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Ep 2 - Bruci Schiavinato Jordão, Laser Scanning Specialist and BIM Modeler Ep 2 - Bruci Schiavinato Jordão, Laser Scanning Specialist and BIM Modeler Some people carve waves, others carve careers between data points and deadlines. Bruci does both! I sit down with Bruci Schiavinato Jordão, a Laser Scanning Specialist and BIM Modeler, whose work helps map buildings and infrastructure across New Zealand in stunning 3D detail. Originally from Brazil, Bruci shares how he built a highly technical career in a new country, and what laser scanning actually is all about (in plain English). We also talk about how he balances precision-driven work with a lifestyle rooted in surf, and music in Raglan. Listen
The Paleface Parabola - 21-01-2026 The Paleface Parabola - 21-01-2026 The second caper of 2026 flew by like two hours of oaf without borders radio should. We brought the joy of musical hopscotch and mental gymnastics, and you the listener brought your ears and your thirst for magic and wonder. A winning combo imho. Contemplate this, if you will...The music of Jimmy Mayes & the Soul Breed, The James Hunter Six with Van Morrison, The Staple Singers, Tom Verlaine, and Roland Alphonso are but five of the Little Red Roosters that crow the night along with Mystery Man and I. And wait till you hear the rest of our worthy samplings! Listen
Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 20-01-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 20-01-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen
Bengal Beats – 21-01-2026 Bengal Beats – 21-01-2026 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. Listen
iDad and Daughter - 21-01-2026 iDad and Daughter - 21-01-2026 Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences. Listen
Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Our position in the Social Condition Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Our position in the Social Condition Our position in the Social Condition Our long involvement in the material conception of life has addicted us to value our dominating role in the social structure. But this position forces us to sacrifice our conscious contribution to the spiritual order where we can contribute the most and derive the highest return. Listen
Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Rise Above the Addiction to Material Convenience Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Rise Above the Addiction to Material Convenience Rise Above the Addiction to Material Convenience In this show we analyse the many levels of the food chain and the social and specie pecking order. Your consciousness is highly impacted by your position in this structure and how we use our free will can improve our status within it. Listen
Equal Agenda Series 3 Ep 2 - Gender Unpacked: Nature vs Nurture Equal Agenda Series 3 Ep 2 - Gender Unpacked: Nature vs Nurture Where does gender sit in the nature vs nurture debate? Is it something we’re born with, or something we learn? Many people believe gender is a fixed part of who we are. But what if it’s shaped more by society than biology? In this episode, hosts Charlie and Mia explore gender as a social construct, unpacking common myths about masculinity, femininity, and supposed psychological differences between the sexes, and how much of what we think of as 'gender' comes from the world around us. Listen
From the Fringes - 21-01-2026 From the Fringes - 21-01-2026 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 - 21-01-2026 The Bridge Zone - 21-01-2026 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen
Waikato Chinese Voices - 20-01-2026 Waikato Chinese Voices - 20-01-2026 Waikato Chinese Voices 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
Back Porch Bluegrass - 20-01-2026 Back Porch Bluegrass - 20-01-2026 Bluegrass music continues to provide us with a wide variety of musical influences and styles, from slow country ballads, story songs, bouncy instrumentals to hard-driving pieces about a wide variety of topics. This week, we have offerings from Wildfire, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, Danny Paisley, Walden Dahl and the Osborne Brothers. There’s some instrumentals from Bill Monroe, Red Wilson and even the Trenwiths, and some Aussie bluegrass from Acoustic Shock. Doc Watson demonstrates his fine picking and singing and there’s some very country-ish bluegrass from the Can’t Hardly Play Boys. Listen
B Orig - 20-01-2026 B Orig - 20-01-2026 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
Ep 25 - From interior designer to organic farm manager - with Coral Remiro Ep 25 - From interior designer to organic farm manager - with Coral Remiro 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
Waikato Chinese Voices - 19-01-2026 Waikato Chinese Voices - 19-01-2026 Waikato Chinese Voices 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 138 - Part 3 The Best Classical Albums of 2025 Ep 138 - Part 3 The Best Classical Albums of 2025 Part 3 of the Best Classical Albums of 2025 includes recommendations from The New York Times, The Times and classical music streaming site Presto Music. Among this weeks selections is the Collected Works of Steve Reich, a 27 CD set that spans 6 decades and Songs of Passion, a collection of vocal and instrumental music by John Dowland and Henry Purcell. Lutist Thomas Dunford performs John Dowland - A Dream from Songs of Passion Alarm Will Sound performs Steve Reich - Tehillim: I. Psalm 19:2-5 - Hashamyim mehsapehrim kavohd Kail from Steve Reich - The Collected Works Thomas Dunford, Lea Desandre, Jupiter, Alex Rosen, Jess Dandy and Laurence Kilsby performing John Dowland - First Book of Songs or Ayres: No. 1, Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite from Songs of Passion Gävle Symphony Orchestra perform Max Reger - 4 Tone Poems After Arnold Böcklin: No. 1, Der geigende Eremit from Reger: 4 Tone Poems After Arnold Böcklin, Op. 128 & Romantic Suite, Op. 125 The Philadelphia Orchestra perform William Grant Still: Symphony No. 2 Movement 4: Song of a New Race from Still & Bonds - Symphonies & Variations The Philadelphia Orchestra perform Margaret Bonds: Montgomery Variations: VII. Benediction from Still & Bonds - Symphonies & Variations The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs Anna Clyne - Within Her Arms from Abstractions Listen
Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 25 – 19-01-2026 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 25 – 19-01-2026 The final showdown with the shapeshifter is at hand! Tanwen, Amadeus and Magnus must battle the creature and make their escape from the bounds of this strange book prison, but the story has been affecting them for a while now, and here in the nest of the shapeshifter, it is at its most powerful. Will they succeed, or will they fall to their watery doom in the crashing ocean rushing through the caves? Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen
Ep 8 - Monsignor Trevor Murray Ep 8 - Monsignor Trevor Murray Monsignor Trevor Murray. Discusses his journey to the priesthood, his roles as Director of National Liturgy and Chaplain at Waikato Hospital, his studies overseas, his favourite destinations, and the friendships he has formed along the way. Your window into the meaningful impact being made across the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Inspiring stories of how a single act of support to The Hamilton Catholic Development Fund can spark ripples of change. Listen
Cosmopolitan News and Views - 18-01-2026 Cosmopolitan News and Views - 18-01-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen
Harmony Waikato - 18-01-2026 Harmony Waikato - 18-01-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

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 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
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B Orig

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 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
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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

Back Porch Bluegrass

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