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Amnesty International: NZ misses an opportunity to support refugee rights

 Amnesty International: NZ misses an opportunity to support refugee rights Amnesty International: NZ misses an opportunity to support refugee rights, 6.87 MB
Thu 15 Dec 2016

Yesterday in Parliament a motion moved that the House express its support for refugees seeking protection by calling on the Government of Australia to ensure that all refugees currently on Nauru and Manus Island are given a genuine chance at restarting their lives in safety, and to withdraw proposed legislation seeking to ban refugees who arrive by sea from ever entering Australia. NZ First and National MPs voted against the motion, and Amnesty International is calling it a missed chance for NZ to be on the right side of history. Pearl speaks to Executive Director of Amnesty International Grant Bayldon about this.

Shocking labour conditions for migrant workers

 Shocking labour conditions for migrant workers Shocking labour conditions for migrant workers, 5.42 MB
Thu 15 Dec 2016

A new report came out yesterday that revealed concerning levels of migrant worker exploitation in New Zealand. The research showed workers were working excessive work hours - up to 18 hour shifts and 80 to 90 hour working weeks - and that some were being paid as little as $5 an hour by employers. Ximena speaks to the Green Party immigration spokesperson, Denise Roche, about the report.

Fisheries commit to saving the Māui dolphin

 Fisheries commit to saving the Māui dolphin Fisheries commit to saving the Māui dolphin, 8.88 MB
Thu 15 Dec 2016

Two New Zealand fishing companies are working with the World Wildlife Foundation to help reduce harm caused to Māui dolphins by commercial fishing along the West Coast of the North Island. The companies, Moana and Sanford, have promised to implement a range of changes, including no conventional trawling within a 100m depth in Māui habitat after 2022, and also video cameras & electronic tracking on all vessels. Pearl speaks to World Wildlife Foundation Head of Campaigns, Peter Hardstaff, and CEO of Sanford, Volker Kuntzsch, about this decision.

WINZ getting to know ya

 WINZ getting to know ya WINZ getting to know ya, 55.65 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

Work and Income staff recently started requesting ID from their clients seeking access to benefits. It follows prosecution after a woman was murdered in an Ashburton WINZ office.

Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Vanessa Cole says they see this as further unnecessary punishment of beneficiaries.She spoke to 95bFM reporter Daniel Walker.

The Wire - Wednesday 14 December

 The Wire - Wednesday 14 December The Wire - Wednesday 14 December, 127.21 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

The full Wire for Wednesday 14th December, 2016.

Host: Olivia Mortimer-Eade
Producer: Martha Lees
Contributor: Daniel Walker

So, when can I retire?

 So, when can I retire? So, when can I retire?, 54.19 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

During his time as Prime Minister, John Key promised to retain the current retirement age of 65. New Prime Minister Bill English has since said he "will not keep this pledge". Raising the retirement age to 67 could have significant impact on New Zealanders, both young and old. Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell spoke to 95bFM reporter Olivia Mortimer-Eade.

Just a breach of human rights...

 Just a breach of human rights... , 88.41 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

A recent look into the carers case legislation shows the breaches of human rights that have occurred. The current system that carers have to go through to get paid for the care they provide for vulnerable people is intense and never covers enough of what they do.
Human rights lawyer Golriz Ghahramen speaks to 95bFM reporter Olivia Mortimer-Eade.

Govt getting energised

 Govt getting energised Govt getting energised, 87.67 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

The government has just announced that a new renewable energy strategy is now open for public consultation. The strategy has been updated to target 3 priority areas being transport; the heat used in industrial and manufacturing processes; and innovative and efficient use of electricity.The strategy will cover from 2017 until 2022 and hopes to improve New Zealand’s Energy efficiency overall. Although the release spoke of plans to improve the efficiency of New Zealand's energy emissions, there was no details mentioned.

Labour’s spokesperson for energy, Stuart Nash spoke to 95bFM reporter Olivia Mortimer-Eade

Not as diverse as you think...

 Not as diverse as you think... , 58.62 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

The Human Rights Commission has welcomed a report published by the State Services Commission that suggests the public sector needs a more diverse workforce. The report showed that while the overall gender pay gap has reduced by 0.5%, pay for women of colour remains disproportionally low.

Equal Opportunities Commissioner Doctor Jackie Blue spoke to 95bFM reporter Olivia Mortimer-Eade.

Barbie's body shape becoming a reality?

 Barbie's body shape becoming a reality? Barbie's body shape becoming a reality?, 99.04 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

Could humans be developing bigger heads and therefore, bigger brains? The University of Vienna has published a study which suggests that the increasing number of C-sections may be affecting human evolution. Before C-sections were so common, natural selection would have it that fetuses with large heads did not survive birth. Bruce Floyd, a senior lecturer in biological anthropology at the University of Auckland, researches human development and biological variation, and speaks to 95bFM reporter Martha Lees.