Australian correspondent Zoe is back once again, all the way from Adelaide!
This week, the federal government in Canberra has announced a welfare reform and is forcing welfare recipients to undergo drug testing in order for them to receive payments. And, more than 500 protesters gathered in front of the state parliament in Melbourne to protest against a new highway. It's neighbourhood watch time.
The Mayor dials in all the way from beautiful Bethells Beach to chat with Rachel about what's going on in Tāmaki this morning. We're talking the councils PR spending, what's happening with North Te Papa, and how on earth we're going to get through the housing crisis.
Liquid gold, fountain of youth, dream elixirs... All ways to describe the delectable cocktails brought to you by Jonny and Big Hungry on this week's Cocktail Corner. Oh, and let's not forget his royal highness, the Liquor King, who makes this all possible. Drink the cool-aid? Nah bro, drink the cocktail.
This week on The Mind Trench, we're digging our way through the placebo effect. How does it work? Does it really cure you? Is paracetamol even real? Interesting stuff.
We talk to Rosanna Raymond, about her involvment with Te Whāinga: A Culture Lab on Civility, at Silo Park, as well as her ongoing practice. We also hear about خانه Home, the exhibit of migrant craft at the Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku. Fahimah and Namkeen Saied are central pillars in the community, and talked about their experiences in creating their craft as a way to foster community in a new home.
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