A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

Studio row about the Parthenon Marbles, after last weeks interview with Parthenon campaigner Emanuel Comino. ABC report on the British Museum and the return to Greece of the Parthenon Marbles. Studio debate: John Stringer, Classics Scholar. Emanuel Comino, Parthenon Marbles Campaigner. Art censorship crisis in Christchurch, as artist Billy Apple tries to make demands on a gallery, investigated by Miriama Kamo. Comments: Warren Feeney, COCA Gallery Director: Billy Apple, Conceptual Artist. Film review with Chris Knox: ‘Hopeless’ NZ Film. Interview: Larry Parr, “Hopeless” Producer. Auckland director James Cunningham’s film, totally digitally animated “Infection” has been chosen to be in competition at Cannes next month. World wide hit play ‘Art’ touring New Zealand at present. Studio interview: John Smythe, Theatre Critic, NBR: Zara Stanhope, Adam Art Gallery Director. Elizabethan Quartet, 5 Auckland Students who won the Adam Foundation Schools Chamber Music. Comments: Mary O’Brien, Auckland University Violin Lecturer. Julia McCarthy, Violin. Fiona Cochrane, Viola. Rae de Lisle, Auckland University Piano Lecturer.

Uproar in Dunedin’s cultural circles over the Public Art Gallery’s priceless historical permanent collection and the curator of the collection, Peter Entwisle who has been made redundant, causing the collection to become marginalised and the public is angry. Dunedin’s Public Art Gallery Society called a meeting asking: Should the gallery be focused on international excellence or community support? Mark Crysal investigates. Marshall Seifert, Art Dealer. Ian Douglas, Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society. Priscilla Pitts, Dunedin Public Art Gallery Director. Auckland Art Gallery revealed a significant new addition to it’s collection, courtesy of the ‘Thank’s Giving Trust’ 1944 work “Glass & Pitcher”. The great Taranaki Wind Wand story develops from previous week. 3 winners “The Big Lemon” by Mervyn Hooper, “the Whinge Wand” by Alice Magon and “Orange Sunflower Wand” by Stratford IHC. Why is New Zealand public architecture so average and why are architects so precious? The Commonwealth of Architects Conference held in Wellington this week, question put forward to a studio panel: Why is New Zealand public architecture so average and why are architects so precious? Tommy honey, Architect and Commentator: Russell Walden, Assoc. Prof. Architectural History: Pip Cheshire, Architect - Jasmax. Book launched at the conference: “Looking For Local Architecture and the New Zealand Modern” by Paul Walker & Justine Clark. Film review with Chris Knox, new New Zealand Comedy “Jubilee” starring Cliff Curtis & Theresa Healey. Interview with Cliff Curtis New Zealand’s up and coming Hollywood star. “The Lunatics’ Ball” director Michael Thorp. Premieres at the Wellington Cinema Showcase this week. Gavin Bishop winner of the New Zealand Post Children’s’ Book Award for his book “The House That Jack Built”. Hokianga by Ross T Smith. Ross, a photograpeher who went to live in and photograph the economically depressed, and predominantly Maori community of Hokianga in Northland. His highly sexualized images of the people of Hokianga show their beauty, strength and defiance in the face of poverty. Hemi the signature image of the exhibition is the close-up of a young man staring directly into the camera. In maintaining this direct eye contact throughout the series Ross attempts to empower his subject.

Will local content quotas kill struggling TV stations? or will they do for us what they’ve done for Australia?. Broadcasting Minister Marion Hobbs has softened her stance to Radio Quotas. Information say’s that TV Broadcasters may get away with voluntary quota. Mark Crysell explores the decade old quota system in Australia. Comments: Michael Gordon Smith, Australian Broadcasting Authority. Hal McElroy, Television Producer. Bevan Lee, Channel 7 - Head of Creative Development. New Zealand Television Quota Debate: Statement by Helen Clark, Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage March 19. Studio Panel: Marion Hobbs, Broadcasting Minister. Jane Wrightson, SPADA. Bruce Wallace, Television Broadcasters’ Council. Penny Webster, ACT Broadcasting Spokesperson. Statement from Katherine Rich, Nationals’ Broadcasting Spokesperson. This weeks book give-away: “Cook’s Sites” Revisiting History. A tribute to A.K Grant, who died last week aged 59 years of Alcoholism. 1977 show ‘A Week Of It’ first episode ‘Life With The Loins’. A.K Grant has gone but his writing lives on. One of the world’s great treasures has been stolen, the Parthenon Marbles were removed from Greece in the 1800’s and are currently held in the British Museum. Studio interview: Emanuel Comino, Parthenon Marbles Campaigner. Making a plea to England to return the looted treasures of the Pathenon. AMP Scholarships for the Arts. Film review with Chris Knox: ‘East is East’ English. Wellington Fringe Film Festival 2000 calling for entries. Dunedin’s WOW Productions. A theatrical collective of actors, directors, dancers and designers, with productions like “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” and “Horse Play”. Interviews: Hilary Halba, WOW Founding Member: Ron Kjestrup, WOW Actor. What’s on In NZ ‘Bay of Islands Festival’. Letters of the week: Kathleene Dawson.

Debate over the return of Mokomokai (tattooed Maori heads). Last week several Mokomokai were returned to New Zealand from the South Australian Museum. Debate Panel: Willie Jackson, Alliance Cultural Affairs Minister and Dalvanius Prime, Mokomokai Education Trust. Introducing The Comedy Laugh Festival. Profile on New Zealand Born Rebecca Taylor, young designer living in New York. She has been nominated for the Young Designer of the Year category of the council of fashion designer in New York. Previous weeks item on Billy Apple & Christchurch art Gallery along with the play ‘Art’. Film footage of a 1992 fund-raising auction of a Blank Canvas by Billy Apple. Why can’t the police take a joke? They are requesting that theatre, costume hire, film or television companies return any police uniforms or equipment they may have to make sure their image of the police isn’t tarnished. The police has also sent a letter to vet scripts at the planning stage of productions. Miriama Kamo reports. Comments: Joan Dawe, The Costume Company Owner. Sharon Matthews, Costume Cave Owner. Michael Player, Police Public Affairs General Manager. Film “Customer Service” asking for the use of a police uniform. Dean Hewison, Filmmaker denied access. Howard Greive, Saatchi & Saatchi. Adrian Parkyn, Haines Recruitment Advertising. Opera singer Andrea Creighton is one of New Zealand’s up & coming stars, she returned home this year for Festival 2000 and a school reunion. Interview Miriama Kamo and Sister Mary Winifred, Singing Teacher. Film review with Chris Knox: ‘All About my Mother’. A Greek story, a New Zealand writer and a Russian director. James K. Baxter’s retelling of a Greek epic. Interview with Vadim Ledogorov, Director - “Sore-Footed Man”. Comedy: The Comedy Laugh Festival

Cadbury’s Kiwi Crunchy chocolate bar advertisement; now 24 years old; Caitlin Cherry reports and interviews the original actors, Roger MacDonnell Director and Writer, Chief Executive Colenso; Cadbury present Beryl Parker “The Knitting Lady” with gifts, flowers and a cheque for her part in the ad, as she never got paid for her acting role; the Incredibly Strange Film Festival; the film programme debate, interview with Ant Timpson, Festival Director; Star trek exhibition at Te Papa; and artist Don Driver’s exhibition; interview with Greg Burke, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery; Debate on Art & Popular Culture with Dame Cheryll Sotheran, Te Papa; Jenny Harper, Art History, Victoria University; Roger Hall, Playwright; Philip Temple, NZ Society of Authors; David Cohen, Journalist; Backchat singers lesson 2, Chris Knox film review; “Still Crazy” review of Michael Parmenter Dance Opera “Jerusalem” Raewyn Whyte; letters regarding the Broadcasting Fee and book give away.

Controversial Keith Haring exhibition at Wellington's City Gallery; reviewed by Mark Crysell, interview with Paula Savage, City Gallery Director. Discussion about offensive art, Keith Haring exhibition with Rev. Graham Capill Christian Heritage Party; Paula Savage, Wellington City Gallery. Discussion on Radio NZ dividend with Marie Hasler, Minister for Radio NZ; Marian Hobbs, Labour, Broadcasting; Brian Edwards, Broadcaster and Commentator. Dear John advertisement; Colenso Productions award winner. TV2 Laugh Festival - Auckland's Classic Comedy Club. Review by Miriama Kamo. Backchat singers lesson 3. Taranaki Arts Festival; 100 acts in 24 days. Entertainment Roundup. Chris Knox Film review: Hilary & Jackie. Letters and book give-away.

“ Investigating our culture. Bill Ralston presents a programme about issues, ideas, current affairs and the arts.” - (New Zealand Listener ) Broadcasting Fee; the future of NZ On Air; Mark Crysell interviews Paul Norris, NZ School of Broadcasting; debate on the Broadcasting Fee with Muriel Newman, ACT, Broadcasting; Bruce Wallace, TV Broadcasters’ Council; Derek Lowe, Radio Broadcasters Association; Jonathan Dowling, SPADA President; Christchurch Art Gallery design competition, investigated by Miriama Kamo; Interview with David Cole, Architect, Buchan Group; designer and competition winner; Performing Arts event “Jerusalem” by Michael Parmenter, Dance/Choreographer and David Downes, Singer/Composer Backchat singers lesson 1, Laughton Pattrick, singing tutor teacher a hopeful 10 to sing; Chris Knox Film Review - “I’ll Make You Happy” I’ll Make you Happy, interview with Athina Tsoulis, Director; Michael Hurst, Actor; Sandy Ireland, Actor; letters and book giveaways.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

00:00:32 Tom Frewen, satirist published in National Business Review; Pinky Agnew, comedian who plays ‘Jenny Shipley’; Dave Armstrong, writer of ‘True colours’ on 1996 election; Simon Carr, National Business Review associate editor on ACT newsletter ‘The Goss’; Matthew McLelland, defamation lawyer. 00:13:38 studio discussion on political satire with David McPhail, tv satirist, Jane Bowron, tv reviewer, Richard Prebble, ACT leader and Sandy Ireland, Australian comedian. 00:27:30 interview with Helen Clark, Labour leader; glass works by Anne Robinson, displayed at Dowse Art Museum. 00:43:30 controversial and political visual artist Emily Karaka; Tim Renner, Fisher Gallery. Emily Karaka is a political artist communicating her ideas through a fusion of traditional Māori form and motif, and the bright colours and roughly textured surfaces of European Expressionism. Her work is an assertion of her identity as a Māori woman. It discusses issues surrounding the treaty and land rights. Her paintings often feature numbers which represent the number of land claims before the Waitangi Tribunal. In this she talks about her work as a protest artist and about her future plans to enter into politics. 00:52:30 studio discussion on departure of Neil Roberts as CEO of TVNZ with Paul Smith, media analyst; Smokefree Fashion Awards; listings. 01:02:30 Chris Knox and Tim Tsiklaouri, Russian born businessman, review the film ‘Prisoner of the Mountains’. 01:09:04 Backchat winner of week; and letter of wee

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

00:00:35 The return of the Mataatua whare and the return of other Taonga; Te Hau Tutuua, master carver; Aroha Mead, Te Puni Kokiri; Hon Tau Henare, Minister of Maori Affairs. 00:14:45 Studio debate on the quest to return moko mokai with Dalvanius Prime, ethnomusicologist and Professor Hirini Mead, Te Maori Manaaki Taonga Trust; clip of Angela Tavernier singing with Opera New Zealand. 00:28:24 Lucy Lawless to fund short film written by Emily Perkins, produced by Robin Laing; Greg O’Brien, writer / curator on Exhibition of the Century at City Art Gallery; interview with Rena Owen, actor. 00:41:04 Winstone Stables City Art workshop threatened with sale to property developers; Judith Tizard, Auckland Central MP; Malcolm Peterson, Auckland City Council; Sonia Spellers, Shruti Yatri, artists; Kate Leslie, Hobson Bay Community Board; Gavin Smith, artist; listings. 00:50:04 Interview with Arundhati Roy, author of ‘The God of Small Things’. 01:00:19 Film review of ‘The Ice Storm’ with Chris Knox and Helene Wong. 01:08:54 Backchat and letter of the week. 01:13:23 end

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A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

Arts policy debate, election issue; who will be the next Minister for Culture & Heritage. Paul Smith, British Council - Head leaves New Zealand. Uwe Grodd. International Chamber Music Festival. Marie Hasler, Culture & Heritage Minister - Government creates new Culture & Heritage Ministry. Dr. Michael Higgins, Former Irish Culture Minister. Contemporary NZ Art invades, Greg Burke, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Director. Jenny Harper, Victoria University Art History - Victoria University sells McCahon. Tony Ryall. SOE Minister - Broadcasting Fee scrapped. Paul Norris: Broadcasting Commentator. National Library restructuring. Kim Hill, RNZ Broadcaster - Radio staff revolt against the board. Helen Clark, Labour Leader. Peter Biggs, Creative NZ Arts Council Chair - Ad-man appointed Creative NZ Chairman. Penelope Borland, Creative NZ - Creative NZ surveys art participation. Ruth Harley, NZ Film Commission - “Scarfies” spearheads NZ Film at Cairns. Professor Paul Morris: Religious Studies, Victoria University - Humanities Education in crisis. Debate with: Judith Tizard, Labour Cultural Affairs spokesperson. Donna Awatere Huata, ACT. Sandra Lee, Alliance Deputy Leader. Marie Hasler, Culture & Heritage Minister. Interview with Shona McFarlane, Artist - “Beauty & The Beast” participant in the 1970’s. Released a book - Shona McFarlane ‘A Memoir’. Michael Parmenter, Choreographer “The Seven Deadly Sins” ballet production. Nicholas Blanchet, Costume Designer. Award winning sculpture by Bing Dawe “Figure with Eel”. interview with 86 year-old Davina Whitehouse: Actor & Broadcaster. Film review with Chris Knox: Beatles “Yellow Submarine”. Frank Watson: Artworks Studios, Bronze Sculpture “The Great Explorer”. Krishnan’s Dairy Touring. Entertainment Roundup. Book of the week. Jim Anderton ‘Unsung Heroes’. Bill Manhire ‘What to Call Your Child’. Georgina Beyer ‘Change for the Better’. Shonagh Koea’s ‘Short Stories’. Letter of the week: Doris de Pont. Book give-away - Helen Schamroth ‘100 New Zealand Craft Artists’.

Peter Jackson’s: ‘The Lord of the Rings’. A film industry headache due to lack of film crews. Raymond Thompson. Cloud 9 Productions Chief Executive ‘The Tribe’. Chris Tyson, Producer “The Irrefutable Truth About Demons”. Steve La Hood, FileMaker. Bill Gavin, Jubilee Executive Producer. Jane Campion awarded an honorary Doctorate of Literature by Victoria University. New film ‘Holy Smoke’. Is the PR Industry getting too much say in what you read, hear & see? by Mark Chysell. Andrew Cutler, Public Relations Lecturer, Massy University. SPIN in the press gallery. Mike Munro, Chief Press Secretary, Labour. Bill Southworth, Journalists Training Organisation. Graeme Speden, Labour Press Secretary. Steve Maharey, Labour Social Welfare Spokesperson. TV coverage. Roger Sowry, Social Services Minister. Nicky Hager, Activist Author. Debate panel: Cedric Allan, Cedric Allan Associates. Richard Griffin, Former Prime Ministerial Aide. Al Morrison, Radio NZ Political Editor. Frank Watson. Artworks Studios, Bronze Sculpture “The Great Explorer. Zara Stanhope, Adam Gallery Director, at Victoria University. Jenny Harper, Art History, Victoria University. Denis Adam, Philanthropist. Jim Barr, Art Collector. Jenny Bornholdt, Poet. Chris Knox with the best 4 films of the year. Best fiction film of the year ‘Happiness’. Most moving film for 1999 ‘Punitive Damage’. Best documentary film of the year ‘Campaign’. Best movie of the year ‘Scarfies’. Montana Wearable Arts Awards. ‘Turban Shell’ Evelyn Roth. ‘Superminx’ Simon Hmes. ‘Epona’ Caroline Robinson. ‘Golden Lure’ Andrea Clinton. ‘Algorithmic Fractalation’ Chris Nightingale. ‘Grotesque Comedy’ Chris Covich. ‘Off The Map’ Wilma van Hellemond. ‘Silent Cinema’ Letty MacPhedran & Clarrie Reid. ‘Love is Blind’ Violet and Charleen Oliver. ‘Puddocky’ Annemiek Weterings. New Zealand Festival 2000: new Logo & Sponsorship. Carla van Zon, NZ Festival 2000 Executive Director. Chamber Music NZ programme out for 2000. Books of the week: ‘Cook’s Sites - Revisiting History’ by Mark Adams & Nick Thomas. ‘The World to Come’ Lloyd Geering. ‘What a Laugh’ by Les Andrew QSM: Music CD “Tangiroa 2’ Flax Wax Records. Letters of the week: Lauri Lee In-Jung Shore. ‘A Memoir’ by Shona McFarlane.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

43M refurbishment of the Auckland’s Museum. Rodney Wilson, Auckland Museum Chief Executive. Hamish Keith, Art Consultant. Jamie Belich, Professor of History, Auckland University. Auckland’s War Memorial Museum ‘entry fee’. Harry Corrin, RSA Member. Interview with Les Pipes, Auckland Returned Services Association. Barry Turley, Auckland Museum Trust Board Chairman: Pat Stuart, Te Papa Strategic Planning. Symposium on the cultural importance in broadcasting. Interview with Michael Higgins, Former Irish Arts & Culture Minister. Andy Warhol’s exhibition at Auckland City Art Gallery. Interview with Andy’s friend Billy Apple, Artist. Artist in residence at Dunedin’s Men’s Prison. Art Education Programmes with Bridget Ellis, Musician. Kay Row, Musician. Dave Burke, Artist. Dena Gray, Dunedin Prison Education Co-ordinator. Derrick, Shawn, Craig, Aaron, Tom, inmates. Film Review with Chris Knox: ‘Existenz’. Book of the week. ‘Memoir’ by Shona McFailane. ‘Pingandy’ by Harvey McQueen. ‘Sleeping Dogs & Other Lies’ by Joe Bennett. ‘Te Wao Nui a Tane’ book & CD of Waiata. ‘Artful Persuasion’ by Harry Kills. ‘World English Dictionary’ by Bill Gates. Letters of the week / book give-away: Jacqui Simpson, NZ National Youth Choir: ‘NZ The Millennium’.

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A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.