The Citizens Advice Bureau is a nationwide, but locally based, community organisation that aims to provide advice on a range of topics.
The Citizens Advice Bureau is mainly comprised of volunteers, and next week from the 11th to the 17th of March they will be holding their awareness week.
Nicholas spoke to Vani Kapoor and Cat Finai about the work that the bureau does as well as their upcoming awareness
The Republican party in the United States recently confirmed Donald Trump as the republican nominee in the US presidential election later this year. Alongside that confirmation, JD Vance was confirmed as his running mate.
Vance was previously known primarily for his work as an author, writing a book titled “Hillbilly Elegy”. More recently, during his time in the media spotlight, Vance has experienced several controversies. While the list is extensive, most notable were his comments regarding presumed Democrat presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, calling out ‘childless cat ladies’.
Wire host Castor spoke to senior sociology lecturer at the University of Auckland, Doctor Carisa Showden, about JD Vance, his comments about women, and what they mean in the wider United States political context.
Lots of requests today! So cool to hear your favourite songs played on the radio :)
Roald Dahl - The Magic Finger (read by Helen Lederer)
Tomi Ungerer - The Three Robbers
Eddie Spaghetti - Wake Up, Wake Up
Itty Bitty Beats - Ellie The Elephant
Chanelle & Friends - If I Was a Fuzzy Bumblebee
Dan & Dani - A Spider Looking at Me
John Williamson - Old Man Emu
Alma Cogan - In the Middle of the House
Cy Winstanley - Marley Sitting on a Pumpkin Seed
Kath Bee - What's a Bug
Stan Freberg - Banana Boat Song
Dan & Dani - Do The Dinosaur Stomp!
Egad Mildred - Allis the Little Tractor Farmyard Song
Eve Karpf - Molly Whuppie
Mike Phirman - Cat Cat Frog Frog
The Moe Show - Cutting Shapes on the D Floor
Levity Beet - Piranha
Mr Roberelli - Better to be Stationery Than to be Paper
Keith Mitchell - The Ginger Cat
A recently published meta analysis of literature explores the roaming distance of feral cats. One of the authors, Cathay Nottingham, joined Stella to discuss the state of knowledge in the field.
Pet Doctors vet Callum answers all your pet queries. Topics in the first edition of Heavy Petting include the politics of stray cat ownership; will a jealous cat smother a baby; weird personality traits of retired racing greyhounds; how to manage your dogs breath; and good dog breeds for people with allergies.
Pet Doctors vet Ee answers all your pet queries. In this edition we discuss: Why a cat may repetitively lick their owner, or prefer one person over another; how to break the habit of feeding your dog at the table; why a dog may not be interesed in chasing a ball; owning a water dragon; and the reasons why a cat could have a stinky farts..