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The Wednesday Wire: July 29, 2020

The Wednesday Wire: July 29, 2020 The Wednesday Wire: July 29, 2020, 103.36 MB
Wed 29 Jul 2020

On Dear Science today with Allan Blackman we discuss the mystery behind body odour, the effects of lithium in drinking water lowering suicide rates, and the ongoing litigation surrounding cancer caused by herbicide glysophatem (otherwise known as Roundup). 

Felix, brings us a bit of a follow up on his last week's report on support for international students in New Zealand following a funding announcement made by Minister for Education Chris Hipkins yesterday. 

NZ First’s Tracey Martin talks opposition to the $100 million dollar Southland Recovery Package,  paid mandatory managed isolation, a code of conduct for MP's, and regional funding to tackle methamphetamine use. 

Jessica Hopkins speaks to AAAP about the Government’s announcement to combat debt by strengthening specialist debt solution services. This is followed by an interview with Pam Waugh from the Salvation Army who had a positive reception to the announcement. 

Family Planning Funding Boost w Julie Anne Genter.mp3 mp3, 13.61 MB
Tue 28 Jul 2020

Hanna speaks to Julia Anne Genter, Green MP, Minister for Women and Associate Minister for Health on the recently announced cash injection for Family Planning. Hanna also reached out to Family Planning for a Written Statement.

The Wire with Jemima: July 28, 2020

The Wire with Jemima: July 28, 2020 The Wire with Jemima: July 28, 2020, 7.4 MB
Tue 28 Jul 2020

This week Jemima Huston and Zoë Larsen Cumming speak to Auckland Central candidates, Labour Representative Helen White and Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick about White's "celebrity" comment. They ask  about the candidates' work, the relevance of celebrity in an election and why the Auckland Central seat is always framed as a "cat fight". 

Nirvana Haldar brings a piece to the International Desk about the #Dalitlivesmatter movement in India. She speaks Gladson Dungdung, a human rights activist and an author to Adivasi rights in Jharkhand, about the movement. 

Hanna Thompson covers the Government cash injection for Family Planning. She speaks to Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter and Family Planning makes a statement on the announcement. 

International Desk w/ Nirvana: The Relevance of #DalitLivesMatter: July 28, 2020

International Desk w/ Nirvana: The Relevance of #DalitLivesMatter: July 28, 2020 International Desk w/ Nirvana: The Relevance of #DalitLivesMatter: July 28, 2020, 54.87 MB
Tue 28 Jul 2020

In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, a social media movement for Dalits, or the apparent lower caste individuals of India, began. Nirvana speaks to Gladson Dungdung, a human rights activist and an author to Adivasi rights in Jharkhand. They discuss the structure and history of caste system in India, the grievances faced by Dalits and Adivasi’s and the relevance of #DalitLivesMatter.

Education and Training Bill Amendments, The Equal Pay Amendment Bill, and Progressive Home Ownership

Education and Training Bill Amendments, The Equal Pay Amendment Bill, and Progressive Home Ownership Education and Training Bill Amendments, The Equal Pay Amendment Bill, and Progressive Home Ownership, 22.97 MB
Mon 27 Jul 2020

Zoë Larsen Cumming has her weekly chat with the Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw. This week's agenda included the Greens' amendments to the Education and Training Bill, the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, and also the Progressive Home Ownership project officially launched this week by Marama Davidson. 

The Southern Cross w/ Sri Krishnamurthi

The Southern Cross w/ Sri Krishnamurthi The Southern Cross w/ Sri Krishnamurthi, 16.78 MB
Mon 27 Jul 2020

Zoë Larsen Cumming is joined in studio by Pacific Media Watch's contributing editor Sri Krishnamurthi to talk about a documentary called Loimata on waka building, eco-tourism in the Pacific, and Covid 19 in Papua New Guinea.  

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, July 27, 2020

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, July 27, 2020 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, July 27, 2020 , 99.23 MB
Mon 27 Jul 2020

This week on Monday Wire with Zoë: 

The weekly chat with Green Party co-leader James Shaw

Southern Cross with Pacific Media Watch's contributing editor Sri Krishnamurthi

An interview on the Australian Modern Slavery Act with the NZ Human Rights Commission's Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Dr Farina Sumeo. 

 

 

Modern Slavery w/ Saunoamaali’i Dr. Karanina Sumeo : July 27, 2020

Modern Slavery w/ Saunoamaali’i Dr. Karanina Sumeo: July 27, 2020 Karanina Sumeo: July 27, 2020 , 27.32 MB
Mon 27 Jul 2020

Zoë Larsen Cumming interviews the NZ Human Rights Commission's Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Dr. Karanina Sumeo on Australia's Modern Slavery Act and how its influence in New Zealand. 

International Desk with Nirvana Haldar: July 24 2020

International Desk with Nirvana Haldar: July 24 2020 International Desk with Nirvana Haldar: July 24 2020, 26.03 MB
Fri 24 Jul 2020

Producer Nirvana Haldar spoke with Siddhanth Prasad and Vaibhavi Dwivedi on India's carbon emissions and environmental laws

Depiction of Women by the Media with Professor Toni Bruce: July 24 2020

Depiction of Women by the Media with Professor Toni Bruce: July 24 2020 Depiction of Women by the Media with Professor Toni Bruce: July 24 2020, 22.24 MB
Fri 24 Jul 2020

Ollie speaks to Professor Toni Bruce about the depiction of women victims of violence in media and if a man's sporting career is deemed more important