In December it was reported by Child Poverty Action Group that ethical lending schemes should be a model for adoption nationwide. They referenced Ngā Tangata Microfinance, a not for profit organisation designed as an alternative to the more merciless loan shark type models of lending companies.
Loan sharks often force families into an endless cycle of debt. Ngā Tangata Microfinance on the other hand provide no-interest loans to qualifying clients for family well-being and relief from high interest debt. A report from the organisation says this type of loan has improved people’s well being and reduced stress. It is estimated the loans have saved recipients collectively over a million dollars in interest and other charges. Lillian Hanly speaks with Robert Choy, the Executive Officer of the organisation.
Last week, a number of researchers presented the government with modelling on the vaccination rates required to protect New Zealanders in the coming years. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to one of the researchers, Professor Shaun Hendy, about the models and their implications. They also discussed New Zealanders' attitudes towards lockdown, whether the government could have prepared better in their rollout, and how Auckland's housing crisis is exacerbating the pandemic.
Congratulations are in order for NZ's first family - and being a recent(ish) father himself, Mike's as pleased as punch. And just what is a piece of errant budget modelling code? Or, more importantly, _whose responsibility_ is a piece of errant budget modelling code?
Sam mans the Breakfast ship this morning! Dr Kirsten Zemke brings us Afrobeats on Travelling Tunes. Sam speaks to Rachael Norcross, guitarist and vocalist of Model Home about the band’s new debut album, out today, titled ...And Nobody Made A Sound. Joel Armstrong is our Viewmaster, reviewing the One Piece live action, streaming on Netflix. Whakarongo mai nei!
Goodnature is an innovative company that aims to minimise pests and ensure that New Zealand's native birds flourish. They design traps that are safe, easy to use and provide constant control. Jemima spoke to Sam Gibson, from Goodnature, about their traps and their work with the Kaimanawa Hunting Liaison Group to protect the whio (blue duck).
Debbie Abbas of Palestine Solidarity NZ, explains to Kelly what the current conditions for many Palestinians trapped along the Gaza Strip are like. Debbie calls upon the government for more acknowledgement and action toward the human oppression.
Ev Love brings you The World Famous True School Hip Hop Show every Thursday night.
The True School Hip Hop show is an institution, running more than 23 years.
With regular features like the True School Retrospective, the occasional interview and all the in-the-know knowledge of local emerging hip hop artists you'll ever need
Sandwiched between two glorious hours of everything from boom bap to trap
Hosted each week by Ev Love, GetBan & Barry Bonza
True school is your one stop appointment listening shop.
Ev Love brings you The World Famous True School Hip Hop Show every Thursday night.
The True School Hip Hop show is an institution, running more than 23 years.
With regular features like the True School Retrospective, the occasional interview and all the in-the-know knowledge of local emerging hip hop artists you'll ever need
Sandwiched between two glorious hours of everything from boom bap to trap
Hosted each week by Ev Love, GetBan & Barry Bonza
True school is your one stop appointment listening shop.
95bFM