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Justin's International Desk: 6th August 2019

 Justin's International Desk: 6th August 2019 Justin's International Desk: 6th August 2019, 12.4 MB
Tue 6 Aug 2019

Justin talks to Denis Leven, a student at the Moscow Higher School of Economics who attended protests in the Russian capital for the past two weeks, on what the protests are about and what happened.  He also discussed with Dr Alexander Maxwell from Victoria University on how will the protests affect President Vladimir Putin's popularity in Russia.

The Wire with Olivia: August 6, 2019

 The Wire with Olivia: August 6, 2019 The Wire with Olivia: August 6, 2019, 110.26 MB
Tue 6 Aug 2019

Coming up on the show today!

  • First up Olivia Holdsworth talks to Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage about a new action plan for biodiversity in Aotearoa.
  • Next up Oscar Perress brings us up to speed with what’s going on at Ihumātao. 
  • Following that, for The International Desk Justin Wong speaks to Russian student and protester Denis Leven and academic Dr Alexander Maxwell to find out more about what’s going on at the Moscow protests.
  • And finally Lillian Hanly, who was at Ihumātao last night when the standoff occurred, brings us a report of her experience there on site.

Biodiversity Strategy w / Minister Eugenie Sage

 Biodiversity Strategy w / Minister Eugenie Sage Biodiversity Strategy w / Minister Eugenie Sage, 5.28 MB
Tue 6 Aug 2019

Yesterday morning a discussion document titled Te Koiroa O Te Koiora – Our shared vision for living with nature was launched, aiming to engage all New Zealanders in helping to shape Aotearoa’s biodiversity strategy for the next 30 years. The creation of the discussion document, which was led by the Department of Conservation outlines some key goals to be achieved by 2050. To find out more Olivia Holdsworth spoke to Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage and began by asking how this discussion document differs from the current Our Chance to Turn the Tide biodiversity strategy.

 

The Wire with Jemima: August 05, 2019

 The Wire with Jemima: August 05, 2019 The Wire with Jemima: August 05, 2019, 94.72 MB
Mon 5 Aug 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the party's AGM and whether they are moving away from their left of centre political position. Southern Cross is back with the latest in Pacific news. Rahul talks to Terry Bellamak from ALRANZ about Justice Minister, Andrew Little's anouncement today that abortion will be removed from the Crimes Act. Finally, Jemima wraps it up with an interview with James Ranstead, the President of the New Zealand Union of Student's Associations about the governments reform of vocational education announcement. 

Reforming Vocational Education w/ James Ranstead: August 05, 2019

 Reforming Vocational Education w/ James Ranstead: August 05, 2019 Reforming Vocational Education w/ James Ranstead: August 05, 2019, 7.15 MB
Mon 5 Aug 2019

Students are in support of the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins' announcement on the Reform of Vocational Education as it is so far in line with the RoVE student wishlist. Jemima spoke to National President of the New Zealand Union of Student's Associations, James Ranstead about the announcement and why the reform is being met with such positivity by students. 

Neutral Corner: 2nd August, 2019

 Neutral Corner: 2nd August, 2019 Neutral Corner: 2nd August, 2019, 16.6 MB
Fri 2 Aug 2019

Neutral corner returns for an examination of media coverage around recent tensions between Iran and the United Kingdom over shipping in the Gulf of Oman.

This day in history: 2nd August, 2019

 This day in history: 2nd August, 2019 This day in history: 2nd August, 2019, 17.35 MB
Fri 2 Aug 2019

This day in history goes back to 1964 for the Gulf of Tonkin incident, which the United States would claim served as justification for direct military involvement in the conflict between North and South Vietnam.

Helen Kelly - Together w/ Tony Sutorius: August 2nd, 2019

 Helen Kelly - Together w/ Tony Sutorius: August 2nd, 2019 Helen Kelly - Together w/ Tony Sutorius: August 2nd, 2019, 18.19 MB
Fri 2 Aug 2019

Helen Kelly- Together is a film screening in this years New Zealand International Film Festival. Helen Kelly is perhaps best described as a unionist, and a friend. She was well known for her work with the Pike River Mine families, as well as fighting for justice for those who lost family members in workplace accidents. Later in her life, she also became an accidental advocate for medical cannabis. Director Tony Sutorious was given access to Helen in the last year of her life, as she continued to do the work most important to her as well as undergoing cancer treatment. Lillian Hanly spoke with Tony this morning and started by asking how he gained that access. 

 

The Wire with Justin: August 2, 2019

 The Wire with Justin: August 2, 2019 The Wire with Justin: August 2, 2019, 40.39 MB
Fri 2 Aug 2019

Justin talks to National MP Denise Lee about leader Simon Bridges' recent comments about the Prime Minister, the government's reforms of polytechnics and its bill on the cannabis referendum.

Lillian Hanly speaks with Helen Kelly- Together filmmaker Tony Sutorius about the last year of the unionist’s life.

On Neutral Corner, Ben is talking about the current situation with Iran in the Gulf of Oman.

In This Day in History Ben talks about the Gulf of Tonkin Incident in South Vietnam in 1964.

Traumatic Brain Injuries & Concussions: Thursday the 1st of August 2019

 Traumatic Brain Injuries & Concussions: Thursday the 1st of August 2019 Traumatic Brain Injuries & Concussions: Thursday the 1st of August 2019, 27.65 MB
Thu 1 Aug 2019

recently , it has been announced that further funding & research is going towards medical imaging research and innovation within neurology - a six million dollar development, waita, in tairawhiti gisborne is being made, its core focus of the Centre’s research will be traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion  as well as cardiovascular heart disease.

Louis got in touch with Kelly Jones, a leading researcher & senior lecturer at the Auckland University of Technology specialising in the assessment of children & youth brain-development. She spoke about the severity of these injuries.

Also Steve Jenkins, of Brain Injury New Zealand, about the support they provide for those affected by brain injuries.