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08 Mar 2023

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Wāhine o Aotearoa

Curated by our NZ On Air Music crew, our 'Wāhine o Aotearoa' playlist is bursting with incredible tracks made by wāhine and non-binary artists from all over the motu.

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28 Feb 2023

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Intros With Georgia Lines

Georgia Lines introduces her new favourite female and non-binary artists in this new music feature series.

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01 Feb 2023

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NZ On Air Music: Get To Know

Get to know some of the best new artists from Aotearoa. Featuring interviews, behind the scenes and live performance footage from Jujulipps, Vallé, ITSYAHYAH and more!

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21 Jan 2023

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Tribal: Inside NZ's Underground Music Scene

Journalist Glenn McConnell travels the nation to meet the movers and shakers behind some of the most powerful music scenes in Aotearoa right now.

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11 Nov 2022

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YEAH/NAH

YEAH/NAH is a new series where talented local artists give Sniffers their hot takes on Kiwi-themed topics.

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02 Nov 2022

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Amplified

Hosted by DJ and music journalist Jess Fu, Amplified spotlights artists who use music to embrace, connect and explore their cultural roots.

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12 Sep 2022

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Te Reo Māori Playlist

In collaboration with Te Māngai Pāho, we present and celebrate some of Aotearoa's finest waiata!

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17 Aug 2022

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Under Cover

Two artists kōrero, followed by a musical performance where both artists each do a cover version of their favourite song from the others’ back catalogue.

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11 May 2022

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Each week on FIRST a different guest tells The Spinoff about some of their firsts.

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11 May 2022

Under The Radar

Trash Recital

Aotearoa artists visit the Under The Radar studio to perform one of their signature songs, re-created using everyday items selected from a treasure trove of literal trash.

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28 Apr 2022

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Fresh Cuts / Puoro Hou

Enjoy our Fresh Cuts / Puoro Hou playlist, where we feature the freshest tracks from incredible Aotearoa musicians.

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22 Apr 2022

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Soul Sessions

Soul Sessions is a web series celebrating the best of New Zealand’s Pacific gospel music scene.

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Chit Chats At Whammy

01 Dec 2021

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Chit Chats At Whammy

A new series demystifying areas of the music industry, with experts who share their insider knowledge.

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30 Jun 2021

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Office Vibes

A cruisy, groovy, comfy string of office jams, to get you through the working day.

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Sound Advice

23 Jun 2021

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Sound Advice

Sound Advice is a new series of videos, where the NZ On Air Music team chat to industry experts who give artists their advice on effectively navigating the music industry.

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Musika Pasifika

24 Mar 2021

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Musika Pasifika

Celebrate Aotearoa's finest Pacific artists with this playlist featuring bangers from Disciple Pati, Olivia Foa'i, VILLETTE, SWIDT, and Church and AP.

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