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Ep 126 - The Cambridge Summer School of Music From 1946 to 1986 the Cambridge Summer School of Music was one of the nations most important arts events. Composers, students, musicians, music teachers and interested amateurs gathered at St Peters College just outside of Cambridge for a week of musical immersion. On a hot and humid Waipa day in January 1947 photographer Kathleen Reardon snapped a group of young composers sitting on the steps to the main building - Ronald Tremain, Edwin Carr, Carraigh Thompson, Ronald Dellow, Larry Pruden and Dorthea Franchi. Curiosity piqued, I wanted to know more about those young composers so this episode will be exploring something of their lives and music and keeping true to the spirit of the photo, I’ve endeavoured to find recordings of works composed closest to that time. John Rimmer - Clouds over Pirongia The NZSO performs Ronald Tremain - Symphony for Strings The NZSO performs Larry Pruden - Harbour Nocturne for Orchestra The Queensland Symphony performs Edwin Carr - Mardi Gras Overture Ronald Dellow - Three Studies for Recorder The NZBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dorothea Franchi performs Dorothea Franchi - Do-Wack-A-Do Suite for Orchestra. Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 27-10-2025 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

Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 13 – 2710-2025 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. While they may have discovered a long- lost archaeological marvel, Amadeus, Tanwen and Magnus are no closer to finding the body of King Casten. The Quartz mine may hold the answers they seek, but first our intrepid heroes of the Dhurnya have to take on an ancient threat… or could it be a prophesized danger that is entirely new? Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

ep. 699 - Kwality (with a capital K) Garage Obscurities! Who cover, Yardbirds cover [from Japan!], Polish beat, it's all top notch! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ]. Listen

Radio Buddhist (Cantonese) - 26-10-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Golden Guide - 26-10-2025 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Sai News 1095 - Bad to Good Part 2 - 26-10-2025 Sai News 1095 Bad to Good Part 2 Listen

God's Message - 26-10-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Gaslight Gospel Ep 9 – The Men Behind the Mask Part 1 Before you name it, you question it. Before you question it, you excuse it. This podcast speaks to that blur — the grey zone where abuse doesn’t “look like abuse” because it comes wrapped in charm, apology, excuses, or even a bouquet. In this series of The Men Behind the Mask, we expose the everyday lies we tell ourselves — and the bigger lies he counts on us believing. From personality excuses to polished manipulation, this is the part where the mask slips. Listen

Buddhism on Air - 26-10-2025 Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs. Listen

Arritmia - 25-10-2025 Presented by Angie Rodríguez Gómez, who feels a strong call to fulfil God's purpose for her life, which includes using her voice as a tool to share her personal testimony and her knowledge as Life Coach. Listen

Radio Buddhist (Mandarin) - 25-10-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Connect With Community Waikato - 25-10-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Saved and Besieged Ep 8 – From Drought to Downpour – Surviving Invisibility, Insignificance, and Intimidation Feeling invisible, undervalued, or overwhelmed by fear and intimidation? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how God transforms seasons of drought—times of loneliness, rejection, or insignificance—into downpours of purpose, presence, and power. Using real-life examples and biblical insights, learn how to survive the struggle, embrace your story, and step into the destiny God has for you. Listen

MPB Revista – 24-10-2025 The big names in Brazilian samba and samba rock and their greatest hits in the first half hour of the programme. In the second half, new names in Brazilian Popular Music that have recently emerged or are being launched on the music scene. Listen

Conversa De Futebol – 24-10-2025 Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bola que mora nas cidades da Nova Zelândia. Listen

Kia Ora Brazil - 24-10-2025 Especial 7 anos de Kia ora Brazil - Porque tem tanta gente indo embora da Nova Zelândia Listen

Wrestling Roundup - 24-10-2025 Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days. Listen

Out West Radio - 24-10-2025 This show keeps Hamilton West residents informed and up to date with what is happening at the Western Community Centre. The Centre has been supporting the Hamilton West community since 1979. Listen

Ep 91 - DougFest Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between. Listen

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A Life of Faith - In Conversation with Brother Kevin Dobbyn

Religion and Spirituality English Andrew Johnstone is a local personality who gained significant attention from the 2020 biopic When The Cows Come Home. In that film Andrew discussed his schooling at Sacred Heart College and his time with the Marist brothers. Recently he made a formal complaint against two Brothers, resulting in ongoing discussions with the body charged with investigating abuse allegations, The National Office For Professional Standards. Episodes and More

A Sonic Youth

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

Absolutely Not, Sis!

Community English Two small-town gals navigating their 30s through grieving, thriving, or barely surviving. Courtney and Laura discuss everything from loss and heartbreak to shower thoughts and what's trending! These two have been THROUGH it but will be sure to come out the other side laughing, so... grab a drink, and get ready to have a catch up with your new besties! Episodes and More

Alo Aotearoa

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

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

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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	The Arts Hour - BBC
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2:00 AM - 3:00 AM	Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show Phil Grey Music
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6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Waikato Role-Playing Guild Interests and Hobbies
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	That's The Ticket Hannah Mooney Arts and Culture
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Hanna Worldwide and Friends Hanna Arts and Culture
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