On the Air - Mā runga iarere

12:15 Sean Doyle from the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club

Kara Rickard and Mark Williams catch up with Sean Doyle at the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club on Anzac Day to hear about what's going on!

12:25  Patisserie Chef Maxine Schekter On the Great Lamington vs Wellington Debate

A French-trained pastry chef, Maxine Schekter has spent the past 11 years honing her craft in some of the world’s top kitchens—including Gâteaux Thoumieux in Paris, The Fat Duck and Sketch in London, and Logan Brown in Wellington. In 2019, she founded Sugar Flour Pastry School, which she continues to run from her base in Wellington, New Zealand.

Schekter is also now a published author. Her new book, Patisserie Made Simple, features recipes that can all be made in a single tin and aims to demystify the challenges of baking for everyday people.

Schekter speaks to Kara Rickard and Mark Williams On The Air this ANZAC Day, and tells the pair about the trans-Tasman rivalry behind the lamington. Or—should it, in fact, be called a Wellington?

1:10 Co-Founder of INXS, Andrew Farriss on his new country music chapter

Best known as the co-founder, key songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist, and backing vocalist for the Grammy-nominated, multi-award-winning band INXS, Andrew has carved out an enduring legacy in the music industry. He is the creative force behind a slew of songs that have become anthems for generations of music fans worldwide.

Today he's catching up with Kara Rickard and Mark Williams to talk about his new country music chapter. 

2:05  Nick Atkinson of Supergroove

Nick Atkinson started his musical career as the saxophone player for Supergroove, going on to form the bands Hopetoun Brown and Love Square.

Kara Rickard and Mark Williams catch up with Nick today while he's on the road!

2:35  New Zealand Footballer Michael Boxall on Achieving Success Abroad

Described as a pillar on the Minnesota United roster, Michael Boxall spoke about his journey to becoming one of the most trusted defenders in Major League Soccer and the leadership role he now holds with his team.

Boxall reflected on his experiences playing at the highest levels of international football, sharing what it’s like to represent New Zealand on the global stage.

Speaking with Mark Williams and Kara Rickard On the Air, Boxall discussed balancing the pressures of professional sport. As captain for the 2025 season, he offered insight into what it takes to lead a team in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.

3:10 Nikau Grace on musical collaboration in honor of 28th Māori Battalion

A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year.

The waiata, titled 'He Aha Te Aha', is a collaboration between singer Nikau Grace, producer Kings, mātanga reo Dr Jeremy MacLeod and Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue.

Nikau Grace is on the Phone with Kara Rickard and Mark Williams to share about this waiata.

4:05 Naarm Musical Special with Jen Cloher

Jen Cloher is of Ngāpuhi & Ngāti Kahu descent and is a songwriter and performer who lived in Melbourne Australia for decades and now calls Aotearoa home. Over the course of five albums, they have won a J Award and an AIR Award and been nominated for an ARIA and the Australian Music Prize. 

Jen’s most recent album  Ko Au Te Awa Ko Awa Ko Au- I Am The River, The River Is Me Is Inspired by Cloher’s journey connecting with her whakapapa as wāhine Māori. They join us in the studio this afternoon to choose songs from the city of trams for our Melbourne Naarm music special. 

Jen's Selection:

• Archie Roach - Took the Children Away

• BRIGGS - The Children Came Back

• Miss Kaninna - Blak Britney

• Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Which Way To Go

• Amyl and the Sniffers - Guided by Angels

• Dick Diver - Through the D

• RVG - Alexandra

• Liz Stringer - First Time Really Feeling

Songs Played:

12pm - 1pm

The Soul Searchers - Ashely's Roachclip

TOI - Lest We Forget

Lorde - What Was That

Jenny Morris - She Has To Be Loved

Ronnie Laws - Tidal Wave

1pm - 2pm

Seven Seas - Fight the Power

INXS - Listen Like Thieves

Andrew Farriss - Gold Rush to Ghost Town

Tami Neilson, Willie Nelson - Beyond the Stars

Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman

2pm - 3pm

Young Holt Limited - People Make the World Go Round

Supergroove - Five Word Headline

Rubi Du - Guiding Star (Mokotron Remix)

Nightmares On Wax, Jordan Rakei, Fat Freddy's Drop - Typical (DJ Fitchie Remix)

The Delfonics - Ready or Not

Prince - Pop Life

Clear Path Ensemble - Absolvo

3pm - 4pm

The Oneness of Juju, Plunky - Every Way But Loose

Leisure - Welcome to the Mood

Leisure - Sundown

Nikau Grace, Kings, Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue - He Aha Te Aha

Cleo Sol - Self

Sault - We are the Sun

Christoph El Truento - Pep the Conqueror

Garnett Silk - Love is the Answer

Nathan Haines - Squire For Hire (Fouk Remix)

Hiatus Kayote - Red Room

4pm - 5pm

Archie Roach - Took the Children Away

BRIGGS - The Children Came Back

Miss Kaninna - Blak Britney

Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Which Way To Go

Amyl and the Sniffers - Guided by Angels

Dick Diver - Through the D

RVG - Alexandra

Liz Stringer - First Time Really Feeling