The trades & vocational training are to receive a boost from the government, placing them at the center stage in schools.
More than 85,000 students will talk to around 4000 employers at events to promote vocational education in schools.
Furthermore, the Government is funding more than 300 schools with $3000 each to run trades-based events to give both students and teachers the opportunity to connect with and explore industry-specific careers. Most will take place in terms one and two this year.
It comes as the Government unveils a $12 billion infrastructure programme to build and upgrade roads, rail, schools, and hospitals, creating thousands of new jobs up and down the country.
Louis spoke with Sam Haggard, Strategic Researcher with E Tu Education, about the announcement.
A couple weeks ago Transport minister, Phil Twyford announced a new train between Auckland and Christchurch, which will start in August. With 4 services each day, 2 to Auckland to 2 to Hamilton, it will be able to get 300 people to and from each day. This system will eventually work along with the rapid rail if it is successful, linking the two cities. James starts off by asking Phil how long this project has been in the making. At the end James also covers what precautions Auckland Transport is taking surrounding public transport and Covid-19.
On the Friday Wire, Jemima speaks to NZEI Te Riu Roa president Liam Rutherford about the NZCER survey showing one in four students feel occasionally unsafe in the classroom. Liam discusses solutions for students exhibiting extreme behaviour.
Sherry talks to the author of the Human Rights Commission report PRISM, Taine Polkinghorne. They discuss the human rights issues relating to people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics.
Jemima reports on the Government decision to end the Auckland light rail proposals discussion. Justin gets National Party Transport Spokesperson Chris Bishop's thoughts and Jemima talks to Green Party Transport Spokesperson Julie Anne Genter.
This week on the Friday Wire, Bronwyn fills in for Ayana.
Producer Noah Ferguson-Dudding speaks to National MP Christopher Luxon about Parliament declaring human rights abuses in China and plans for the national rail system. He then talks to Stephen Noakes, Director of the China Studies Centre at the University of Auckland, more broadly about New Zealand’s relationship with China.
In our regular segment with Auckland Council, Bronwyn chats to Pippa Coom about a range of environmental projects around the city.
Lastly, Bronwyn plays an interview with Mark Pascall about the Wellbeing Protocol, a project to empower communities through blockchain technology.
First, on our regular segment with National MP Christopher Luxon, Noah asks about the harbour bridge cycleway, governments apologies for Dawn Raids, and diversity in the National Party.
Then, Ayana speaks to Six (VI) about K Rd Chronicle's permenant space and the journey of the publication.
Next we explore the new fishing rules with the introduction of cameras ensuring no more dumping overboard, Ayana talks to Minister for Ocean and Fisheries David Parker and Noah speaks to Greenpeace CEO Russel Norman onthe change.
Finally, on our regular segment with Auckland Council Ayana speaks to Shane Henerson abou the City Rail link disruptions, LTN Onehunga, and America's Cup.
On our regular City Counselling segment, Jessica Hopkins spoke to Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom about the year ahead for the Council.
They discussed the local elections happening this year, the Government's light rail announcement, and how our recent move to Red has affected Auckland residents.
She also asked Pippa about the controversy surrounding a proposal to put Auckland regional parks into the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.
This week on the show, host Jessica Hopkins spoke to New Zealand Public Service Association National Secretary Erin Polaczuk about their calls for the Government to improve working peoples pay.
And on our regular City Counselling segment, she spoke to Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom about the year ahead for the Auckland council, and the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park proposal.
Producer Liam Hansen spoke with Karl from Monster Valley about their studio spaces closure and the future of the agency and Ricardo Menéndez March about the Green Party’s perspective on the Auckland Light Rail.
Today on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima Huston and Emily Bell speak to educators about returning to classrooms during the Omicron outbreak. Emily interviews Stephen Lethbridge, President of the Auckland Primary Principals' Association, about how schools are operating under the red light setting and Jemima speaks to educators Liv and Chris about how Covid-19 has impacted their work and how they are feeling about heading back to in-person learning this year.
Jemima follows up on her piece last week about the impact of the red setting on the arts, music and events industry. As there has not yet been any targeted government support made available, Jemima talks to freelance tour manager and promoter representative Sarin Moddle about where people should go for help. They discuss what resources are available for people working in arts, music and culture right now and how the public can support the industry.
Emily interviews the National Coordinator for the Public Transport Users Association Jon Reeves about the government's project plan for the Auckland City Light Rail.
Finally, Jemima talks to Event Producer for the Auckland Lantern Festival Eric Ngan about the history of the event and its online launch today.
This week on the show, host Jessica Hopkins spoke to Jason from Otago’s The Penguin Place about the support they are receiving from the Government's Jobs for Nature funding.
Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson is back for his regular chat with Jessica. They talked all things public transport from light rail to Shane's call for Auckland Transport for an update on Northwestern bus improvements and his recent discovery that there are USB ports on buses.
Producer Liam Hansen spoke to Doctor Dion O’Neale from the Auckland of University about the shortening of the booster gaps and the Government's plan for reopening the borders. He also talked to University of Otago Research Fellow Nick Bowden and Autism New Zealand Chief Executive Dane Dougan about a recent study debunking some misconceptions about how Autistic people are treated in the criminal justice system.
Back in December, Kiwi Rail announced that same-day passenger services crossing New Zealand such as the Auckland to Wellington Northern Explorer Line and the Picton to Christchurch Coastal Pacific.
Communities around the country have come together to form the Save Our Trains Campaign to push for the continuation of cross-island train lines.
The movement has already seen some success, with KiwiRail reaching out to its supporters with surveys about the Northern Explorer. Liam Hansen chatted with spokesperson Paul Callister about the movement and what’s coming next.
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