Ellie Jay
Podcast Critic Ellie Jay
Ellie Jay talks about two podcasts she's been enjoying; Rabbit Hole which is a New York times podcast about the internet and what it's doing to us and Skyjacker Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 12 August
In today's pod: one family bankrolls new film studios in Upper Hutt; new covid-19 cases in Auckland outside of managed isolation means the super city moves to lockdown level 3; across the Tasman, a… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 11 August
On the podcast today: a tiny house in Auckland is causing interest on TradeMe; joy for one neighbourhood community in Taumarunui after a police bust finds its beloved stolen park swings; in the midst… Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 10 August
On the podcast today: things to do with Buddha's Hands; the difference covid-19 's made to the way crews will operate in Antarctica - and what's the future for New Zealand First, former United Future… Audio
Lost Stock sells Covid-cancelled factory clothing orders
Around 3 billion dollars worth of clothing orders have been cancelled by big retailers because of Covid-19. The cancellation of orders has left factories around the world with piles of unsold stock… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 6 August
On the podcast today: sequencing the genome of the tuatara will reveal mysteries; we cross to Beruit in Lebanon, now in a state of emergency after yesterday's massive explosion killed at least 113… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 5 August
On the podcast today: a newlywed couple seperated by border closures plead for a pacific bubble; their texts and emails may paint a damning picture - but Tauranga City Councillor's are adamant they… Audio
NZ Made: Anna Mollekin Art
It's the time of the week where we take a look at a unique kiwi business. This week we've been talking to Anna Mollekin, a contemporary New Zealand artist who says posting on the New Zealand made… Audio
First Up Podcast for Monday 3 August 2020
On the podcast today, Australia's Victoria state declares a state of disaster and introduces sweeping restrictions under lockdown stage four. We reveal how many diplomats have chosen not to enter… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 31 July 2020
On the podcast today, from board game to the stage - we find out about the Dungeons and Dragons theatre production. Almost all of this year's poll results show Labour could govern alone, but will… Audio
What's trending with Ellie Jay
Time to look at what's trending on social media now with Ellie Jay. Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 30 July
On the podcast today: a new government policy aims to shift the burden of waste management onto the businesses helping to create it; the record store that's adapting to a Covid economy; she's in the… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 29 July
On the podcast today: American film critic Leonard Maltin and a Kiwi film buff have collaborated to produce a new board game; a Kiwi in the UK forced to return home due to a tragic injury says she… Audio
Tidy Kiwi Des Watson collecting waste, saving marine life
One tidy Kiwi is making his way round New Zealand, picking up plastic pollution and saving marine life one polystyrene sheet at a time. Des Watson started his trip at the beginning of 2019… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 23 July
On the podcast today: the 12-year-boy who's turned possum hunting into a pocket money earner; "delusional", "sleazy" and "insane" - words used by those accused of leaking Winston Peters superanuation… Audio
12 yo Northland boy turning possum hunting into cash
Archie Bower has a bit of a unique way of earning some extra cash. The 12 year old from Northland is a keen hunter and farmer and has now started trapping possums before school selling the fur and… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 22 July
On the podcast today: the Falloon scandal puts Parliament's culture and mental health back in the spotlight; a call for more than a thousand Covid-19 prosecutions to be reviewed to curb a backlog in… Audio
NZ Made: Michael Fox of Objet D'Fox
Every week we have a look unique New Zealand businesses. This week we've been talking to Michael Fox of Objets de Fox. Based in Christchurch city Michael makes jewellery, artwork and products from… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 21 July
On the podcast today: another National MP gone, this time Andrew Falloon after revelations he sent indecent pics to a 19-year-old woman, political commentator Bryce Edwards on what now for National… Audio
Anonymous doners gift large donation for Southland hospital
The Southland Charity Hospital trust has received a sizeable donation from a local couple. Posted on Facebook yesterday the 'Blair Vining's epic journey' page displayed a cheque for 100-thousand… Audio
