Today on the Tuesday Wire, Jess Hopkins speaks to Martin Cocker, CEO of Netsafe New Zealand, about an increasing trend in LGBTQIA+ community of harmful digital communications.
Jade Lewis looked into the Department of Corrections’ response to the accounts of inhumane treatment and abuse at Auckland Women’s Prison. She talks to Green Party Corrections Spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman and Amnesty International Executive Director Meg de Ronde about Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis' expectations for the Department to better treat those in prison.
Finally, Jemima Huston focuses on the first-home buyers housing announcement made today by the government. She speaks to Jarrod Kerr, the Chief Economist at Kiwibank, about what impact the government's initiatives are expected to have on the market. Jemima also chats to Lesley Harris from the First Home Buyers Club about the hurdles that exist for first-home buyers and whether these policies will effectively mitigate them.
This week James and Aneeka bring you a selection of pieces as well as a some heated discussions about celery and peanut butter.
Dear Science woth Allan Blackman once again proves to be informative, with gold balls, the second and Richard Pearce on the agenda.
James chats with ACT party deputy leader, Brooke van Velden, about housing with the recent changes made by the governement, and cliamte policy in relation to emission credits.
Aneeka talks to Sarah Helm about MDMA, its availability and other substances which have been causing issues.
Jame and Aneeka finish off the show discussing peanut butter and celery, particularly whether celery is a spice.
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Mayor Phil Goff is on the line having a good chat about what's happening in Tāmaki Makaurau in Sounding Off with Phil Goff; bb Gurl joins us in studio to chat about Loud And Proud Festival and their new track; and we learn about spinal chords in Ready Steady Learn with Darren Svirskis! Whakarongo mai!
Last week on Thursday, the Government announced the Wellbeing Budget 2021: Securing our Recovery. The Government says they want to get New Zealand back on track following the Covid-19 pandemic by creating jobs and tackling long term problems such as child poverty, housing and the climate crisis.
News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston focuses on four key parts of the budget - benefits, climate, mental health and education - and breaks down the numbers and responses from the public. This piece highlights some of the work of our newest News Teamers - Ben Haigh-McShane, Conor Head-McCarthy and Emily Bell - who have been conducting interviews about the budget over the last few days.
This week on The Wire, James is joined in studio by Ilena to bring you a jam packed show.
Dear Science is with Allan Blackman this week, who talks about nobel prize winners, retracted studies and lead in the air.
James has his weekly chat with Brooke van Velden from the ACT party, where they discuss COVID-19 in Wellington, fishing reserves and small businesses.
Ilena talks with Aaron Hendry from Lifewise and Dr. Michael Rehm from the University of Auckland about the recent decision to call the New Zealand housing crisis a human rights crisis.
Following last weeks tornado in Papatoetoe, the Auckland Council and New Zealand Government have each donated $100,000 to provide immediate relief for the local community. The combined $200,000 is expected to help with emergency housing, food and electricity, and family or personal crises, among other costs.
Manukau Ward Councillor Alf Filipaina joined producer Louis to chat about the tornado's impacts and how funding might help the local community.
Lots of water and talk about hate speech in Friday's wire.
Noah spoke to Professor Paul Spoonley about the government's proposed changes to hate speech laws. He then discussed these laws, as well as proposed reforms to water management, with National MP Christopher Luxon.
First-time producer Frances spoke to Green MP Eugenie Sage, and Water NZ CEO illian Blythe, about the importance of getting a diverse range of opinions through the process of water reforms.
Finally, Noah spoke to Auckland Councillor for Waitakere, Shane Henderson, about transport, climate change, and housing.
Yesterday the government committed to overhaul Well Child Tamariki Ora. The health programme screens babies between the ages of zero to five and provides parenting support and advice through the work of Whānau Āwhina Plunket and many other non-governmental organisations. A review has shown that the programme is outdated and is failing to keep up with the challenges facingwhanau today such as poverty, mental health, drug-use, family and housing situations.
News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Jin Russell, a Developmental Paediatrician working in Auckland, to provide an experienced view of the problems with Well Child Tamariki Ora.They discuss the history of the programme, the government’s decision to make significant changes to it, and whether the National and ACT Party’s criticism that Labour is enforcing seperatist policies are appropriate when it comes to whanau focused health policy changes in Aotearoa.
95bFM reporter Conor Head-McCarthy also provides comment from Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall about the government's decision to overhaul Well Child Tamariki Ora.
Pet Refuge is the first dedicated centre to house pets who are victims of domestic violence and has opened this week. The centre is located in Rural Auckland with up to 75 spots for animals suffering from this abuse. Conor spoke to the founder of Pet Refuge Julie Chapman today about the situation for animals suffering, the relationship it has with domestic violence, and the new centre.
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