B-side Stories

Jag Popham is a qualifier for the 2016 Wellington Regional Poetry Slam. The regional slam will be Friday October 21st, at Old St Paul's in Thorndon. For more on slam poetry in Wellington: www.pim.nz/

Michael Howard is a qualifier for the 2016 Wellington Regional Poetry Slam. The regional slam will be Friday October 21st, at Old St Paul's in Thorndon. For more on slam poetry in Wellington: www.pim.nz/

After an intelligent conversation with Giovanni Tiso (http://bat-bean-beam.blogspot.co.nz/) about the state of journalism in NZ, Laura promotes a naked reading event! "We've got you covered Wellington." http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/naked-girls-reading-the-new-zealand-debut/wellington

Kristen is the station manager at Wellington Access Radio, where B-Side Stories is produced! She spoke to Martin and Laura about the station's upcoming AGM, the switch from AM to FM, and how potential programme makers can get involved in podcasting and shows! We love Wellington Access Radio: http://accessradio.org.nz/

Don't Dream it's Over: Reimagining Journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand is a new book from Freerange Press. The book's editor, Giovanni Tiso joined Laura and Martin for a conversation on the state of journalism in NZ. You can find out more about the book here: http://www.projectfreerange.com/project/dont-dream-its-over-reimagining-journalism-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/ And you can read Giovanni's blog here: http://bat-bean-beam.blogspot.co.nz/

Listen again to the lovely two super-humans; Jenny and Kareena, from The Misprint Co.! The Misprint Co. make good-looking notebooks out of your waste paper. Their recent emergence as finalists in the Wellington Low Carbon Challenge 2016 means they're currently closing in on a PledgeMe campaign to expand their business and do even more good things for Aotearoa. Their ultimate mission is to help New Zealand close-loop our waste streams.

For refugees arriving in New Zealand, finding work is one of the most challenging aspects of resettling in a new country. Language barriers and the lack of local experience means it can be very difficult to find the right training or job opportunities. Pomegranate Kitchen offers catering services and delivers delicious meals prepared by former refugees to central Wellington workplaces. We speak to one of the founders; the fantastic Rebecca, to find out more.

Emma and Ellie from Peace Action Wellington chat about recent and future peace campaigns. We discuss their protest bringing attention to the Australian offshore detention camps. We also chat about their future campaign to oppose the NZ Defence Industry Association's annual forum - which they simply call a weapons expo. To learn more or get involved with Peace Action Wellington, find them here: https://www.facebook.com/Peace-Action-Wellington-170238716372507/

Ali and Laura banter about the coming week of events in Wellington. Find out more here: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2016/conservation-week/in/wellington 6 September 2016 Conservation Week 2016 Image: Kieran Rynhart ©

Mary Rainsford is a qualifier for the 2016 Wellington Regional Poetry Slam. The regional slam will be Friday October 21st, at Old St Paul's in Thorndon. For more on slam poetry in Wellington: www.pim.nz/

Rosana Rosli is a qualifier for the 2016 Wellington Regional Poetry Slam. The regional slam will be Friday October 21st, at Old St Paul's in Thorndon. For more on slam poetry in Wellington: www.pim.nz/

Russell Self is a qualifier for the 2016 Wellington Regional Poetry Slam. The regional slam will be Friday October 21st, at Old St Paul's in Thorndon. For more on slam poetry in Wellington: www.pim.nz/

Ben Sampey is a creative guy with a creative solution to help homeless people. He has created a prototype nano-shelter; a portable home for people sleeping rough. Now he sleeps in it every night. In this episode, you'll hear him talk about the response to his creation, and share some insights on being homeless. To learn more, visit Ben on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpacePirateArt?fref=ts

Jacob, Rose, and Andrew promote the new show: No Post on Sunday, from Everybody Cool Lives Here. The show is created by a cast of performers with and without intellectual disabilities. This episode is in two parts! In the first half you'll hear from two actors from 'No Post on Sunday' talk about how they developed the show. In the second half you'll hear the artistic director Rose Kirkup talk more about 'Everybody Cool Lives Here'. Book tickets here: http://www.circa.co.nz/package/no-post-on-sunday/ Learn more here: http://everybodycoolliveshere.com/

Kai cycle is a bicycle-powered food-waste collection-service.... Say.. whhaaaaatttt?!? Listen to Jen explain all, including their recent participation in the Low Carbon Challenge.

Pursuing a (rather) unusual dream: Birgit Krippner by B-Side Stories

Kate Spencer is a qualifier for the 2016 Wellington Regional Poetry Slam. The regional slam will be Friday October 21st, at Old St Paul's in Thorndon. For more on slam poetry in Wellington: www.pim.nz/

We're joined by Helen Kirlew Smith from Enspiral who'll be explaining how new open ways of working and improved technology can transform society through open source principals. We'll find out how Wellingtonians can learn more at the forthcoming OSOS 2016 — better for business, technology and democracy event.

AWESOME HUMAN ALERT...! On B-Side Stories today we're interviewing Sarah from Sew Love. Sarah and Cecil (her van!) are currently in Wellington helping us reduce single-use plastic bags. Sarah is taking the fun of creative sustainability on the road around NZ and will be popping up at Harbourside market on Sunday 4 September. Learn all about solar-powered Cecil and how sewing can help us LOVE the planet!

Duncan Hope is a qualifier for the 2016 Wellington Regional Poetry Slam. The regional slam will be Friday October 21st, at Old St Paul's in Thorndon. For more on slam poetry in Wellington: www.pim.nz/