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Monday 23/03/2020
There are services providing support and advice throughout Level 4 lockdown as well as information in a range of languages…
Preventative measures
Friday 06/03/2020
With cases of the COVID -19 Coronavirus confirmed in NZ, please note: Panic is not helpful, but washing your hands is.
International Women's Day
Saturday 29/02/2020
Calling for a more gender-balanced world is not about exclusion. It’s about sharing platforms, sharing opportunities and sharing power.
Waitangi Day
Wednesday 05/02/2020
Whether Waitangi Day is a source of pride, shame, reflection or confusion; let’s make it a day of meaningful discussion
Chinese New Year
Friday 24/01/2020
We wish warm and happy greetings to you all as we celebrate the new lunar year and welcome the Year of the Pig!
Fun and free
Wednesday 08/01/2020
Throughout summer you can enjoy free movie screenings in parks across the city. Find out which Movies in Parks event is on near you...
Season's Greetings
Friday 20/12/2019
All of us at Planet FM wish you a safe and relaxing summer. Take it easy, drive safely, and look after each other
Be water ready
Friday 22/11/2019
With summer fast approaching, many of us are ready to hit the pool and the beach. Let’s make sure you and your loved ones avoid the Swim Reaper…
Movember
Friday 01/11/2019
This is the month to let your mo’ grow and show your support for men’s health. Can’t grow one? There are other ways to tautoko…
Vāiaho o te Gagana Tokelau
Sunday 27/10/2019
Mālō ni! Tokelauan Language Week is being held from 27 October - 2 November this year. Learn more about the culture and language of Tokelau…
Diwali - Festival of Lights
Sunday 20/10/2019
A celebration of light over darkness, Diwali is celebrated here and everywhere, and Planet FM wishes everyone very happy festivities.
Nacawa ni vosa vakaviti
Sunday 06/10/2019
Nacawa ni vosa vakaviti / Fijian language week is Sunday 6 October - Saturday 12 October this year.
Vaiaso o te gana Tuvalu
Sunday 29/09/2019
Fākatalofa atu! Celebrate the language and culture of Tuvalu with us. Tuvaluan Language Week is Sunday 29 September – Saturday 5 October.
Vote 2019
Wednesday 25/09/2019
If you are eligible to vote in the local elections, you should have received your voting papers. Make sure you have a say in the running of your city.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Monday 09/09/2019
September 9-15 is Māori Language Week, Wiki o te Reo Māori. Kaua e Whakamā - Kia Kaha! Don’t Be Shy - Give it a Try!
Tongan Language Week
Sunday 01/09/2019
Mālō e lelei! Tongan Language Week / Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga is on from September 1-7 this year. ‘Oku ke lea fakatonga?
Being Waterwise
Sunday 11/08/2019
Believe it or not, Auckland is currently experiencing a water shortage. While we wait on the levels to return to normal, here are some ways to reduce your usage…
Cook Islands Language Week
Sunday 04/08/2019
The 2019 theme for Cook Islands Language Week is – Taku rama, taau toi: Ora te reo. My Torch, Your Adze: The Language Lives
Plastic Free July
Friday 28/06/2019
Whether you’re driven by the impending doom of climate change or the plight of our marine wildlife, we need to tackle our addiction to plastic…
Matariki whetu ki te Rangi
Saturday 08/06/2019
As the tiny eyes of Matariki rise on the North East horizon just before dawn, Māori New Year celebrations begin. Welcome to Matariki 2019
Kim Hak: Alive
Saturday 01/06/2019
From June 2 Objectspace is home to a photographic exhibition that beautifully documents Cambodia’s painful past
Youth Week 2019
Saturday 18/05/2019
May 18-26 is Youth Week and the theme for 2019 is We are more than you see; He wai hōhonu a mātou. Find out what’s happening in Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond…
NZ Music Month
Tuesday 30/04/2019
May is New Zealand music month and the theme is “Discover Live”. There are gigs happening across the country throughout May, so get out there and find out who’s making great noise!
No but, where are you really from?
Thursday 18/04/2019
This Thursday at Basement Theatre you can hear four women share their stories, all centred around "that" question and how it feels to be asked.
Kei hea ō kamuputu?
Friday 05/04/2019
The journey to mental wellness can’t be made alone! Telling someone to reach out for help is fine, but reaching out to offer help is just as important.
Positive action
Saturday 23/03/2019
Are we willing to turn the compassion we’ve seen in the last week into meaningful change? Are we willing to have difficult conversations about who we are?
In love and solidarity
Friday 15/03/2019
Our hearts and minds are with those most affected by the horrific events in Christchurch that claimed innocent lives
Measles: What you need to know
Monday 11/03/2019
Vaccination is important to help prevent further spread of the measles infection. Are you and your family up to date?
Language matters
Friday 15/02/2019
The value of language preservation is often underestimated, but it shouldn’t be. February 21 marks International Mother Language Day.
Interfaith Week
Sunday 27/01/2019
The first week of February marks International Interfaith Week. Whether you’re full-faith, no-faith, or somewhere in-between, a little understanding can go a long way
Summer in the city
Thursday 17/01/2019
This summer after you slip, slop and slap, why not slink along to some of the free movie and music events happening all over Tāmaki Makaurau?
Access Equity
Monday 03/12/2018
You don’t have to be directly affected by disability to support the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities.
Walking Waitākere
Friday 23/11/2018
Want to enjoy the wonderful Waitākere Ranges without contributing to the spread of kauri dieback? Good! There are plenty of great spots in the wild west…
Antibiotics Awareness
Sunday 18/11/2018
Our time with antibiotics is running out. The WHO has an urgent request: Think Twice and Seek Advice. Misuse of antibiotics puts us all at risk.
Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue
Sunday 14/10/2018
Ko e tau fakafiafiaaga he Vagahau Niue mo e tau Aga Fakamotu! Celebrating Niuean Language Week, October 13-19
Meeting needs with Love
Saturday 22/09/2018
Jackie Clark of grassroots organisation The Aunties won this year’s NZ Women of Influence Supreme Award. Here’s why…
Conservation Week
Monday 17/09/2018
Sept 15-23 is Conservation Week. Find out how you can get involved and help to take care of our unique natural treasures.
Smear your mea
Monday 27/08/2018
National screening has reduced the number of deaths from cervical cancer by two-thirds. Remind all the women you love that screening is the best way to keep your teke meke!
Forest and Bird
Wednesday 22/08/2018
Since 1923 Forest & Bird has played a crucial role in preserving New Zealand’s environment and native species. Find out about the work they do and how you can support them.
Auckland Plan 2050
Thursday 02/08/2018
Tackling the challenges of the future requires vision and planning. The Auckland Plan 2050 outlines the direction for this city and where we see ourselves in 30 years time.
Can you lend an arm?
Thursday 12/07/2018
Currently only 4% of kiwis roll up our sleeves and donate, yet approximately 3,000 donations are required each week to meet hospital needs.
Three Days for the Planet
Monday 04/06/2018
Arbor Day, World Environment Day, World Oceans Day – three days to help heal our home – Planet Earth. See tips on mutual support for all that sustains us.
Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa
Thursday 24/05/2018
May 26-June 1 is Samoan Language Week. Here are a few tips for beginners who want to get tautalatala with their Samoan speaking friends and aiga…
Sea Change for Hauraki
Thursday 26/04/2018
Its bountiful waters nourished generations of people before us. It provided food, leisure and livelihood. Now, it is overfished and often unswimmable. Join the move to save the Hauraki Gulf.
Let's ditch disposable
Thursday 19/04/2018
There are 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic waste on Earth. The theme for Earth Day 2018 is “End Plastic Pollution” and looks at solutions, including saying no to single-use plastics.
Respect and Protect
Friday 13/04/2018
It is sad to have to avoid some of our beautiful walkways for a while… but not as sad as losing our kauri population. Forested areas and tracks in Waitākere will close from May 1.
Bee a good neighbour
Wednesday 04/04/2018
From “pollination paths” to community gardens, work is underway to ensure our precious bee population can survive and thrive. Help make Auckland a bee’s most liveable city!
The Many Meanings of Easter
Tuesday 27/03/2018
The Many Meanings of Easter are represented in our now commonplace eggs and rabbits. But why did these become the symbols of what we often think is a Christian festival?
Indigenous Peoples Rights
Thursday 10/08/2017
In Greenland and Colombia, Canada and Aotearoa, Australia and Indonesia – across the planet the original inhabitants of nations are struggling to retain their lands, their languages and lifestyles
Stories Beyond Refuge
Thursday 02/02/2017
One of the most compelling sculptures at the 2017 Sculpture on the Gulf Exhibition on Waiheke Island was a work by Tiffany Singh, developed in partnership with the Auckland Resettled Community Coalition.
Smear your mea
Monday 27/08/2018
Talei Morrison became a champion of women’s health after being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2017. Her advocacy for Māori women, with “smear your mea” as the cheeky tagline to the movement, drew light on what is a serious problem in Aōtearoa. Talei passed away in 2018. The responsibility is on all of us to carry on her message about the importance of cervical screening. Since the national screening programme started, the number of women who die of cervical cancer has dropped by nearly two thirds. And if every woman you know got tested regularly, the number could drop even lower. Nobody looks forward to a smear, but it’s the best not-nice thing you can do and it could save your life.
You can find out more about Talei’s work and her legacy at smearyourmea.nz and for advice on getting a cervical smear you can talk to your GP or check out timetoscreen.nz. The Freephone number for National Screening is 0800 729 729
Keep that teke meke!
Who should have smear tests?
If you:
- are a woman or trans or non-binary person with a cervix
- are aged between 20 and 70
- have ever had sex
...then you should have regular smear tests. This includes if you:
- are immunised against HPV
- are single
- only have sex with women
- have a disability
- have been through menopause
- are no longer having sex.
