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The Rise of Assaults on Hospital Staff with Deborah Powell: 22nd of November, 2019

 The Rise of Assaults on Hospital Staff with Deborah Powell: 22nd of November, 2019 The Rise of Assaults on Hospital Staff with Deborah Powell: 22nd of November, 2019, 7.68 MB
Fri 22 Nov 2019

Between February 20, 2016, and February 20, 2019, Canterbury DHB saw 2,383 recorded physical assaults, 1450 verbal abuse incidents, and 380 psychological harm events. Overall that accounts for two physical assaults a day. Since these figures, the New Zealand Resident Doctors Association says they have seen a spike in assaults, and the concern is that many of them are not being reported. The National Secretary of the New Zealand Resident Doctors Association, Deborah Powell joined Laura Kvigstad to discuss what is happening within our hospitals to see such a rise in assaults.

The Wire with Justin: November 21, 2019

 The Wire with Justin: November 21, 2019 The Wire with Justin: November 21, 2019, 99.44 MB
Thu 21 Nov 2019

Justin talked to Justice Minister Andrew Little about the anniversary of the Pike River Mine disaster, rental law reforms, a new national interest test on selling assets and New Zealand First donation controversies.

Justin also gave an update about the situation in Hong Kong and talked to Janet Ng, who is running for local councillor in the local elections this weekend.

Mary-Margaret talked to Tuari Potiki about honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in cannabis law reforms.

Neighbourhood Watch looks into Canberra slashing robodebt and the bushfires.

Justin's International Desk: 21st November 2019

 Justin's International Desk: 21st November 2019 Justin's International Desk: 21st November 2019, 13.47 MB
Thu 21 Nov 2019

Justin gave an update on Hong Kong, after police seiged two major universities and firing more than 1000 tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors entrenched there.  The upcoming weekend is also the day for Hong Kong's local election, so Justin talked to Janet Ng, who is running for re-election at the Mei Foo Central constituency, to discuss her campaign.

Issac Ip is also contesting the Mei Foo Central constituency but he did not respond to an interview request.

Drug Law Reform & Te Tiriti o Waitangi

 Drug Law Reform & Te Tiriti o Waitangi Drug Law Reform & Te Tiriti o Waitangi, 29.65 MB
Thu 21 Nov 2019

After the Christchurch terror attack, Tuari Potiki wrote that this IS us but it does not have to be. Along with other Māori leaders, he spoke in Wellington yesterday about how cannabis reform is an opportunity to make Aotearoa a more equitable place for tangata whenua. Mary-Margaret spoke to him about what active incorporation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi looks like in drug policy reform.

New Public Service Act w/ Glenn Barclay ; November 20th 2019

 New Public Service Act w/ Glenn Barclay ; November 20th 2019 New Public Service Act w/ Glenn Barclay ; November 20th 2019, 13.09 MB
Wed 20 Nov 2019

The State Sector Act 1988 is set to be repealed and replaced with the new Public Service Act. On Monday State Services Minister Chris Hipkins announced that current law is now unable to support the operation of modern public services. The new Act will provide public services with more flexibility, allow for greater cooperation between agencies and establish principles for an apolitical service. Supporters of the Bill include the Public Service Association, as Union members throughout the public sector have been contributing feedback on certain issues leading up to its introduction. PSA National Secretary Glenn Barclay emphasized the importance of recognising that public servants should have the same rights as the average citizen. William Boyd spoke with Mr Barclay about the introduction and implications of the new bill. Will started off by asking him what new changes are being presented.

The Wire with Harry: November 20, 2019

 The Wire with Harry: November 20, 2019 The Wire with Harry: November 20, 2019, 109.57 MB
Wed 20 Nov 2019

On the show today:

Dear Science is back for another week, this week we are chatting about Moons, Carbon and Wind with Marcus Jones from AUT

Producer Will talks with PSA Union about a Bill Introduced by government yesterday that seeks to replace the State Sector Act 1988 with the Public Service Act

We have a piece from 95bFM reporter Rachel Simpson, who spoke with Karen Fletcher, Health & Safety Organiser of the Rail & Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) on lack of access to toilets for women in trades 

Felix speaks with IHC New Zealand regarding recent reports of severe lack of funding for people living with disabilities 

And finaly Harry recaps the weeks news surrounding NZ first, In lieu of our weekly chat with Fletcher Tabuteau.

IHC New Zealand on the Disability Funding Shortfall: November 20, 2019

 IHC New Zealand on the Disability Funding Shortfall: November 20, 2019 IHC New Zealand on the Disability Funding Shortfall: November 20, 2019, 10.81 MB
Wed 20 Nov 2019

A recent briefing by the New Zealand Disability Support Network highlighted a $574 million annual shortfall in funding to the disability sector. They also estimaste that 15,000 people with disabilities are missing out on services entirely. Felix Walton spoke with Trish Grant from IHC New Zealand about how this shortfall affects the families of people with intellectual disabilities.

I/V w/ Community Housing Aotearoa: November 19, 2019

 I/V w/ Community Housing Aotearoa: November 19, 2019 I/V w/ Community Housing Aotearoa: November 19, 2019, 11.21 MB
Tue 19 Nov 2019

Community Housing Aotearoa is an incorporated society made up of the non-profit community housing providers across Aotearoa. There are more than 90 providers across the country working locally to deliver housing solutions for families who face affordability challenges, from homelessness to providing pathways into homeownership. Oscar Peress spoke to the Deputy Chief Executive Chris Glaudell of the organisation to find out more about what they do that sets them apart from government. Oscar started by asking what a not-for-profit housing provider is.

I/V w/ Tupuna Maunga Authority: November 19, 2019

 I/V w/ Tupuna Maunga Authority: November 19, 2019 I/V w/ Tupuna Maunga Authority: November 19, 2019, 6.26 MB
Tue 19 Nov 2019

Protests sprung up last week on Owairaka maunga as the Tupuna Maunga Authority began to carry out their integrated management plan which has been in place since 2016. The plan includes the restoration of native fauna on the maunga, as well as many other initiatives to protect the 14 maunga in Tāmaki Makaurau including for example stopping private vehicles from reaching the summit of Maungawhau. The plan for the maunga also includes the felling of exotic trees which a number of people have raised issue with. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke with Paul Majurey, Chair of the Tupuna Maunga Authority to find out more. 

 

Just a clarification for people who might not know what the Tupuna Maunga Authority is:

"The Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority (Maunga Authority) is the statutory authority established under the Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Act to co-govern the Tūpuna Maunga.

The Maunga Authority is comprised of equal representatives from Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau and Auckland Council, together with Crown (non-voting) representation."

 

Mini Update on Ihumātao announcement: November 19, 2019

 Mini Update on Ihumātao announcement: November 19, 2019 Mini Update on Ihumātao announcement: November 19, 2019, 16.25 MB
Tue 19 Nov 2019

This morning it was announced the government is in talks with Auckland Council about loaning money so that Council could buy the land back from Fletcher. Listen here for a little recap as well as statements from Mayor Phil Goff's office and the Finance Minister Grant Robertson who is overseeing the discussions.