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10:20 Blossoms blooming for Alexandra festival

Event manager Martin Macpherson talks to Karyn about preparations for New Zealand's longest running blossom festival. 

Blossoms in Alexandra

Blossoms in Alexandra Photo: Alexandra Blossom Festival/Shannon Thomson

10:25 Wētāpunga released into mainland Aotearoa

It's a big day in the life of Aotearoa's largest living insects. 200 wētāpunga - giant wētā - have been released into Shakespear regional park today. They came from a Captive Rear-and-Release Programme at Butterfly Creek.

Karyn speaks to Senior Ranger Matt Maitland who saw them on their way. 

Wētāpunga

Wētāpunga Photo: Auckland City Council

10:31 Out Lately with Finn Johansson

Tamaki’s resident music nerd steps out of his makeshift recording studio to bring us his favourite tracks of the week. The Medium, Amamelia, Carly Rae Jepsen and Show Me The Body are in his sights this time around.

Wellington's avant Finn Johansson with his Out Lately depth and intrigue.

Photo: supplied - photo Ezra Simons