95bFM reporter Tess Barnett talks to Jami-Lee Ross about the data collection for the Ministry of Social Development and Privacy Commissioner, John Edwards’s report against handing over private information if people want state funding. They talk about Health Minister Jonathan Coleman’s responsibility in the typhoid outbreak and whether a decline in funding contributes to this.
New Zealand’s rivers and lakes are under increasing pressure, according to the latest national report from the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ about the state of freshwater.
bFM’s Harry Willis speaks to Forest and Bird’s, Annabeth Cohen about the report, the problems with the way data was presented, and how the report is shifting our focus from Agricultural to urban land although urban environments make up at 1% of land use and pastoral use is at 40%.
Laura and Conor chat with Ross Bell from the NZ Drug Foundation, and Abe Gray from The Opportunities Party. We discuss drug reform in New Zealand and the current election debate surrounding the issue.
Forest and Bird have released a report on an attempted cover up of New Zealand's fisheries. The report highlights a string of incidents on fishing vessels where unwanted mammals and birds have been caught in nets and lines, resulting in countless deaths of dolphins, sealions and albatross. There have been attempts from fishing groups to ask for permission to not release images of these incidents, in fear that they may tarnish the reputation of New Zealands fishing and fish exports. Producer Will spoke with Forest and Bird chief executive Kevin Hague about what their report unconvered.
Nah Zone director Jonique and indomitable 64 Bars legend Church Leon join us in studio to talk about their upcoming showcase ft. Baccyard, Church & AP, Kome, Sugoi, Neo, Jinzo and the Katayanagi Twins. Hoon down to Neck of the Woods on May 25 and support your local talent. Tickets on sale now from Under the Radar.
Trauma has profound and lifelong physical and psychological effects on its survivors. It can damage the mind, the brain, and stunt development. What exactly is trauma? How does it affect us individually and as a society? And how can trauma survivors recover from these experiences? Maria Armoudian speaks with Charles Figley, Richard Chefetz, and Daniel Siegel.
Artists Katharine Atafu-Mayo, Kahu Smith and Nââwié Tutugoro are in studio to chat about their work for And Then What? this year's Tautai Pacific Arts Trust tertiary student group show, on at St Paul ST Gallery from thursday 16th August. Kia Ora!
Something that we can all agree on is that we need to have more dicussions about mental health, so Sarah and Kim are here to have a chat with Mikey about University Mental Health Day on May 7. This is the first time this event will be held in New Zealand (initiated in the UK and in recent years has also been held in Australia) and Sarah and Kim reckon it's time to reach out to the students who need support. There'll be discussions, food, and preformances at the University of Auckland quad, get along.
All over the world, and throughout history, music has been a vital part of effecting social and political change. At times the powers-that-be resist that change by oppressing the arts and the artists. Can music bring about social and political change? How has music shaped politics historically and today? Maria Armoudian discusses these questions with Professors Mark LeVine, Josh Kun, and Richard Flacks.
Jo and Thomas pop up to the studio to talk about the return of their show, Soft N Hard, and about clowning in Aotearoa and abroad. The show dives into toxic masculinity and frustrated femininity, between relationships and how to navigate this in real life. From the relatable to the slapstick, this is one that's bound to be great for anyone. Get yr tickets.
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