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Equal Agenda Ep 4 - Influencers Shaping or Shaking Culture Equal Agenda Ep 4 - Influencers Shaping or Shaking Culture Influencers are everywhere, shaping our fyp, conversations, and even our worldviews. But are they truly shaping culture for the better, or are they shaking the very foundations of progress? Join your hosts as they examine Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign and its contradictions, Andrew Tate and Bonnie Blue’s controversial podcast and its dehumanising impact, and Ilona Maher’s celebration of strength and authenticity as a counterpoint. Across these stories, one thing is clear: influence is never neutral. Listen
From the Fringes - 24-09-2025 From the Fringes - 24-09-2025 Presenting a range of issues and opinions from the fringes... political, social, ethical and personal, from the unique perspective of the show's host, Jack Gielen. Listen
The Bridge Zone - 24-09-2025 The Bridge Zone - 24-09-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen
iDad and Daughter - 24-09-2025 iDad and Daughter - 24-09-2025 Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences. Listen
Radio 2050 – Sarah Wentzel-Fisher - 24-09-2025 Radio 2050 – Sarah Wentzel-Fisher - 24-09-2025 Sarah Wentzel-Fisher discusses how we can make our communities more prosperous, sustainable, and resilient by adopting regenerative agriculture practices; she explains the holistic approaches associated with regenerative agriculture, emphasizing their social, economic, and ecological dimensions. She also discusses the importance of food sovereignty, provides an overview of the Carbon Ranch Initiative, and brings attention to the many issues farmers face today. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world. Listen
Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds – Ep 33 New 2 Me Part 1 Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds – Ep 33 New 2 Me Part 1 Inspired by Grant's practice of automatic drawing, Drawn Borings isn’t just passive background music—it’s an immersive experience designed to open doors to new ideas and creative moments. Listen
Back Porch Bluegrass - 23-09-2025 Back Porch Bluegrass - 23-09-2025 We kick-off with some ‘Bluegrass Picking’, then go straight into some classic Flatt & Scruggs style bluegrass from the Earls of Leicester. You’ll hear from the Petersens, Cumberland Gap Connection, Joe Mullins (with Del McCoury helping out) and the Get Down Boys. Karen Lynn & Martin Louis from Australia sing a couple of songs for us, as does Chris Jones & the Night Drivers (great name for a bluegrass band) . And we’ve got a great rendition of a gospel classic from Seldom Scene. Listen
B Orig - 23-09-2025 B Orig - 23-09-2025 Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe. Listen
Waikato Chinese Voices - 23-09-2025 Waikato Chinese Voices - 23-09-2025 Waikato Chinese Voices is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events. Listen
iDad and Daughter - 10-09-2025 iDad and Daughter - 10-09-2025 Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences. Listen
Saved and Besieged Ep 4 - From Damage to Destiny - How God Turns Your Wounds Into Your Testimony Saved and Besieged Ep 4 - From Damage to Destiny - How God Turns Your Wounds Into Your Testimony Healing, Restoration, and the Power of Your Story Exploring the journey from damage to destiny. Everyone carries some form of pain—trauma, abuse, mistakes, addiction, or brokenness—but your past doesn’t define you. Using the story of Mephibosheth, we uncover how God calls, carries, and covers our damage, flipping shame into purpose and scars into testimony. Learn practical steps to bring your pain to God, make healing a decision, and discover the power of sharing your story to inspire and set others free. Listen
Hanna Worldwide and Friends – The beautiful Cook Islands - Rarotonga Hanna Worldwide and Friends – The beautiful Cook Islands - Rarotonga There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Listen
Waikato Chinese Voices - 22-09-2025 Waikato Chinese Voices - 22-09-2025 Waikato Chinese Voices is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events. Listen
The Joy of Classical Music – Ep 121 - The Year 1962 - 18-09-2025 The Joy of Classical Music – Ep 121 - The Year 1962 - 18-09-2025 Episode 121 visits the year 1962. Usually in these sorts of episodes I stick to works published in the given year - for this episode I’ve widened the parameters to include album releases and music events. Sergio Franchi performs Ungrateful Heart on The Ed Sullivan Show Igor Stravinsky - Movements For Piano And Orchestra Ravi Shanker - Improvisation on the Theme Music from Pather Panchali The Canby Singers perform Elliot Carter’s - Musicians Wrestle Everywhere Benjamin Britten - Let Us Sleep Now In Paradisum, movement 6 from War Requiem La Monte Young - The Second Dream of the High-Tension Line Stepdown Transformer Aaron Copland - Connotations for Orchestra Listen
Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 8 – 22-09-2025 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 8 – 22-09-2025 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen
Meet Your Next Mayor - With Paul The Other One – Sarah Thomson Meet Your Next Mayor - With Paul The Other One – Sarah Thomson Political Commentator Paul Barlow sat down with his choice of some of the candidates for the Hamilton Mayoralty. Sarah Thomson is one of three sitting Councillors seeking the Mayoralty this year, bringing with her years of experience as a lawyer and chair of the powerful strategic growth committee. With a focus on making Hamilton a great place to live, she wants to help shape a city everyone can be proud of. Listen
Meet Your Next Mayor - With Paul The Other One – Dave Taylor Meet Your Next Mayor - With Paul The Other One – Dave Taylor Political Commentator Paul Barlow sat down with his choice of some of the candidates for the Hamilton Mayoralty. Dave Taylor is a stalwart of the Kirikiriroa creative sector – the third largest earner for the country’s GDP, and often cited as the beating heart of the city – which feeds his plans for a brighter, more vibrant city that celebrates its people. Listen
Meet Your Next Mayor - With Paul The Other One – Rachel Karalus Meet Your Next Mayor - With Paul The Other One – Rachel Karalus Political Commentator Paul Barlow sat down with his choice of some of the candidates for the Hamilton Mayoralty Rachel Karalus is an accomplished governor, CEO and former lawyer whose experience in getting the mahi done has shaped the foundation of her approach – detail orientated with a plan to build strong foundations for the Hamiltonians of tomorrow. Listen
Meet Your Next Mayor - With Paul The Other One – Maria Huata Meet Your Next Mayor - With Paul The Other One – Maria Huata Political Commentator Paul Barlow sat down with his choice of some of the candidates for the Hamilton Mayoralty. Maria Huata is one of three sitting Hamilton City Councillors after the Mayoralty this year, bringing a distinctly Māori world view with her of kotahitanga that she wants to see Hamilton City Council embrace in the next term. Listen
Cosmopolitan News and Views - 21-09-2025 Cosmopolitan News and Views - 21-09-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

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A Life of Faith - In Conversation with Brother Kevin Dobbyn

A Life of Faith - In Conversation with Brother Kevin Dobbyn

 Religion and Spirituality     English Andrew Johnstone is a local personality who gained significant attention from the 2020 biopic When The Cows Come Home. In that film Andrew discussed his schooling at Sacred Heart College and his time with the Marist brothers. Recently he made a formal complaint against two Brothers, resulting in ongoing discussions with the body charged with investigating abuse allegations, The National Office For Professional Standards. Episodes and More
A Sonic Youth

A Sonic Youth

 Music     English A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey. Episodes and More
Absolutely Not, Sis!

Absolutely Not, Sis!

 Community     English Two small-town gals navigating their 30s through grieving, thriving, or barely surviving. Courtney and Laura discuss everything from loss and heartbreak to shower thoughts and what's trending! These two have been THROUGH it but will be sure to come out the other side laughing, so... grab a drink, and get ready to have a catch up with your new besties! Episodes and More
Alo Aotearoa

Alo Aotearoa

 Ethnic Voices     Spanish (Ecuador) El programa explora temas de interés relacionados con la comunidad latina a nivel global, incluyendo Nueva Zelanda. Facilita discusiones informadas sobre asuntos actuales y relevantes. Además, ofrece contenido enfocado en Nueva Zelanda, diseñado específicamente para el público latino interesado en la región. Episodes and More
Anpudan Waikato

Anpudan Waikato

 Ethnic Voices     Tamil (Sri Lanka) From Arasan FM, Anpudan Waikato is a Tamil show featuring news, music, interviews, and current affairs. It connects the Tamil community in NZ with their culture and global happenings. Engage by sending requests and feedback to vanakkam@arasan.co.nz. Making it a platform for interaction and cultural exchange. Episodes and More
Arabic Guide to the Treaty Principles Bill

Arabic Guide to the Treaty Principles Bill

 News, Issues and Current Affairs     Arabic A series explaining the Treaty Principles Bill in Arabic. Explaining the Treaty's history, what the Bill is about, and how to make a submission (deadline Jan 7, 2025). Episodes and More
Arritmia

Arritmia

 Religion and Spirituality     Spanish Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez. Episodes and More
B Orig

B Orig

 Ethnic Voices     English Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe. Episodes and More
Back Chat

Back Chat

 News, Issues and Current Affairs     English A live, issue-driven news and current affairs discussion programme, debating or examining a different newsworthy issue/topic each week. For listeners who want to be challenged and provoked, and don’t want to be slaves to the news cycle. Episodes and More
Back Porch Bluegrass

Back Porch Bluegrass

 Music     English Paul Trenwith is an enthusiastic advocate for, player and promoter of bluegrass music. Back Porch Bluegrass features a wide range of the genre's best performers. Episodes and More
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