<![CDATA[The Alternative Morning Show]]>f0b8e852-0219-5605-90c0-447864da2697Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:04 +0000Captivate.fmAaron Mooarhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/5c7ba18c-de24-42b1-bb2a-b98d031cc638/themorningshow-3000x3000.jpgThe Alternative Morning ShowAaron MooarAaron MooarWhile Aaron's away the rest of the DJ crew is let loose on the Morning Show slothttps://the-alternative-morning.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastInkspillers Triple Book LaunchInkspillers Triple Book LaunchThree local authors, three brand new books, one very special Raglan morning.

On this week’s Morning Show, Annika is joined by Merren Tait, Matt Kambic, and Sarah Johnson from the Raglan Inkspillers Writers’ Collective for a relaxed and lively chat ahead of their triple book launch at the Old School Arts Centre. Each author shares the inspiration behind their latest work, and gives us a taste with a short live reading.

]]>Three local authors, three brand new books, one very special Raglan morning.

On this week’s Morning Show, Annika is joined by Merren Tait, Matt Kambic, and Sarah Johnson from the Raglan Inkspillers Writers’ Collective for a relaxed and lively chat ahead of their triple book launch at the Old School Arts Centre. Each author shares the inspiration behind their latest work, and gives us a taste with a short live reading.

]]>2840d46f-d87d-4889-b1b7-0bdd8502188bThu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +120045:39falsefull2020Morning Show with Ms Gen XMorning Show with Ms Gen XStart the day with a spring in your step and some toe tapping motivating tunes. I've got your news and weather too, and a great interview with our very own Emma from Xtreme Zero Waste who excited to bring us the what's up low down on what great things are happening up there - Rework It Workshops, Onsite Tours and the merging of our Enviroment Centre with the Recycling Centre. SO many great ways that small changes in our daily habits make a difference and how many ways our recycling centre can help us do that. Follow them on FB for all the latest news and info.

]]>Start the day with a spring in your step and some toe tapping motivating tunes. I've got your news and weather too, and a great interview with our very own Emma from Xtreme Zero Waste who excited to bring us the what's up low down on what great things are happening up there - Rework It Workshops, Onsite Tours and the merging of our Enviroment Centre with the Recycling Centre. SO many great ways that small changes in our daily habits make a difference and how many ways our recycling centre can help us do that. Follow them on FB for all the latest news and info.

]]>db5bc914-81f7-4080-8a4e-7182e58f1550Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +120001:59:15falsefull1919Monday Morning Show with Ms Gen X 13-4-26Monday Morning Show with Ms Gen X 13-4-26What a fantastic show I have for your listening pleasure! News, weather, this day in history and a truly inspiring interview with Savvy Simon, an indigenous woman from the Mi'kmaq tribe in Canada. She came here to learn from Maori how to revive and save her indigenous language. It was a phenomenal interview that was filled with so many interesting and amazing learnings from her life and her journey. Wow - just wow! It's well worth a listen!!

]]>What a fantastic show I have for your listening pleasure! News, weather, this day in history and a truly inspiring interview with Savvy Simon, an indigenous woman from the Mi'kmaq tribe in Canada. She came here to learn from Maori how to revive and save her indigenous language. It was a phenomenal interview that was filled with so many interesting and amazing learnings from her life and her journey. Wow - just wow! It's well worth a listen!!

]]>aa8e76f8-3285-4139-b6ab-206100ea2a43Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +120002:03:41falsefull1818Friday 10-4 Morning Show with Ms Gen XFriday 10-4 Morning Show with Ms Gen XSorry there's a 45 minute gap before the show starts - tech issues beyond my control! But a show still filled with good tunes, fun facts for this day in history and a great interview with Go Raglan's Jacqueline and Janine from the newly established accommodation portal within. Circular economy is the catchphrase of the day!!

]]>Sorry there's a 45 minute gap before the show starts - tech issues beyond my control! But a show still filled with good tunes, fun facts for this day in history and a great interview with Go Raglan's Jacqueline and Janine from the newly established accommodation portal within. Circular economy is the catchphrase of the day!!

]]>833acb15-ea06-4456-acd1-f87f0813b2c3Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +120001:21:44falsefull1717Morning Takeover Show with Ms Gen XMorning Takeover Show with Ms Gen XKia ora koutou katoa! A very warm welcome and greetings to all the beautiful people of Raglan, Whaingaroa and beyond! Tune in for a funfilled show pumping out the rain songs, weather, news and as always my 'On This Day In History', which is always a bit of a laugh! I hope you've enjoyed the entertainment, take care out there in the feral rainy weather and I'll be back on Friday. Ma te wa everyone - see you later. Xx

]]>Kia ora koutou katoa! A very warm welcome and greetings to all the beautiful people of Raglan, Whaingaroa and beyond! Tune in for a funfilled show pumping out the rain songs, weather, news and as always my 'On This Day In History', which is always a bit of a laugh! I hope you've enjoyed the entertainment, take care out there in the feral rainy weather and I'll be back on Friday. Ma te wa everyone - see you later. Xx

]]>e3678264-9915-4ebf-b406-ad0f53d0a56bWed, 08 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +120002:01:22falsefull1616Morning Show with Ms Gen X 30-3-2026Morning Show with Ms Gen X 30-3-2026A morning of tunes with flowers in their titles as a farewell to summer and hello to winter! News of the day, weather, tides, and on this day in history, both globally, locally and nationally. Entertainment for your start to thew week. Thanks for joining me for your start to the week.

]]>A morning of tunes with flowers in their titles as a farewell to summer and hello to winter! News of the day, weather, tides, and on this day in history, both globally, locally and nationally. Entertainment for your start to thew week. Thanks for joining me for your start to the week.

]]>663ff000-57a3-4916-9e9b-7bc3d0d865a0Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +120002:00:30falsefull1515Monday 23-3 Morning ShowMonday 23-3 Morning ShowJoin me for some incredible interviews - first with Damian Gordon, RIngleader for Circus Aotearoa for 13 years who's bring the NZ Juggling and Circus Festival to town this weekend; so much happening from workshops, to family shows and an free event at Papahua on Saturday at 3pm. Then I interviewed Kevin, Frankie and Harry from the Raglan Volunteer Coastguards. Everything from what they do, how can we support them, how to get involved and some stories of what can and does go wrong if you-re not prepared for the ever changing west coast!

]]>Join me for some incredible interviews - first with Damian Gordon, RIngleader for Circus Aotearoa for 13 years who's bring the NZ Juggling and Circus Festival to town this weekend; so much happening from workshops, to family shows and an free event at Papahua on Saturday at 3pm. Then I interviewed Kevin, Frankie and Harry from the Raglan Volunteer Coastguards. Everything from what they do, how can we support them, how to get involved and some stories of what can and does go wrong if you-re not prepared for the ever changing west coast!

]]>40676934-365f-4cf1-ac30-f2df6f8262a9Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +120002:12:44falsefull1414Friday 20-3 Morning Show with Ms Gen XFriday 20-3 Morning Show with Ms Gen XThanks for tuning in today for news, weather, local and national news and a bit of what's happening globally - nothing political just interesting stuff! What's happened on this day in history was particularly interesting for NZ but some good snippets globally too. I interview Julia from Neighbours Aotearoa who's platforming a fantastic initiative about Neighbours across the land. It starts with a conversation and simple question - what does neighbourhood mean to you? Find out more and how you can get involved. And last but not lease my playlist for tunes is based around numbers - any numeral in the title and I play it. Don't worry, there were so many I think this will carry on into my theme on Monday's Morning Show.... hahaha!

]]>Thanks for tuning in today for news, weather, local and national news and a bit of what's happening globally - nothing political just interesting stuff! What's happened on this day in history was particularly interesting for NZ but some good snippets globally too. I interview Julia from Neighbours Aotearoa who's platforming a fantastic initiative about Neighbours across the land. It starts with a conversation and simple question - what does neighbourhood mean to you? Find out more and how you can get involved. And last but not lease my playlist for tunes is based around numbers - any numeral in the title and I play it. Don't worry, there were so many I think this will carry on into my theme on Monday's Morning Show.... hahaha!

]]>7a6c588d-1ee8-45d6-8aaf-767035921f20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +120002:08:48falsefull1313The Morning Show with Ms Gen X 16-3-26The Morning Show with Ms Gen X 16-3-26Thanks for tuning in for a lively morning of songs of colour, interesting news, sports, local and otherwise. This day in history, NZ and worldwide, celebrity birthdays and a word of the day. I talk about what I learned about petrol prices in NZ and the term rockets and feathers - very interesting facts! As always, I appreciate you all for listening and I hope you enjoyed the show and the great 'Songs of Colour' I played for your listening pleasure today.

]]>Thanks for tuning in for a lively morning of songs of colour, interesting news, sports, local and otherwise. This day in history, NZ and worldwide, celebrity birthdays and a word of the day. I talk about what I learned about petrol prices in NZ and the term rockets and feathers - very interesting facts! As always, I appreciate you all for listening and I hope you enjoyed the show and the great 'Songs of Colour' I played for your listening pleasure today.

]]>2ef7a392-b338-43cb-ad20-40c33ab9ab4fMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +120002:06:29falsefull1212Friday 13th March 2026 Morning ShowFriday 13th March 2026 Morning ShowJoin me for the weather, local news, this day in history and some exciting sports achievements and upcoming glories. My musical playlist is around colours so we're shaking Stevens behind the green door, on a yellow submarine, and mellow yellow along the green river floating with 99 red balloons and more. I had a fab interview with Jami who's our Tourism and Events Workforce Development Advisor for Whaingaroa and from Go Raglan ihub with some important panui and conversations she wants and need Whaingaroa to get involved with. It was a very interesting and extremely relevant to Raglan interview so if your in the space for business, connections, workforce opportunities for youth and progression for business opportunities specifically to Raglan, this interview is for you!

]]>Join me for the weather, local news, this day in history and some exciting sports achievements and upcoming glories. My musical playlist is around colours so we're shaking Stevens behind the green door, on a yellow submarine, and mellow yellow along the green river floating with 99 red balloons and more. I had a fab interview with Jami who's our Tourism and Events Workforce Development Advisor for Whaingaroa and from Go Raglan ihub with some important panui and conversations she wants and need Whaingaroa to get involved with. It was a very interesting and extremely relevant to Raglan interview so if your in the space for business, connections, workforce opportunities for youth and progression for business opportunities specifically to Raglan, this interview is for you!

]]>4d2bb948-5a09-4041-85be-94454a7f5f90Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +120002:08:34falsefull1111Morning Show with Ms Gen X 11.3.2026Morning Show with Ms Gen X 11.3.2026Thanks for listening to our Morning Show filled with the weather, news both local and beyond, this day in history facts both nationally and abroad. I interview Colin Chung, the iconic Raglan chef, caterer, author and hospitality consultant. With Fiona McNabb (from the Raglan Medical Centre) they're running two 3 hour workshops at the Community House all about Diabetes. This is a practical workshop with Colin, who's been managing type 2 diabetes for 20 years, making several dishes for you to try on the day with a budget and family friendly ethos in mind. Koha towards the food is all that's asked if you're keen to attend. Let Mike from RCH know to get your spot secured!

]]>Thanks for listening to our Morning Show filled with the weather, news both local and beyond, this day in history facts both nationally and abroad. I interview Colin Chung, the iconic Raglan chef, caterer, author and hospitality consultant. With Fiona McNabb (from the Raglan Medical Centre) they're running two 3 hour workshops at the Community House all about Diabetes. This is a practical workshop with Colin, who's been managing type 2 diabetes for 20 years, making several dishes for you to try on the day with a budget and family friendly ethos in mind. Koha towards the food is all that's asked if you're keen to attend. Let Mike from RCH know to get your spot secured!

]]>2e72f08a-09a3-46f0-91c1-729904ecfef5Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +120002:08:43falsefull1010Morning Show Monday March 9th 2026Morning Show Monday March 9th 2026Join me for a filled morning show with your news, weather, fun facts on this day in history, and so much more. Today's show features 2 interviews; Louisa Barham, Principal of Raglan Area School comes in for an in-depth chat about all the wonderful things that have happened and continue to happen at our fabulous local kura. Shona Butchart comes in next to let us know of the fantastic movies being showcased at the Old School Arts Centre along with a filled Friday line up of things happening in the gallery and acoustically sweet spot room upstairs.

]]>Join me for a filled morning show with your news, weather, fun facts on this day in history, and so much more. Today's show features 2 interviews; Louisa Barham, Principal of Raglan Area School comes in for an in-depth chat about all the wonderful things that have happened and continue to happen at our fabulous local kura. Shona Butchart comes in next to let us know of the fantastic movies being showcased at the Old School Arts Centre along with a filled Friday line up of things happening in the gallery and acoustically sweet spot room upstairs.

]]>fd5fd80f-d2c7-440c-9101-2d19fbfac809Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +120002:13:06falsefull99Two for Tuesday - unlikely friendships that cross over genresTwo for Tuesday - unlikely friendships that cross over genresJoin me for an unusual musical journey that plays 2 tunes, but one each from unlikely musical friendships. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennet, Kate Bush and David Gilmour, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson, Elton John and Eminem. It's been a great afternoon and we learn so much more about the great artist. Come along for the ride...

]]>Join me for an unusual musical journey that plays 2 tunes, but one each from unlikely musical friendships. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennet, Kate Bush and David Gilmour, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson, Elton John and Eminem. It's been a great afternoon and we learn so much more about the great artist. Come along for the ride...

]]>2f9088c1-4840-4534-a9fe-51af5b2f5539Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +120001:29:37falsefull88Monday 23rd Feb - Good Morning Whaingaroa, Raglan and beyond!Monday 23rd Feb - Good Morning Whaingaroa, Raglan and beyond!After an interesting start to the day, I've got your local, national and weather news along with some fun facts for the day and a 'this day in history'. I interview the Lovely SHona from the Old School Art centre who will tell us about this week's movie extravaganza and other important things you should know that's happening in the arts and performances worlds.

]]>After an interesting start to the day, I've got your local, national and weather news along with some fun facts for the day and a 'this day in history'. I interview the Lovely SHona from the Old School Art centre who will tell us about this week's movie extravaganza and other important things you should know that's happening in the arts and performances worlds.

]]>3a27c4ea-2a32-4d0f-9fa7-3f72d30cd01fMon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +120001:45:46falsefull77Monday morning show 16th Feb 2026Monday morning show 16th Feb 2026One hit wonders music along with your news, weather, and this day in history funfacts. The lovely Kay Warren from our local library came in to talk about the great services, clubs and happenings in and around town at the moment.

]]>One hit wonders music along with your news, weather, and this day in history funfacts. The lovely Kay Warren from our local library came in to talk about the great services, clubs and happenings in and around town at the moment.

]]>580fd7c4-19a2-4318-9ce9-9f2648ac3910Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +120002:00:58falsefull66Back to school! Monday 9th Feb 2026.Back to school! Monday 9th Feb 2026.Join me today for some back to school old school songs and tow very special interviews. First we talk to Dulcie Brunel, who works at our Raglan iHub. All the services and information you didn't know where to find and so much more to know. What a goldmine of interesting and important things to know! Then we have Phil McCabe and Peggy Oki in the studio a little later on to talk about the Ocean Love Festival that's in town for the next month. First screening this Friday is an outdoor one. Listen in for all the details and why you should go see this film "How deep is your love'. A family friendly film for a koha outside under the stars this Friday, and 3 more dates to come.

]]>Join me today for some back to school old school songs and tow very special interviews. First we talk to Dulcie Brunel, who works at our Raglan iHub. All the services and information you didn't know where to find and so much more to know. What a goldmine of interesting and important things to know! Then we have Phil McCabe and Peggy Oki in the studio a little later on to talk about the Ocean Love Festival that's in town for the next month. First screening this Friday is an outdoor one. Listen in for all the details and why you should go see this film "How deep is your love'. A family friendly film for a koha outside under the stars this Friday, and 3 more dates to come.

]]>18e3a1d6-7d61-43ff-bb38-0b8d07f90c14Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +120002:11:32falsefull55Free Circus Play at the Creative MarketFree Circus Play at the Creative MarketOur Creative Market just got a little more playful.

This morning on Raglan Community Radio, Annika is joined by Evelyn Coulson from Black Sheep Circus Entertainment to talk about the free ‘have-a-go’ circus zones running over summer at the Raglan Creative Market. We chat about play, and why making circus accessible to kids and families is such an important part of community life — plus what else Black Sheep Circus is bringing to the Waikato and beyond.

]]>Our Creative Market just got a little more playful.

This morning on Raglan Community Radio, Annika is joined by Evelyn Coulson from Black Sheep Circus Entertainment to talk about the free ‘have-a-go’ circus zones running over summer at the Raglan Creative Market. We chat about play, and why making circus accessible to kids and families is such an important part of community life — plus what else Black Sheep Circus is bringing to the Waikato and beyond.

]]>fa36992d-93ab-4f3c-baab-0f076eb24a29Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +120033:22falsefull44Good morning beautiful people on Monday 2nd Feb 2026Good morning beautiful people on Monday 2nd Feb 2026Start your week here with Ms Gen X playing tunes, reading her take on the news, what's happening in Raglan and your weather report for the day. I'll give you facts about today in history, today in real time, and entertain you for the morning, whether you're up to work from home, traveling on your commute, or enjoying your first cuppa for the day.

]]>Start your week here with Ms Gen X playing tunes, reading her take on the news, what's happening in Raglan and your weather report for the day. I'll give you facts about today in history, today in real time, and entertain you for the morning, whether you're up to work from home, traveling on your commute, or enjoying your first cuppa for the day.

]]>6aaf8916-1ff8-4e99-931d-18d8f84bbaaaMon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +120001:58:58falsefull33Happy Auckland Anniversary Day 2026Happy Auckland Anniversary Day 2026Music, local news & events, a few global facts, weather, tides and more. Tune in for a fresh motivating Monday start to the week!

]]>Music, local news & events, a few global facts, weather, tides and more. Tune in for a fresh motivating Monday start to the week!

]]>4adb86ce-70e3-4109-b0cb-608ba494f8a6Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +120001:56:04falsefull22Floofsters Opening DayFloofsters Opening DayBig news for Raglan’s four-legged locals.

This morning on Raglan Community Radio, Annika is joined by Cindy to chat about the grand opening of Floofsters, New Zealand's first profit for purpose doggy day care. We talk about creating a safe, playful space for dogs, what makes Floofsters special, and why it’s such a great addition to the local community for dog owners and their pups.

]]>Big news for Raglan’s four-legged locals.

This morning on Raglan Community Radio, Annika is joined by Cindy to chat about the grand opening of Floofsters, New Zealand's first profit for purpose doggy day care. We talk about creating a safe, playful space for dogs, what makes Floofsters special, and why it’s such a great addition to the local community for dog owners and their pups.

]]>3c30acb2-7380-4fb4-92f8-fa60467f2e54Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +120017:10falsefull44