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The Tuesday Wire; April 23, 2019

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Tue 23 Apr 2019

The full show podcast for the beautiful mess that is the Tuesday Wire. Today we cover ANZAC day and Aotearoa's military, the new environmental report and the international week of rebellion. A big thank you to every one who made this show happen. 

This day in history: 18th April, 2019

 This day in history: 18th April, 2019 This day in history: 18th April, 2019, 20.25 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2019

This day in history goes back to 1949 for the official creation of the Republic of Ireland.

The Wire with Olivia: April 18, 2019

 The Wire with Olivia: April 18, 2019 The Wire with Olivia: April 18, 2019, 63.99 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2019

Labour’s Andrew Little is here for his weekly chat - Lillian Hanly speaks with him about the capital gains tax, hate speech and more.

After that, Laura Kvigstad gives us a report on the capital gains tax.

Next, Olivia Holdsworth talks to lawyer Steven Moe about the legal frameworks surrounding social enterprises in New Zealand.

Laura then speaks with Green MP Golriz Ghahraman about identity politics.

And finally we hear from Ben Goldson with This Day in History going back to 1949 for the creation of the Republic of Ireland.

Capital Gains Smacks with Laura Kvigstad: 18th of April, 2019

 Capital Gains Smacks with Laura Kvigstad: 18th of April, 2019 Capital Gains Smacks with Laura Kvigstad: 18th of April, 2019, 23.23 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2019

Yesterday it was announced a capital gains tax would not be adopted by current government. As noted by Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, the coalition couldn't come to a consensus on this matter. Laura Kvigstad explains what this means in terms of New Zealand economic development, our relationship to investment in the housing market as well as the power dynamic between landlords to vulnerable tennants. 

 

Legal Frameworks and Social Enterprises with Steven Moe: April 18, 2019

 Legal Frameworks and Social Enterprises with Steven Moe: April 18, 2019 Legal Frameworks and Social Enterprises with Steven Moe: April 18, 2019, 7.37 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2019

A new report has come out talking about how current company law is hampering the development of New Zealand’s social enterprise sector. Olivia Holdsworth spoke to co-author of the report Steven Moe, about this legal framework and started by asking him to tell her a bit about current company law.

The Wire with Lillian: April 17, 2019

 The Wire with Lillian: April 17, 2019 The Wire with Lillian: April 17, 2019, 106.92 MB
Wed 17 Apr 2019

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we are talking black holes and cancer causes.

Sherry Zhang talks to Jackson Rao about the importance of having diverse community events, especially for new migrants.

Lillian Hanly speaks with Qiane Matata-Sipu, creator and founder of Nuku, a creative project showcasing 100 kickass indigenous women.

We have part 6.1 of Economic Anxiety with Rod Oram where we are dealing with politics around finance closer to home.

The Tuesday Wire; April 16, 2019

 The Tuesday Wire; April 16, 2019 The Tuesday Wire; April 16, 2019, 108.53 MB
Tue 16 Apr 2019

The full show podcast for the beautiful mess that is the Tuesday Wire. Today we cover oil exploration, optics in politics, Julian Assange and Rāhina Hauora. A big thank you to every one who made this show happen. 

International desk with Lisa: Julian Assange's arrest, April 16th, 2019

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Tue 16 Apr 2019

June 19th, 2012: Julian Assange enters the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, UK, to escape potential extradition to Sweden after allegations of sexual assault and rape. 

April 11th, 2019: Assange is arrested by the British police, and could face extradition to the United States. 

What happened? Lisa explains. 

More pay for midwives: April 15, 2019

 More pay for midwives: April 15, 2019 More pay for midwives: April 15, 2019, 21.72 MB
Mon 15 Apr 2019

Midwives employed by District Health Boards have settled with the government over pay and conditions. Negotiations have been long winded, beginning in 2013 and going through a number of mediations, strikes action, and discussions. Salaries will go up by 17.5% next year, meaning newly trained midwives will make almost $60,000 a year. Lachlan spoke with Jill Ovens, Co Leader Industrial for MERAS, the midwives union in Aotearoa about the agreement.

Guns, clamping and, end of life choice with Chloe Swarbrick: April 15, 2019

 Guns, clamping, and end of life choice with Chloe Swarbrick: April 15, 2019 Guns, clamping, and end of life choice with Chloe Swarbrick: April 15, 2019, 24.58 MB
Mon 15 Apr 2019

Green MP Chloe Swarbrick joined the Monday Wire team is studio to discuss everything from gun law reform to clamping down on clamping.