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The Rights of Uber Drivers: July 30, 2021

 The Rights of Uber Drivers: July 30, 2021 The Rights of Uber Drivers: July 30, 2021, 36.27 MB
Fri 30 Jul 2021

First Union and E Tū are filing a case to the employment court to advocate for better rights for Uber drivers. The current system, where drivers are contractors rather than workers, means drivers are not entitled to rights such as sick leave, holiday pay or a guaranteed minimum wage.

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Anita Rosentreter from First Union about why the unions are going to court. Noah also spoke to Mea'ole Keil, a Wellington-based Uber driver who is also advocating for change.

Mātauranga Māori w/ Christopher Luxon and the New Zealand Association of Scientists: July 30, 2021

Mātauranga Māori w/ Christopher Luxon and the New Zealand Association of Scientists: July 30, 2021 Mātauranga Māori w/ Christopher Luxon and the New Zealand Association of Scientists: July 30, 2021 , 25.36 MB
Fri 30 Jul 2021

A recent proposing from an NCEA working group has suggested incorporating Mātauranga Māori into the high school science curriculum. The proposal has received a considerable amount of backlash, including from a number of University of Auckland academics.

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon to discuss why he has criticised parts of the plan. He also spoke to Dr Lucy Stewart, from the New Zealand Association of Scientists, to discuss how Mātauranga Māori interacts with Western science.

City Counselling w/ Cr. Shane Henderson: 30 July 2021

 City Counselling w/ Cr. Shane Henderson: 30 July 2021 Shane Henderson: 30 July 2021, 12.17 MB
Fri 30 Jul 2021

Ilena talks with Cr. Shane Henderson about the Council's response to climate change, what impacts it has had on Aucklanders and what tangible plans they have in place to take action.

Commerce Commission Draft Report on the Grocery Sector w/ Bodo Lang: July 29, 2021

 Commerce Commission Draft Report on the Grocery Sector w/ Bodo Lang: July 29, 2021 Commerce Commission Draft Report on the Grocery Sector w/ Bodo Lang: July 29, 2021, 25.86 MB
Thu 29 Jul 2021

The Commerce Commission released a draft report analysing competition within the grocery sector. The initial findings are not promising for the consumer, highlighting a lack of competition leading to high prices and a smaller range of products. Conor first spoke to students about their experiences with grocery shopping, seeing what the current consumer attitudes are towards groceries. Conor then interviewed Senior Lecturer Dr. Bodo Lang of the University of Auckland for a deeper analysis on the report, touching on problems, solutions, and government possibilities.

Labour's Andrew Little: July 29, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: July 29, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: July 29, 2021, 22.42 MB
Thu 29 Jul 2021

Justin spoke to Health, SIS, and GCSB Minister Andrew Little about the government accusing China of cyberattacks, Cabinet allowing terror suspect Suhayra Aden to return to New Zealand, and his thoughts on several Auckland University science professors' comments that mātauranga Māori is 'no science'.

Justin's International Desk: July 29, 2021

 Justin's International Desk: July 29, 2021 Justin's International Desk: July 29, 2021, 27.26 MB
Thu 29 Jul 2021

International Desk reports on Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissing the government and dissolved parliament after anti-government protests against Covid-19 handling, economic depression, and poverty.

Mariam Ben Slama is a masters student from the Paris Institute of Political Science.  She spoke to Justin from the city of Sousse.

Neighbourhood Watch: July 29, 2021

 Neighbourhood Watch: July 29, 2021 Neighbourhood Watch: July 29, 2021, 18.23 MB
Thu 29 Jul 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on COVID restrictions in South Australia and New South Wales, federal politicials receiving sexual harrasement training, and former inmates who were abused in a Northern Territory youth detention centre receiving a settlement.

The Wire with Justin: July 29, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: July 29, 2021 The Wire with Justin: July 29, 2021, 98.6 MB
Thu 29 Jul 2021

Justin spoke to Health, SIS, and GCSB Minister Andrew Little about Chinese cyberattacks, terror suspect Suhayra Aden being repatriated to New Zealand, and several University of Auckland professors believing mātauranga Māori is not science.

International Desk reports on the political situation in Tunisia.

Neighbourhood Watch updates on Covid restrictions in SA and NSW, as well as reporting on sexual harrasement training for federal politicians, and a settlement for abused inmates at a NT youth detention centre.

Producer Conor Head-McCarthy reports on the Commerce Commission's draft report into supermarket competition and pricing.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on White Privilege in Education and the Government spending thousands on Covid-19 Polling: July 28, 2021.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on White Privilege in Education and the Government spending thousands on Covid-19 Polling: July 28, 2021. , 32.44 MB
Wed 28 Jul 2021

This week Zazi talks to Brooke about the Te Hurihanganui Professional Development Programme for Educators, and how the ACT party believes there is a 'white privilege agenda' behind it. 

In the second half, Zazi and Brooke discuss the Government spending more than $250,000 polling United Against Covid-19 branding and campaign. 

Animal Testing and Research Transparency w/ Dr. Jodi Salinsky and NZAVS's Tara Jackson: July 28 2021.

 Animal Testing and Research Transparency w/ Dr. Jodi Salinsky and NZAVS's Tara Jackson: July 28 2021. , 25.64 MB
Wed 28 Jul 2021

Science groups are wanting a more open approach when it comes to involving animals in their science research after many years of feeling reluctant to do so. 

First off, Zazi talks to Animal Welfare Officer and University Veterinarian at the University of Auckland, Dr. Jodi Salinsky, about the Openness Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in New Zealand. She speaks on why she thinks it is important to be transparent about animal research and if we will ever move away from animal testing altogether.

Zazi then briefly chats to the Executive Director of the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society (NZAVS), Tara Jackson, about her thoughts on the Openness agreement and whether she agrees with Dr. Salinsky's view that the agreement is a step in right direction for animal research.