K’ Road Chronicle

Send us Fan MailPeople in your neighbourhoodBy H Sthompson, [email protected], Karangahape Security, granted this interview on the condition we keep his surname and Iwi private.However, very few people would not know his face if they have spent any significant time on Karangahape Road. Dave grew up in Ponsonby and Penrose.He is the father of three daughters, 82 years old and still working his own security business. Dave has been securing Karangahape gates and doors for more than 18 years. “K Road is a place where every one wants to come. But lately things have changed. More people are trouble makers. Shops can’t keep up with shoplifting and are closing down,” says Dave.“In the last few months lot of people are losing their jobs. There are more and more people on the street. They want to live so they have to take,” says Dave.Dave starts his day out on the streets from 05:30hrs and patrols until around 15:00hrs.  He starts a second shift from 17:00hrs and patrols until early morn’. “Crime is getting worse, says Dave. One particular building has had three break ins during the last month, yet other than that they haven’t had a burglary in years.” “I work seven days a week, continues Dave. Due to the recession I lost one company who was 80 percent of my business. For the last ten months I haven’t had much business at all.”Dave says when he started he was looking for a job and the Building Depot was looking for a security guard. My job was to walk around the warehouse checking people weren’t stealing.  He got a job with Chubb Security who was based on K’ Road. Dave wound up working for the American Consulate and has maintained a relationship with K’ Road ever since. Dave suffered a heart attack a couple of years ago but says he is determined to keep walking. He lost 22kgs. “The Doctor told me my legs are the main objective for survival, says Dave. “Legs will keep you alive. Movement, interventions and people. If you sit and don’t move you will die. As long as I can walk I will keep working.” Listen to the full interview on the K’ Road Chronicle PodcastSupport the show

Send us Fan MailEmerging musician and producer Lotes talks to Six about his passions and love for life. Support the show

Send us Fan Maildick movein British EnglishnounUS vulgar, slanga contemptible course of actionCollins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins PublishersDick MoveBandWhoever said Punk Rock is dead hasn’t heard of Dick Move, a distinctly Karangahape Road band.Band members include Lucy Suttor, Lulu Macrae, Luke Boyes, Justin Rendall and Harriet Ellis.The self described Socialist Punk legends  started life as an after-hours 4am music club and now regularly share stages, and arenas, with the biggest names in rock including The Foo Fighters and Kiwi rock royalty Shihad. They have recently recorded their third studio album, a follow up to the successful releases of  Wet and Chop published by Flying Nun and are currently preparing for another European tour. However, Dick Move ain’t no second fiddle back up act. Dick Move have been filling pubs, clubs and venues across Tamaki Makaoura and the nation since soon after forming. “In our first couple of years we performed at every opportunity. There are no bad gigs. Just opportunities to learn,” says Lucy. Lucy believes the band’s name may have prevented them from getting radio airplay but that hasn’t stopped the minstrels from developing a cult following. Lucy wasn’t originally very keen to be in the band.“We all live and work at Whammy Bar, says Lucy. Apart from Luke, our drummer. Lou, Harriet and Justin wanted to form a band. I was not a singer. Have never been a singer but I did Punk Rock karaoke. I sang Too Drunk to Fuck by the Dead Kennedy’s. After that Justin asked me to join the band. I said no because I didn’t think I could do it. Its scary. Then we did some jams together. I sang some covers and I was hooked. It was awesome.  We’re onto our third album now. Our albums are selling and that’s awesome. Its really fun. That’s the main thing.”The name was not intentional or chosen to be provocative.“I can’t remember why we chose the name, says Lucy. It just came up in conversation. I guess when it comes to our band and what a dick move is… in this case are dick moves that are done by people in power. It is the decisions that they make that oppress and hurt and that piss us all of.”Opening for the Foo Fighters may be a career highlight to date, however touring with Shihad might’ve been a unique and unforgettable Kiwi experience. “We did the whole tour with Shihad, says Lucy. I had a great time with those guys. They party hard. They play for like three hours and its crazy. We were so lucky to sign onto those bills. They are super cool guys. The best thing about those shows is the opportunity to play to their audience which isn’t necessarily a Dick Move audience. To jump in with a big act is great because first you get paid, and then you get to play for their audience. I think a lot of the old fellas were tapping their toes.”However transitioning from intimate club gigs to entertaining stadiums is a challenge for any artist. “Those big shows can feel cold and soulless, explains Lucy. The biggest challenge for a warm up band is to get the audience onside. You have to acknowledge that you’re not the band they paid to see. This is an opportunitSupport the show

Send us Fan MailCaution: This podcast includes sex, drug and rock n roll references. Seth Gerard, Ngati Parou, Ngati Oz, talks explicitly about returning to Aotearoa after being deported from Australia. As a young teenager Seth was sent to Australia to live, only to endure unstable housing and dubious care. Seth became an outlaw motorcycle gang member, heroin addict and thug. Since serving six years in jail for aggravated assault he has returned to our shaky isles with renewed enthusiasm for his home nation and is actively engaging in trade trading. The day we spoke he had completed a fork lift licence course and is eager to secure employment. Seth says he has a special connection with Karangahape Road. “I’m just trying to make it happen here, says Seth. I grew up out here. My dad was bad,” says Seth“I wanna share my story. I’m out here to tautoko (support) our street whanau. This place can be quite evil.” https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSinbad has started an open mike poetry night every second Sunday of the month at Verona Cafe. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailCalling all bookworms! This week I sat down with Kim & Rachel, former and current managers of the Open Book in Ponsonby, to discuss their day-to-day as store managers, the importance of books, and ways you can help support your local! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode, host Sara is joined by Alex to talk about music, student life and whatever the fuck's going on in politics (spoiler alert: it's brutal out here) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSara hosts this week's interview with Jenny Rockwell talking about her debut poetry anthology Vultures. Support her on social media @dawnpoems and support us by listening, sharing and donating (if you have the capacity) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSix is joined on the mic this week by Imogen, a proud Māori who wears many professional hats, to bring sex, dugs & rock'n'roll back to K'Road.Support the K'Rd Chronicle via the Patreon or follow us on Insta @kroadchronicle Support Imogen on instagram @imogenhotgirl https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLike all first times it's messy, it's awkward, it's hopefully a little fun --- K'Road Chronicle intern Sara hosts her first solo interview with Lauren Kate Borhani to talk about clubbing at Ding Dong Lounge, getting diagnosed with ADHD on Tiktok, our beloved (strangely named) cats and lots more!! support Lauren in all her amazing mahi on insta @laurenkateborhani <3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFlea, singer, guitarist and drummer, talks to us about being a teenage guy in a band with five fem friends.  Buzz is a working grunge band performing in the local scene to packed audiences. All members of the band are under 18 and making their way in the music world. Check them out on Spotify after listening to the podcast, https://open.spotify.com/album/3QKJzAHR5naQlXs5QDqhr7https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMickey talks about the trauma of being returned to New Zealand by the Australian Government and coming to terms with his new life in Aotearoa. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailKJ explains what it takes to be a professional axe thrower at the new axe throwing venue on Galatos Street, but it got a bit boring so we cut it short. Second half with Shaun the sex-worker is pretty eye opening. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailExpat Canadian Ke talks about his journey promoting CBD oil and the difference between THC. Dianna comments occasionally. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailBody piercing is a personal act of creativity. Joanna talks about why people get pierced and what to watch when you get professionally stuck. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFloydWhen good interviews turn bad.patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchroniclehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSin taks us inside the world of an international tattoo artist, follow her at @suedesakehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchroniclepatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchroniclehttps://open.spotify.com/show/62ItsayAYRLjK0kg66WsCp?si=642d5fdf33e8491bhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAaron, talks about a life in social work and his new project @kick_back_make_changehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchroniclepatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchroniclehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2105080/supportSupport the show

Send us Fan MailCarmel, sheds lights on her work at the New Beginnings Court which deals with offenders who are homeless. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchroniclepatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchroniclehttps://open.spotify.com/show/62ItsayAYRLjK0kg66WsCp?si=642d5fdf33e8491bSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMaidens of multitude, Naomi and Flora, discuss their new film and how to keep your artistic integrity in modern age. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchroniclepatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchroniclehttps://open.spotify.com/show/62ItsayAYRLjK0kg66WsCp?si=642d5fdf33e8491bSupport the show

Send us Fan MailTaking the art world by storm, Hamii, shares some insight to his process and thoughts on a postcolonial world. insta @make.aotearoa.nataive.again_https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchroniclepatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchroniclehttps://open.spotify.com/show/62ItsayAYRLjK0kg66WsCp?si=642d5fdf33e8491bSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMoe graces us with their presence to discuss life as an international artist. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchroniclepatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchroniclehttps://open.spotify.com/show/62ItsayAYRLjK0kg66WsCp?si=642d5fdf33e8491bSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFood forest fanatic and professional deck erecter, Felix, talks to us about building community out West on the range.  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchronicle patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailChris Coker shares his thoughts on cannabis legalisation, and Epic, sound engineer for the Californian punk band 'Descendents' chimes in. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchronicle patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailKeith takes time out of home detention to share a few anecdotes.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchroniclepatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAri takes over the podcast with her thoughts on art, fashion and being yourself. Follow her on insta @aritakesoverhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchronicle patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAaron talks managing a G.A.Y. bar on K' Road.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchr... patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailDamien talks Opportunities with Six.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchroniclepatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailDebut director, collaborator, colleague and friend, Ella Wells talks about producing the k road chronicles TV series out now on stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/k-road-chronicles https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kroadchroniclepatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMahesh, once blown up on a TV show, now blowing up in the election. Check out this charismatic, blue collar politician. patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLeaders in the metal/hardcore community in Auckland, Swamp Kult give us a brutal interview. Give them a like on insta @swampkultrecordspatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAKL central MP candidate for Labour, Oscar Sims (real person), joins us to talk ‘anything but politics’.patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSeason 3 Episode 6 of the K' Road Chronicle TV series focuses on Laura. Here is the podcast we recorded at the Magnetic Pictures studio where Laura talks about her journey. Watch the TV show here https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/300951503/k-road-chronicles-celebrating-the-human-spirit-born-from-the-gritty-realities-of-homelessness/patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMeet the dynamic duo, Lily & Ryan, the students/activists/couple who co-convene the UoA Young Greens — on the podcast talking all things politics (then going home to do the same).patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailShooless with two O's : Meet Guy, Freya, Locky, Jordan & Will -- members of Auckland's coolest live band! Listen to their incredible EP right now and follow them on insta @shooless_bandpatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode, cohosted by Six and Sara features 1st year law student Kat who talks about her experience with student life while couch-surfingpatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicle.Support the show

Send us Fan MailOliver shares insight into the realities of the unsung heroes that are the St John ambulance crew. patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSister publicist and podcast producer, Jennifer Cheuk, talks to Six & Dan about the importance of micropublishing and giving minority communities a voice. patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIntersex, trans, rainbow refugee activist, the amazing Eli, shares their story with us 🌈💜💛💚💙🍅Twitter @ElianaRubashkynpatreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLolz speaks openly about life as an independent sex worker, mental health and K' Road.patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAficionado of K' Road history, obviously we had to get Edward on the show, not as dull as it sounds.patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailTom shares insights into the the music scene and the history of WHAMMY!patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailJanet talks about the realties of addiction and rehabilitation in Aotearoa. patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSarah, has foolishly volunteered to write for the KRC and we fully plan to exploit her talents. Full version available on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/kroadchronicle Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe turn the tables on Aotearoa's hardest working music journalist.patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailGreg lifts the lid on synthetic stimulants and nightclub security on K' Road. patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMax, from the iconic burger bar 'The White Lady', sheds light on recipes for success and shares seasoned stories from the street. patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAlma shares her heartbreaking and inspirational story as a Saudi Arabian refugee. patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchronicle facebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAn educated analysis of poetry, tikanga and the wider community.  patreon.com/kroadchronicleinstagram.com/kroadchroniclefacebook.com/kroadchronicleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFun with phones. We just figured out how to plug in a phone to the mixing desk so we called random people including Pete, drunk and dazed, Mark, Rock-a-Billy stoner, Six's Aunty Jody, K' Road Chronicles producer Brian and drag star Kita Mean. Full version available on patreon.www.patreon.com/kroadchronicle Photo stolen from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'.Support the show