Archivist, user experience consultant, member of the Dead C., and music writer, who has curated a new Flying Nun archival compilation, Time to Go.

The 30th anniversary of Flying Nun record label and new music from Ria hall.

November marks the 30th birthday of iconic NZ label Flying Nun Records. Roger Shepherd is back at the helm and one of the label's most important and influential bands, The Bats, are back on the label with their new album, Free All The Monsters.

Pop music and its industry have changed almost beyond recognition, but as Flying Nun celebrates its 21st, international success again beckons.

Flying Nun bands tour and record in the Northern hemisphere. Founder Roger Shepherd moves to London. High hopes for a Flying Nun hit.

Flying Nun moves from Christchurch to Auckland, and a major-label association. Vinyl gives way to CD. The first artist contracts are signed!

Flying Nun runs as a cooperative, with profits spent on new recordings. Lessons are learned about contracts and initial international forays.

It took a bright idea, $50, and a lot of good will for Flying Nun Records to start documenting NZ's South Island music scene in 1981.

Celebrities and train spotters test their knowledge of Flying Nun Records artists and songs in 2004.

Founder of influential independent NZ music label Flying Nun. He started it in Christchurch in 1981 and it was home to legendary acts such as The 3Ds, The Clean, The Chills, and Straitjacket Fits. It eventually was sold to a bigger, multinational company, but late last year he bought it back. How did he do it? What's changed over the years, both for the label and the music industry? And what's next for Flying Nun?