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The New Zealand First Party has introduced a member's bill that would ban or even fine people for using a bathroom that does not correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth.

In a statement, New Zealand First said it will "stop the growing trend" of mixed-sex bathrooms.

First, former News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, speaks to NZ Parents and Guardians of Transgender and Gender Diverse Children Coordinator, Sharyn Forsyth (she/her) about the proposed bill and the prevalence of anti-trans rhetoric in Aotearoa.

She also spoke to Wren (they/them) a non-binary person, parent to a transgender child, and trans activist, about the impact this bill would have on both transgender and cisgender people as well as Facebook messages sent to Wren by a profile claiming to be NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich, suggesting transgender people are quote "mentally ill" and "need to go to the hospital for brain checks". Unkovich has stated the profile who sent these messages is impersonating her.

We kick off 100% New Zealand Music Week here on the b! The most wonderful week of the year. We also launch Industry Rider, a segment for NZMM 2024 where Stella speaks to promoters, musicians and makers in Aotearoa what they need on their list to fulfil this year's theme (amplifying Aotearoa). Listen to chats from Half Queen and Swallow The Rat. Pennie chats trench coats on Fashun. Dame Hinewehi Mohi speaks to Rachel about her induction into the Recorded Music NZ 2024 NZ Music Hall of Fame. Suri reviews James from Percival Everett on Loose Reads. Finn Johansson is in the studio to chat about the release of his single with Ny Oh, We Still Got It which came out on Friday with a music video. Whakarongo mai nei!

Def Jim delivers his NZ Music Month Jazz Show, presenting selections from several local luminaries plus one from a recent Auckland Jazz Orchestra tribute to the late Phil Broadhurst, interspersed with a typically eclectic sampling of the international scene past and present featuring a track from the latest Charles Lloyd release which has widely received rave reviews.

Campbell at the controls!

This week's show featured new music from NxWorries, Childish Gambino and more. Sam also paid tribute to legendary saxophonist David Sanborn who died last week.

Whanganui-based duo Carb on Carb (James & Nicole) join Hunter to break down 'Take Time', their new album.

~ Thanks to NZ On Air Music ~

This week on Various Artists!

Beth catches up with Senior Curator of Māori Art at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Nathan Pōhio, about Taimoana: Coastlines in Art in Aotearoa, a new exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki that explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand in relation to the coast.

And Nicholas catches up with co-curators of Buttercup and Lavender, a new exhibition showing at the Arts House Trust. Inspired by the Pirongia home of artist Peter Shaw, the exhibition plays with themes of hospitality and natural forms.

Great art, great tunes and your weekly Art Guide for Tāmaki Makaurau, only on bFM.

Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews Motherhood, an anthology streaming on TVNZ+ 

Goodnight My Darling dials in to chat about her brand new single, Ruby.