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Putting the brakes on smoking in cars: February 11, 2019

 Putting the brakes on smoking in cars: February 11, 2019 Putting the brakes on smoking in cars: February 11, 2019, 24.36 MB
Mon 11 Feb 2019

The government has announced a ban on smoking in cars when people under the age of 18 are present. The ban has been a long time coming, with the select committee recommending in 2016 that the then National Government introduce it. Despite them not doing so, it appears most parties are in agreement that the ban, which includes cigarettes as well as vapes, is the right move. Lachlan spoke with Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft about the ban.

Cops in the classroom: February 11, 2019

 Cops in the classroom: February 11, 2019. , 15.09 MB
Mon 11 Feb 2019

Three Wellington high schools have introduced a police course for year thirteen students. The course takes a full year and worth 25 level three NCEA credits. It has faced criticism from some groups as a cynical attempt to clean up their image and find new recruits, while others see it as a way to engage with marginalised communities in a better way. Lachlan spoke with Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Kerekere about the course.

 

The Wire with Jemima: February 11, 2019

 The Wire with Jemima: February 11, 2019 The Wire with Jemima: February 11, 2019, 102.31 MB
Mon 11 Feb 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about extreme weather and the Zero Carbon Bill. Lachlan talks to Acting Police Sergeant Chris Kerekere about Police Studies in high schools. For our Worry Week on Pride, Lillian speaks to Phylesha Brown-Acton about the history of Pride events. Lachlan discusses the ban on smoking in cars where children are present with Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft. Jemima speaks to Chloe Ann King and Jessica Buchanan for part two of Putting it on a Plate, a series on the conditions in hospitality. 

The Wire with Laura: 8th of February, 2019

 The Wire with Laura: 8th of February, 2019 The Wire with Laura: 8th of February, 2019, 104.81 MB
Fri 8 Feb 2019

Transgender Health Care with Jaime Veale and Toni Duder: 8th of February, 2019

 Transgender Health Care with Jaime Veale and Toni Duder: 8th of February, 2019 Transgender Health Care with Jaime Veale and Toni Duder: 8th of February, 2019, 28.08 MB
Fri 8 Feb 2019

'Go Home Curry Muncha' with Gemishka Chetty: 8th of February, 2019

 'Go Home Curry Muncha' with Gemishka Chetty: 8th of February, 2019 'Go Home Curry Muncha' with Gemishka Chetty: 8th of February, 2019, 17.84 MB
Fri 8 Feb 2019

Neutral Corner: 7th February, 2019

 Neutral Corner: 7th February, 2019 Neutral Corner: 7th February, 2019, 20.4 MB
Thu 7 Feb 2019

Neutral Corner looks at the reaction to a recent State of the Union address by President of the United States Donald Trump. Featuring clips from MSNBC and Fox News.

This day in history: 7th February, 2019

 This day in history: 7th February, 2019 This day in history: 7th February, 2019, 21.73 MB
Thu 7 Feb 2019

This day in history goes back to the start of the full United States embargo on the island nation of Cuba, which remains largely in effect.

The Wire with Oscar, Ben and Grace; February 7, 2019

 The Wire with Oscar, Ben and Grace; February 7, 2019 The Wire with Oscar, Ben and Grace; February 7, 2019, 106.4 MB
Thu 7 Feb 2019

The Wire is here for another day. 

On Today’s show, Andrew Little returns to talk to Oscar about treaty settlements and the recommendations made to Aotearoa at the United Nations Universal Periodic Review. Grace talks Sarah about the strike actions of around 1000 ambulance officers as well as the conditions the strikes have arisen from. In Neutral Corner, we review the media coverage and content of the State of The Union address and On this Day in History, 1962, the total embargo on Cuba by the United States of America began.

 

Ambulance Professionals Protest: February 7, 2019

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Thu 7 Feb 2019

Grace speaks to Sarah Stone, Ambulance Co-Ordinator at First Union, about what Ambulance Professionals are hoping to achieve by stepping up their protest.