Podcast
Books and Beyond
A summer of Steinbeck
Alison has been on a mission over the summer to re-read her favourite books by the classic American author John Steinbeck. In this episode she’s joined by fellow Steinbeck fan, and high school teacher Daniel, and together they discuss the author’s enduring popularity, particularly amongst young readers. Tune in and find out how books that are so old can seem so new.
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Mike delves into his extensive back catalogue of musical treasure to bring you a selection of soul music, with everything from the hits and the b-sides to the forgotten gems.
Pass the Mic
Pass The Mic spotlights the stories and experiences of New Zealanders from migrant and former refugee backgrounds. The first series from 2022 is a community-led collaboration in partnership with Belong Aotearoa, Sport Waitākere and Storyo, hosted by Elina Ashimbayeva. The second series from 2025 focuses on the employment experience of lived experts and was made with funding from the J R McKenzie Trust.
Te Matatini 2023
In this one-off special, Planet FM presents a snapshot of Te Matatini 2023, with vox-pops and interviews undertaken in the marketplace at Ana Wai / Eden Park where the festival took place. A celebration of the best of Kapa Haka across Aotearoa New Zealand, this year's Te Matatini festival was hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
