Today we take the name very literally, as Dr Kirsten Zemke unpicks songs about cities. Whakarongo mai nei!

Tom Lark is in the studio to celebrate his album out today, Brave Star. Whakarongo mai nei!

This week, a review into the electoral system in Aotearoa was released. The report, titled Independent Electoral Review seeks to make the electoral system clearer, fairer, and more accessible for current and future generations. Associate Professor Grant Duncan teaches politics at Massey University, and he highlighted the major changes the review is suggesting. Simon began by asking him to discuss the recommendation to change the election from every three years to every four.

Liam Watters joins Sam (for a much more awake) Thurday Morning Glory! As always, Liam treats us to a few tracks on vinyl. This week, Liam plays us some Kraftwerk, Cocteau Twins and Smashing Pumpkins - and maybe even some Roy Orbison if you stay tuned.

On a big day for council and the electoral system we have a bit of Political Commentary from Rod Oram. Delaney Mes gives us some long weekend sponge cake tips on Breakfast Food. Emmanuelle is in the studio to talk about their upcoming show Last Dance, with Elliot And Vincent, and Franc015. Raiden Freeman is in the studio chatting about his most recent record and premiering an unreleased new track Streetsweeper, which has a feature from DalyanRD. Natural Ange comes in to give you the lowdown on how to cope with seasonal changes and other wellbeing woes. Whakarongo mai nei!

On a big day for council and the electoral system we have a bit of Political Commentary from Rod Oram. He also discusses National’s potential withdrawing of support for He Waka Eke Noa, the farm emissions working group. Whakarongo mai nei!

Delaney Mes gives us some long weekend sponge cake tips on Breakfast Food, as well as recommendations for wintery cocktails and eats around Tāmaki Makaurau. One of those gorgeous cocktail recipes is below. Whakarongo mai nei!

Pear and rosemary Tom Collins 

Delaney Mes 

Serves 2 

For the syrup, chop two pears into chunks and gently cook in a pot on medium-low heat in 1cup water and 1cup white sugar with a sprig of rosemary. Leave to cool. 

For the cocktail: 

Place pears from syrup in a cocktail shaker and muddle them well

Add all other ingredients and shake well

Adjust lemon or syrup to taste

Strain into two glasses filled with ice

Top with soda water. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.