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(Un)Covering Indigenous Archaeology w / Makere Rika-Heke; June 11, 2019

(Un)Covering Indigenous Archaeology w / Makere Rika-Heke; June 11, 2019 (Un)Covering Indigenous Archaeology w / Makere Rika-Heke; June 11, 2019, 13.4 MB
Tue 11 Jun 2019

A discussion on the field of Indigenous Archaeology. We were lucky enough to be joined by Makere Rika-Heke to learn about what it is, how it differs from mainstream archaeology and what it means to Aotearoa. 

Transformative Change Necessary for the Criminal Justice System: June 10, 2019

Transformative Change Necessary for the Criminal Justice System: June 10, 2019 Transformative Change Necessary for the Criminal Justice System: June 10, 2019, 25.2 MB
Mon 10 Jun 2019

Over the weekend, Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora - the Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group published He Waka Roimata, a report that shares discussions with New Zealander's about the state of the ciriminal justice system. The report found long-standing issues of racisim, bias and a sense of people being unheard and misunderstood. Jemima spoke to AUT Law Professor, Khylee Quince, about her thoughts on the report and why transformative change is necessary to make a significant change. 

Encouraging Creativity w/ Revolution Creative: June 10, 2019

Encouraging Creativity w/ Revolution Creative: June 10, 2019 Encouraging Creativity w/ Revolution Creative: June 10, 2019, 31.92 MB
Mon 10 Jun 2019

Revolution Creative is a website funded by the Ministry of Social Development that is aiming to get creatives involved in business ventures and businesses to utilise creatives that they may not have had access to it before. Lillian Hanly spoke to Lily Richards, the Marketing Lead for Revolution Creative, about the initiative. 

The Wire with Jemima: June 10, 2019

The Wire with Jemima: June 10, 2019 The Wire with Jemima: June 10, 2019, 99.8 MB
Mon 10 Jun 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Jemima speaks to AUT Associate Law Professor and Director of Māori and Pacific Development, Khylee Quince, about the Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora report on the criminal justice system. Southern Cross is back with the latest in Pacific news. Lillian talks to Lily Richards from Revolution Creative about the initiative and encouraging creativity. 

This day in history: 7th June, 2019

This day in history: 7th June, 2019 This day in history: 7th June, 2019, 15.36 MB
Fri 7 Jun 2019

This day in history goes back to 1967 for the entrance of Israeli troops into the city of Jerusalem in the Six Day War.

The Wire with Laura: 7th of June, 2019

The Wire with Laura: 7th of June, 2019 The Wire with Laura: 7th of June, 2019, 104.86 MB
Fri 7 Jun 2019

The Climate Emergency Report with David Spratt: 7th of June, 2019

The Climate Emergency Report with David Spratt: 7th of June, 2019 The Climate Emergency Report with David Spratt: 7th of June, 2019, 13.47 MB
Fri 7 Jun 2019

State of New Zealand Lobbying with Bryce Edwards: 7th of June, 2019

State of New Zealand Lobbying with Bryce Edwards: 7th of June, 2019 State of New Zealand Lobbying with Bryce Edwards: 7th of June, 2019, 7.9 MB
Fri 7 Jun 2019

The Wire with Olivia: June 6, 2019

The Wire with Olivia: June 6, 2019 The Wire with Olivia: June 6, 2019 , 96.8 MB
Thu 6 Jun 2019

On The Wire for Thursday the 6th of June, we present you a large range of topics for your listening and learning; 

For Neighbourhood Watch, we were joined by Zoe Kounadis from Radio Adelaide to talk about the federal police raids on media broadcasters and also talk about the Reserve Bank cutting interest rates to a historic low.

95bFM reporter Isla Christensen also had the chance to talk to exhibition curator Todd Dixon about MOTAT’s new science exhibition.

Child Poverty Action Group Economic spokesperson Susan St John joins Olivia to talk about the shortcomings of the budget in terms of supporting low income families.

Producer Rahul talks to Dr Victoria Plekhanova a taxation expert from Massey University about a digital services tax in New Zealand.

And finally, Olivia talks to scientist Justin Chalker about new research discovering sulfur polymers as environmentally friendly plastic alternatives.

Tune into learn more. 

The New Plastics with Dr Justin Chalker: June 6, 2019

The New Plastics with Dr Justin Chalker: June 6, 2019 The New Plastics with Dr Justin Chalker: June 6, 2019, 6.24 MB
Thu 6 Jun 2019

New research has just been released looking into the potential for developing environmentally friendly plastic alternatives. And it looks like the answers are lying with sulfur polymers! Olivia Holdsworth spoke to scientist Dr Justin Chalker about this research and began by asking what prompted this study.