Episode Playlist
Plains Media Features - Kahurangi Carter - Green Party MP ( 0:25:31)
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In this Plains Media feature episode, A Vegan Lounge host Sarah Jackson speaks with Christchurch Central māmā and Green Party MP Kahurangi Carter about the Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill and broader conversations about mental health, addiction, and compassionate approaches to justice and public policy. The discussion explores freedom of expression, political satire, advocacy, and the role that we can play in shaping Aotearoa’s future.
Published: 12/05/2026 7:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Rosie Teese and her new single "Addicted"( 0:22:43)
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Nico sits down with rising Aotearoa country-pop artist Rosie Teese to chat about her brand new single “Addicted”, out today
With a chat about the story behind the track, inspirations behind why Rosie writes music in the first place, and Rosie’s incredible rise over the last couple of years as she’s brought her country-pop sound onto Aotearoa’s charts and playlists.
Published: 8/05/2026 12:30:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Aled Jones and his first Aotearoa tour( 0:18:51)
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We sit down with Aled Jones ahead of his first-ever tour of Aotearoa, with three stops around the country, finishing right here in Ōtautahi this Friday at Te Pae.
This intimate show blends storytelling and music, with Aled singing to tracks, sharing moments from his career, and even performing a unique duet… with his younger self.
Published: 6/05/2026 4:45:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Nepal Festival 2026( 0:21:49)
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In this special interview with Dr. Sulav Paudel, Treasurer of the Non-Resident Nepali Association New Zealand, we reflect on Nepal Festival Christchurch 2026, discuss Nepali culture, community achievements, future events, and how the Nepali community continues enriching Christchurch through unity, heritage, and multicultural connection.
Published: 17/04/2026 5:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Gareth Thomas is back! And his news single "Let It" takes us back to basics.( 0:24:47)
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Join us in our converstion wit Gareth Thomas, New Zealand singer-songwriter and master architect of indie pop simplicity.
Gareth is back afer a 10 year hiatus with a great single called "Let It", which challenge listeners to think about their 9 to 5 job.
"Let It" is the first single of upcoming third solo album "Bits" which will be released in October 2026.
Gareth will be playing in Akaroa on the 18th of April at Barry's Bay House and in Christchurch on the 19th of April at The Shelter.
Published: 16/04/2026 7:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Lilly Middleton and the HAT Colour Choir with Helen Anderson Trust!( 0:19:11)
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We chat with Lily Middleton, Activities Coordinator at the Helen Anderson Trust, ahead of Music Therapy Week (10 -15 April). A time to celebrate the power of music in building connection and wellbeing.
Lily shares the story behind the new HAT colours choir in Christchurch, a collaboration with Southern Music Therapy. Inspired by seeing the impact of music therapy in her own whānau, she helped create a space where people can come together to sing, create, and connect, no musical experience neede!
Also check out In Tune, Helen Anderson's trust very own show at Plains Media!
Published: 9/04/2026 9:00:00 a.m.
Plains Media Features - Bart Shrijver on his latest movie The North( 0:17:26)
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Join us today as we learn about Bart Shrijver's love for hicking and the two movies that have come out fo this love.
Dont miss the Q&A session of the movie The North today at 5:45 pm at the Lumiere Cinemas, and tomorrow at 12:15 pm at the Delux Cinema.
The North will be playing in local cinemas starting tomorrow Thursday the 2dn of April.
Published: 1/04/2026 8:30:00 a.m.
Plains Media Features - Our Man in Cannes, The David Blake Story( 0:34:33)
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Join us in a chat with David Blake, an amazing film producer who has attended every single Cannes film festival since the year 1968, and Sam Miller, director of the documentary Our Man in Cannes, The David Blake Story. Listen to them talk about the first hand experience of being in the festival, what took to make the documentary, and the premiere of the documentary which happened in the Lumiere Cinemas on Monday the 23rd of March.
Published: 31/03/2026 5:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Play it Strange and SOLE Music Academy( 0:19:38)
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Joinn us today as we chat with Savha Veer, Founder of the SOLE Music Academy, and Stephanie Brown, CEO of Play it Strange.
Learn how these two entities are working together to bring a sublime platform and support for young emerging kiwi artists.
Published: 31/03/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Culture Fest at Riccarton High School( 0:28:42)
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Culture Fest at Riccarton High School celebrates diversity through vibrant performances, cultural storytelling, and community connection. Featuring students, local schools, and community groups, the event showcases global traditions alongside food and information stalls, creating an inclusive space where cultures are shared, appreciated, and brought to life through music, dance, and unity.
Published: 31/03/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Nicki Reece, Station Manager at Plains Media ( 0:20:8)
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In this episode, host Tanya Sheen sits down with Nicki Reece, the passionate Station Manager of Plains Media - one of Canterbury’s most enduring and community-driven media voices. Nicki shares what makes community access radio so unique, who steps behind the mic and why, and what has kept her interested and engaged for 36 years on staff.
Published: 10/03/2026 9:15:00 a.m.
Plains Media Features - Bill Dumas( 0:31:0)
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Join us as we chat with Sausage Sensei Bill Dumas as we speak about the science and the art that is BBQ.
Bill will be giving a sausage making master class on Saturday the 21st of February at the BBQs Direct HQ in Syndeham, Christchurch.
Published: 19/02/2026 5:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Nice People on Planes( 0:55:32)
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Join us while Morrin Route interviews author Lana Hart about her latest book: Nice People on Planes.
This event was held at Turanga Library in Christchurch, on the 4th of February 2026.
Published: 11/02/2026 7:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Latin Culture Fest 2026( 0:21:18)
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Highlights from the Latin Culture Fest 2026 by NZ Latin Community Trust. Capturing the rhythm, flavor, and spirit of the day.
Includes on-site interviews and festival moments.
Published: 3/02/2026 5:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Interview with Daniel Toledo( 0:28:14)
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In this episode, we have featured Daniel Toledo, founder of the NZ Latin Community Trust and also known as DJ D Latino, about culture, community, and the upcoming Latin Culture Fest on January 31.
Interviewed by Hireshniapriya Suresh
Published: 28/01/2026 5:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - performers Suzanne Lynch and Elizabeth Braggins ( 0:20:36)
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Two iconic singers have teamed up for a mini tour and to spread the word about Suzanne's newly released autobiography "Yesterday When I Was Young".
Suzanne was a teen in 1960's New Zealand who shot to fame with her sister Judy as The Chicks. Since then Suzanne has done myriad concerts, TV shows, backing vocals, advertising jingles international tours, vocal coaching and shared stages with some big international and kiwi names.
Published: 6/11/2025 9:00:00 p.m.
Plains Media Features - Spring in Otautahi 2025( 0:5:57)
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Recorded at Multicultural Community Centre, Christchurch, this episode shares voices from different communities as they reflect on culture, connection, and the spirit of spring.
Published: 16/09/2025 5:45:00 p.m.