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The Tuesday Wire; July 16, 2019

 The Tuesday Wire; July 16, 2019 The Tuesday Wire; July 16, 2019, 103.62 MB
Tue 16 Jul 2019

The full show podcast for the Tuesday Wire for the 16th of July, 2019. 

After nearly a years worth of harvest in the Community Garden, we return to one of our favourite original crops, Movespace. 

A month on from celebrating their first birthday, we ask what's happening now and discuss the importance of co-working and communal workspaces. 

A big thank you for talking to us again! 

This week in Board Games, we are joined by Pippa Coom to discuss all things local board and what is happening in the area at the moment in the run up to the local body elections! 

A big thank you again to Pippa Coom for joining us!

Tune into find out more! 

At the Internation Desk, we shift the lens to South Africa.

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma is being heard by a Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Zuma faces serious allegations of corruption - he is accused of having facilitated the grip of certain businessmen on the appointment of Cabinet ministers and public officials. Our producer Lisa tells us more. 

And finally, this week on Green Desk, Mitch moves away from typical climate crises talk and
discusses a new report with author Dr Erica Todd who has recently released a study which
allows us to understand how certain species of fish are able to undergo sex changes at a
genetic level. Mitch and Dr Todd discuss the physical and genetic changes of fish
that undergo sex changes, raising the question about its potential application in other areas.
Mitch began by asking Dr Todd about the process and just how many species of fish are
able to undergo this change.

Housing prices drop w/ Megin Wilton: July 15, 2018

 Housing prices drop w/ Megin Wilton: July 15, 2018 Housing prices drop w/ Megin Wilton: July 15, 2018, 6.8 MB
Mon 15 Jul 2019

Housing prices in New Zealand have skyrocketed over the last ten years, but recently there has been a noticeable drop in housing prices across Auckland. Gigi speaks to Megin Wilton, a mortgage broker with Loan Market Auckland about what that means for first time buyers. 

More funding needed for disability services: July 15, 2019

 More funding needed for disability services: July 15, 2019 More funding needed for disability services: July 15, 2019, 15.99 MB
Mon 15 Jul 2019

Providers are complaining about the cost of providing disability support services rising while funding is staying the same. This comes despite $72 million being provided in the government’s budget for growing demand and pay equity obligations. A huge increase in demand and an increase in costs has left providers having to make tough choices around the services they are able to give and the number of people they can help.  Lachlan spoke with Chief Executive of the New Zealand Disability Support Network Garth Bennie about funding.

 

The Wire with Jemima: July 15, 2019

 The Wire with Jemima: July 15, 2019 The Wire with Jemima: July 15, 2019, 101.91 MB
Mon 15 Jul 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Jemima speaks to Green Party MP, Gareth Hughes, about commercial whaling and microplastics. Southern Cross is back with the latest in Pacific news. Lachlan talks to Chief Executive of the New Zealand Disability Support Network, Garth Bennie, about funding for disability services. GG wraps it up with an interview with Megin Wilton, a mortgage broker from Loan Market Auckland about a drop in housing prices. 

This day in history: 12th July, 2019

 This day in history: 12th July, 2019 This day in history: 12th July, 2019, 27.43 MB
Fri 12 Jul 2019

This day in history goes back to 2006 for the start of a conflict between Hezbollah and Israel inside Lebanon.

Medinical Cannabis Scheme with Chris Fowlie: Friday 12th of July, 2019

 Medinical Cannabis Scheme with Chris Fowlie: Friday 12th of July, 2019 Medinical Cannabis Scheme with Chris Fowlie: Friday 12th of July, 2019, 20.58 MB
Fri 12 Jul 2019

The Friday Wire; July 12, 2019

 The Friday Wire; July 12, 2019 The Friday Wire; July 12, 2019, 102.45 MB
Fri 12 Jul 2019

The full show podcast for the substitute Friday Wire. Oscar attempts to fill the role of the glorious Laura, and is joined by the usual suspects. 

In a subtley janky show;

We are joined by National's Chris Penk to have a discussion on the Zero Carbon Bill and the Car Tax. 

Chris Fowlie joins us to talk on accessibility and affordability of Medicinal Marijuana. 

And at the International Desk, we learn about the 2006 War in Lebanon. 

Apologies to Pippa Coom, who we ran out of time to include, but tune in next week to hear that piece. 

A big thanks to everyone who made this show happen. 

Engaging the Ageing Workforce with Professor Tim Bentley: July 11, 2019

 Engaging the Ageing Workforce with Professor Tim Bentley: July 11, 2019 Engaging the Ageing Workforce with Professor Tim Bentley: July 11, 2019, 21.12 MB
Thu 11 Jul 2019

As the baby boomer generation retires, organisations will need to cope with decreased labour supply and a loss of valuable skill sets. In light of this, a study was conducted exploring how and why it is important to keep these workers engaged in the workplace. To find out more, Olivia Holdsworth spoke to the lead author of the study Professor Tim Bentley and began by asking what prompted this study.

 

Cultural Identity through DIY with Helen Yeung and Jasmin Singh

Cultural Identity through DIY with Helen Yeung and Jasmin Singh Cultural Identity through DIY with Helen Yeung and Jasmin Singh, 28.49 MB
Thu 11 Jul 2019

In this report, Trixie Miranda investigated why it was important not to “forget your roots” and to maintain cultural identity. Trixie spoke to Migrant Zine Collective’s Helen Yeung and Jasmin Singh who aim to inspire and encourage migrant-identifying youths to express themselves and their experiences in New Zealand through the arts and media.

The Labour Party's Andrew Little: 11th of July, 2019

 The Labour Party's Andrew Little: 11th of July, 2019 The Labour Party's Andrew Little: 11th of July, 2019, 34.29 MB
Thu 11 Jul 2019

Andrew Little is here for his weekly catch-up. Lillian Hanly talks with the Minister about internet privacy, the new Race Relations Commissioner, and they also touch on abortion law reform.