Earlier this month, the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture visited Aotearoa for the first time since 2013. The delegation made a range of unannounced visits to facilities such as prisons, police stations, and youth justice and protection residencies.
The end of visit observations included a repeated emphasis on strengthening investment in and utility of our National Preventative Mechanism - the collective of Aotearoa’s independent statutory organisations tasked with advancing the kaupapa to keep detained people safe.
The subcommittee’s final report will be delivered to Aotearoa’s government, which is then up to government discretion whether the document is made public.
Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Meg de Ronde, CEO of Te Kāhui Tika Tangata (Human Rights Commission) - the coordinating body of the National Preventative Mechanism - about the subcommittee's statements.
PC 120 or Plan Change 120 was announced for Auckland as a way to boost housing intensification along public transport hotspots and in the CBD. The plan was celebrated as a way to ensure Auckland remains livable as a city into the 21st century, reducing traffic around key centres and increasing affordability.
The plan was met with criticism from those living in affected central neighbourhoods, such as Mount Eden, Parnell, Ponsonby, and Epsom. Some residents say the changes will diminish the character of the neighbourhoods or make things much busier, disturbing their way of life.
Intensification is difficult, therefore, as a balancing act between multiple parties. To discuss how developments can work as we move into a city fit for the 21st century, News Director Castor spoke to Dr. Mohsen Mohammadzadeh from the University of Auckland’s school of architecture and planning.
The very talented Joe Kaptein forgoes his morning coffee to head into 95bFM to tell us about his residency at the Upside Down Lounge at the Goblin Bar, cnr Ponsonby and Richmond Roads every Wednesday night. Joe plays in AIGHT and also Pool Sharks. “Loungey jazzy-y grooves” and perfect for a mid-week night out.
Four NASA astronauts aboard an Orion spacecraft are currently on their return trip to planet Earth, having just conducted a successful flyby mission to the moon. The mission brought humans within the vicinity of the moon for the first time in over fifty years, and when the four astronauts passed behind its far side, they set the record for the furthest distance that any human has ever travelled away from Earth.
The test mission is paving the way for a manned landing on the lunar surface, currently scheduled for 2028, and eventually, a permanent lunar base.
Producer Toby spoke to Josh Aoraki, resident astronomer at Auckland’s Stardome Observatory, about the past, present, and future of lunar exploration.
Kia ora! Today is mostly a sad show - expect Cindy Lee, Weyes Blood, Burning Star and Double Virgo. Pleased to play a new release from Awning - 'Inside Day' off the new My Friend Dog EP. Thanks as always to Progear and the Tuning Fork for letting us MG hosts play buzzy tunes on a weekday morning.
New music today from CRYER, plus a couple of ravey tunes for those who like speedy techno.
I was also joined by Andre of HEAVY CHEST(solo/unplugged) in the studio ahead of the band's Tāmaki show at The Tuning Fork(shoutout) this Saturday! Chur and thank you for playing some unreleased tunes for us also :~)
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