Activist and storyteller Vira Paky was named by the Post as one of 24 New Zealanders to watch in 2024. Caeden chatted with Vira about her mahi, and the importance of art when it comes to engaging activists and people in political spaces.

Caeden speaks to GP, filmmaker, and activist Dr Sapna Samant about why these actions got backlash, and the consequences of ignoring Hindu Nationalism in Aotearoa New Zealand.

They also chat to activist and storyteller Vira Paky the importance of art when it comes to engaging activists in political spaces.

Castor speaks to Public Health Researcher at the University of Otago Doctor Jude Ball about Youth Vaping Addictions.

He also spoke to the National Secretary from E tū, Rachel Mackintosh, about potential wage cuts for parliamentary cleaners.

Beth speaks to Shane Henderson for her weekly catch-up for City Counselling and Chris Emmet from Surf Lifesaving.

With recent news that Parliamentary Services is required to make budget cuts, Parliamentary cleaners are worried that their recently won living wage may be stripped away.

Parliament’s cleaners won the living wage under the previous Labour government, which had committed to a wage increase during the 2017 election campaign.

Castor spoke to Rachel Mackintosh, the National Secretary for E tū, the union covering cleaners, about the potential wage cuts and what they may mean for those affected.

Rachel speaks with Marc Daalder about Cabinet's first meeting of the year and politicians arriving at Rātana. 

Hannah Everingham is in the studio to talk about her new single, Giving Up the Dog from her forthcoming album.

Lucinda Bennett chats cool down kai on Breakfast Food. 

 Tusekah is in the studio to talk about her appearance at Big Fan Live tonight, her first performance in Auckland. Whakarongo mai nei!

The Public Health Communication Centre has published a report discussing the social impacts of youth vaping addictions. 

While discussions around youth vaping typically focus on the health risks, the report looks at the social and psychological issues caused by addiction. 

Castor spoke with Doctor Jude Ball, a public health researcher at the University of Otago in Wellington, about youth vaping addictions and potential solutions.

Ahead of the new school year, concerns have been raised about the high cost of compulsory school uniforms amid the rising cost of living.

New research has found that 20% of students in one school in a higher socioeconomic area worried about whether their parents could afford their uniform.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Lecturer in the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago, Dr Johanna Reidy, about what can be done to ensure students experience the benefits of school uniforms without added pressure on families.

Here is that interview.

Liam of Lerm Werld is in the studio to chat about the kaupapa of the collective and their fourth iteration this weekend.