Nights for Tuesday 8 June 2021

 

7:12 China in the Asia Pacific Region

Marxist Historian, Brian Roper joins us once again - tonight he asks whether or not New Zealanders should be concerned about the rise of China and China's growing influence in the Asia Pacific region?

7:30 The Sampler

Tony Stamp peruses a dancefloor stonker from tropical, Waiheke by-way-of Hackney Wick dance trio Flamingo Pier, the debut album by icy Auckland singer-songwriter Louisa Nicklin, and a sparse, soothing offering from Brooklyn neo-classical artist Arooj Aftab.    

8:15 Pacific Waves

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Koroi Hawkins presents a daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.

8:30 Window on The World 

Tonight's Climate Question is - What will it take for cities to go carbon neutral?

9:07 Smart Talk

Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath (the co-Head of the School of Maori Studies and Pacific Studies) explores life as a Pasifika academic. A highlight from the 2021 season of Auckland University's popular Raising the Bar event.

10:17 Lately

Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.

11:07 Worlds of Music

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of 'world' music, fusion and folk roots. Tonight Trevor  features an interview with South African guitarist Derek Gripper who specialises in the kora music of Mali, in particular the music of Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté.