Students in Bangladesh have been protesting against the reinstatement of the quota allocation for government jobs. These quota allocations are for relatives of veterans from the country’s war of independence from Pakistan.
The protests began when students at Dhaka University peacefully held placards and flags against the quota allocation but escalated after they were violently attacked by individuals associated with the ruling political party and police.
Since then 200 people have been killed and another 10,000 people detained.
The protests have now turned into students and other people protesting against the ongoing killings, arrests, attacks and disappearances.
Wire Host Caeden spoke to Fiasol Miah from the Bangladesh skilled migrants association of New Zealand about these protests.
This week the government is implementing their long-awaited tax cuts. The tax cuts differ but are generally small cuts. A couple earning $100,000 a year with no children would pocket an extra $80 a fortnight for example, while a single childless person on minimum wage will save $25 a fortnight.
The tax cuts have been celebrated by some while being criticised by others for being minimal relief, especially for those who need relief from the cost of living the most.
The Government has also put aside an extra $216 million to pay for the scrapping of the excise tax on tobacco. Labour’s health spokesperson has criticised this move, saying the money would be better spent elsewhere.
And the Minister for social development quietly lowered child poverty reduction targets from 13.3% to 9% for 2024/2025 and 11% for 2026/2027. The government says this to make the targets more achievable.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, WIre Host Caeden spoke to Labour Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about these topics.
Wire Host Caeden speaks to Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni about household and tobacco tax cuts and the lowering of child poverty reduction targets
They also speak to Fiasol Miah from the Bangladesh skilled migrants association of New Zealand about the ongoing protests in Bangladesh.
And they speak to the University of Auckland’s Stephen Winter about the results of the Abuse in Care inquiry.
For City Counselling today Producer Sofia speaks to Councillor Julie Fairey about managing construction disruption in Auckland's CBD
Tuesday Wire Host Castor speaks to executive director of the association of salaried medical specialists, Sarah Dalton, about staff shortages in Aotearoa’s health sector.
And News and Editorial Director Joel speaks to CEO and co-founder of Wable, a social networking platform built for neurodiverse people, Holly Fowler, and Love on the Spectrum star and ambassador of Wable, Michael Theo, about the app’s release in Aotearoa.
This week, Milly and Chris chat all things green, including the Olympics, Thailand's new regulations, roadside testing, and incredible true stories of medicinal cannabis helping kiwis in need. All here on this weeks Marijuana Media.
Cuillin and Harlo from Big Fan's Ignite programme chat with Milly from Drive, speaking about their unique opportunity for young people to enter the New Zealand music landscape.
Milly takes the helm this Thursday, starting with a loving tribute to Martin Phillipps, one of New Zealand's musical icons, following through to Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, and a special interview regarding the Ignite programme with Cuillin & Harlo. A very wholesome drive right here.
💚 A gentle beginning before we ramp things up and jog around the genre-mill.
Obtuse Tune of the Week: azifm - lost Live Before the Entertainment Guide: Jazmine Mary - Dancer
playlist is also available here for streaming on spotify. (But if you listen and like, please consider supporting on bandcamp / otherwise <3)
See you all next week! 💚
Playlist
Arthur Russell - That’s Us/Wild Combination Avantdale Bowling Club - Tea Break HYUKOH, 落日飛車 Sunset Rollercoaster - Antenna Sweet Whirl - Sweetness (Dub Mix by Andras) Childish Gambino, Khruangbin - Happy Survival LEAO - TAEAO Alex Turner - Stuck on the puzzle Alix Perez - Elastic Soul OutKast - Da Art of Storytellin’ (Pt. 1) Elliot & Vincent - Doberman Revulva - Beep Beep Clap! Clap! - Quietude MJ Lenderman - She’s Leaving You Arboc Ja - FLAWED azifm - lost Cindy Lee - Flesh & Blood Violet Hirst - For You Eno x Dirty - Utu Corbin - No Title Lisa Crawley - Hey You INVT, K-Lone - Ascenso Dub Golden Bug - Boomerang Cocteau Twins - Lorelei We Will Ride Fast - Surfing the Meme Machine Sleigh Bells - Infinity Guitars The Verlaines - Paratai Drive Jazmine Mary - Dancer (Live at Wine Cellar) Talking Heads - Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) Aretha Franklin - Get It Right Melenas - Bang (Peanut Butter Wolf Remix) Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd - Samba Triste Real Estate - Beach Comber japes - Lighter Thief SKILAA - Southern Gothic Flamingo Pier - Mazunte The Kingsmen - Louie Louie salvia palth - you wouldn’t ask a fire to stop Willie J Healey - Subterraneans
💚 playlist is also available here for streaming on spotify. (But if you listen and like, please consider supporting on bandcamp / otherwise <3)
Wable, a social media networking app inspired by the television series ‘Love on the Spectrum,’ which has been designed specifically for neurodiverse individuals, is set to release in New Zealand in the coming days.
Joel spoke with CEO and Co-Founder of the app, Holly Fowler, and Love on the Spectrum star and ambassador for Wable, Michael Theo, about what sets this social media platform apart from others, and the importance of designing applications in mind for people who are neurodiverse.
95bFM 
