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What's really going on in Hong Kong? July 10, 2019

 What's really going on in Hong Kong? July 10, 2019 What's really going on in Hong Kong? July 10, 2019, 18.87 MB
Wed 10 Jul 2019

On July the first, a group of protestors against Hong Kong’s now on-hold extradition Bill stormed the parliamentary building. This follows a series of protests, of more than a million people, against the controversial Bill which would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. Sherry Zhang talks to a Hong Kong protester who assisted in the storming of the parliamentary building. The protester asked to remain anonymous for safety and to be able to talk freely. Sherry begins by asking for an update on the situation so far.

Proposed changes to Family Violence laws: July 10, 2019

 Proposed changes to Family Violence laws: July 10, 2019 Proposed changes to Family Violence laws: July 10, 2019, 15.69 MB
Wed 10 Jul 2019

The Auckland Women’s Centre is an organisation working in the area of primary prevention for sexual assault, as well as family and sexual violence. This means community education and support groups to enhance women’s self esteem, coordinating a group of preventing violence agencies, and making submissions to government. Recently, the Family Violence laws have been reformed, something that Green Party MP Jan Logie, the Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice for domestic and sexual violence issues has been working on for a while. The law expands the definition of family violence to include coercive and controlling behaviour, but proving that could be challenging. Under the wider definition, police will consider more factors when issuing a protection order such as the abuse of pets, withholding care and dowry abuse. Sherry Zhang spoke with Auckland Women’s Centre Manager Leonie Morris about the changes.

CW: The interview discusses sexual and family violence and assault, as well as court processes that are known to re-traumatise survivors of such violence. And if you or anyone you know needs to speak to someone regarding sexual or domestic violence, you can call HELP which is a 24/7 helpline on 09 623 1700 or Safe To Talk, also a 24/7 helpline on 0800 044 334, or Shine between 9am and 11pm 7 days a week on 0508 744 633.

Are New Zealanders becoming more lazy?: July 10, 2019

 Are New Zealanders becoming more lazy?: July 10, 2019 Are New Zealanders becoming more lazy?: July 10, 2019, 16.7 MB
Wed 10 Jul 2019

 A Cambridge University team of researchers examined the relationship between trends in physical activity levels over time and mortality risk among adults in middle age and older. Many Kiwis will be shocked to learn that New Zealand is the 13th worst in the world for physical  inactivity and the worst in the developed world.  Tuwhenuaroa spoke to ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie about these findings, which he has appalling.

The Wire with Lisa: July 9, 2019

 The Wire with Lisa: July 9, 2019 The Wire with Lisa: July 9, 2019, 80.8 MB
Tue 9 Jul 2019

On today's Wire, we cover a range of topics, from Mangrove Mitch's Green Desk about methane emissions by living organisms. to Rahul's interview of Leo Koziol, curator of the Maoei and Pasifika short film program of the NZIFF. We also discuss short-term loan alleged bad practices, and International Desk takes us to Greece, where a new Prime Minister has been elected. 

Are short-term lending schemes dangerous? July 9, 2019

 Are short-term lending schemes dangerous? July 9, 2019 Are short-term lending schemes dangerous? July 9, 2019, 25.43 MB
Tue 9 Jul 2019

The Commerce Commission is taking Moola, a short-term lender, to the High Court, on allegation of breach of responsible lending practices between 2015 and 2017. Like many others, Moola offers from $100 to $5000 as loans very quickly, but with rates that can go up to 625%. And while none of this is illegale, the lending companies are supposed to research their clients' ability to repay such loans before granting them. 

The Commerce Commission was alerted by a referral made by Fincap, and organisation that provides budget advice. Lisa spoke with its CEO, Tim Barnett. 

She also had a chat with Robert Choy, of Ngā Tāngata Microfinance, a charitable trust that offers loans free of interest and fees, to help out those who got trapped in the vicious circle of debt. 

The International Desk with Lisa: Greek snap elections, July 9, 2019

 The International Desk with Lisa: Greek snap elections, July 9, 2019 The International Desk with Lisa: Greek snap elections, July 9, 2019, 13.19 MB
Tue 9 Jul 2019

 

On Sunday, Greeks were invited to the polling booths for the fourth time in five years, to re-elect their members of parliament. The left leaning Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, a once popular politician who based his entire persona around fighting austerity, was beaten by a centre-right party. Lisa Boudet tells you how and why this happened. 

Where are the legal protections for the gender diverse community?: July 8, 2019

 Where are the legal protections for the gender diverse community?: July 8, 2019 Where are the legal protections for the gender diverse community?: July 8, 2019, 14.25 MB
Mon 8 Jul 2019

The government is facing criticism over its inaction in bringin in specific protections for those with diverse gender identities. The Human Rights Commission called for changes to the Human Rights Act to include protections for the trans community in their 2008 transgender inquiry, and these have been reinfoced by a recent Universal Periodic Review by the UN Human Rights Council. Despite this, no changes have been made, and the Government has signalled it is low on their list of priorities, preferring to instead focus on some of the other 194 recommendations made by the Human Rights Commission. Lachlan spoke with Vanisa Dhiru from Gender Equal NZ about the periodic review.

Improving conditions for family carers: July 8, 2019

 Improving conditions for family carers: July 8, 2019 Improving conditions for family carers: July 8, 2019, 16.42 MB
Mon 8 Jul 2019

 

Yesterday the Government announced it would make considerable changes to the way family carers are treated in New Zealand. These include adding partenrs and parents to the group of people eho are paid for care, as well as an increase in payment form the minimum wage. The government indicated it will also repeal Part 4A of the Health and Disability act which barrs family carers from pursuing claims of discrimination in the courts. While groups are pleased with these changes, they are also disappointed the assessment process around who gets paid, and how much, is not changing. Lachlan spoke with Laurie Hilsgen, Chief Executive of Carers NZ about the changes.

 

Should we ban fireworks? w/ Cathy Casey: June 8, 2019

 Should we ban fireworks? w/ Cathy Casey: June 8, 2019 Should we ban fireworks? w/ Cathy Casey: June 8, 2019, 5.86 MB
Mon 8 Jul 2019

Local Government New Zealand met yesterday and voted by a majority of 64% to join forces in calling for a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks. Jemima spoke to Auckland Councillor, Cathy Casey, about the proposed ban and what Local Government New Zealand is hoping to come out of the movement. 

Workplace bullying: July 8, 2019

 Workplace bullying: July 8, 2019 Workplace bullying: July 8, 2019, 12.41 MB
Mon 8 Jul 2019

Workplace bullying is something that affects everyone, employers and employees alike. In this interview James talks to Natalia D'Souza, one of the editors of 'workplace bullying: a costly business phenomenon', written by Andrea Needham. Andrea sadly passed away in 2009. Before she passed away, a huge amount of research and interviews took place, giving an insight into how workplace bullying develops, how it can be prevented among many other aspects.