When photographer David Cook moved into Hamilton East, he was drawn to the colourful, creative and chaotic lives of his neighbours. He talks to Cate Prestidge about his photographs which are on exhibit at the moment at Waikato Museum.

The iconic theatre company, Red Leap are taking their successful theatre production, Owls Do Cry on tour. The show will be performed at Hamilton’s Meteor Theatre from 26-28 October. Director Malia Johnston joins us on the Free Breakfast.

Jade P speaks about Honour Her, an empowerment programme in Otorohanga on Saturday 8 October.

Kelli Pike talks with political commentator Paul Barlow about voting in the 2022 Local Government elections.

Mike Williams talks to director Dave Moore about Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's a startlingly original production of Macbeth, staged to get them to the Welwyn Garden City Finals.

Hamilton author and publisher Melissa Guyon joins Cate Prestidge to discuss her work for Hamilton Book Month.

Author Aimee Anderson-O'Connor joins Cate Prestidge to talk about her involvement in the 2022 Hamilton Book Month.

Mike Willliams talks to Bridgit Anderson – a documentary photographer involved in Take a moment with us, a multimedia exhibition showcasing the dreams, talents and often the loneliness of people with intellectual disabilities.

The exhibition opens Saturday 13 August at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato in Hamilton and will be open for two months. Entry is free.

Kelli Pike was joined by Dr Kirsty Barbour of @Taurikura to talk about the work they're doing to support Maaori candidates, and encourage voting in this year's lody body elections.

The Raglan Wharf, Better Off Fund, and running for council and community boards are on the agenda with deputy mayor of the Waikato district, Aksel Bech, giving his fortnightly update.