The Student Volunteer Army is doing a wonderful job. Last weekend Around 200 volunteers supported door-knocking at 1200 homes.
SVA CEO Jana Hood said: “The smell of rotting food and rotten carpets in some houses was just horrendous, but they don’t want to leave their homes and their communities,”
Daniel spoke with Auckland Club President of the SVA, Jake Parsons about what their experiences are and what the progress of their work is.
Joe looks at the Muriwai landslide following Cyclone Gabrielle and how the landscape that the houses were built on was eroded by a landslide in 1965. He spoke to Associate Professor Martin Brook, from the University of Auckland on this matter. Joe also speaks to Claire Breen, a Professor of Law at the University of Waikato about the latest report into the rights of children in Aotearoa from the UN.
Daniel dives into the psychology and history of social panics about UFO’s with Robert Bartholomew. He also speaks to Anthony Milligan from King's College in London about love and soulmates.
Joe speaks to Rebecca Dunlop from the University of Queensland about Humpback Whales switching from singing to fighting to win over the ladies.
The National Party have announced a new renting policy, claiming if elected they'll bring back no-cause rental terminations and tax breaks for landlords. National's housing spokesperson Chris Bishop claims this move is "pro-tenant" but there have been many vocal opponents over the past few days.
Caeden spoke with two people who have criticised the announcement, Eimhin O'Shea from Renters United and Gina Dao-McLay, Green Party candidate for Mana.
Firstly Caeden spoke to Eimhin, then spoke to Gina on their perspective.
Final week of Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa - purely NZ tunes all across the SRN! Check out the NZMM website for all the cool events they have for this final week. Thanks to The Tuning Fork, I bring you today... my favourite tracks from Aotearoa! Well, as much as I can squeeze into two hours. No MĀ, no Hans Pucket, no JPSE, no Riki Gooch, and no dubstep - definitely missing a lot.
Remix of the Week:
Sophie - Is It Cold In The Water (Womb Remix)
Inspired by Weyes Blood and Clementine Valentines' performances last night at the Powerstation, today's show is suitably witchy and ethereal. New tracks from COUCOU CHLOE and Minor Science. Thanks to The Tuning Fork as always!
Remix of the Day:
COUCOU CHLOE - WIZZ (COBRAH REMIX)
For his final appearance on Dear Science, Dr Joel Rindelaub talked about why fake news is spread and how to spot it, as well as implicit bias and how to better recognise your own biases.
News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins caught up with National's Dr Shane Reti. They spoke about their new housing growth plan and the National Party’s opposition to keeping the current superannuation age.
Beth Torrance-Hetherington reported on the climate strikes that took place around the country last week.
And for Sāmoan language week, Rosetta Stone interviewed Rina from the University of Auckland’s Sāmoan Students Association, and AUT Pro Vice Chancellor Pacific Jacoba Matapo about celebrating Sāmoan language in culture in Aotearoa.
News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about the National Party joining ACT in opposing government policy to increase housing density in major cities and calls to protect mining by big overseas companies on Aotearoa’s conservation land.
Nicholas talked to Anu Kaloti from Migrant Workers Association New Zealand about their petition to grant amnesty to all migrant workers who have overstayed their visa regardless of their country of origin.
And Leilani is the new host of Tomorrow's World — the segment that explores how science affects people and our future on planet Earth. For her first piece, she spoke to Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau, a Doctoral Candidate Population Health at the University of Auckland and Lisa Te Morenga, an Associate Professor in Nutrition and Māori Health about how 7 out of 10 Type 2 diabetes cases globally are related to poor diet, and how Aotearoa fits into that statistic.
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