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seasonal specials

Below is a sample of CBA’s programming. These seasonal tracks are sent to radio stations around the country (and the world) to use on special days.

You can hear more of our programming at scrubcutter.com.

fathers' day

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    Dad's Dream 1.30 John Cowan A father's dream for his son - that he would be a good man

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    Wind Beneath My Wings 1.30 Various Sources Intermediate kids talking about their mums over Bette Midler's 'Wind Beneath My Wings'

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    Taking Care Of Business 1.43 Tweenies Voxpop - Getting on with being a Dad

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    Dads Can't 1.30 Various Sources There are many things Dads can't do. It's amazing they get through life at all!

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    Slept Right Through It 1.30 John Cooney A Dad having a philosophical moment

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    Hi Dad. I'll Need You. 2.21 Littlies Kids telling their fathers how much they'll need them as they grow

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    Memories Of My Father 1.30 Shona Caughey The qualities we aspire to pass on

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    Two New Dads - with intro 2.45 Various Sources Being a new Dad

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    I'm Watching You Dad 1.30 Various Sources A young boy watches his Dad to learn how to live a good life

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mothers' day

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    Child with a Disability 2.51 Julia Bloore Raising a child with a disability is a bit like expecting to go to Italy and finding yourself in Holland - not terrible, just different.

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    Just For This Afternoon 1.30 John Cooney Thoughts of the parent of a child with cancer

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    Tribute to Mums 1.30 Shona Pink-Martin A tribute to Mums on Mother’s Day

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    Dear Mum 1.30 John Cooney A letter from a ‘rebellious’ son

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    Little Kid Praying for Mummy 1.41 Various Sources Prayers before bedtime for a child’s mother

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    Mother and Daughter Prayer 1.13 Various Sources Prayers before bedtime from a mother and her daughter

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    Mothers' Day Poem 2.52 Various Sources Monologue about a girl growing into a mum and grandmother

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    Celeb Shout-outs over 'Mother' - Anika Moa 1.59 Various Sources Pippa Wetzell, Bob Parker, Judy Bailey, Sir Peter Charles Leitch, Trelise Cooper, Alison Holst and Petra Bagust wishing NZ mums a "Happy Mothers' Day"

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    Universal Emotions 1.30 Shona Pink-Martin The universal emotions of motherhood

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    You Say It Best montage 1.35 Tweenies Happy Mothers' Day mum

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    My Mummy is Beautiful 1.44 Littlies Voxpop - Why I love my mummy

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christmas

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    Undercover Boss - Trailer 2.27 TV Trailer Voices This episode, its God who’s going undercover!

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    Hope - Advent 2.45 John Cooney John Cooney reflects on the first Sunday in Advent

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    Peace - Advent 2.48 John Cooney Commemorating the second Sunday in Advent

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    Best Xmas Story Ever - Judy Bailey 4.52 Judy Bailey Voiced by Judy Bailey

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    Christmas Characters - Joseph 1.37 Kere Woodham These are used throughout the day on NewstalkZB's Christmas programme produced by CBA

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    Joy - Advent 3.00 John Cooney Commemorating the third Sunday in Advent

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    One Solitary Life 2.59 Various Sources One extraordinary life that changed history

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    Love - Advent 2.53 John Cooney John Cooney reflects on the final Sunday in Advent

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    Peace - Advent 2.48 John Cooney Commemorating the second Sunday in Advent

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waitangi day

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    God Defend NZ 1.33 Multiple Voices Our national anthem read as a poem by 5 different voices

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    Mihi 1.30 Various Sources Inspired by the Māori traditional introduction, the Mihi, which locates people's identity in their ancestry and the land they inhabit.

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    Homesick Kiwis 0.30 Overseas Kiwis Some New Zealanders living overseas wishing us a happy Waitangi Day

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    Song That Describes NZ 0.30 Tweenies Voxpop – What song best describes New Zealand?

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    Roll Call 0.26 Tweenies Happy Waitangi Day to the whole of New Zealand

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    Story Of The Treaty 0.20 Tweenies Kids recounting the story of the Treaty of Waitangi

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valentines day

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    1Corinthians13 0.58 Various Sources Four-year-old boy reads 1 Corinthians 13

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    Wedding Vows 1.30 Various Sources Couples exchanging their wedding vows

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    Love Is 1.55 Various Sources Reflections on love and 1 Corinthians 13

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st patrick's day

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    Irish Blessing 1.30 Various Sources May the Road Rise to Meet You

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    Four Leafed Clover 1.30 Julia Bloore The luck of four-leafed clovers

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    Irish Blessing - Two Trees - Loreena McKennitt 2.20 Various Sources Irish blessing over Loreena MnKennitt's "Two Trees"

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    May the Road Rise 1.34 Various Sources Irish blessing over Eva Cassidy's "Fields Of Gold"

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easter

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    Easter Real Time - 9am 2.15 Barry Crichton The crucifiction of Jesus. These are used throughout the day on NewstalkZB's Good Friday programme produced by CBA

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    Caterpillar Soup 1.30 Julia Bloore Attitude for overcoming adversity

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    South Africa Courtroom Story 5.35 Various Sources A true story from South Africa’s truth and reconciliation trials

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anzac day

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    The Pacific 1.30 Bill Caughey An old soldier’s memories of battles in the Pacific (1943)

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    Wartime Letter To Husband - with tag 1.15 Various Sources Wife writes letter to husband on the frontlines in WWII

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    Wartime Letter To Wife - with tag 1.15 Various Sources Husband writes letter to wife from the frontlines in WWII

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    Giovanni 1.30 Shona Caughey Meeting an old war-time friend

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    Italy 1.30 Bill Caughey An old soldier’s memory of ANZAC Day 1945

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    The Bomber 1.35 Rob Harley A WWII story of sacrifice, courage and love

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in the news

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    E Te Atua - Christchurch 1.58 All Ages Voxpop – Best wishes for Christchurch

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    One Year On 1.30 Julia Bloore Reflecting on those who lost loved ones in the quake

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