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Wage Freezes in the Public Sector w/ Dr Geoff Plimmer; May 21, 2021

Wage Freezes in the Public Sector w/ Dr Geoff Plimmer; May 21, 2021 Wage Freezes in the Public Sector w/ Dr Geoff Plimmer; May 21, 2021, 6.28 MB
Fri 21 May 2021

The government has recently announced a wage freeze on many public sector workers, provoking public outrage. While Labour says the freeze is to free up money for lower paid workers, critics argue the move will disincentivise workers from staying in the New Zealand public sector. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Dr Geoff Plimmer from Victoria University of Wellington about what the freeze means for workers, and why it led to such a public outcry.

City Counselling w/ Cr Shane Henderson: May 21, 2021

City Counselling w/ Cr Shane Henderson: May 21, 2021 City Counselling w/ Cr Shane Henderson: May 21, 2021, 20.76 MB
Fri 21 May 2021

Bronwyn spoke to Shane Henderson around the theme of 'transport'. They spoke about e-scooters, free hop cards and an inner-city congestion toll. Councillor Henderson also showed his support for Bike Auckland's “Liberate the Lane” Harbour Bridge event happening Sunday May 30th. You can hear a previous interview with Bike Auckland about the event here

Swimming Foveaux for the Sharks with Breanna Ward: May 21, 2021

Swimming Foveaux for the Sharks with Breanna Ward: May 21, 2021 Swimming Foveaux for the Sharks with Breanna Ward: May 21, 2021, 26.33 MB
Fri 21 May 2021

Bronwyn speaks to Breanna Ward, who is taking on the immense physical challenge of swimming the Foveaux Strait (Te Ara a Kiwa)  to raise awareness for shark conservation. Bre will be just the 11th person to swim the 28km distance from Bluff to Rakiura (Stewart Island). Bronwyn and Bre talk training, shark conservation and the stigma around our fierce, finned friends. 

You can find more information about how to donate and show your support on Bre's Facebook Page “Swimming Foveaux for the Sharks”.

 

The Friday Wire with Ayana: May 21, 2021

The Friday Wire with Ayana: May 21, 2021 The Friday Wire with Ayana: May 21, 2021, 105.47 MB
Fri 21 May 2021

This week on the Friday Wire, Bronwyn covers for Ayana with the help of producer Noah Ferguson-Dudding. 

Noah speaks to National MP, Christopher Luxon, about the Government’s new budget and the latest political polling.

Bronwyn chats with Breanna Ward, who is swimming the Foveaux Strait to raise awareness for shark conservation. 

In our regular segment with Auckland Council, Shane Henderson talks about a range of transport issues. 

Noah concludes by speaking to Geoff Plimmer from the Victoria of University about the Government’s recent public sector wage freeze.

Green Party Motion w/ Golriz Ghahraman: May 20, 2021

Green Party Motion w/ Golriz Ghahraman: May 20, 2021 Green Party Motion w/ Golriz Ghahraman: May 20, 2021, 18.17 MB
Thu 20 May 2021

A Green Party motion to recognise Palestinian statehood has been rejected by National, Labour, and ACT. The party's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman spoke to producer Louis Macalister about this. 

The Wire with Justin: May 20, 2021

The Wire with Justin: May 20, 2021 The Wire with Justin: May 20, 2021, 94.26 MB
Thu 20 May 2021

Justin spoke to University of Auckland health policy academic Dr Tim Tenbensel about health expectations for the Budget.

He also talked to Peter Reynolds of the Early Childhood Council about what early childhood education needs from the Budget.

The Driving Change Network said it takes more than three months of waiting time to sit a practical drivers' test.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on vaccine scepitcism in Australia and welfare agency not paying out benefits.

Producer Louis Macalister talked to Green MP Golriz Ghahraman on the party's motion on recognizing Palestinian statehood.

Neighbourhood Watch: May 20, 2021

Neighbourhood Watch: May 20, 2021 Neighbourhood Watch: May 20, 2021, 17.96 MB
Thu 20 May 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on vaccine hesitancy in Australia, and welfare agency Centrelink not paying people with terminal illness their disability pensions before they pass away.

Budget expectations for early childhood education: May 20, 2021

Budget expectations for early childhood education: May 20, 2021 Budget expectations for early childhood education: May 20, 2021, 16.19 MB
Thu 20 May 2021

The early childhood education sector wants the Government to help reduce operating costs, despite the Budget already promised pay parity between early childhood and kindergarten teachers.  Peter Reynolds of the Early Childhood Council spoke to Justin Wong.

Budget expectations for health: May 20, 2021

Budget expectations for health: May 20, 2021 Budget expectations for health: May 20, 2021, 20.68 MB
Thu 20 May 2021

University of Auckland health policy academic Dr Tim Tenbensel spoke to Justin Wong about how much health policies should receive in the 2021 Budget.

Barricades to getting drivers' licenses: May 20, 2021

Barricades to drivers' licenses: May 20, 2021 Barricades to drivers' licenses: May 20, 2021, 20.93 MB
Thu 20 May 2021

The Driving Change Network said it takes 104 working days for people to wait to sit a practical license test, and up to 90,000 people are struggling to get a license.  Coordinator Wendy Robertson spoke to Justin Wong.