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Tanglaw Connect Ep 8 - When No One Said Yes We sit down with Nelma Salondaguit-Gibson, a professional massage therapist whose inspiring journey proves that setbacks can become the beginning of something even greater. Before moving to Aotearoa New Zealand, Nelma had already built a successful career in the Middle East, earning the trust of a loyal clientele through her skill, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients. But after marrying a Kiwi and relocating to New Zealand, she found herself facing an unexpected challenge. Despite her experience and qualifications, one job application after another was met with rejection. Rather than allowing disappointment to define her, Nelma chose to rethink her approach. She realized that success wasn't only about having the right skills- it was also about learning how to market herself, build relationships, and let the quality of her work speak for itself. Today, Nelma owns her own massage spa, where much of her growing clientele comes through word-of-mouth recommendations- a testament to the trust she has earned and the excellence she consistently delivers. Join us as Nelma shares a heartfelt story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and the courage to create opportunities when none seem to exist. Her journey is a reminder that sometimes, the best opportunities are not given—they are built. Tanglaw Connect celebrates resilience, faith, and the Filipino spirit while fostering connection, belonging, and encouragement for listeners wherever they may be. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - The Mercy of the Spiritual Master The Spiritual Master can deliver a sincere student from the problems of life in the material world by guiding you into the true spiritual perspective of your eternal existence. He is on the highest platform and can explain to you how to see and act from the highest point of view. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - A Better Way What is the best used of your human form of life? Is there a defined method for solving the problems of life? Yes and the Vedic wisdom is the authorized resource for the prescribed way. This program gives you a clear understanding of that way. Listen

From the Fringes - 05-08-2026 Presenting a range of issues and opinions from the fringes... political, social, ethical and personal, from the unique perspective of the show's host, Jack Gielen. Listen

Small Things That Matter Ep 6 - David and Harmony A quiet house looks perfect on paper, but compliance is often a mirage masking a total freeze. Supported living leads Harmony and David join me to tear up the arbitrary rulebooks that turn homes into clinical facilities. We talk about the safety of breaking rules, eating chips on the sofa, and the delicate line of letting people experience real friction. It is a raw look at how true autonomy means giving people the space to fail, pivot, and live entirely on their own terms. The Small Things That Matter is a sharp, refreshingly honest look at the hidden moments that quietly rewrite lives. Listen

The Bridge Zone - 05-08-2026 The Bridge Zone – Episode 423 The BZ Crew talk about World Youth Transnational Championships in Hefei China New Plymouth North Island teams The Buckleton gloves Mr Jin gets an envelope to help pay for his travels Judge Julie continues with Slow Play tips NZ standard time to play a board is 7 minutes Slow play is one of the hardest Director duties to manage And an opinion of using a clock in room is given Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu One fantastic result - Mr Jin gets gold Tales of a card turner in NZ is alive Drug testing? Three generations at the tables in Whakatane with 5 variations of soup for lunch Malcolm Mayer shares a solution to solving your insomnia issues He continues to tell the story of the Akarana app Thanks for your time Malcolm, from the BZ Crew The Gambler has a tip Bidding with 0-5hcp – do you, don’t you – it’s the Angel vs the Devil time Did you catch Richard Solomons article on bidding with a 2 count - if you haven’t read – look it up on the NZB website – It is a great read Got some news or feedback, flick us an email bridgezoneshuffle@gmail.com Plenty to listen to, just click and hear our discussions See you at the tables The BZ Crew Listen

Musical Journeys – 04-08-2026 Musical Journeys is a way to share and pay respect to various cultural and musical movements from across the globe, and is shared with us from our friends at Raglan Community Radio. Listen

B Orig - 04-08-2026 Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe. Listen

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 04-08-2026 NZ Chinese Bridge Radio is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events. Listen

Ep 55 - Moving countries as a couple There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Listen

That's The Ticket - 04-08-2026 Almost a year to the day, Hannah Mooney welcomes Jason and Mel from Hamilton Lego Users Group back to TTT ahead of the 2026 Hamilton Brick Show at Claudelands Events Centre! Listen

The Sandwich Club Ep 16 - Saying No (and Saying Yes) What have you quietly stopped doing as you've got older? In this episode, we're talking about the expectations, obligations and habits we've happily left behind, along with the unexpected things we've embraced. Sometimes the best changes in life start with a simple 'no'. The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between. Listen

Ep 166 - Indigenous This week, it’s a hour of music bridging Indigenous and Western musical traditions. There’s music from Brazil, Aotearoa, Australia and the United States and the featured work was inspired by the composers Wisconsin childhood in an Indigenous American community: Gloria Coates Indian Sounds - Symphony Number 5. São Paulo Symphony Orchestra and Choir perform Heitor Villa-Lobos: Chôros No. 3 Hannah Darroch performs Helen Fisher - Te Tangi a te Matui Aunty Delmae Barton and William Barton perform Dreamtime Duet The Fort Smith Symphony performs Louis W. Ballard - Devil’s Promenade Du Yun and Raven Chacon - Sweet Land: Scene 1 - Introduction featuring Raven Chacon and Du Yan. Musica-viva-ensemble Dresden perform Gloria Coates - Indian Sounds (Symphony No.8) Exploring classical music in all its glories and complexities. From the sweetest melodic to the cutting edge of the avant-garde... from the deep past to the freshest contemporary. All of it. The joy of classical music. Listen

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 03-08-2026 NZ Chinese Bridge Radio is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events. Listen

Learning the Hard Way Ep 1 - Welcome Every great story starts somewhere; unfortunately for me, mine starts with the most embarrassing moment of my first job. If you've ever wanted the ground to swallow you whole, this one's for you! Your weekly dose of honest, awkward, and always relatable ways I've had to learn the hard way. Listen

Small Things That Matter Ep 5 - Marc Hastie Pity is a system crash, an automatic human blue screen of death that forces people to close up shop. Growing up with type 1 diabetes alongside his severely autistic sister, Marc Hastie learned early how clinical labels drip with judgement. We unpack the simple vocabulary shift that restores immediate agency, using stressful horror games to de-stress, and building complex virtual worlds. Learn the ultimate cheat code to reboot communication, drop the tragedy lens, and unlock real community. The Small Things That Matter is a sharp, refreshingly honest look at the hidden moments that quietly rewrite lives. Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass Show - a replay from 01-08-23 In this replay of the show from 01 August 2023, there's a variety of bluegrass styles, including music from Blue Highway, Claire Lynch, Monroe Crossing, the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, and Sawmill Road. There’s some fine picking from Norman Blake, some classic bluegrass from Marvin Howell and the Franklin County Boys, the Lonesome River Band, and a great starting tune from yours truly, recorded back in 1976. Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 02-08-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Free Left Turn - 01-08-2026 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

Harmony Waikato - 02-08-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

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A Sonic Youth

Music English A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey. Episodes and More

Ethnic Voices Spanish (Ecuador) El programa explora temas de interés relacionados con la comunidad latina a nivel global, incluyendo Nueva Zelanda. Facilita discusiones informadas sobre asuntos actuales y relevantes. Además, ofrece contenido enfocado en Nueva Zelanda, diseñado específicamente para el público latino interesado en la región. Episodes and More

Anpudan Waikato

Ethnic Voices Tamil (Sri Lanka) From Arasan FM, Anpudan Waikato is a Tamil show featuring news, music, interviews, and current affairs. It connects the Tamil community in NZ with their culture and global happenings. Engage by sending requests and feedback to vanakkam@arasan.co.nz. Making it a platform for interaction and cultural exchange. Episodes and More

Arabic Guide to the Treaty Principles Bill

News, Issues and Current Affairs Arabic A series explaining the Treaty Principles Bill in Arabic. Explaining the Treaty's history, what the Bill is about, and how to make a submission (deadline Jan 7, 2025). Episodes and More

Arritmia

Religion and Spirituality Spanish Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez. Episodes and More

B Orig

Ethnic Voices English 🇵🇭 Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe. Episodes and More

Back Chat

News, Issues and Current Affairs English A live, issue-driven news and current affairs discussion programme, debating or examining a different newsworthy issue/topic each week. For listeners who want to be challenged and provoked, and don’t want to be slaves to the news cycle. Episodes and More

Back Porch Bluegrass Show

Music English Paul Trenwith is an enthusiastic advocate for, player and promoter of bluegrass music. Back Porch Bluegrass features a wide range of the genre's best performers. Episodes and More

Barangay New Zealand

Ethnic Voices Filipino 🇵🇭 Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home – your connection to the homeland. Tune in for an hour of Pinoy music and information. Episodes and More

Bengal Beats

Arts and Culture Bengali, Bangla Designed to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of Bengal for the Bengali-speaking community living in New Zealand, this show serves as a bridge between the vibrant traditions of Bengal and the diverse, multicultural landscape of New Zealand. Episodes and More

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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show Phil Grey Music
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3:00 AM - 5:00 AM	Modern Jazz Today
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12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Health Check - BBC
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	People Fixing the World - BBC
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Learning The Hard Way Catherine MacKenzie Children and Youth
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Echoes of Dissent Frank Carter Arts and Culture
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Voices of Peace and Aroha
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