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This day in history: 1st November, 2018

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Thu 1 Nov 2018

This day in history takes us back to 1993 for the date that the Treaty on European Union (also known as the Maastricht Treaty) came into effect.

The Wire with Lachlan: November 1, 2018

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Thu 1 Nov 2018

First up on the Wire, Kate from PAPA speaks with Oscar about the protests against the defence industry forum, or weapons expo, going on in Palmerston North. Then we discuss Judith Collins’ alleged cyber-bullying of a couple who purchased a kiwibuild home. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for our regular chat, discussing the law commission’s recommendations for removing abortion form the Crimes Act. Oscar then brings us community garden, speaking with Cameron Stewart from DIPLY . Finally, This Day in History looks at the Maastricht treaty coming into force.

 

Blockading the Blockade; The Defence, Industry and National Security Forum; November 1, 2018

 Blockading the Blockade; The Defence, Industry and National Security Forum; November 1, 2018 Blockading the Blockade; The Defence, Industry and National Security Forum; November 1, 2018, 10.17 MB
Thu 1 Nov 2018

Oscar Perress spoke to Kate McIntyre, from People against Prisons Aotearoa, about The Defence, Industry and National Security Forum in Palmerston North, and the presence of both the police force and protest in the face of the closed doors of defence development.  

The Wednesday Wire with Lillian: October 31, 2018

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Wed 31 Oct 2018

On the show today, Dear Science talks about alkaline water, age ratings in films being determined by chemistry in the air, and wrongful criminal drug conviction cases, and we have a special giveaway!

Jenny Marcroft from NZ First talks us through her thoughts around abortion law reform.

Lisa Boudet speaks with oral historian Caren Wilton about her book My Body My Business, which aims to destigmatize sex work.

Ella Christensen talks with Niven Winchester from MOTU economic research institute about NZ’s commitment to zero carbon emissions following the IPCC report earlier this month.

MOTU Economic Research Institute on NZ’s Zero Carbon Emission Bill: October 31, 2018

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Wed 31 Oct 2018

Producer Ella Christensen talks with Niven Winchester from MOTU Economic Research Institute about New Zealand’s commitment to zero carbon emissions, following the IPCC report earlier this month.

My Body, My Business - sex workers in an era of change: October 31, 2018

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Wed 31 Oct 2018

Oral historian Caren Wilton introduces her new book My Body My Business, a collection of eleven stories told by sex workers from all walks of life. They recount their early years, first encounter with sex work, years in activity. They share intimate stories about their families, partners, dreams and regrets. They also tell tales of tight community feeling and of a world about to disappear - the streets, the clubs, the language.  

Producer Lisa Boudet has a chat with Caren, and overquotes the book. This is the almost full length version - for a shorter one, you can listen to the edited version which played on air during the show. 

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: October 30 2018

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: October 30 2018 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: October 30 2018, 117.93 MB
Tue 30 Oct 2018

Ben talks to the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation about where we are at with abortion reform and which model put forward by the law commission they like best. Mary-Margaret asks one of the women behind I Am Eva - the first New Zealand period panty brand - about their launch. In international news, Conor looks at the flipside of brexit: the countries trying to enter the European Union. For the Green Desk this week, Jack talks with Newsroom’s Eloise Gibson about the future of Antartic’s marine protected areas. And finally, Leonard is back with another lovely little everyday people clip.

Everyday People: Murray from Grey Lynn

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Tue 30 Oct 2018

This week, Leonard interviewed his neighbour, Grey Lynn local Murray Haddow, who is moving out after 35 years on Great North Road.

Period Undies: October 30 2018

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Tue 30 Oct 2018

Period proof underwear is an increasingly popular reusable option for menstruators. The idea is that they fit just like your normal undies, but they can absorb as much of your period as a tampon or pad would. I am Eva is the first New Zealand brand of period proof undies, and they are just about to launch. Mary-Margaret spoke to one of their founders, Kylie Matthews, and she started by asking her how the undies work.

Abortion Law in NZ: October 30 2018

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Tue 30 Oct 2018

Ben speaks to Kate Weston from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation about recent recommendations from the Law Commission regarding abortion.