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Privacy Law w/ Liz MacPherson: July 23rd, 2020

Privacy Law w/ Liz MacPherson: July 23rd, 2020 Privacy Law w/ Liz MacPherson: July 23rd, 2020, 20.66 MB
Thu 23 Jul 2020

In the final part of a series on the new privacy law to come into effect on December 1st this year, producer James Tapp talks to Liz MacPherson, the assistant privacy commissioner. Last week we heard from Gehan Gunasekara, a privacy law expert, about what is being added to the privacy law, while this week we are talking about how New Zealanders perceive our laws. In a survey released just after the new privacy act was passed, it showed TWO THIRDS of New Zealanders wanted more privacy regulation among a number of other statistics which James discusses with MacPherson. James starts off by asking about what New Zealanders want in terms of privacy law.

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 22, 2020

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 22, 2020 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 22, 2020, 27.53 MB
Wed 22 Jul 2020

Calls for Increased Support for International Students w/ NZISA: July 22, 2020

Calls for Increased Support for International Students w/ NZISA: July 22, 2020 Calls for Increased Support for International Students w/ NZISA: July 22, 2020, 18.69 MB
Wed 22 Jul 2020

Jessica Hopkins spoke with the International Students Association PR Officer Ryan Wei about the impacts our border rules are having on international students.

National's Upper North Island Transport Package with Chris Bishop: July 22, 2020

National's Upper North Island Transport Package with Chris Bishop: July 22, 2020 National's Upper North Island Transport Package with Chris Bishop: July 22, 2020, 19.9 MB
Wed 22 Jul 2020

Last week National Party Leader Judith Collins announced a Transport Package for the Upper North Island. It would include building a four-lane expressway from Whangarei to Tauranga, completing Auckland’s Rapid Transit network and building a second crossing across the Waitemataa Harbour. It is projected to cost $17 of the 31 billion dollars the party would allocate to transport projects in the next decade if elected. 

Labour’s Finance Spokesperson Grant Robertson was quick to attack the proposal, saying the costing is either inaccurate, or completely lacking for some projects. Yesterday on the Wire, Jemima spoke to Julie Anne Genter from the Green Party about the issue, who also echoed some of these concerns. 

Today Bronwyn spoke to National's Transport and Infrastructure Spokesman Chris Bishop to get his thoughts on these comments, as well as a better understanding of what the proposal entails.

The Wire with Bronwyn: July 22, 2020

The Wire with Bronwyn: July 22, 2020 The Wire with Bronwyn: July 22, 2020, 104.31 MB
Wed 22 Jul 2020

On the Wire today, Bronwyn takes over from Lillian as host of the Wednesday Wire, joined by producer Felix in studio. 

Dear Science's Marcus Jones talks the mystery of our expanding universe, “human challenge” trials for COVID-19, and universities in the United States returning to in-person study, despite the health risks.  

Jessica Hopkins speaks to Ryan Wei from NZISA about concerns about the impacts our border rules are having on international student.

NZ First’s Tracey Martin talks about some of the policies announced at the party’s campaign launch over the weekend, as well as why the party wants the passing of the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill to be delayed.  

Bronwyn also speaks to National MP Chris Bishop to get his response to the criticisms surrounding the party’s Upper North Island Transport Package.

Sexual Harassment in NZ Politics w/ National Council of Women

Sexual Harassment in NZ Politics w/ National Council of Women Sexual Harassment in NZ Politics w/ National Council of Women, 24.24 MB
Tue 21 Jul 2020

Trigger warning: this piece discusses sexual harassment and assault extensively.

As reports of ex-MP Andrew Falloon's sexaully explicit messages to a teenager surface concurrently with new developments in the allegations against MP Jami-Lee Ross, Hanna investigates the scope of New Zealand's sexual harassment problem in the political sphere. She also interviewed Lisa Lawrence, President for National Council of Women of New Zealand, on why sexual harassment is so pervasive in politics, and on the wider context that informs it.

Auckland Transport Infrastructure Announcement w/ Julie Anne Genter: July 21, 2020

Auckland Transport Infrastructure Announcement w/ Julie Anne Genter: July 21, 2020 Auckland Transport Infrastructure Announcement w/ Julie Anne Genter: July 21, 2020, 6.11 MB
Tue 21 Jul 2020

Last week the government revealed its Auckland transport infrastructure plan, which will create 800 jobs through a $182 million dollar investment. Jemima Huston spoke to Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter about the announcement and how it compares to the National Party's proposed transport policy. 

Gender Politics: The Media Framing of a Leadership Race: July 21, 2020

Gender Politics: The Media Framing of a Leadership Race: July 21, 2020 Gender Politics: The Media Framing of a Leadership Race: July 21, 2020, 42.48 MB
Tue 21 Jul 2020

With the announcement last week that Judith Collins will lead the National Party as Leader of the Opposition into the upcoming election, Jemima Huston has been thinking about gender politics. Jemima speaks to political commentator, Jennifer Curtin, about how the media frames women politicians. They talk about the media coverage of Collins and Ardern going "head to head" for leadership with a comparison to Helen Clark and Jenny Shipley in 1999. 

The Wire with Jemima: July 21, 2020

The Wire with Jemima: July 21, 2020 The Wire with Jemima: July 21, 2020, 106.87 MB
Tue 21 Jul 2020

On the Wire today, Jemima speaks to Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter about the governments Auckland transport infrastructure reveal. They also discuss the National Party's multi-billion dollar transport plan. 

With the announcement last week that Judith Collins will lead the National Party as Leader of the Opposition, Jemima has been thinking about gender politics. Jemima speaks to political commentator, Jennifer Curtin, about how the media frames women politicians going "head to head".

As reports of ex-MP Andrew Falloon's sexaully explicit messages to a teenager surface concurrently with new developments in the allegations against MP Jami-Lee Ross, Hanna investigates the scope of New Zealand's sexual harassment problem in the political sphere. She talks to Lisa Lawrence, President for National Council of Women of New Zealand, on why sexual harassment is so pervasive in politics. 

 

The Clean Energy Plan and Maternity Fund

The Clean Energy Plan and Maternity Fund The Clean Energy Plan and Maternity Fund, 19.55 MB
Mon 20 Jul 2020

Zoe Larsen Cumming has her weekly chat to James Shaw, this week on the Clean Energy Plan and how the Green's hope to help businesses and public services become more eco-friendly. They also talk about the new maternity fund announcement and how to improve the experiences of women and babies before, during and post child birth.