Bluey’s Big Play, a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA & Emmy® award-winning children’s television series produced by Ludo Studio, will hit the road in April 2025 and tour to Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton and Auckland.

Audiences of all ages will get to see Bluey, her younger sister Bingo and Mum & Dad embark on their first live theatre show, featuring brilliantly created puppets, live actors, and iconic sets. Based on an original new story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, the theatrical adaptation contains music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush.

Cate Prestidge caught up with Puppetry Director fo rthe show, Jacob Williams.

GLOBOX ARENA, KIRIKIRIROA – HAMILTON                  WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL

Waipa deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk talks about the Long-Term Plan discussions, the vision for the 30-Year Spatial Plan, and the Shaw's Illuminate Light & Sound Show coming up at Lake Karapiro.

Hamilton Playbox's latest production is 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. Cate speaks with co-director Lawrie Johnson and actor Hayden Newport (Randle McMurphy) about what drew them to this iconic story and what audiences can expect. The play runs 12-26 October.

Waikato district mayor Jacqui Church talks about the extended contract with Auckland's Watercare, and the Mayoral Community Awards.

Bike Waikato chair Melissa Smith gives a preview of the Biketober group ride taking place between Hamilton Gardens and Karapiro on Saturday 12 October. Check out the Facebook event for a 15% discount code for bike rentals.

Local water infrastructure, reasons for reductions in free parking times in the CBD, and activities for the school holidays are Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate's focus for her monthly catch-up on the Free Breakfast.

Melissa Smith, co-chair and spokesperson at Bike Waikato, joins us for a fortnightly update.

Farewelling Kiingi Tuheitia and welcoming the new Queen.

Nerding out about Te Awa Pekapeka.

Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate joins Mike Williams to discuss council's new credit rating from Standard & Poor's, plus progress with Local Waters Done Well, the new Peacocke Bridge opening, and some comment of the recent Local Government NZ conference.