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Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira on the Lead-Up to Waitangi Day: Tuesday the 4th of February

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Tue 4 Feb 2020

Waitangi Day is approaching very soon, already today Government leaders & ministers were welcomed on to the upper marae this morning. Bfm will be sure to cover all of the affairs over the next few days.

To kick it off we cross now to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, an ex-bfm reporter for the news team, now working for radio Waatea as a political journalist. Louis caught up with him for an overview of the days processings.

Sam Haggard on Vocational Training: Tuesday the 4th of February

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Tue 4 Feb 2020

The trades & vocational training are to receive a boost from the government, placing them at the center stage in schools.

More than 85,000 students will talk to around 4000 employers at events to promote vocational education in schools.

Furthermore, the Government is funding more than 300 schools with $3000 each to run trades-based events to give both students and teachers the opportunity to connect with and explore industry-specific careers. Most will take place in terms one and two this year.

It comes as the Government unveils a $12 billion infrastructure programme to build and upgrade roads, rail, schools, and hospitals, creating thousands of new jobs up and down the country.

Louis spoke with Sam Haggard, Strategic Researcher with E Tu Education, about the announcement.

School Strikes for Climate's response to the infrastructure spend w/ Coco Lovatt

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Mon 3 Feb 2020

Last Wednesday the coalition government announced spending on infrastructure, putting 8 billion towards reading, public transport, schools and hospitals. 78% of this has gone towards road projects, such as road widening in state highway 1 between Whangarei and port Marsden, the Mill road project and the Tauranga northern link. With only 2.4 billion left for public transport, schools and hospitals among other infrastructure, groups such as Generation Zero are disappointed at this step back from the Zero Carbon act which was bought into law this year, with transport currently contributes for 40% of our carbon emissions each year. That being said, pressure has been taken off local councils, especially Auckland council, with projects such as a walking and bike path under the harbour bridge now being funded. James talked to Coco Lovatt, a member of Schools strike for climate, about how they've looked at this announcement and what they'd like to see in the future.

The Wire with Sherry: February 3rd, 2019

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Mon 3 Feb 2020

On this week's wire, our chat with Green party co-leader James Shaw. This week on the recent travel bans in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, and the distribution of funds in the infrastructure plan. Sherry and James discuss the decarbonisation of hospitals and schools, and the skypath which have been given boosts in the plan. 

Sherry Zhang speaks to Health minister David Clark on the coronavirus travel bans, finalised health precautions on the evacuation flight for New Zealander's from Wuhan and responds to the growing anti-chinese sentiment. 

Lillian Hanly went along to the announcement of Infrastructure plan and brings us an overview report on the situation. It is part of their intended 12 billion dollar spend on infrastructure they signalled at the end of last year. The remaining 4 billion will be administered in the budget. 

James Tapp talks to Schools Strike 4 Climate spokesperson, Coco Lovatt, on their critisms and response to the Infrastructure plan. 

Coronavirus Travel ban and Anti-Chinese Sentiment w/ David Clark: February 3rd, 2020

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Mon 3 Feb 2020

Recently travel bans have been announced in response to the Coronavirus outbreak: 

Any foreign travellers who leave or transit through mainland China after February 2, 2020 (NZ time) will be refused entry into New Zealand.

Any foreign travellers in transit to New Zealand on February 2, 2020 will have enhanced screening on arrival however once cleared, will be granted entry.

New Zealand citizens and permanent residents returning to New Zealand will still be able to enter along with their immediate family members but will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.

Health precautions have also been finalised for the flight bound for Wuhan to evacuate New Zealanders, Pacific Islanders and Australians. Sherry speaks to Health Minister David Clark to provides more detail and also discuss growing hostility and racism against the Chinese New Zealand community.

Sherry begins by asking David whether these travel bans are adequate or neccesary, as WHO maintains that no unnessary travels bans should be in place.

 

What happened at the government's big infrastructure announcement? February 3, 2020

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Mon 3 Feb 2020

The government made a rather large announcement last week in the shape of 8 billion dollars. It is part of their intended 12 billion dollar spend on infrastructure they signalled at the end of last year. The remaining 4 billion will be administered in the budget. To get a bit of an idea, Lillian Hanly went along to the announcement and takes us through it.

Neutral corner: 31st January, 2020

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Fri 31 Jan 2020

Neutral corner for this week examines media coverage of the upcoming Iowa primary elections, particularly the narrative around Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

The Wire with Laura Kvigstad: 31st of January, 2020

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Fri 31 Jan 2020

On The Wire this Friday...

First up, The National Party’s, Denise Lee joins Laura Kvigstad for their weekly catch up. They chat about the Serious Fraud Office filing charges in relation to National donations, infrastructure spending and why she is campaigning for an East-West link and whether The National Party will sign up for Facebook's political ad transparency tool in their election campaign.

Next, Rachel Simpson speaks with AUSA president George Barton about the vice-chancellor being bought a five million dollar home by the university as a part of her payment package. 

Then, Rachel speaks on dolphin conservation on the Great Barrier Reef with Dr. Daniele Cagnazzi

And Finally, Ben Goldson is going back to America in Neutral Corner, he looks at the Iowa primary elections with a particular interest in the coverage around Bernie Sanders.  

 

Five Million Dollar Mansion for UoA Vice Chancellor w/ George Barton: January 31st, 2020

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Fri 31 Jan 2020

Rachel Simpson had Auckland University Students Association president George Barton in the studio to talk about the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Auckland. Recently, the university bought a $5 million Parnell mansion for the Vice Chancellor to live. Rachel and George discuss the university's extravagant management culture, the commodification of education and what the AUSA can do to keep this in check.

Great Barrier Reef Water Pollution Threatens Dolphins w/ Daniele Cagnazzi: January 31st, 2020

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Fri 31 Jan 2020

Rachel Simpson talks to Southern Cross University marine ecologist Dr Daniele Cagnazzi about rare snubfin and humpback dolphins in the Queensland coastal region being affected by chemicals such as DDT, PCB and HCB that have been banned since the 1970s.

Due to the University of Auckland being currently under construction, drilling in the background left much of the interview inaudible. Dr Cagnazzi was very patient and as much of his interview has been salvaged as possible. Rachel summarises his other points. 

For those interested, here is Dr. Cagnazzi's wider marine ecology research project: https://www.capricorncetaceansproject.com/