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The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill - rape myths and 'unfair trials' w/ Paulette Benton-Greig: June 24, 2020

 The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill - rape myths and 'unfair trials' w/ Paulette Benton-Greig: June 24, 2020 The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill - rape myths and 'unfair trials' w/ Paulette Benton-Greig: June 24, 2020, 29.76 MB
Wed 24 Jun 2020

Following from the discussion with NZ First's Tracey Martin, Lillian looks further into what defines a 'fair trial' and why the changes proposed in this Bill are necessary to create a safer environment for survivors to testify. Speaking to Paulette Benton-Greig from the University of Waikato's Faculty of Law, they discuss rape myths and the concerns raised about the Bill from the Defence Lawyers Association. 

References in this report were made to an article by Alison Mau and to this twitter thread. 

City Counselling w/ Cr Richard Hills; 23 June, 2020

 City Counselling w/ Cr Richard Hills; 23 June, 2020 City Counselling w/ Cr Richard Hills; 23 June, 2020, 18.95 MB
Tue 23 Jun 2020

This week on City Counselling, Oscar Perress spoke to Councillor Richard Hills about where Tāmaki Makaurau is at with its water crisis and the return to regular programming in Auckland Council.

Nitrogen Pollution & Accountability: June 23, 2020

 Nitrogen Pollution & Accountability: June 23, 2020 Nitrogen Pollution & Accountability: June 23, 2020, 12.16 MB
Tue 23 Jun 2020

Last month the government proposed a set of new freshwater reforms with the aim of restoring Aotearoa’s waterways within a generation. However, the reforms have come without a set limit on freshwater nitrogen levels. Forest and Bird is calling for a nitrogen limit to be introduced as part of the government’s waterways reforms to hold regional council’s accountable for the nitrogen pollution in their drinking water supplies. 95bFM News Director Jemima Huston spoke to Forest and Bird Freshwater Spokesperson, Tom Kay, about why it is important to limit the nitrogen in our water and why some regions in New Zealand are experiencing higher levels of pollution than others. Here is Jemima speaking to Tom.

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 23, 2020

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 23, 2020 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 23, 2020, 81.08 MB
Tue 23 Jun 2020

Mary-Margaret speaks to Low Carbon Specialist Robbie Sutherland about the extent to which responsibility for climate issues lies with the public versus government, and about which initiatives are available for volunteering this winter

Oscar speaks to Richard Hills in this week’s instalment of city counselling and we hear about the logistics of council’s operations now we’re back at level 1

Jemima speaks to Tom Kay of Forest & Bird about water pollution risks and lack of government action

And in Green Desk this week, Bronnie learns about the UNESCO commission for culture in New Zealand, where a new commissioner has just been appointed

Ports of Auckland on Deepening the Channel w/ Matt Ball: June 22nd, 2020

 Ports of Auckland on Deepening the Channel w/ Matt Ball: June 22nd, 2020 Ports of Auckland on Deepening the Channel w/ Matt Ball: June 22nd, 2020, 16.76 MB
Mon 22 Jun 2020

Ports of Auckland has applied for consent from Auckland council to deepen the city's shipping channel so larger ships can come to the port. With the population expected to continue to grow, this means more demand from online shopping, commercial goods and general goods which come via container ships. Currently ships entering the harbor can hold up to 5,000 containers, with gradual deepening then allowing ships with up to 12,000 containers in the future. In an effort to understand why this is necessary and to understand the potential affects this move may have, James talked to Matt Ball from Ports of Auckland, and started off by asking why they applied for consent.

The Wire with Sherry: June 22nd, 2020

 The Wire with Sherry: June 22nd, 2020 The Wire with Sherry: June 22nd, 2020, 108.32 MB
Mon 22 Jun 2020

On today's wire:

Weekly chat with Green party co-leader James Shaw on NZGIF investing into wellington ports and ACC Zero carbon plans. 

Southern Cross: Pacific Media Centre Contributing editor Sri Krishnamurthi on the University of South Pacific and tourism in Fiji. Polynesian panthers Will 'Ilolahia also joins us, and we talk about overstayers, and keeping activism going for the next generation. 

Finally, producer James Tapp talks to Ports of Auckland spokesperson Matt Ball on deepening the shipping channel at Auckland Ports. 

Healthy Aging with Yoram Barak

Healthy Aging with Yoram Barak Healthy Aging with Yoram Barak , 24.63 MB
Fri 19 Jun 2020

Sam speaks with Associate Professor Yoram Barak about how to traverse the healthspan of life in good stead. Turns out the secret to aging well is staying social... Listen and learn!

Food Insecurity with Elaine Rush

 Food Insecurity with Elaine Rush Food Insecurity with Elaine Rush, 19.2 MB
Fri 19 Jun 2020

Sam speaks with professor Elaine Rush from Child Poverty Action Group aboout growing food insecurity within Aotearoa and how that is impacting our young people.

The Wire with Jemima: June 19, 2020

 The Wire with Jemima: June 19, 2020 The Wire with Jemima: June 19, 2020, 99.22 MB
Fri 19 Jun 2020

This week Jemima follows up with her investigation into the commercialisation of social movements. Speaking again to Professor Neal Curtis, she asks what motivates brands to support political movements. 

Sam talks to Otago University Professor Yoram Barak about the benefits of social connection for healthy ageing. 

Jemima speaks to Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni about the Government announcement to extend and increase rent arrears support. 

Sam interviews Professor Elaine Rush about Child Poverty Action Group's research into children experiencing food insecurity in New Zealand household. 

Commercialising Social Movements: the commercial motivations behind solidarity: June 19, 2020

 Commercialising Social Movements: the commercial motivations behind solidarity: June 19, 2020 Commercialising Social Movements: the commercial motivations behind solidarity: June 19, 2020, 22.82 MB
Fri 19 Jun 2020

Jemima has been looking into the commercialisation of social and political movements and culture in response to the action taken supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. She continues her conversation with University of Auckland Media Professor Neal Curtis to discuss the motivations brands and businesses have in supporting a political movement.