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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cosmopolitan News and Views - 21-09-2025
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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.
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A Sonic Youth
Music
English
A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Arritmia
Religion and Spirituality
Spanish
Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez.
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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.
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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.
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Back Porch Bluegrass
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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.
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The Mighty Rootsmen - The Mighty Rootsmen [2025]
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A Sonic Youth
A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
Alo Aotearoa
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.
Back Porch Bluegrass
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.
Bengal Beats
Designed to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of Bengal for the Bengali-speaking community living in New Zealand, this show serves as a bridge between the vibrant traditions of Bengal and the diverse, multicultural landscape of New Zealand.
Bunting v Christoffersen
Weekly debate and banter between Wednesday Free Breakfast host Mark Bunting and ex-Hamiltonian commentator Max Christoffersen. It's a battle of opinion, knowledge, perspective and wit as they tackle the issues facing our city.
Connect With Community Waikato
An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Creative Genius: The Brian Wilson and Beach Boys Tribute Special
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. This tribute show, by Free FM's Phil Grey, explores the Beach Boys' lesser-known gems and Wilson's solo material
Crisis In Sudan — A Free FM Special Report
Sudanese democratic aspirations have been dashed three times since gaining independence from Britain in 1956. The latest move toward democratic rule was upended on April 15 this year when two of the Generals on the transitional ruling council went to war with each other. How did this affect New Zealand? Sudanese Kiwis explain.
Deep_INsessioNZ
Deep_INsessioNZ goes deep into electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Democracy Done Right
Everything you didn’t know you needed to know about voting for your local representatives! This podcast is hosted by Wintec Media Arts students Ray Raynel and Julia Bartley who are joined by Amy Viggers from Hamilton City Council, and Kim Jacobs from The Electoral Commission.
Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds
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.
Equal Agenda
Exploring the complexities of gender equality and shedding light on the everyday discrimination women face. Insightful, thought-provoking conversations, inspiring change, fostering connection, and reminding you that you’re not alone in the pursuit of equality. Brought to you by YWCA Hamilton, a community organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting women across the Waikato to achieve success.
Fighting Stigma
Sit down with Vanessa and Raissa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Flat Out Pride
Weekly LGBTQIA+ media from Hamilton NZ, made with support of NZ on Air and PROUDly part of CAMA Community Access Media Alliance - Fighting for your right to be on the radio and in the media since 1981
Hanna Worldwide and Friends
There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Having relatable struggles, amazing adventures and new beginnings!
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12:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Musical Journeys
Rodrigo Hill and Xavier Meade
Arts and Culture
1:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Forty Six & 2
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Dead Air
3:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Buddhism on Air
Free FM
Religion and Spirituality
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
The Joy of Classical Music
Andrew Johnstone
Arts and Culture
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
WTH are Māori Wards
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Free Breakfast
Free FM
Various
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The History Hour - BBC
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Bridge Zone
Free FM
Interests and Hobbies
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
From the Fringes
Free FM
Interests and Hobbies
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Equal Agenda
Martine, Jameena, and Hazel
Gender and Sexuality
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Tech Life - BBC
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Vedic Wisdom
Free FM
Religion and Spirituality
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
iDad and Daughter
Free FM
Community
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Over the Fence
Craig Mitchell
Community
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Radio 2050
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bengal Beats
RJ Titash
Arts and Culture
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Alo Aotearoa
Denisse Herrera
Ethnic Voices
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Conexao Sulamerica
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Musafir Hoon Yaaro
Free FM
Ethnic Voices
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The Paleface Parabola
Jumpin' JB
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