Wasteminz’s represent the waste, resource recovery and contaminated land sectors. They conducted a National online survey of 1000 people across the whole country about the state of New Zealand’s environment. The survey found two thirds of respondents would support a levy on plastic bags if the money went to charity. 95bFM The Wire host, Tess Barnett, spoke to CEO, Paul Evans about the survey.
One of the country's most pristine water sources is in line for the highest level of environmental protection to preserve its crystal clear waters. Announced earlier this week by the Minister for the Environment, Nick Smith, the Te Waikoropupū Springs application for a Water Conservation Order has been accepted. 95bFM producer Adam Jacobson speaks to Nick Smith and the Green’s water spokesperson, Catherine Delahunty about the move.
The Labour party have announced a new immigration policy which they say will reduce the pressure on our cities, while ensuring we get the skilled workers our country needs. The policy will target mainly students in low-level education courses who attempt to remain in New Zealand following their study. Labour says the policy will see net migration decrease to 20,000-30,000 per year in what they are labeling a breather on immigration. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to Labour leader Andrew Little about the new policy and got reaction from political commentator Bryce Edwards.
Statistics New Zealand has revealed a price spike for fruit and vegetables in the country, with an unusually wet Autumn season proving an important contributing factor. Wire producer Lucy Austin has the story.
A member of India's Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party has declared a war on momos - the unsuspecting South Asian dumpling that's proved a fan-favourite across the country's street-snack scene. Listen to Jogai's full report here to learn more about the controversy that is #momogate
Mike interviews Dr. Pauline Gulliver of the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse about their new release of truly shocking NZ family violence statistics. 41% of a frontline police officer's time is spent responding to family violence. Family violence investigations are at a record high, rising to 118,910 investigations - a jump of 8,784 from the previous year. What can we do as a country, and as individuals, to confront these numbers?
Ximena speaks to Tracey about some of the major topics New Zealand First raised during their regional election campaign launch in Palmerston North during the weekend. They focus on how New Zealand First wants to help kiwis in the regions benefit more from the wealth that they produce for the country, as well as how the party plans to get rid of student loans for graduates who promise to live and work in New Zealand after they finish their studies.
With 122 member states in favour, the UN's Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons has been officially aproved. However, the treaty has been criticised, by countries with nuclear weapons, as well as their close allies.
For more, 95bfm producer Ben spoke with Dr Lyndon Burford, of the Disarmement and Security Centre.
Amnesty NZ held a protest outside the Australian consulate this week, calling for an end to the country's policy on asylum seekers.
This is based off the findings of Amnesty's 2016 report into the detention centres, Island of Despair, which were rejected by the Australian government.
For more, producer Ben speaks with Amnesty's NZ campaign director, Meg de Ronde.
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