Author Tina Makereti’s new novel released on Wednesday 3rd of July. Beth spoke to Tina about The Mires, its themes and the inspiration behind the book. 

Sofia spoke to senior curator of global contemporary art at Auckland Art Gallery, Natasha Conland, and acting curator of Pacific art, Cameron Ah-Loo Matamua, about a new exhibition, Aotearoa Contemporary.

Frankie McNair is an Australian comedian. She has brought her slapstick, cabaret-feel comedy to Auckland with An Intimate Evening With Tabitha Booth. Beth caught up with Frankie about their final shows at Q Theatre on Friday and Saturday.

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival opened last week in Te Whanganui-a-Tara on the 31st of July. Sofia spoke to the festival’s Artistic Director, Paolo Bertolin, about the programme this year and what he’s most excited for.

And Ōtepoti folk singer Keira Wallace joied us in the studio to play some beautiful music for us. They’re playing a show at The Wine Cellar tomorrow night to celebrate the release of their brand-new single, Leap/Landing.