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"System is so broken": Exploitation at the Bottle-O?

 "System is so broken": Exploitation at the Bottle-O? "System is so broken": Exploitation at the Bottle-O?, 3.48 MB
Thu 12 Oct 2017

Producer Ben speaks with Sunny Sehgal, of the Migrant Worker's Association, about allegations of exploitation at the the Bottle-O.

The Strong Arms of the Law

 The Strong Arms of the Law The Strong Arms of the Law, 12.02 MB
Thu 12 Oct 2017

Lachlan spoke with Ti Lamusse from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about his experiences of the protests against the New Zealand Defence Industry Association 2017 Forum in Wellington earlier this week. Reporter Mack Smith spoke with NZDIA Deputy Chair Andrew Ford about his view on the protests.

"The Ministry of health should demonstrate some leadership": Dr Paula King on Slavery and Healthcare

 "The Ministry of health should demonstrate some leadership": Dr Paula King on Slavery and Healthcare "The Ministry of health should demonstrate some leadership": Dr Paula King on Slavery and Healthcare, 15.32 MB
Thu 12 Oct 2017

Lachlan spoke with Dr Paula King about her recent article in the New Zealand Medical Journal about healthcare workers and their role in combatting mdoern slavery.

Mission Achieved: Funding

 Mission Achieved: Funding Mission Achieved: Funding, 19.64 MB
Thu 12 Oct 2017

Harry spoke with C.E.O. of the City Mission Chris Farrelly about their recently received $10 million grant from Foundation North that will assist in developing its future infrastructure. 

Foundation North granting big for City Mission

 Foundation North granting big for City Mission Foundation North granting big for City Mission, 19.98 MB
Thu 12 Oct 2017

Foundation North, has awarded Auckland City Mission a $10m grant, to assist with the funding of a multi-million dollar project to develop it's infrastructure. Reporter Reuben Mclaren began by speaking with Foundation North chief executive Jennifer Gills to find out a litle bit more about the foundation and the grant.

 

New Zealand's Garden of Eden

 New Zealand's Garden of Eden.mp3 mp3, 16.38 MB
Wed 11 Oct 2017

The goal is to create a New Zeland attraction with the equivalent magnetism as Big Ben or the Sydney Opera House, albiet a natural one. 

The concept of the Eden Project is based off the original popular tourist attraction in Cornwall, England which opened in 2001.

Producer Jack Marshall spoke with an Eden Project trustee, Professor David Simmons, about revitalising Christchurch's red zone with greenery and water.

A look at the Catalan independence referendum

 A look at the Catalan independence referendum A look at the Catalan independence referendum, 49.91 MB
Wed 11 Oct 2017

Catalonia have signed a declaration of independence but will wait to implement it to allow for talks with the government in Madrid. Last week a referendum was held where the a large majority of those who were able to vote voted for independence. The Spanish Government said the referendum was unconstitutional and Spanish police responded with violence in an attempt to stop it from going ahead. Some ballot boxes were confiscated and there was a global outcry against the actions of the police. Mahdis Azarmandi was there at the time and Lillian Hanly spoke with her about the day and the resulting consequences.

Investigating the gendered harassment of broadcasters

 Investigating the gendered harassment of broadcasters Investigating the gendered harassment of broadcasters, 40.63 MB
Tue 10 Oct 2017

India speaks to Charlotte Graham, a New Zealand journalist who has analysed the sexism that pervades the feedback women who work in broadcasting have to deal with, both online or as texts coming into their studio.

She then speaks to Lillian, Jogai, Lisa and Laura from the bFM news team about their response to the research and whether this is something that has affected them, or their perception of a career in journalism.

The Wire with India: Tuesday 10th October 2017

 The Wire with India: Tuesday 10th October 2017 The Wire with India: Tuesday 10th October 2017, 111.36 MB
Tue 10 Oct 2017

Today on on The Wire, Mack has a report on a peace protest in Wellington, Lucy looks at MMP and some of the misconceptions around it. On The Green Desk, Jack Marshall looks at how climate change is hurting baby crocodiles. Finally, we speak to Charlotte Graham about her research into the gendered harassment of women broadcasters, and news team members Jogai and Lillian join us for a chat about this topic.

How well do we understand MMP?

 How well do we understand MMP? How well do we understand MMP?, 3.73 MB
Tue 10 Oct 2017

Lucy investigates how well we actually understand our political system and is joined by political commentator David Slack to discuss the ins and outs of MMP.