Maya Newell is an Australian director visiting NZ as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Her film, In My Blood it Runs follows the story of a young aboriginal boy Dujuan - a child-healer, a good hunter and fluent in three languages. And yet, at school, the teachers say he is failing as his strength and talents go unnoticed. He is also facing increasing scrutiny from welfare and police in a climate that saw proof of torture occurring in a youth detention facility in Don Dale. The film is made in collaboration with Dujuan's family as he navigates an education system that is set up for him to fail. Lillian Hanly spoke with director Maya Newell and started by asking her to describe the film.
Today the Corrections Department announced its plan to reduce Maori offending and address over-representation in imprisonment. Hokai Rangi is a 5 year strategy that will incorporate Te Ao Maori, improve visitation for whanau, transform rehabilitative services, and provide sensitivity training for corrections officers so that they treat offenders with dignity and care. Maori would also co design the programme in a Treaty based partnership, and Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says the plan is part of a wider shift to a rehabilitative approach to offending. But as a response to the 2017 Waitangi Tribunal report on Maori offending, People against Prisons Aotearoa say the plan fails to deliver. Rahul speaks with PAPA spokesperson Emilie Rakete and begins by asking her what Hokai Rangi entails and where the criticism is coming from.
A hikoi from Ihumatao is making its way through Auckland, to Jacinda Ardern’s Mount Albert office. They're hand delivering a petition of over 20,000 signatures, calling on the Prime Minister to visit the site. Our reporter Tu was there, the pouring rain, and spoke to Stewart Sowman-Lund live.
The Ministry of Justice released a report this morning about barriers to the progression of sexual violence cases through the criminal justice system. Among other things, the report found only 31% of sexual violence crimes reported to the Police resulted in a perpetrator being charged. 11% resulted in a conviction and just 6% in a prison sentence. Wire producer Bronwyn Wilde spoke to Jan Logie, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Minister of Justice (Sexual and Domestic Violence Issues) about the issues raised by the findings. Logie began by talking about the attrition of cases progressing through the system. If you or someone you know is affected by sexual violence, Safe to Talk is a 24 hour free helpline. You can call them on 0800 044 334, text on 4334, or visit their website at safetotalk.nz.
On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones we are talking about modern societies and early humans.
Felix spoke to Mayor Phil Goff about the most recent Auckland Council annual budget and how they plan to cut their emissions by 20%, he also talked about the ongoing bus lockout in and the Prime Minister’s decision to move Auckland’s port.
Lillian visited Te Urewera recently in the leadup to the statutory pardon from the government to Rua Kēnana and his descendants, she spoke to a number of his mokopuna about their thoughts on the pardon and the future.
Last Friday the UN’s Special Rapporteur, Leilani Farha, met with a group of Māori leaders in this sector, who have diverse housing needs and aspirations, with a specific focus on sharing critical insights, experiences and challenges for Māori in achieving adequate housing.
The UN Special Rapporteur is an independent expert appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council to examine and report on a country, situation or a specific human rights issue. Leilani Farha is visiting New Zealand for nine days from the 10th until the 19th of February to assess developments in housing in Aotearoa, as well as challenges and gaps in the protection and promotion of the right to adequate housing.
Our news director Lillian Hanley got in touch with Jacqueline paul, a spokesperson & assistant researcher for Nga Wai a Te Tui, who are in hui with Leilani...
Leilani Farha is visiting Aoteroa. Yesterday, she declared the housing crisis a "human rights crisis of significant proportions". Lillian joined us on The Wire today to give a report put together by bFM Wellington correspondent Ryan Mckee.
Sherry Zhang talks to Green party Co-leader James shaw on the Kiwi saver ban on fossil fuels and the organics product Bill.
Southern Cross is back for this year, and Pacific Media Centre director Professor David Robie and Pacific Media Watch contributing editor Sri Krishnamurthi discuss with Sherry on West Papua, the PM's visit to Fiji, coronavirus coverage in the Media. Sri also shares his personal story of working as journalist after a stroke.
James Tapp speaks to Leader of poiltical party TOP on superannuation and TOP's reforms.
Finally Sherry speaks to Women's minister and Associate Health minister Julie ann Genter on Endometriosis guidance for Health professionals.
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