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95bFM

95bFM
Lunatic Fringe
Auckland
Skate Parks
Auckland Transport
Te Tai Tokerau Party
Conservation Amendment Bill
Prison
Housing
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Broadcasting Standards Authority
Fees-Free Tertiary Education
New Citizenship Test
Labour Party
New Zealand
Treaty Of Waitangi
Rehabilitation
Te Pāti Māori
Mana Wāhine Inquiry
Motat
Halitau

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Latest Episodes

This week on Sages of the Ages our two chronomagical comrades bring you a bunch of tunes directly from 1996. And because it's NZ Music Month, they're all bangers directly from Aotearoa. Including artists such as The Mutton Birds, Thorazine Shuffle, a... more

To celebrate the theme for Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2026, 'Our Sounds, Our Spaces', Feather from Darkroom dials in to share one of her favourite memories of live music at the venue. Whakarongo mai nei!

Emily comes up to the studio for a kōrero about how to stay safe while mixing drugs! Whakarongo mai nei!

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For our monthly kōrero with The National Party, Rosetta and Milly chat with Minister Paul Goldsmith about yesterday's annoucnement that up to 8700 public service jobs will be cut by 2029, and the plan to disestablish the Broadcasting Standards Author... more

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Desley Simpson
Deputy Mayor, Auckland Council
Auckland Council
Episode: 95bFM Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Rāpare May 14, 2025
Penelope Noir
Fashion host
BFM Studio
Episode: 95bFM Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Rāpare May 14, 2025
Julie Fairey
Councillor, Auckland Council
Auckland Council
Episode: The Wire w/ Caeden: 14 May, 2026
Māni Dunlop
Editor/Correspondent for Te Ao Māori News
Te Ao Māori News
Episode: The Wire w/ Caeden: 14 May, 2026
Dr. Alice Mills
Associate Professor of Criminology, University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Episode: The Wire w/ Caeden: 14 May, 2026
Mike Smith
Kaumātua and climate activist
Independent activist
Episode: The Wire w/ Caeden: 14 May, 2026
Shanan Halbert
Labour MP
Labour Party, New Zealand
Episode: BSA, Fees Free and Citizenship Test w/ Labour’s Shanan Halbert: May 14th 2026

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Bfm

    Best radio station in NZ. Loving the pod casts, I can catch everything I've missed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teemr
    New Zealand14 years ago
  • Excellent

    Bloody brilliant kiwi radio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morningside4life
    United States17 years ago

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The mix of politics with culture segments like fashion adds variety that broadens appeal.
The show's critique of government decisions is seen as insightful and timely.
Cultural and arts topics provide a local flavour that differentiates the program from pure political talk.
Listeners appreciate the grounded NZ policy discussions and local governance insights.
Guests often bring credible expertise, though some episodes lean heavy on policy detail.

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Politics with Māni Dunlop: 14 May, 2026
Q: Could you talk about what's happening with the Te Tai Tokerau Party and Maria Minokapakingi's stance?
Maria Minokapakingi has made it clear she will not return to Te Pāti Māori and plans to establish her own Te Tai Tokerau Party, with potential candidates and policy announcements to come. The discussion also notes ongoing speculation about Hone Harawira's possible candidacy and how that could shape the North electorate.
Secure Housing and Prison Rehabilitation w/ Dr Alice Mills: May 14th 2026
Q: What kind of supports should be put in place to counteract these unmet housing needs?
Prevention measures like maintaining housing during imprisonment, rent or mortgage assistance for short sentences, and a dedicated housing coordinator role—possibly from NGOs or iwi-based groups—could help secure suitable accommodation on release.
Secure Housing and Prison Rehabilitation w/ Dr Alice Mills: May 14th 2026
Q: What does an unmet housing need look like for someone leaving prison?
It can range from rough, temporary sleeping arrangements to no stable address at all, with implications for finding a job, accessing healthcare, and reuniting with family.
Secure Housing and Prison Rehabilitation w/ Dr Alice Mills: May 14th 2026
Q: How serious is the figure that more than half of people leaving prison have an unmet housing need?
The figure is politically and practically important, but its exact origin is unclear; the key point is that without solid data we can't gauge the severity or design effective services.
Isthmus'n That w/ Desley Simpson: Rāpare May 14, 2026
Q: Could you give us an update on where things are at with this?
The episode explains that Parliament passed the Auckland Council Transport Government Amendment Act 2026, leading to structural changes in transport governance, with a six-month transition window and a plan to move staff and responsibilities to a new public transport entity and to Auckland Council, while ensuring accountability and ongoing project delivery like the City Rail Link.

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What is 95bFM about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A current-events oriented program with a strong focus on Aotearoa New Zealand politics, governance, and civic issues, often from a Māori perspective. Episodes cover local government reforms, climate accountability, housing and reintegration after prison, and policy changes affecting education, media, and immigration, alongside cultural segments on fashion and arts. Notable traits include a newsy, debate-friendly format, regular expert guests, and a willingness to critique central and local government decisions. The mix of political analysis, regional updates, and culture makes it particularly appealing to listeners who want timely policy context, practical governance insights, and local Auckland coverage, with occasional deep dives into Māo... more

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2. Penelope Noir
3. Julie Fairey
4. Māni Dunlop
5. Dr. Alice Mills
6. Mike Smith
7. Shanan Halbert

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