The youth justice age was raised earlier this week to 18, meaning that all people aged 17 and under who commit minor crimes will go through the youth justice court. To find out more, bFM reporter John-Michael Swannix spoke to Justice Minister Amy Adams and Pearl Little spoke to Katie Bruce from the justice advocacy group, Just Speak.
The Auckland Safe Zone will be back in lower Queen Street from 24 February to 18 March. The Safe Zone is for people who may have consumed alcohol or drugs and may be in need of medical attention, hydration, support, and advice. 95bFM reporter, Amanda Jane Robinson, speaks to Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee Chair, Cathy Casey, about the Safe Zone.
Rafeef Ziadah is a Palestinian spoken word artist and activist. She is currently touring New Zealand to promote her second album, ‘We Teach Life’. bFM reporter Amanda Jane Robinson speaks to Rafeef about the album, Palestine, poetry, and activism.
After another brutal police killing of an unarmed black man, a massive wave of protests has spread across the United States, with solidarity protests also occurring across most of the world. How was George Floyd’s murder representative of a broader set of justices in American life? How might the protests influence change in the United States? David S. Meyer speaks with Dana Fisher and Rashawn Ray.
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Benny Salvador and Hudge pop in ahead of his six hour set at Neck of the Woods with the Ghost Sound System tonight. Jenn chats to Benny and Hudge about what to expect tonight, the Ghost Sound System and how he started out as a DJ. Get yr tickets here.
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