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Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 17-01-2020( 0:17:12)
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Carla Werner is a NZ-born singer/songwriter with a rich and varied career spanning many genres over the last 30+ years. She's visiting Hamilton, playing at Nivara Lounge tonight as one half of N8VSOUL, with bassist Alison Wünderland. Carla spoke with Mike Williams in this morning's show.
Published: 1/17/2020 9:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 16-01-2020( 0:21:36)
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In this episode... We were joined this morning by local Bluegrass legend Paul Trenwith, discussing all thing Kiwi Bluegrass, and next month’s second Kiwigrass Festival…. AND a little bit of live banjo playing!
Published: 1/16/2020 9:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 14-01-2020( 0:9:40)
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In this episode... Kelli Pike talks to Toni Garson, director of Musikmakers Hamilton’s Madagascar Jnr which is on at Riverlea Theatre from 14-18 January
Published: 1/14/2020 9:45:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 17-12-2019( 0:14:22)
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In this episode... Kelli Pike talks to Julie Clauusen (Strategy and Corporate planning at the Hamilton City Council) about the ‘four well-beings’ and development of a climate action plan.
Published: 12/17/2019 11:15:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 17-12-2019( 0:14:50)
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In this episode... Kelli Pike talks to Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate about the 2020 annual and 10 year plan and resolving the longstanding issues of Founders and the Municipal buildings.
Published: 12/17/2019 11:15:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 03-12-2019( 0:13:12)
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In this episode... How are your budgeting skills? Christmas is looming, so Kelli Pike talks to Tony Agar the Manager of Hamilton Budgeting Advisory Services Trust about preparing for Christmas, and the services they offer.
Published: 12/3/2019 9:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 26-11-2019( 0:13:13)
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In this episode... Conversations we need to have with our teens. White Ribbon Manager Rob McCann talks with Kelli Pike about disrupting toxic stereotypes and promoting healthy relationships.
Published: 11/26/2019 9:15:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 22-11-2019( 0:15:49)
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In this episode... DOGFIGHT! Bring an ugly girl to a party! Mike talks with Nick Braae and Charlette Isaac from Bold theatre about their latest production at The Meteor!
Published: 11/22/2019 9:00:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 21-11-2019( 0:14:20)
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In this episode... Election Reform — we could be looking at changes. Kelli Pike discusses this with the Hon Nanaia Mahuta, plus Maori representation in local government and the mahi she is doing within her Maori development portfolio.
Published: 11/21/2019 10:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 19-11-2019( 0:13:9)
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In this episode... What can you expect from the new Hamilton City Council's committee structure? Mayor Paula Southgate discusses this with Kelli Pike, and talks about the opening of Waiwhakareke.
Published: 11/19/2019 9:00:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 14-11-2019( 0:17:59)
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In this episode... Cate Prestidge talks with Mike Williams about Morrinsville Theatre's production of Little Shop of Horrors – opening on Nov 21st. Tickets through iTicket.co.nz
Published: 11/14/2019 8:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 29-10-2019( 0:17:28)
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In this episode... Kelli Pike talks to Dr Richard Swainson (Auteur House) about two Hamilton Fringe Festival events ‘What’s My line’ & ‘House on Haunted Hill’ – neither of which clash with the rugby.
Published: 10/29/2019 10:15:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 23-10-2019( 0:9:30)
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In this episode... Mark Bunting speaks with Hamilton’s new Mayor Paula Southgate about the just-announced new committee structure and the ‘blue sky thinking’ she’s expecting from our elected councillors.
Published: 10/23/2019 9:00:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 20-09-2019( 0:16:32)
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In this episode... Mike Williams talks with Nate Taiapa – retiring host of Go FEET Radio and The Blues Room. Nate has a long history of association with the station and the music scene in the region. The Blues Room ends with a two-hour special jam on Wednesday September 25.
Published: 9/20/2019 9:15:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 17-09-2019( 0:11:2)
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In this episode... Kelli Pike talks to Thomas LaHood from Barbarian productions about 'Soft and Hard', a play which is part of the Toi Wahine festival. It's a complex and hilarious exploration of gender roles by a married couple.
Published: 9/17/2019 11:00:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 13-09-2019( 0:11:22)
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In this episode... Cate Prestidge talks with Peppa Torre — organiser of the 16th annual Hispanic Festival, which is being held at Hamilton Gardens on Saturday 14 September.
Published: 9/13/2019 9:45:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 13-09-2019( 0:12:25)
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In this episode... Cate Prestidge talks with Dave Stearns, director of the play 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' which opens at Cambridge's Gaslight Theatre on Saturday 14 September.
Published: 9/13/2019 9:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 03-09-2019( 0:9:5)
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In this episode... Kelli Pike talks to Mary and Kathy from the Music Moves me Trust, about the value of music as a therapy for people living with dementia and their upcoming Lake Walk fundraiser.
Published: 9/3/2019 10:45:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 28-08-2019( 0:10:57)
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In this episode... Kelli Pike talks to Hamilton Mayor Andrew King about the Hamilton-Auckland corridor, the relationship with central government and the Living Wage.
Published: 8/28/2019 12:00:00 PM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 31-07-2019( 0:10:30)
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In this episode... Mark Bunting talks with Cara Ferris from Showing Waikato about the 127th Waikato A&P show which is on at Claudelands Showgrounds from November 1-3.
Published: 7/31/2019 9:15:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 24-07-2019( 0:17:30)
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In this episode... Mark Bunting talks with Wiremu Puke about ancient carvings, Kirikiriroa pa sites and what suburbs are we putting in the wrong place.
Published: 7/24/2019 8:45:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 19-07-2019( 0:15:3)
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In this episode... Mike Williams talks with Hamilton composer Janet Jennings about the success of the her work 'Play-Pen' which was recorded at the Gallagher Centre for the Performing Arts in 2018. The recording has been in the top 10 of Classical sales charts for six weeks.
Published: 7/19/2019 9:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 09-07-2019( 0:12:5)
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Kelli Pike talks to University of Waikato Prof Mark Harcourt about research around automatic enrolment in union membership as a tool to address inequality.
Published: 7/9/2019 11:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 14-06-2019( 0:17:58)
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Mike Williams talks with Waikato Police Iwi Liaison Officer Anaru Grant about alternative resolutions strategies and the way this is changing outcomes for people who make mistakes in life.
Published: 6/14/2019 11:15:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast (A) – 11-06-2019( 0:15:12)
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Kelli talks to Jake Ngawaka and Sash Rinaldi about this weekend’s 48 hour film festival – where teams write, shoot and edit a film in one weekend. They also announce a competition to have the registration fee waived if you get in quick!
Published: 6/11/2019 11:23:57 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 14-05-2019( 0:7:54)
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Kelli Pike talks with Harry Luteru from Salvation Army Oasis about gambling harm and how we can prevent Hamilton having the highest number of pokie machines per capita. Gambling commission submissions need to be sent before Friday May 17.
Published: 5/14/2019 11:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 10-05-2019( 0:9:2)
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Mike Williams talks with Paul Mannering about Geysercon... the 40th annual sci-fi and fantasy convention, coming up in Rotorua on Queen’s Birthday weekend.
Published: 5/10/2019 10:00:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 10-05-2019( 0:15:12)
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Mike Williams talks with Howard Vickridge, Manager of Dementia Waikato... a not-for-profit organisation which supports those diagnosed with dementia and their whanau. They discuss the many diseases which come under the dementia umbrella and the upcoming appeal week for Dementia Waikato.
Published: 5/10/2019 10:00:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 28-03-2019( 0:13:32)
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Kelli Pike talks to Robin Treadwell about Our Climate Declaration which calls on New Zealanders to stop the bad, bring on the good and pressure government to take action on climate change.
Published: 4/1/2019 9:15:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 19-03-2019( 0:16:2)
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Kelli Pike talks to Hamilton Mayor Andrew King about what we can do to support the Muslim community; a report into changing Hamilton street names and why he thinks his billboards are not early electioneering.
Published: 3/19/2019 11:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 12-03-2019( 0:9:34)
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Kelli Pike talks to Paul Bradley from Creative Waikato about the inaugural Hamilton Buskers Festival and Boon street art festival which are happening in the Hamilton this weekend.
Published: 3/13/2019 12:45:00 PM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 05-03-2019( 0:12:12)
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Kelli Pike talks to Chris Eames, Associate Prof. from the University of Waikato about supporting students to take climate action through strikes on March 15th.
Published: 3/5/2019 10:57:34 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 01-03-2019( 0:15:47)
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Mike Williams talks to Christine Barbour, convenor of the Hamilton branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists, and Sandra Metcalfe, convenor of the Te Awamutu branch, about families and history.
Published: 3/1/2019 10:45:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 01-03-2019( 0:9:54)
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Mike Williams talks with writer/actor Lisa Brickell about the play Mockingbird, which is on stage at The Meteor Theatre in Hamilton for one performance next Thursday. It's a dark comedy, exploring post natal depression.
Published: 3/1/2019 10:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 01-03-2019( 0:17:38)
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Mike Williams talks with Dr Andelka Phillips, Senior Law Lecturer at Waikato University, about DIY DNA testing and the question of your rights in terms of privacy.
Published: 3/1/2019 10:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 28-02-2019( 0:10:42)
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Cate Prestidge talks to Joel Baxendale of Wellington theatre collective Binge Culture, who are staging an interactive experience as part of the 2019 Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival.
Published: 2/28/2019 10:45:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 26-02-2019( 0:9:34)
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Kelli Pike talks to Alex Ellis from Flaxworks Theatre Company about their forthcoming show 'Conversations With Dead Relatives' which features in this year's Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival.
Published: 2/26/2019 11:30:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 20-02-2019( 0:17:7)
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Mark Bunting talks with Rob Hamill about the family's experience as the Cruisjng Kiwis, sailing their catamaran Javelot around the world, starting in the South Pacific.
Published: 2/22/2019 2:15:00 PM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 19-02-2019( 0:10:38)
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Kelli Pike talks to fellow Free FM content creator Dan Armstrong about his second season of The Locals. The Locals profiles interesting people and stories of the Waipa and airs on Thursdays at 10.30am.
Published: 2/19/2019 10:00:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 12-02-2019( 0:17:10)
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Kelli Pike talks to Dave MacPherson about the latest hurdle the family is facing in their battle to hold the Waikato District Health Board to account for the death of their son and brother Nicky while under the care of the Henry Bennett Centre in 2015.
Published: 2/12/2019 10:00:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 19-12-2018( 0:14:39)
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Mark Bunting was joined by Cara Ferris, an Orini resident who is fervently opposed to a mega egg factory farm planned for the region. She's not alone – Direct Animal Action said it would be 'a huge, stinky, industrial eyesore'.
Published: 12/19/2018 11:15:00 AM
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 18-12-2018( 0:13:9)
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Kelli Pike talks to Paul Trenwith, host of Free FM show ‘Back Porch Bluegrass’ and recipient of the Queens service medal for services to country music, about the inaugural Kiwigrass festival, 1-3 February next year.
Published: 12/18/2018 12:00:00 PM