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Tanglaw Connect Ep 12 - Ready for the World: Building Confidence Beyond the Language We meet KC Berroya, a PTE Coach at EliteVisa Consultancy Services who helps aspiring Filipino international students prepare for one of the important steps in their journey toward studying abroad—their English proficiency. For many Filipinos dreaming of becoming international students, taking an English proficiency test can feel overwhelming. Beyond grammar, vocabulary, and test strategies, it can also challenge one's confidence and create doubts about whether they are truly ready to take the next step. KC works closely with Filipino students, helping them develop their English skills, understand the requirements of the test, and, most importantly, build the confidence they need to pursue their educational goals overseas. She shares her perspective on the importance of preparation, consistency, and believing in one's ability to learn and improve. We also explore the realities that aspiring international students need to consider as they prepare themselves not only for an English test, but for the bigger journey that awaits them. Join Glady Mabini and KC Berroya as they talk about English proficiency, PTE preparation, confidence, international education, and the first steps toward turning a dream of studying abroad into a possible reality. Listen

Equal Agenda Series 5 Ep 1 - Kia ora Welcome to season 5 of the Equal Agenda podcast! This season we dive into all things politics with a focus on Aotearoa’s upcoming election. Our new hosts, Lucia and Leo, are excited to introduce themselves and provide a summary of the topics they will be covering. They set the scene to discuss why politics shouldn't feel like it's only for experts. Listen and follow as the two navigate the layers of politics, voting, wahine, rights, and history, while attempting to make these ideas and contexts understandable and approachable. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - How to Stop Distress The three types of distress and their origins are defined and the solution one can take for relief. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Responsibilities of Humans Human life carries a higher level of responsibility than that of the lower species. Today we discuss human responsibility and what it means to accept that responsibility for the benefit of the social growth. Listen

The Sandwich Club - Ep 1 for AIRshare The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between. Listen

The Johnstone Podcast Ep 3 - Renaissance Man Nathan Smith Nathan Smith is a piano restorer, craftsman artisan, gardener, herdsman... well let’s just say he’s a bit of a jack of all trades. In this interview he talks about his life, work and growing up gay in Hamilton when being gay was not as accepted as it is today. Conversations with Interesting people about Life, Death and Other Things. Listen

From the Fringes - 09-09-2026 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

The Bridge Zone - 09-09-2026 The BZ Crew talk about • Cranmer Bridge Club an update and a theory Photos Before and After • A successful youth camp in Christchurch and a well-attended tournament in Hamilton • Waikato Bays 10A Swiss Pairs at Hamilton – 27 tables (108 players) and sponsored by AFT Pharmaceuticals • Prizes: Nearly $2,000 in prize money and approximately 200 A points were awarded. Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu • Levin Multigrade, Thames Restricted, Whangarei Ashbury Heights, Picton Intermediate and Papakura Intermediate (Alex Baker League) • Mr Jinn heads to Howick and Matamata this weekend The Bailiff joins us today and we discuss a specific bridge scenario • A player made an opening bid in the wrong suit and stopped momentarily before their partner responded • What can they do? Director Guidelines for Corrections – how they get to a decision • Eligibility for Change, Criteria for "Clear Error", Evidence of Mistake, Impartiality: The Gambler tips today Second player, plays low 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 – 09-09-2026 Latin American Migrations. 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

Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 08-09-2026 A somewhat eclectic mix of music in this episode, ranging from the very down-home sounding J.E.Mainer’s fiddle playing, to the smooth sophistication of the Cox Family with Alison Krauss. We’ve got some great 1970s bluegrass from the Boys From Indiana, some remarkable multi-tracking from Justin Moses, and some hard-line bluegrass from Danny Paisley. Volume Five are featured in a couple of tracks, and Joe Mullins and his Radio Ramblers do a fine gospel song. NZ’s own Hamilton County Bluegrass Band do an original song and a classic fiddle tune to round out the show. Lots of great bluegrass! Listen

B Orig - 08-09-2026 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 - 08-09-2026 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

The Weekly Hotwire – 08-09-26 A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience. Listen

The Sandwich Club Ep 21 - The fancy Episode There was a time when a Viennetta meant you had guests coming over, After Eights came out after dinner, and having a microwave meant you'd really made it. In this episode, we're looking back at the food, gadgets, holidays and little luxuries we once thought were incredibly sophisticated. Prawn cocktails. Fondue sets. Duty-free perfume. A phone in your bedroom. A second television. And the almost unimaginable excitement of getting your photos back from the chemist. Listen

Where Home Lives Ep 1 - Home and Belonging What makes a place feel like home after you’ve lived away for 30 years? In this episode, I look at the small things I never expected to miss - Czech forests, mushroom picking, Christmas traditions, familiar jokes and the ease of being understood without explanation. I also discovered the word hiraeth, which made me question whether home is really a country at all, or the people, memories and rituals that continue to shape who we are. Listen

Ep 171 - New Adventures in Music 10 New Adventures in Music is a series within a series about the thrill of musical discovery and the joy of listening. This week I’m playing selections from new albums by composers Cecelia McDowall, Gao Ping and David Sisco, the Santa Fe Chorale and guitarist Sean Shibe. The Santa Fe Desert Chorale perform Shawn Kirchner - Sweet Rivers. The Rudolfus Choir perform Cecilia McDowall - A Tree is A Song. The Rudolfus Choir perform Cellia McDowell - Here Hum the Bees. Michael Houston performs Gao Ping - Wanderings. David Sisco, Laura Strickling and David Fung perform David Sisko - The Wrong Kind of Fountain Enthusiast. Santa Fe Desert Chorale performs Reena Esmail - The Tipping Point. Sean Shibe performs Thomas Ades - Forgotten Dances. 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 - 07-09-2026 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

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 06-09-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Harmony Waikato - 06-09-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Free Left Turn - 05-09-2026 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ 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

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 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

Bethel New Zealand

Ethnic Voices Spanish (Latin America) Bethel Nueva Zelanda es una sucursal de Bethel TV y Radio en América del Norte, Central y del Sur, que llega a la comunidad latina para difundir el evangelio y conectarse con buena conversación y buena música cristiana. Episodes and More

Break the Chain

Disability and Health English What would it feel like to be free? Do you try to make changes in your life but constantly slip back into your old ways? On Break The Chain Podcast, James Dear interviews some of the greatest, relatable, and compassionate minds; talking about breaking all varieties of bad habits and how to actually live a joyful and fulfilling life. Listen now to free yourself from the shackles of the mind. Episodes and More

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Adam Hattaway & The Haunters [NZ] - War On Zevon [August 2026]
Christchurch’s Adam Hattaway is back with a brand new LP – and this time it’s all covers of tracks from the late LA genius songwriter Warren Zevon.

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Reb Fountain [NZ] - Water For Gasoline, the superb title track of her new LP.

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12:00 AM - 1:30 AM	Musical Journeys Rodrigo Hill and Xavier Meade Arts and Culture
1:30 AM - 2:30 AM	Forty Six & 2
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM	Dead Air
3:30 AM - 4:00 AM	Buddhism on Air Free FM Religion and Spirituality
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM	The Joy of Classical Music Andrew Johnstone Arts and Culture
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Certain Sound
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM	The Sleep Lab Stories
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	The Free Breakfast Free FM Various
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	The History Hour - BBC
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	The Bridge Zone Free FM Interests and Hobbies
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	From the Fringes Free FM Interests and Hobbies
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	The Johnstone Podcast Andrew Johnstone Community
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Tech Life - BBC
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Vedic Wisdom Free FM Religion and Spirituality
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Equal Agenda YWCA Waikato Gender and Sexuality
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Radio 2050
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Tanglaw Connect Glady Mabini Ethnic Voices
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Alo Aotearoa Denisse Herrera Ethnic Voices
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Where Home Lives Jana Z-Hall Ethnic Voices
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Where Home Lives Jana Z-Hall Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Musafir Hoon Yaaro Free FM Ethnic Voices
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM	The Paleface Parabola Jumpin' JB Music