Jo Gordon, an organiser behind the Medieval Carnival at Waikato Waldorf School, joins Gary in the studio to talk about the large annual event, which is coming up on Sunday 26 March.

Melissa Smith from Bike Waikato speaks about the approval for funding of low-cost low-risk cycling infrastructure by Hamilton City Council and Waka Kotahi in her fortnightly update.

The much-loved play Calendar Girls opens at Riverlea Theatre on Saturday 18 March, staged by Hamilton Playbox -— cleebrating their 90th year this year.

Mike Williams met with director Jane Barnett and actor Hicole Domett, who plays Annie.

A new book from Dr Felicity Goodyear-Smith, called From Crime to Care: The History of Abortion in Aotearoa New Zealand, looks into our history on the subject from pre-colonial times, through the late 19th century, and into the rapidly changing and more liberal attitudes of the post-World War II decades. But the book's particular focus is the 1970s, covering setting up the first abortion clinic in 1974.

Dr Goodyear-Smith spoke with Mike Williams about the book.

Melissa Smith, chair and spokesperson for Bike Waikato, joins us in the studio to introduce our new fortnightly feature about cycling advocacy in the Waikato.

A speed dating event suitable for people with intellectual and learning impairments, and those who are neurodiverse, is taking place on 1 March.

Organiser Wendy van den Berg joins Kelli in the studio to talk about it.

Jackie Clarke and Jennifer Ward-Lealand alk to Mike Williams about Rock Follies Forever, one of th eheadline acts for this year's Arts Festival. The pair, plus Laura Daniel, fan-girl over the best 1970s British girl-group that never was. Rock Follies Forever is an ode to the fabulousness of the cult British TV series Rock Follies, a show chronicling the ups and downs of three fierce women climbing the ladder to success in the macho world of 1970s rock.

Cate Prestidge talks to Elizabeth Easther who wrote and performs 'A Rare Bird' – a solo show that explores the audacious exploits of ornithologist Perrine Moncrieff; an extraordinary woman who played a huge role in helping to conserve the flora and fauna of Aotearoa.

Waipā deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk gives an update on what's going on in the district - the Ahu Ake community spatial plan, recycling truck driver shortages, and visiting community organisations with Mayor Susan O'Regan.

Hanna is an acclaimed one woman play by Sam Potter. Directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, it will be taking place at the Hamilton Arts Festival on 1 March. The actress Cassandra Woodhouse gives us a preview of the play and an insight into its creation.