Large numbers of people are joining the call for a national inquiry into New Zealand’s mental health services, as the system struggles to keep up with demand and faces more and more problems. Over 1,700 people are delivering a petition to the House of Representatives, asking for a comprehensive independent nationwide inquiry into the matter. bFM reporter Natasha Ahmed spoke to The Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust chairperson Corinda Taylor, to find out more.
A new report has revealed that rent prices have steadily been rising across the country; with the median rent increasing by $50 a week a week in parts of Auckland. Latest housing bond data collected by the Tenancy Services has revealed over the last 12 months historically affordable areas of the city have seen skyrocketing pricing.
bFM’s Adam Jacobson spoke with Interest.co.nz Property Editor Greg Ninness about what the underlying reasons for this may be; and how we could solve a potential rent cost crisis.
Representatives from the group opposing housing development on sacred land Ihumatao are off to a United Nations summit in New York. Save Our Unique Landscape (SOUL) - the group behind the current occupation of the land - are sending two members to the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues next week. Pania Newton and Delwyn Roberts will attend, and have applied o speak at the event. 95bFM reporter Mack Smith spoke to Newton about the issue.
It’s no secret Trump spilled some highly-classified beans last week during his meeting in the White House with the Russian Foreign Minister. But what actually went down? What’s the significance of this revelation for US national security? And will there be any consequences for Trump? 95bFM’s Ximena Smith reports.
Breakdowns of the Goverment's draft suicide prevention policy; Bill English's upcoming visit to Japan; the 'Crown Housing Policy'; and that puffy great satsuma over in the States.
Labour's Andrew Little is back for our weekly chat. This week, Jogai discusses the promises made in the Party's election year congress over the weekend in Wellington, including the rising concern over housing and immigration.
95bFM reporter, Ambrose, speaks to Quentin Abraham, the president of the New Zealand Psychological society about a report by the Child Poverty Action Group and the New Zealand Psychological Society who have been long been concerned with the impact of poverty on children’s health. The combined effects of inadequate family incomes, high living costs and poor housing conditions can lead to serious and prolonged physical illness. 95bFM reporter, Ambrose speaks to Quentin about a report released by these two organisations outlining the impacts.
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