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Recently, a University of Canterbury study, ‘investigating the spatial and temporal variation of vape retailer provision in New Zealand: A cross-sectional and nationwide study,’ published in the peer-reviewed journal, Social Science and Medicine, shows that most vape retailers reside in the country’s most deprived areas.

News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Canterbury, and head of the study, Matthew Hobbs, about the findings of this study, and what this means for these communities.

Over $20 million in Pokie machine profits were recorded last December in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Mangere-Ōtāhuhu local board areas of Auckland. 

Producer Ezra spoke to Senior Lecturer of Education at the University of Auckland, Dr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia, about the impact these figures highlighted of gaming machines in South Auckland.

A South Auckland-based art exhibition opened last week at the Mangere Arts Centre, featuring the works of 10 contemporary Aotearoa artists with Tāgata Pācifica and Tāgata Ahia heritage.

Producer Ezra spoke to the Co-Curator from I-M.S Arts, Iokapeta Magele-Suamasi, about the importance of the “South-Versed” exhibition for recognising South-Auckland-connected talent.

HOMINID (Benny Jennings) from Te Whanganui a Tara is chatting about his new project INTROVERT/EXTROVERT. Whakarongo mai nei!

For our regular catch up, News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp about The Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill passing its first reading Parliament, which would allow local governments to vote on Māori wards that were implimented without voting the public and a review into Kāinga Ora that would allow the Government to purchase property from government agency.

Jenna’s in to review All Fours from Miranda July on Loose Reads.

Rohan Evans from Wine Cellar is in the studio chatting about the 20 year anniversary of the venue and the week of gigs to celebrate, starting this week.

New Zealand Music Month and Kirsten is serving a selection of tasty Kiwi tunes.

Blind Mango Chutney presents the creme de la kiwicreme in our annual 100% NZ jazz show for NZ Music Month - from classic jazz funksters Space Case and Quincy Conserve to perennial favourite Nathan Haines and newbies to the scene Taylor Griffin and Christoph El Truento.

This week's show was exclusively 100% New Zealand music in celebration of NZ Music Month. From Troy Kingi to the Mint Chicks and everything in between, Sam has you covered.