One in five households in some areas of South Auckland do not have internet access. Jemima Huston speaks to Tania Pouwhare, the Social Intrapreneur at Auckland Council's Southern and Western Institutes. They discuss why internet access is important and how digital infrastructure might be used to rebuild the economy in South Auckland.
Justin talked to Justice Minister Andrew Little about border testing, the Children's Commissioner's proposal to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility, and changes to financial and campaigning restrictions on the referendums.
Justin caught up with Zoe and chatted about coronavirus in Australia, indigenous people blocking a coal mine in Queensland, and South Australia as a dumping ground for international nuclear waste.
International Desk reports on a coup in the Western African nation of Mali, as a faction of the military known as the National Commitee for the Salvation of People (CNSP) outsed President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.
Mary-Margaret caught up with the Drug Foundation’s Ross Bell, who actually announced his resignation this morning. Ross discussed whether or not the electoral commission’s campaigning has been sufficient at informing voters about the choice they will make at the referendum.
It is said that it is difficult for smaller parties to re-enter parliament after losing their representation in the House. Jemima Huston speaks to Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere about what he thinks his party's standings are this election.
Justin discussed with Justice Minister Andrew Little on a Council of Trade Unions petition calling for more paid sick leave, recent cyber attacks, and the sentencing of the Christchurch terrorist.
Justin and Zoe chatted about the federal government's decision to ban mobile phones from migrant detention centres, the state of Victoria making victims of sexual violence getting a court order before speaking out, and Melbourne prosecuters not pressing charges on two police officers responsible for the death of an Aboriginal woman.
This week on City Counselling, 95bFM's Oscar Perress and Councillor Richard Hills discussed the last couple of weeks in Auckland Council, the 10-year plan and what the run in to a general election means for local government.
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