B-side Stories

Ali talks to Paul Stanley Ward from Polhill Protectors about the recent successes within the reserve, why it's such a special area, and their hopes for the future there.

This week on B-Side Stories host Martin Andrews is joined by Helen Brasting, founder and driving force behind Film For Change Aotearoa. Film For Change works collaboratively to make and distribute short films for charities that may not otherwise have the financial means for digital advertising or marketing. Helen discusses her personal journey from budding film maker to recently celebrating the first birthday of her community based organisation Film For Change Aotearoa.

Erin Leigh of WorkerBe and WorkerBe Oasis talking about a wellness revolution and the edible cities movement in Wellington.

Nick Hyder speaks to Wellington 3 piece Hi Tek Soul group Groeni about their upcoming E.P. and live shows.

Helen Kettles talk about how the community are coming together for the South Coast clean up.

Principal Mark Potter talks about the Berhampore School Centenary and the underlying culture of the school.

Tony Stoddard talks about the Great Kereru Count.

This week on B-Side stories, Martin Andrews interviews Hemi Pou, owner operator of Cuba St menswear store Wakefield Hotel. Hemi discusses his past in rugby, what led him to setting up a clothing store, where the name Wakefield Hotel came from including the story behind the historic storefront signage, and his latest initiative, designing the new bison logo for Rongotai College and what it represents to the greater Eastern Suburbs community.

Ian Downer talks about what to expect at the Old School Synth night at the Pyramid Club.

Toby Chappell talks about life with depression and his Skate for Hope.

Mike O'Connor speaks to Ben Pringle from Red Cross, about their photo exhibition currently on display at the Embassy theatre supporting the International Day of the Disappeared.

Ali Whitten speaks to the Nature Through The Arts collective who discussed their 'Imagine My City' project which aims to better connect children to nature

Nick Hyder speaks to Michael Norris, co-founder of the chamber ensemble, Stroma, about their upcoming concert at the Wellington City Gallery.

Mike O'Connor speaks to Spencer Club about the photos he has take as a fundraiser for Nepal

Sarah Hunter And Lisa Thomlins talk about the unique live stream known as Munki Mash about to happen this weekend, which will feature many of Welly's best musicians who will perform for the last time in the iconic Munki Studios.

Conor Boyle And Fredd Marshall of Grow Aotearoa talk about the philosophy and activism behind planting a mixed species food forest / public orchard in Karori on Saturday.

New B-Sides Stories host Martin Andrews sits down for a chat with Maori language immersion teacher Serahn Kahukura to discuss the state of te reo today, whether te wiki o te reo maori is positive or negative, and why learning the maori language is positive for all New Zealanders regardless of ethnicity.

Hannah Milward talks about her mission to go to Nepal as a Volunteer Nurse, which is being supported by her friends at a fundraiser gig called Beats for Nepal at Meow. Ready Sett who are organising the gig play live tracks before and after the interview.

Cyclocross champion Tom Lynskey talks out how a sport that's big in Belgium has discovered a loyal following in Wellington.

Chrissy O and her vintage treasure trove , Hunters and Collectors may have been more suited to the streets of New York, however we have been blessed with this quirky institution right here on Cuba street for over a few decades now. Tonight on B-Side Stories, it will be a great privilege to talk to Chrissy about some of the highs, the tricky times and how she keeps coming up with those oh so inspiring windows.