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Wellington food waste trial a success
Wellington is finally seeing the results of a 12-month food waste diversion trial launched in October 2020. Councillor Laurie Foon talks to Wallace about the trial and the results. Video, Audio
WWI Veterans of Le Quesnoy remembered
This week we're running a series of WWI veteran stories with Jude Dobson. We share the stories of four men who were all fighting in the Northern French town of Les Quesnoy. Today's episode is about… Audio
World War II field gun discovered in a Greytown paddock
Around the globe, remnants of World War II are still being discovered, and New Zealand is no exception. A 1942 25-pounder field gun has been found in a Greytown paddock. Paul Weldrand, talks to… Audio
Teenage girls more likely to suffer from lockdown anxieties
The lockdowns are over but the scars are going to take some time to heal, especially for teenage girls says Dr Regine Galanti, a clinical psychologist who specializes in adolescent anxiety. Audio
Bookmarks with Cameron Farmilo
Today's bookmarks guest is chef Cameron Farmilo, the founder of the very popular ice cream parlour 'Duck Island'. Audio
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
Today's reviewer, reporter for Te Ao Moana on Maori television, Ximena Smith, talks to Wallace about Crypto Island, the latest project form PJ Vogt on Apple Podcasts. She also shares her thoughts on… Audio
Six new species of wētā facing climate threat
To some great news now for our native species the weta. Six new speices of the apline cave insects have been discovered in the south of the South Island. Massey University professor Steven Trewick… Audio
Failed bid to save Founders Theatre in Hamilton
A last-ditch effort to save Hamilton's 60-year-old Founder's Theatre from demolition has failed. The Founder's Threatre Trust spokesperson Margaret Evans talks to Wallace. Audio
Apple launches new child safety feature in New Zealand
Apple is expected to introduce new safety features to their devices that will help shield children from nudity. NetSafe online safety operations manager Sean Lyon talks to Wallace. Audio
Dating in the 21st Century: 'Initimacy has been privatised'
Dating in the 21st century often begins with a lie and alone. Dr Marie Bergstrom, a researcher at the French Institute of Demographic Studies in Paris argues the privatization of intimacy is changing… Audio
The roaring '20s revival in this century
Jazz historian Aleisha Ward is a Lecturer at the school of Music at the University of Auckland, and she wonders if the roaring 20s are happening again! She joins Wallace to talk Jazz and play some… Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Today Claire talks to Wallace about books she has recently re-read. She's read The Bone People by Keri Hulme and Brother of More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido. Audio
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Today neuropscyhologist and clinical psychologist Hannah Korrel talks about how to navigate traditional family get togethers if you have a plus one or their family traditions to consider. Audio
De-carbonising wool processing to boost exports
A project is being launched to dramatiacally reduce the carbon emissions associated with processing wool for carpet manufacturing. Bremworth carpets CEO Greg Smith talks to Wallace about their plans.
…New interactive museum to commemorate WWI NZ soldiers
Weta Workshop has teamed up with the New Zealand Memorial Museum Trust - Le Quesnoy to re-create a pivotal moment in our WW1 history - in Le Quesnoy itself. Trustee Jude Dobson talks to Wallace about… Audio
Social supermarkets to offer more choice for those in need
A new approach to addressing food poverty is being rolled out by supermarket giant, Food Stuffs together with community providers. Willa Hand, the head of membership experience at Foodstuffs North… Audio
The Panel with Chris Finlayson and Ella Henry (Part 2)
Panellists Chris Finlayson and Ella Henry discuss the effect the Gib shortage is having on tradies, co-governance and the ongoing debate surrounding new cycleways in Wellington. Audio
The Panel with Chris Finlayson and Ella Henry (Part 1)
Panellists Chris Finlayson and Ella Henry discuss how the latest inflation figures will impact Kiwis, Russia testing ballistic missiles and a Christian group who broke into song mid-flight. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Chris Finlayson and Ella Henry
Panellists Chris Finlayson and Ella Henry discuss TikTok recipes and tell us what they've been thinking. Audio
Critter of the Week: Southland green skink
Nicola Toki has a new job as the Chief Executive Kaiwhakahaere Matua of Forest and Bird. But she hasn't forgotten her most important job - COTW! This week: A chunky skink (or 'robust' in reptile… Audio
