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Kiwi Summer
by RNZ
Sonia Sly and Lynn Freeman take you on a journey to every corner of New Zealand.
Episodes
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Listener Feedback
Some of what you've had to say about the programme today.
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Are We There Yet? - Waipoua
And the ultimate destination - Waipoua - ancient Kauri country.
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Spin Cycle - Fiso Siloata aka Flowz
Wellington-born and bred hip hop artist Fiso Siloata likes to keep it real when it comes to music. Sonia visited him at his home studio in Wellington to chat about his work with 'at-risk' youth, hard lessons learnt, and why music has helped him to give back to the community.
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Try Something New - Tango
This week we find out the hows and wheres of tango.
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Are We There Yet? - Kerikeri
We stop in at Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands.
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In Conversation with Bare Hunt Theatre Collective
Wellington's Bare Hunt Theatre Collective has based a piece of documentary theatre around the premise 'Munted', set against the backdrop of a quake riven Christchurch.
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Are We There Yet? - Kawakawa
We visit Kawakawa in the Bay of Islands.
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Aspiring Olympians - Louisa Hill
Louisa Hill talks about her equestrian hopes and aspirations for London in dressage.
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On the Radar - Andrew Geddis
Blogger and Otago University Law Professor, Andrew Geddis talks about the NZ On Air decision to influence when and where programmes, that the body has funded, can play.
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Sir Paul Callaghan - Vitamin therapy for cancer
Physicist Sir Paul Callaghan's high public profile has meant the country has taken a genuine interest in his terminal colon cancer diagnosis and subsequent unorthodox treatments.
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Man drought in early childhood education
Kiwi Summer investigates a Wellington programme that's trying to help combat the chronic shortage of men working in early childhood education.
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Listener Feedback
And a final word on the potential for smoke free public spaces.
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Try Something New - Bridge
Lynn Freeman visits the Karori Bridge Club in Wellington to find out what makes this former parlour game such an addiction for so many.
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Spin Cycle - WhyWho Shoes
Sonia speaks with Gisborne sisters Cate King and Sarah Busby and finds out what it's like to walk in their shoes, both figuratively and literally.
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Summer Reading - Pride and Prejudice
Liesa Renwick's been indulging in Georgian English literature with Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice.
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Listener Feedback
More of what you've had to say today.
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Are We There Yet? - Karapiro
We visit Karapiro on the Waikato.
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In Conversation with Joseph Cornell
Lynn speaks with world renowned nature educator Joseph Cornell who is in New Zealand to address the NZ Association for Environmental Education biennial conference in Hamilton where his topic is changing course for a sustainable world.
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Listener Feedback
Some more of what you've had to say about the programme today.
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Listener Feedback
Some of what you've had to say about what's on the programme today.
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Are We There Yet? - Cambridge
We visit the Wiakato town of Cambridge.
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Aspiring Olympians - Stuart Farquahar
Javelin thrower Stuart Farquahar joins the programme to talk about his hope and aspirations for London.
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On the Radar - Gordon Campbell
Gordon Campbell is a political writer/blogger for the news website scoop.co.nz and writer of scoop's monthly online magazine 'Werewolf'.
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Analyst - Success of Taranaki gas supply deal not guaranteed
Taranaki-based energy analyst Len Houwer believes the success of the new deal between Methanex New Zealand Ltd and Todd Energy is entirely contingent upon the consortium actually drilling for and supplying the gas, and this is not guaranteed.
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Smokefree public spaces in Auckland
Auckland's council is drafting its plan for the supercity and various health boards are urging that the blueprint include some smokefree initiatives like smokefree public spaces. We hear arguments for and against the idea.
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Are We There Yet? Tirau - corrugated iron capital
A giant dog and sheep tower over the main street of Tirau, just two of a series of sculptures and buildings made from corrugated iron a common building material in New Zealand.
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Try Something New - Singing
Lynn gives her vocal chords a workout with the Wellington Community Choir.
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Spin Cycle - Miss Tattoo NZ
Sonia puts herself in Jolene Tempest's hands to find out what it takes to win the Miss Tattoo NZ crown.
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Summer Reading - The Road
Cormac McCarthy's book 'The Road' is a favourite of listener Robynne Gardiner.
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In Conversation with David Sedaris
David Sedaris, who has been described as America's finest living humourist, is coming to New Zealand. He talks about why he is happy to share his embarrassing moments with millions of people around the world.
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Are We There Yet? - The big cheese of Lichfield
The southern hemisphere's biggest cheese factory is in the small Waikato town of Lichfield.
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Aspiring Olympian - Sara Winther
Today's Olympian is laser radial sailor - Sara Winther, who has recently been selected for New Zealand's Olympic sailing team for London 2012.
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On the Radar - Craig Cooper
Craig Cooper is the editor of 'The Northern Advocate'.
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NZ On Air documentary funding and pre-election screenings
Several complaints followed the broadcasting of a documentary about child poverty in New Zealand, which went to air on TV3 three days before last year's election. Graeme Edgler is a specialist in electoral law; and Janette Howe, the acting executive director of the Screen Directors Guild, which...
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Born in poverty - life of poverty
Are children born into poor homes really destined for a life of poverty themselves? Research as part of a long-term study of more than 1200 Christchurch children shows that those born to parents with lower incomes are likely to grow up to have low income jobs.
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Are We There Yet? - Tokoroa timber town
From the 1940s Tokoroa town was developed in a forestry area to house workers constructing and then operating the nearby Kinleith pulp and paper mill.
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Try Something New - Amateur drama productions
Lynn joins in rehearsals for Wellington Repertory Theatre's production of Wyrd Sisters.
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Spin Cycle - Kelly Thompson
Fashion illustrator and photographer Kelly Thompson chats about life in the fashion fast lane, Melbourne and collaborative projects.
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Summer Reading - The Descent of Woman
Elaine Morgan's book 'The Descent of Woman' is a favourite of listener Rochelle Wilson.
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Are We There Yet? - Hatupatu's Rock
A distinctive rock by the side of State Highway One is significant to Maori for its role in the story of Hatupatu.
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In Conversation with John Mackintosh
It's just over a decade since farmer John Mackintosh stumbled across the endangered kokako on his farm. Now thanks to his hard work there are more than 20 pairs of the native bird on his sheep, cattle and forestry farm.
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Are We There Yet? - Geothermal power at Wairakei
When completed in 1963, Wairakei was one of just two geothermal power stations in the world.
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Aspiring Olympian - Glenn Snyders
New Zealand's top-ranked swimmer, Glenn Snyders.
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On the Radar - Steven Price
Steven Price is a barrister specialising in media law who blogs at Media Law Journal.
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The Skylight Trust
Bice Awan runs an organisation that's helping people - especially our youth - cope with grief and loss.
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Conflict between senior medical staff and Southern DHB
The Southern DHB and the union representing its senior medical officers are in conflict over extra staffing for Dunedin Hospital's emergency department. Dr John Chambers is a specialist at the department and an Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union representative.
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Are We There Yet? - Otorohanga kiwi town
Kiwi are prominent in Otorohanga, with three species on display at the kiwi house, and 'kiwiana' icons decorating the town.
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Try Something New - Night Classes
Lynn joins a night class for would-be outdoor adventurers organised through Wellington High School.
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Spin Cycle - Bianca Andrew
Sonia Sly's interviews on arts and culture - where almost everything comes out in the wash. Bianca Andrew is a rising star in New Zealand Opera - she wins us over with grace, charm and a voice to boot!
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Summer Reading - Empire of Illusion
Chris Hedges' book 'Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle' is a favourite of listener Steve Raycheff.
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Sonia Sly and Lynn Freeman take you on a journey to every corner of New Zealand.
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