In the wake of the Christchurch terror attack, New Zealand is making fast changes to its firearm legislation. The first reading of the Arms Amendment Act passed on Tuesday, and today MPs are hearing oral submissions for the government’s gun law reforms from Gun City's David Tipple, the Federation of Islamic Associations NZ and firearms legal experts. Olivia Holdsworth spoke to Otago University public health researcher Dr Hera Cook, who is one half of the pair who released a five-page fact sheet on firearms law and policy in New Zealand from a public health point of view. Olivia began by asking what the implications of our current gun laws on public health are.
This week on the Monday Wire Lillian speaks to Sophie Barkley, a Point Chevalier resident, who recevied a racist, one law for all pamphlet in her letterbox. Southern Cross is back with all the news on the Pacific. Lachlan speaks to Jill Ovens, Co-Leader Industrial for MERAS about the midwive's acceptance of a pay agreement with the government. Finally, Chlöe Swarbrick is in studio for the Green Party to discuss everything from clamping legislation to the End of Life Choice Bill.
It's The Thursday Wire with Stewart Sowman-Lund and Deb Rawson!
This week:
The Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has lashed out at coalition partner Labour, over their handling of the abortion law debate. Commentator Ben Thomas breaks down what this means for the government.
Plus, the Official Cash Rate dropped yesterday by 50 basis points… double market expectations. But what is the official cash rate? And why should we care that it’s dropped. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub explains it in language we can all, hopefully, understand.
After that, Justice Minister Andrew Little is here for his weekly catch-up. Stewart asks him whether he was blindsided by Winston Peters’ talk of a referendum on abortion use.
Then, as protests at Ihumatao continue, Deb asks what this all means from a legal perspective.
And finally - we’ll catch up with our Australian Correspondent to get all the latest news from across the ditch in Neighbourhood Watch!
Delayed Gratification is a quartely magazine that deals with news after it happened - it's the 'slow journalism' magazine. So what is Slow Journalism? How does that work? What is the point even? Lillian Hanly speaks to co-founder of the magazine Rob Orchard about the magazine, why it is necessary and what obstacles proper journalism is facing today. In particular, fake news, the political economy of journalism, the internet and the importance of accurate, critical and well researched reporting on politics.
On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman, we talk epilepsy medication, chemistry reducing carbon footprint and opposing research results. We also touch on the current status of the measles outbreak.
Will speaks to Auckland Peace Action spokesperson Valerie Morse about the cancelling of the Weapons Expo.
Tu speaks to SAFE NZ about reforming New Zealand’s policies on live animal exports.
Tu also speaks to Dr Tracey Wedge from the Kauri Museum in the Kaipara District about returning a collection of Māori taonga home.
Amd finally, Tu talks to the founder of the Take Back The Clocks lobby group about why we should abolish daylight savings. Is there really any point to this?
This week a big topic in the news has been government 7.5 point five billion dollar surplus. The high surplus has resulted in a great deal of criticism for the government's management of money however Infometics Economist Brad Oslen joined Laura Kvigstad to discuss how the surplus is an opportunity for the government to prioritise their spending.
On this week's Friday Wire, The National Party’s, Erica Stanford, joins Laura Kvigstad to discuss the government's surplus and why National is pointing to the government for the rise in gang activity.
After that, Bronnie Wilde speaks to Dave Anant about the new requirements of the Parent Category Visa and his suggestions for a different approach.
Then, Informetrics Economist Brad Olsen joins Laura to discuss the government’s surplus and it's not necessarily a bad thing.
Next, General Managers for Democracy Services, Margeurite Delbet tells you where you can get your last minute votes in for this year's local elections in Auckland.
And Finally, Ben Goldson covers Operation Peace Spring in a segment of neutral corner.
Recently, a group of 21 mental health experts signed an open letter to MPs detailing the facts and evidence regarding assisted dying and suicide rates.
95bFM explores the grey areas and uncertainties around the euthanasia debate that has divided the nation.
Reporter Rachel Simpson talks sci-fi futures, the precautionary principle, and the meaning of rights. She speaks to Dion Howard, who is a registered nurse and specialist youth mental health worker. They discuss the experience and point of view of professionals who see these issues first hand.
Rachel Simpson talks to Southern Cross University marine ecologist Dr Daniele Cagnazzi about rare snubfin and humpback dolphins in the Queensland coastal region being affected by chemicals such as DDT, PCB and HCB that have been banned since the 1970s.
Due to the University of Auckland being currently under construction, drilling in the background left much of the interview inaudible. Dr Cagnazzi was very patient and as much of his interview has been salvaged as possible. Rachel summarises his other points.
For those interested, here is Dr. Cagnazzi's wider marine ecology research project: https://www.capricorncetaceansproject.com/
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