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Journeys and Arrivals
October 6, 2026 · 28 minAnyone coming to this country has made a journey – for some, a journey to the unknown. This episode compares journeys and arrivals, and different types of song they inspired. Featuring compositions by Tipene, Naked Spots Dance and Douglas…
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Heroes and Villians
September 29, 2026 · 28 minEvery country has its heroes and villains. Who are ours? What can our songs tell us about them – and ourselves? Featuring songs by Trillion, the Howard Morrison Quartet, Dudley Benson, Helen Henderson, and Sven Olsen’s Brutal Canadian Love…
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On the Land
September 22, 2026 · 27 minThe land means different things to different songwriters. In this episode we hear songs about rivers, mountains, famous streets, and the spirit of the land itself. Songs by The Warratahs, Anthonie Tonnon, Te Kaahu and the New Zealand Youth…
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Utopian Dreams
September 15, 2026 · 23 minAotearoa has a long history of people arriving in search of a better life. This episode examines songs inspired by utopian dreams. Featuring songs by OMC, Dave Dobbyn, The Kini Quartet, and Crowded House, plus an interview with Ryan…
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Introducing: Song Navigator
August 31, 2026 · 2 minJoin Nick Bollinger as he takes an elemental New Zealand theme and examines the ways different songwriters and composers have interpreted it over the past century. Part music discovery, part social history, Song Navigator crisscrosses…