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The Wire with Lillian: February 27, 2019

 The Wire with Lillian: February 27, 2019 The Wire with Lillian: February 27, 2019, 104.5 MB
Wed 27 Feb 2019

On Dear Science today we talk about creating nuclear fusion reactions in your bedroom, dangerous levels of carbon dioxide, and government funding being used for unethical research.

Fletcher Tabuteau is with us this week and we talk capital gains, golf tournaments and the provincial growth fund.

We hear from Jan Logie of the Green Party briefly about the deferment of the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Bill.

And lastly, we are back to our special feature on the Wednesday Wire, we have Episode 2 of Economic Anxiety with Rod Oram.

I/V w/ Jan Logie on the deferment of the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Billl: February 27, 2019

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Wed 27 Feb 2019

The Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Bill has been deferred. The Bill is necessary to improve ease of identification for members of the transgender and nonbinary communities. Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin sez it has been deferred due to "problems caused by the select committee process." The Green Party is disappointed with the delay and MP Jan Logie says they are working hard to ensure the Bill is passed soon. Isabella Holdsworth spoke briefly with Logie and started by asking why the bill was deferred.

The Wire with Lisa: Tuesday February 26th, 2019

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Tue 26 Feb 2019

To start the show off, we have a quick recap on Finance Minister Grant Robertson’s speech to the business community this morning at Eden Park

Then we discuss poor housing conditions through the lense of the government's recent announcement of a plan and a schedule for healthier homes, and the coincidental release of a report on the cost of unhealthy dwellings.

Lillian Hanly talks to our correspondent in Europe, Mary-Margaret Slack about the latest Brexit developments.

We keep it international and we head to Cuba for a report on this weekend’s vote on a new Constitution for the island.

On the Green Desk this week: Mitchell talks to Puna Wano-Bryant about the recently formed role of Kaitiaki Whenua Ranger under Te Kahui o Taranaki

Europe Correspondence w/ Mary-Margaret Slack: February 26th, 2019

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Tue 26 Feb 2019

This week, Lillian Hanly speaks to Mary-Margaret Slack about the latest developments on Brexit, which ironically seem much similar to the latest developments last month. They touch on Prime Minister Theresa May’s hope for a winning vote on the same withdrawal agreement she has previously laid out, the EU’s suggestion of a a 2021 Brexit and Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn’s relenting to consider a second referendum on Brexit itself.

 

Report: Breakfast with the Finance Minister February 26th, 2019

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Tue 26 Feb 2019

Lillian Hanly went along to the Breakfast with the Finance Minister at Eden Park this morning. Grant Robertson gave a speech outlining NZ's economic position and where the government wants to go with that in the long term. Lillian gives a recap of the speech and reflects on conversations around a possible Capital Gains Tax.

International Desk with Lisa: February 26th, 2019

 Cubans vote for a new Constitution: February 26th, 2019 Cubans vote for a new Constitution: February 26th, 2019, 4.24 MB
Tue 26 Feb 2019

Cubans were invited to vote on a new Constitution, the first since 1976.

While heavy support for the text, which enshrines communism despite offering a few liberal reforms, is to be expected, the almost year-long campaign has given a voice to dissidents, and shown Cubans are not as united as they used to be. 

At the time of the recording, the results had not come in. Official results show that 86% of the voters have supported the new Constitution. 

 

Report on Health and Housing: February 26, 2019

 Report on Health and Housing: February 26, 2019 Report on Health and Housing: February 26, 2019, 9.91 MB
Tue 26 Feb 2019

Lisa Boudet brings us an overview of the Healthy Homes Standards released by the government this week, and a report on the financial cost of poor housing conditions in New Zealand. Mayor Phil Goff chatted about these issues with Mikey on Breakfast the same morning, so this audio is included, as well as a brief interview with Dr Lynn Riggs who co-authored the research.

Cracking down on human rights organisations: February 25, 2019

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Mon 25 Feb 2019

Amnesty International has released a new report that shows a worrying increase in legislation targeting human rights groups, impacting on their ability to carry out their work. Lachlan spoke with Tony Blackett, Executive Director of Amnesty International New Zealand, about the report.

Regulating rentals - do they go far enough? February 25, 2019

 Regulating rentals - do they go far enough? February 25, 2019 Regulating rentals - do they go far enough? February 25, 2019, 19.9 MB
Mon 25 Feb 2019

The Government has announced new regulations for rental homes. They go further than the changes implemented by the previous government which largely relied on self reporting from tenants.  Lachlan spoke to Sam Archer from the New Zealand Green Building council about the changes

Don't Swim with Loan Sharks w/ Ngā Tangata Microfinance: February 25, 2019

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Mon 25 Feb 2019

Ngā Tangata Microfinance is an organisation that offers no interest and no fee small loans to New Zealanders with a vision to build a more equitable society for people on low incomes. Jemima spoke to Executive Officer of Ngā Tangata Microfinance about unsafe credit can cost more for people than money itself. Robert explains that no interest loans greatly improve client's well being and make a huge difference to how they spend their money.