie Allan, about an Court of Inquiry being called for the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa, and the subsequent oil spillage that has occurred due to the incident

Mysterious movie-buff twins Ste & Eve give Tuva'a the rundown on the Show Me Shorts programme for 2024.

Apathy, distress and hopelessness are common things to joke about among young people. Doomscrolling and bedrotting are among some of the terms used to describe general apathy and lack of motivation towards our current world.

New Zealand has one of the highest reported news avoidance rates in the world at sixty-percent choosing to not seek out news. New Zealanders are frustrated with the quality of news reporting and negative news stories, fuelling a worsening mental state. Social Media also has a part to play in how people receive news, now mainly focused on pop-culture icons rather than real journalism. 

Sasha spoke to Doctor Alex Beattie, a lecturer in Media and Communication about why New Zealanders actively choose to ignore the news and apathy within the youngest generations. We also spoke about a new era of escapism versus a culture of overproduction in our society.

Recently, the HMNZS Manawanui sank off the coast of Samoa, after hitting a reef and catching fire. 

Following the sinking, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced a Court of Inquiry, after being called on by a Samoan International Relations expert based in New Zealand.

Usually, similar incidents regarding major maritime vessels would be investigated by Maritime New Zealand, and may also be referred to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission. However, as the Manawanui was a naval vessel engaged in governmental activity, the NZDF is holding the inquiry.

News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to a Professor in the Faculty of Law at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Paul Myburgh, about what this inquiry could mean.

As well as this, an estimate of up to 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked into the ocean from the wreckage.

New Zealand's Deputy Chief of Navy, Commodore Andrew Brown, says that there is currently no evidence that the spillage has come from the main fuel tanks onboard, which appear to be intact.

This comes as the Chief of the Navy, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, told RNZ’s Morning Report that roughly 950 tonnes of diesel fuel was onboard when the HMNZS Manawanui sank.

They also spoke to a Lecturer in the Department of Marine Science at the University of Otago, Dr Bridie Allan, about how much of a concern the spillage is so far, and what the environmental implications of the spillage could look like.

Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Ste and Eve covering this year's Show Me Shorts festival, plus What's Cooking with Goodwill down in Ōtautahi. Thanks to The Beer Spot!