Arts
The TAHI Thursday 18th May 2023
On today’s episode, Fable chats to So’omalo about his latest single, we discuss if covid memes are worth 500k, and Evie fills us in on what’s happening in Demon Slayer Audio
'Softening' of Auckland Council cuts - but to what degree?
Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown has indicated he'll pull back on some of harsh cuts he had proposed to arts and social services. Kathryn is joined by Kate Anderson, general manager of the Central… Audio
Bookmarks with James Acheson
For Bookmarks today we're finding out about the favourite things of Academy Award Winner costume designer Jim Acheson. He was one of the designers on Monty Pythons's The Meaning of Life - which is… Audio
Podcast Critic: Adam Burns
Today Adam talks to Jesse about Whistleblower and No Skins with Jinx and Shea. Audio
Don McGlashan doco in the works
An ward-winning documentary maker is hoping to uncover the secrets of one our top artists - singer, composer, front man and euphonium player Don McGlashan. The project, directed by Shirley Horrocks. Audio
Waiuku comedians debut their show at the comedy festival
The New Zealand International Comedy Festival is in full swing right now. Self described as two 'Waiuku country bumpkins' Tough Tiger Fist is a musical comedy duo, raising money for Music Helps. Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 16th May 2023
Rei joins us to chat about his latest single All We Got, So’omalo discusses Aotearoa hip-hop at large, and Evie has a plan to get famous on The Bachelor. Audio
Rhys Mathewson:jokes come when naked and wet
Just where a comedian comes up with their best lines is a trade secret BUT it's information that Nathan Rarere managed to extract from Rhys Mathewson - First Up's featured act from the comedy… Audio
Sweden's Loreen wins Eurovision for second time
It's the highlight of Europe's pop calendar - the Eurovision song contest wrapped a week of kitsch and glamour in the non-European city of Liverpool.. It was Ukraine's turn to host the annual… Audio
Molly Pihigia: Celebrating 30 years of Niuean art
Falepipi He Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group (Falepipi He Mafola) will celebrate their 30 years with an exhibition at Ma¯ngere Arts Centre - Nga Tohu O Uenuku over eight weeks. Susana Lei'ataua took some… Audio
Calling Home: Flora Knight in Oklahoma
Calling Home this week is ex-Dunedin and Lyttleton fiddler and bootmaker Flora Knight who now calls Guthrie, Oklahoma home. Audio, Gallery
David Lawrence: binge-reading Shakespeare’s plays in order
Known for his contemporary takes on Shakespeare, Aotearoa theatre director and scholar David Lawrence believes the bard's intentions have been long compromised by being organised into the genres of… Audio
Sameena Zehra: immigration is a serious laughing matter
From performing on street corners in India to the National Theatre in London, comedian, actor, writer, and blues singer Sameena Zehra has spent her life telling stories and, in her own words, holding… Audio
Funding drive for project Whale Song
A funding drive is underway for a 12 million dollar project that would revitalise Wharemauku Park in Paraparaumu. Whale Song Pakake Waiata Charitable Trust chairman Marco Zeeman talks to Jesse. Audio
Art workshops helping young people grieve
It's Mother's day on Sunday, which for many is a lovely day to celebrate and for others a day that brings up grief. Artist and photographer Deborah Smith has been running art workshops for bereaved… Audio
Long-awaited Blenheim Library opens
It's been ten years in the making, but Blenheim's new library will open its doors to the public for the first time today. The building, which cost $20 million, will also be home to the region's art… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 11th May 2023
In this episode, Musician and Comedian, Savanna Calton (Ngāi Tahu), shares her thoughts on tokenism in the arts. We update you on the current flood situation, and ponder how much you can get your… Audio
Bookmarks with Simone Nathan
Actor, writer and executive producer Simone Nathan, who has worked with Amy Schumer and written for Taika Waititi, share her favourite books, music and films. Audio
Podcast Critic: Elliott Childs
Today RNZ's own Elliott Childs talks to Jesse about the podcast, You Must Remember This. It's a series all about Hollywood history and is billed as being about secret and/or forgotten history of… Audio
Comedian who's first language is sign - a unique story
Scottish comedian Ray Bradshaw – who was raised by two hearing-impaired parents – is delivering laughs to the deaf community at his 100% accessible NZ Comedy Festival shows. Video, Audio
