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Tom Scott brings some local flavours
Known for his role in the groups Home Brew, @Peace, Average Rap Band, and Avantdale Bowling Club, Tom Scott is one of the biggest names in Aotearoa's musical history. Last year he released his solo album Anitya. Today the award-winning New Zealand musician joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams to share some of his… Audio
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Scott Towers likes to Disco Boogie
2:05 pm todayFat Freddy Drop alumni Scott Towers aka Chopper Reeds is in the studio spinning some Disco Boogie, and providing Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams with the rich… Audio
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Leron Thomas aka Pan Amsterdam dials in from Taupo
1:05 pm todayLeron Thomas, also known as Pan Amsterdam joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams from Taupo ahead of his upcoming shows with friend and collaborator, Iggy Pop.
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Tessa Vincent on the importance of long-term thinking about climate change
12:35 pm todayLondon based New Zealander Capacity Building Manager for the International Climate Councils Network's Tessa Vincent speaks to Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams… Audio
Friday 23 January 2026
On today’s show
Check out all the tunes played with our playlist 'Sounds Like On The Air' below!
12:35 Tessa Vincent breaks down the recent weather events
London based New Zealander Capacity Building Manager for the International Climate Councils Network's Tessa Vincent is a co-author of a new book 'Kiwis in Climate: Voices for Climate Solutions in Aotearoa New Zealand' calling on New Zealanders to step into climate action.
The new book, set to be released in March brings together 30 voices showcasing solutions from electrifying Aotearoa to ecological farming to.
Tessa Vincent speaks to Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams about the need for political leadership, cross-party collaboration, and long-term thinking about climate change.
Kiwis in Climate: Voices for Climate Solutions in Aotearoa New Zealand Photo: Supplied
1:05 Leron Thomas aka Pan Amsterdam dials in from Taupō
Pan Amsterdam Photo: Louise Mason
Leron Thomas, also known as Pan Amsterdam known as an irreverent character born out of frustration and named after a misunderstanding, yet one who’s on the verge of releasing his fourth album of truth-slaying, genre-crossing rhymes and beats.
He joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams from Taupō ahead of his upcoming shows with friend and collaborator, Iggy Pop.
Songs Played:
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Pan Amsterdam - White Ninja
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Pan Amsterdam - NYC Town (NightjaR Remix)
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Pan Amsterdam - Plus One
2:05 Scott Towers likes to Disco Boogie
Scott Towers, Maggie Tweedie & Mark Williams Photo: So'omālō Iteni Schwalger
Fat Freddy Drop alumni Scott Towers aka Chopper Reeds is in the studio spinning some Disco Boogie, and providing Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams with the rich history behind the genre.
Scott's Selection:
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Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing (Special Disco Version)
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Average White Band - When Will You Be Mine (Remix)
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Rufus & Chaka Khan - I'm Dancing For Your Love
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DJ Day - Land Of A Thousand Chances (Lord Echo Mix)
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Gwen Guthrie - Seventh Heaven (Larry Levan Remix)
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Womack & Womack - Baby I'm Scared Of You
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Prince - 17 Days
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Mystic Jungle - Words Of Love
3:05 Tom Scott brings some local flavours
Tom Scott performs at The Civic in Auckland on 1 November, 2025. Photo: Supplied / @_nottodaynz / @13thfloornz
Known for his role in the groups Home Brew, @Peace, Average Rap Band, and Avantdale Bowling Club, Tom Scott is one of the biggest names in Aotearoa's musical history. Last year he released his solo album Anitya.
Today the award-winning New Zealand musician joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams to share some of his favourite local tunes.
Tom's Selection:
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Butler - Reach out
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Electric Wire Hustle - If These Are the Last Days
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He Waka Kōtuia - Huia Te Aroha
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Joe Dukie, DJ Fitchie - Midnight Marauders
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Herbs - Jah’s Son
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AJA - Non-Handler
Songs Played:
12pm
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Jim Sharp - Searching
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Joshua Idehen - Mum Does the Washing
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Nathan Haines - Love You More
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Herbs - Funky E Papa (Soul Master C Remix)
1pm
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Jim Sharp - Searching
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Pan Amsterdam - Nice Town
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Troy Kingi, MĀ - Afters
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Abstract Orchestra - Madmix 3
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Pan Amsterdam - White Ninja
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Pan Amsterdam - NYC Town (NightjaR Remix)
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Pan Amsterdam - Plus One
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B-52’s - Planet Claire
2pm
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Jim Sharp - Searching
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Devo - Gates of Steel
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Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing (Special Disco Version)
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Average White Band - When Will You Be Mine (Remix)
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Rufus & Chaka Khan - I'm Dancing For Your Love
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DJ Day - Land Of A Thousand Chances (Lord Echo Mix)
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Gwen Guthrie - Seventh Heaven (Larry Levan Remix)
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Prince - 17 Days
3pm
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Jim Sharp - Searching
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Avantdale Bowling Club - Friday Night @ The Liquor Store
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Butler - Reach out
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Electric Wire Hustle - If These Are the Last Days
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He Waka Kōtuia - Huia Te Aroha
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Joe Dukie, DJ Fitchie - Midnight Marauders
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Herbs - Jah’s Son
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AJA - Non-Handler
4pm
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Jadakiss and Styles P - We Gonna Make It (Instrumental)
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Bongmaster- Brothers and Sisters
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Prince - Pop Life
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Curtis Mayfield - Makings of You
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Cheng Qiong Mei - Going To America
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Hallelujah Picassos - Rewind
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Gorillaz, MF DOOM - November Has Come
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Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
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Yard Act - 100% Endurance
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James Brown - Funky Drummer