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Talking politics with the Green Party's James Shaw

 Talking politics with the Green Party's James Shaw Talking politics with the Green Party's James Shaw, 30.67 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2017

Co-leader of the New Zealand Green Party James Shaw joins us in studio to discuss the contentious topics ruling this year's general elections. From superannuation and housing, to Nick Smith's proposal for "swimmable" rivers, Shaw covers it all in a chat with bFM reporter Jogai Bhatt. 

Rape culture in Aotearoa

Rape culture in Aotearoa Rape culture in Aotearoa , 14.5 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2017

The ongoing issue of rape culture in New Zealand has been brought to light following misogynistic comments made online by two male students of Wellington College. Big Buddy, an organisation that mentors fatherless boys, believes that for boys to understand consent, they must be taught by male role models in their lives. Producer Jess Smith speaks to the organisation's CEO Richard Aston to learn more about this issue. 

The Classics with Jimmy James Kouratoras

 The Classics with Jimmy James Kouratoras The Classics with Jimmy James Kouratoras, 10.7 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2017

The Classics is an upcoming solo painting exhibition which explores the relationships between the current political climate, bans on the media, the increasing rigidity on freedom of expression, and heightened bureaucracy. Artist Jimmy James Kouratoras communicates these ideas through the portraiture paintings of 19th century cinema figures. bFM reporter Adam Jacobson speaks to Jimmy about the exhibition, and how he brought the idea into reality. 

International Women’s Day 2017: #BeBoldForChange

 International Women’s Day 2017: #BeBoldForChange International Women’s Day 2017: #BeBoldForChange, 45.36 MB
Wed 8 Mar 2017

Today is International Women’s Day 2017. This year’s theme is #BeBoldForChange, where women, men and nonbinary people are being called on to take bold action in forging a more gender inclusive world. Carol Beaumont from the National Council for Women and Prue Kapua from the Māori Women’s Welfare League join us in the studio to talk about what constitutes bold change, what areas action is most needed in, as well as current barriers for change.

 

Outlaw Ocean: Investigating crime at sea

 Outlaw Ocean: Investigating crime at sea Outlaw Ocean: Investigating crime at sea, 30.28 MB
Wed 8 Mar 2017

The open oceans are a violent and lawless place, an area of the globe where human trafficking, illegal fishing operations and deplorable murders occur frequently. “The Outlaw Ocean” series tackles these issues, exploring them in a seven part series published in the New York Times.  

95bFM’s Adam Jacobson speaks with investigative journalist and author of “The Outlaw Ocean”, Ian Urbina, about his troubling reports of crime and violence in international waters.

Watercare responds to criticism over Oratia plant plans

 Watercare responds to criticism over Oratia plant plans Watercare responds to criticism over Oratia plant plans, 14.74 MB
Wed 8 Mar 2017

Yesterday we spoke to Titirangi Residents and Ratepayers Association Chair Dr Mels Barton about her group's opposition to the proposed development of the Oratia water treatment plant. Barton also told bFM that those who suggested the two communities were 'pitted against each other' were completely misrepresenting the situation. She said she welcomed the development to Titirangi, but only so long as the publicly owned Exhibition Drive was kept from being sold.

There's some confusion on that final point, as Watercare deny any such plans exist. 95bFM’s Mack Smith speaks to Watercare operations manager Priyan Perera about these issues.

The Wire with Ximena: Monday March 8, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Monday March 8, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Monday March 8, 2017, 133.57 MB
Wed 8 Mar 2017

This week on the show, Ximena and Adam celebrate International Women’s Day with guests Carol Beaumont from the National Council for Women and Prue Kapua from the Māori Women’s Welfare League. They also debunk several science myths with AUT’s Allan Blackman for Dear Science, and also chat to investigative reporter Ian Urbina about his work reporting on crime at sea.

 

Should we change the voter age to 16?

 Should we change the voter age to 16? Should we change the voter age to 16?, 8.85 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2017

The children's commissioner is proposing we look into the idea of lowering the voter age in New Zealand to 16. Reporter Sam Smith investigates this idea in a special report where he speaks to RockEnrols Laura O'Connell Rapira. 

The hidden controversy in 'Hidden Pacific'

 The hidden controversy in 'Hidden Pacific' The hidden controversy in 'Hidden Pacific', 18.78 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2017

Green Party candidate Leilani Tamu explains why the Herald’s latest foray in Pacific coverage highlights a lack of reporting in the area from New Zealand’s media.

The struggle of writing in New Zealand

The struggle of writing in New Zealand The struggle of writing in New Zealand , 5.74 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2017

A new report commissioned by Copyright Licensing NZ has revealed that New Zealand writers are struggling to make a living. The report showed that many writers are having to take on other jobs outside of writing to meat the costs of living. On average, writers in New Zealand earn $13,500, while most spend a majority of their time working in another occupation. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to the head of the New Zealand Society of Authors Jackie Dennis about the situation.