Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to Michael Powles about the prospects of a 'reset' on New Zealand's Pacific relations, Jane McCrae about a new book she's put out on Māori Oral Traditions, take a look at talks between China's Premier and Bill English, and more.
A report released by the United Nations has slammed New Zealand for its overuse of solitary confinement - found to be four times higher than in English prisons and in breach of international laws. Children, disabled people and the mentally unwell were also isolated at high rates, and in unhealthy conditions. Producer Jess Smith speaks to Children’s commission Judge Andrew Becroft to learn more about impacts on children who experience confinement.
Breakdowns of the Goverment's draft suicide prevention policy; Bill English's upcoming visit to Japan; the 'Crown Housing Policy'; and that puffy great satsuma over in the States.
This week with Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox we discuss the current impasse with the Ngāpuhi settlement, following the government's announcement it would be withdrawing from the talks. Mack also speaks with the co-chair of Te Kotahitanga, Pita Tipene, about the group's take on Bill English and his involvement.
Tess Barnett speaks with National MP Matt Doocey who is filling in for Jami Lee Ross this week chatting about the two bills drawn from the ballot, Green Party's medicinal cannabis bill and David Seymour's euthanaisa bill. They also speak about Prime Minister, Bill English's contradicting comments about whether or not there's a housing crisis in Auckland.
After the National Party conference, what's the Labour verdict on English's speech? (Spoiler: not great.) Talking tax, party promises and the De-Barclay-le, it's the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Jacinda Ardern.
Kiran talks to Mikey about Roots, Radicals and Rockers: How Skiffle Changed the World, a new history of the democratic genre and rock 'n' roll precursor, by English singer, songwriter and left-wing activist Billy Bragg.
National’s facing criticism over its proposed military camp scheme for dealing with serious young offenders.
Prime Minister Bill English announced the policy on Sunday, promising to send up to 50 young offenders each year to a new training facility at Waiouru military camp.
Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox told reporter Mack Smith the plan won’t help to address problems with youth crime.
To celebrate National Poetry Day, reporter Amanda Robinson talked to Selina Marsh, the first Pacific Islander to Graduate with a PhD in English from the University of Auckland, about her latest collection of recently released poetry.
A recent study has found worrying gaps in the language skills of Aotearoa’s youth in both Te Reo Maori and English. Harry spoke with the report’s lead author Professor Elaine Rees about language skills in New Zealand and the report’s findings.
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