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12 executive orders later: Trump's first week

 12 executive orders later: Trump's first week 12 executive orders later: Trump's first week, 3.52 MB
Fri 27 Jan 2017

A brief overview of the 12 executive orders Donald Trump has actioned in the first week of his presidency.

VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai

 VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai, 6.32 MB
Fri 27 Jan 2017

Minister for Children Anne Tolley has welcomed New Zealand’s first independent connection and advocacy service for children and young people in care, which will be called VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai. bFM reporter Mack Smith spoke to Social Services Providers Aotearoa National Manager Brenda Pillott about this service.

Dementia misdiagnosis for Māori

 Dementia misdiagnosis for Māori Dementia misdiagnosis for Māori, 9.64 MB
Fri 27 Jan 2017

Research is currently being conducted prompted by misdiagnosis of dementia in Māori. bFM reporter Hannah Ross speaks to the leader of the study, Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Margaret Dudley.

What in the WORLD?

 What in the WORLD? What in the WORLD?, 5.04 MB
Fri 27 Jan 2017

The New Zealand fashion brand WORLD is known for its bold designs. But a group of kiwis are dismayed and angered at some of WORLD's latest  window displays. News Director Ximena Smith speaks to member of the Change the WORLD Brand Campaign, Phoebe Balle.

Jami-Lee Ross on trade and Thiel

 Jami-Lee Ross on trade and Thiel Jami-Lee Ross on trade and Thiel, 11.52 MB
Fri 27 Jan 2017

This week, Amanda speaks to National MP Jami-Lee Ross about the TPPA, alternative trade deals, and Peter Thiel's New Zealand citizenship.

Report: Who the heck is Peter Thiel?

 Report: Who the heck is Peter Thiel? Report: Who the heck is Peter Thiel?, 22.86 MB
Thu 26 Jan 2017

Who is Peter Thiel? It's recenlty been revealed that American tech business tycoon Peter Thiel was granted NZ citizenship in 2011 on exceptional circumstances. In this report bFM reporter Pearl Little speaks to NZ Herald business reporter Matt Nippert, who broke the story, and Labour immigration spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway about the situation. 

 

Report: How corrupt is New Zealand?

 Report: How corrupt is New Zealand? Report: How corrupt is New Zealand?, 22.89 MB
Thu 26 Jan 2017

A new report claims New Zealand’s public service has tied with Denmark as the least corrupt in the world. bFM reporter John-Michael Swannix invesigates this claim, speaking to Transparency International New Zealand chair Suzanne Snively, Business New Zealand chief executive Kirk Hope and Public Service Association’s national secretary Glenn Barclay. 

 

The Wire with Pearl: Thursday January 26, 2016

 The Wire with Pearl: Thursday January 26, 2016 The Wire with Pearl: Thursday January 26, 2016, 115.94 MB
Thu 26 Jan 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Thursday show, which includes a investigation about corruption in New Zealand, Andrew Little's weekly chat, U.S correspondent Jason Leopold and a report about Peter Thiel's apparent fast tracked New Zealand citizenship.

Niki's eviction: The Tāmaki Regeneration Company's perspective

 Niki's eviction: The Tāmaki Regeneration Company's perspective Niki's eviction: The Tāmaki Regeneration Company's perspective, 6.4 MB
Wed 25 Jan 2017

Today on the show, we’re continuing our coverage about Niki’s eviction. If you've tuned into the Wire over the last couple of days, then you would have heard about her story - Niki  is a woman living in a state house in Glen Innes who is being evicted from her home. This is because the Tāmaki Regeneration Company, a joint venture between the Government and Auckland Council, have plans to redevelop the area. Ximena speaks to the Tāmaki Regeneration Company’s general housing manager, Neil Porteous, live on the show.

Report: Is the minimum wage increase to $15.75 enough?

 Report: Is the minimum wage increase to $15.75 enough? 75 enough?, 2.37 MB
Wed 25 Jan 2017

The government announced yesterday a 50 cent rise in the minimum wage to $15.75 an hour, which will be implemented on April the 1st. This comes after a similar rise of 50 cents was implemented at the same time last year. But some don't think the change goes far enough, and are encouraging the government to adopt a living wage of $19.80 as the base minimum wage. Ximena & Dylan speak to the Minister for Workplace Relations & Safety, Michael Woodhouse, as well as the Council of Trade Union's President, Richard Wagstaff, about the move.