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Youth Court age set to change to 18

 Youth Court age set to change to 18 Youth Court age set to change to 18, 6.5 MB
Thu 8 Dec 2016

The youth justice age was raised earlier this week to 18, meaning that all people aged 17 and under who commit minor crimes will go through the youth justice court. To find out more, bFM reporter John-Michael Swannix spoke to Justice Minister Amy Adams and Pearl Little spoke to Katie Bruce from the justice advocacy group, Just Speak.

Ihumātao: New archaeological findings

 Ihumātao: New archaeological findings Ihumātao: New archaeological findings, 4.62 MB
Thu 8 Dec 2016

A new review by senior a Auckland archaeologist, Ian Lawlor, challenges draft archaeological work, commissioned by Fletcher, for its application to Heritage New Zealand for an authority to modify and destroy archaeological sites located within the proposed development at Ihumātao. Lawlor’s report states that there is physical and documentary evidence to indicate that major stone wall structures on land at Ihumātao were created by local Māori prior to European settlement of the area, contrary to the report commissioned by Fletcher. bFM reporter Michael Garelja speaks to Brendan Corbett from Save Our Unique Landscape about the findings.

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez: the 16-year-old rapping climate activist

 Xiuhtezcatl Martinez: the 16-year-old rapping climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez: the 16-year-old rapping climate activist, 10.44 MB
Thu 8 Dec 2016

Most of us probably weren’t climate activists at 16 years old. We also probably weren’t capable of suing the US government at this age either. But Ximena recently spoke to someone who is both these things - his name is Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and he is coming to New Zealand next February to give a talk about his experiences as a climate activist. Ximena had a chat to him about his lawsuit against the Obama administration, and about how he uniquely communicates his climate activism through hip-hop.

What the heck is 'Biofuel'?

 What the Heck is 'Biofuel'? What the Heck is 'Biofuel'?, 8.74 MB
Wed 7 Dec 2016

The government has just announced proposed changes regarding petrol and diesel rules. These changes will make way for greater possibilities regarding bio fuels and will hopefully have a positive affect on the environment by lowering gas emissions. But what even is bio fuel and how is it goingto help?

Labour’s spokesperson for the environment David Parker spoke with 95bFM reporter Olivia Mortimer-Eade.

The New Hottest Trend From Italy

 The New Hottest Trend From Italy The New Hottest Trend From Italy, 6.93 MB
Wed 7 Dec 2016

We’ve heard a lot about Key’s shock resignation - so much so it seems to have buried the resignation of another Prime Minister - Matteo Renzi in Italy. Renzi stood down after Italians convincingly voted ‘no’ in a referendum for his proposed constitutional refoms.

95bFM reporter Daniel Walker looked into why Renzi’s taking off, and found out it’s for a very different reason to that of our own Prime Minister.

NZLS Wants More for Kaikoura

 NZLS Wants More for Kaikoura NZLS Wants More for Kaikoura, 4.99 MB
Wed 7 Dec 2016

The New Zealand Law Society has released a statement regarding their concerns about new government measures to combat the Kaikoura earthquake fallout. The new measures extend government power to streamline reconstruction and return North Canterbury to normality. The Society insists that these new measures must adhere to the legal, democratic and administrative rights of citizens affected.

Law society representative, Austin Forbes spoke to bFM reporter Conor Knell.

Helensville - Key = ?

 Helensville - Key = ? Helensville - Key = ?, 4.96 MB
Wed 7 Dec 2016

John Key’s resignation means big changes for the whole of New Zealand as we wait to find out who will be our new Prime Minister, and who will lead National into the next election. But we can’t forget how John Key’s been elected into parliament for the last 14 years - the people of Helensville. Key has said he’ll continue as Helensville's MP so as to not trigger a by-election. But he won't be contesting the seat next year.

John Key’s been called the ‘everyman and nowhere man’ of the electorate, which is centered around the town of Helensville northwest of Auckland. But he’s always been popular, winning about 60-75% of the vote over the last 3 elections. So what’s going to happen to the contest for Helensville, now that it’s no longer a cut-and-dry Key victory?

95bFM reporter Daniel Walker speaks to Labour Party secretary general Andrew Kirton.

Vetoing in the UN

 Vetoing in the UN Vetoing in the UN, 4.78 MB
Wed 7 Dec 2016

A United Nations Security Council resolution to halt the violence in Syria through a ceasefire was led by New Zealand. However, Russia with the support of China used their vetoing power to block the resolution.

Green Party spokesperson for Global Affairs Kennedy Graeme spoke to bFM reporter Olly Clifton.

NZ's Next Top PM(odel)

 NZ's next top PM(odel) NZ's next top PM(odel), 4.15 MB
Wed 7 Dec 2016

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced his decision to run for Prime Minister. Jonathan Coleman is one of many National members willing to lead New Zealand after John Key's resignation on Monday. During his resignation announcement, he endorsed Bill English as the next leader of the National Party. Other party members such as Judith Collins have also shown interest in running for the role of Prime Minister.

Media commentator Russell Brown spoke on this issue with bFM reporter Adel Abed.

What Key's resignation means for National

 What Key's resignation means for National What Key's resignation means for National, 9.94 MB
Tue 6 Dec 2016

With Key’s resignation comes a number of impacts on the National party, especially in terms of his replacement and next year’s election. Bfm reporter Jess Smith speaks to Dr Jon Johansson, a senior politics lecturer at Victoria University about what the news means for National.