Episode Playlist
Free FM – The Free Breakfast - Rangatahi Voices – 13-05-2022( 0:12:30)
Episode Information
Rosalie Norton joins Mike Williams to talk about Rangatahi Voices, a 100% youth designed and led initiative (supported by the Waikato Regional Council), with a view to create a place for young people’s perspective to be heard by decision makers and governors of the region.
Published: 14/05/2022 2:15:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – Peter Posa Album and Kickstarter - 08-04-2022( 0:22:49)
Episode Information
Peter Posa passed away three years ago, and Donald McLeod has now started a kickstarter to fund PP's first new album and the songs he wanted to put out, since the last new album in 1970. You can get in touch with Donald about the kickstarter via ddmcldesign@gmail.com or 021 289 4748. You can also sample the Peter Posa album at pinenutrecords.bandcamp.com.
Published: 8/04/2022 9:00:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 07-04-2022( 0:9:0)
Episode Information
Cate Prestidge talks to Waikato Museum curator Jon Primmer about the touring exhibition they have on site, called “Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond”.
Published: 7/04/2022 1:45:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 02-12-2021( 0:15:42)
Episode Information
Digital eyestrain is becoming a real 21st century problem – Cate Prestidge talks with optometrist David Aldridge about what's going on and how to minimise its impact.
Published: 2/12/2021 9:30:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 29-10-2021( 0:23:14)
Episode Information
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate talks about Level 3, Step 1 and working towards the next likely changes ... vaccination importance … and Three Waters, now that central government has announced that it’s forging ahead with reforms — what’s next?
Published: 29/10/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 28-10-2021( 0:14:11)
Episode Information
The 2021 Boon After Dark installations have had their season extended and will now be available for people to experience until November 14. Boon Trustee Nancy Caiger spoke with Mike Williams about the project.
Published: 28/10/2021 11:15:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – Anti-Vax GPs – 08-10-2021( 0:7:8)
Episode Information
A very small handful of GPs in NZ have anti-vax views when it comes to the Covid-19 vaccinations and there's mounting concern that they could have undue and damaging influence on their patients. Mike Williams looks at the issue and why we should feel concerned about doctors who choose not to support fact-based research.
Published: 8/10/2021 9:30:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 06-10-2021( 0:12:43)
Episode Information
Waipā deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk gives an update on what's happening in the district, focussing on the Covid-19 response, given that Hamilton and Cambridge are at different alert levels.
Published: 6/10/2021 11:15:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 27-08-2021( 0:19:39)
Episode Information
Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate talks about the city's response to Level 4, plus options to find solutions to the housing crisis, with Mike Williams.
Published: 27/08/2021 11:13:19 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 26-08-2021( 0:11:42)
Episode Information
Newly minted Hamilton East City Councillor Mark Donovan talks with Mike Williams about campaigning, expectations, and switching from a corproate to a local government mindset.
Published: 26/08/2021 10:45:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 19-08-2021( 0:20:48)
Episode Information
Literary taonga Witi Ihimaera talks with Cate Prestidge about his career and memoir writing. Witi discusses tips for budding authors and the importance of capturing the stories of the people around you.
Published: 19/08/2021 2:45:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast - Joelle Thomson – 12-08-2021( 0:15:50)
Episode Information
Wine writer Joelle Thomson talks with Cate Prestidge about her career as a wine writer and discusses changes in our wine consumption trends over the past 20 years. Joelle will be facilitating the Wine Writers panel for Hamilton Book Month.
Published: 12/08/2021 2:45:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast Chidgey – 29-07-2021( 0:10:56)
Episode Information
Acclaimed writer Catherine Chidgey talks with Cate about new work Remote Sympathy and her exploration of character and ethics in the backdrop of WW2 Germany. Catherine will be appearing on The Fiction Panel as part of Hamilton Book Month in August.
Published: 30/07/2021 12:45:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast - Challinor – 29-07-2021( 0:15:0)
Episode Information
Best-selling fiction writer Deborah Challinor, talked to Cate about the importance of honouring the past, and her latest work set in the Vietnam war. Deborah will be appearing on The Fiction Panel as part of Hamilton Book Month in August
Published: 30/07/2021 12:45:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 09-07-2021( 0:8:46)
Episode Information
Dan Downing, Programmes Manager for Sustainable Coastlines, talks to Kelli Pike about a tree planting event in Morrinsville on July 18. All volunteers welcome!
Published: 9/07/2021 9:30:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 23-06-2021( 0:9:41)
Episode Information
Saphire Tai-Rakena from Te Kōhao Health joined Mike Williams for our first monthly korero about hauora/health issues affecting Waikato/Tainui Māori and in particular what they are doing at Te Kōhao Health.
Published: 23/06/2021 12:00:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 17-06-2021( 0:14:44)
Episode Information
Waikato Museum curator Maree Mills (Ngati Tuwharetoa) joins Mike Williams to discuss the museum's full day of free Matariki celebrations on Saturday 19 June, and the opening of a new family-friendly exhibition that explores the mysteries of the universe – Maiangi Waitai: Ātea-ā-Rangi. They also cover the exhibition 1981, revisiting the anti-Springbok Tour movement through the work of local photographers. And Marti Friedlander – Portraits of the Artists, which presents some of her most revealing and iconic work as one of New Zealand's most accomplished portrait photographers.
Published: 17/06/2021 9:45:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 20-05-2021( 0:14:58)
Episode Information
For the first edition of the Free Breakfast's new fortnightly feature giving an update on Waikato Museum, curator Leafa Wilson joined Free Breakfast host Cate Prestidge in the studio.
Each fortnight from now on one of the curators at the Waikato Museum will be in the studio to give an update on work being done at the museum and highlighting upcoming attractions and special events.
Published: 20/05/2021 9:45:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 19-05-2021( 0:10:11)
Episode Information
Te Kohao Health is rolling out Covid-19 vaccines in Kirikiriroa, for whānau with members who are kaumatua, or who have a chronic disease, a mental health condition, or disability. Sapphire Tai-Rakena came on the Free Breakfast to discuss the vaccine with Kelli.
Published: 19/05/2021 9:30:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 12-05-2021( 0:14:48)
Episode Information
Richard Porter, chair of Bike Waikato, comes on the Wednesday Breakfast for our new fortnightly feature giving information and updates on current issues being faced by cyclists and other users of active transport.
Published: 14/05/2021 10:15:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 07-05-2021( 0:24:43)
Episode Information
Host Mike Williams interviews Paul Trenwith from the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, who tells of the group's history since forming in the 1960s. The band became a household name, was inducted into New Zealand's Country Music Hands of Fame, and now has been featured in a celebratory exhibition in Waikato Museum.
Published: 7/05/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 28-04-2021( 0:13:48)
Episode Information
Gary speaks with Netherlands Society of the Waikato president Louise van den Berg about Dutch Week and the 75 Years Liberation of the Netherlands exhibition at Netherville Retirement Village.
Published: 28/04/2021 3:15:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 13-04-2021( 0:14:55)
Episode Information
Blurring the space between installation art and a pop/rock 'We Will Ride Fast' will be joining HALF/TIME and Glass Shards at Mesoverse this Saturday (17 April). Kelli Pike talks to artist Kyle Sattler.
Published: 13/04/2021 9:30:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 26-02-2021( 0:10:20)
Episode Information
Jennifer Ward-Lealand talks with Mike Williams about the play 'Two Ladies', presented by Auckland Theatre Company, and coming to Hamilton's Clarence St Theatre on March 5 and 6.
Published: 26/02/2021 8:15:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 23-02-2021( 0:9:33)
Episode Information
Hurihuri is part of the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival, and it's constructed around the wheel; fusing hip hop and contemporary movement with
traditional kapa haka. Kelli talks to the creative director and choreographer Malia Johnston.
Published: 23/02/2021 12:30:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 22-01-2021( 0:16:53)
Episode Information
Jayde P comes in for a chat about the upcoming gig DateMonthYear/Empress/Jayde P at Nivara Lounge on Saturday, and treat us to a live song and a discussion about vulnerability.
Published: 22/01/2021 10:00:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 19-01-2021( 0:12:6)
Episode Information
Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate talks with Mike Williams about the Long Term Plan, communicating with ratepayers, and getting stuff done in a three-year term of local government.
Published: 19/01/2021 9:30:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 12-01-2021( 0:13:30)
Episode Information
The Dawn Raid story... Mike Williams is joined by Brotha D, Andy Murane and Oscar Kightley to discuss the documentary 'Dawn Raid', directed by Kightley, which tells the story of Dawn Raid Entertainment — its highs and lows.
Published: 12/01/2021 8:15:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 18-12-2020( 0:18:4)
Episode Information
Kia Pakari te Hapori — Tash Willison-Reardon is Chair of The Serve, a wholly volunteer led organisation that is committed to serving evening meals 365 days a year, sourcing and redistributing food and household resources, to those in the community who are in need, underprivileged, on low income or going through genuine hardship. Tash talks about their kaupapa with Mike Williams.
Published: 18/12/2020 10:00:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 06-11-2020( 0:13:56)
Episode Information
Local man Dom Lowry chatted with Mark Bunting about what it’s really like living with ADHD, losing your job and expressing your feelings for the first time in a studio. Committed to telling his story through music, Dom candidly opens up about his fears and the feelings of ‘hundreds of tv screens’ playing in his head.
Published: 10/11/2020 12:45:00 p.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 20-10-2020( 0:15:21)
Episode Information
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate on the Peacocke growth cell, and mitigations to protect the pekapeka and Shaw's Bird Park... the first draft of the 10 year plan goes out to residents later this week... and Originair is coming our way.
Published: 20/10/2020 8:45:00 a.m.
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – 08-10-2020( 0:7:16)
Episode Information
Robust and engaged public media is what Broadacsting Minister Kris Faafoi wants to see, and he says vital to that is the mahi of Free FM and the other 11 Community Access stations in NZ. The Minister talks with Mike Williams.
Published: 8/10/2020 3:00:00 p.m.