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World Vision modern-day slavery policy demands w/ Morgan Theakston: 12 July, 2023

World Vision modern-day slavery policy demands w/ Morgan Theakston: 12 July, 2023 World Vision modern-day slavery policy demands w/ Morgan Theakston: 12 July, 2023 , 20.29 MB
Wed 12 Jul 2023

This week, humanitarian agencies in New Zealand released an open letter to the government calling for legislation on ending modern-day slavery. World Vision and Tearfund are calling for the government to roll out legislation that requires businesses to assess where modern-day slavery may be used in their supply chains domestically and globally. 

It is estimated by World Vision that around fifty million people are in modern-day slavery with around 27 million experiencing forced labour, with a large number in the Asia-Pacific. Consumer goods imported into New Zealand are often direct products of modern-day slavery. 

To talk more about the policy recommendations that World Vision is pushing for, and the broader issue of modern-day slavery in New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific, host Andre Fa'aoso spoke to Morgan Theakston, Advocacy, Campaigns and Communications Manager at World Vision.

Dear Science w/ Davide Mercadante : 11 July, 2023

Dear Science w/ Davide Mercadante : 11 July, 2023 Dear Science w/ Davide Mercadante : 11 July, 2023 , 27.49 MB
Tue 11 Jul 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Davide Mercadante joins Molly and Beth to talk the wonderful world of science!

Youth Justice Facilities Alternatives w/ Dr Ian Hyslop: 10 July, 2023

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Tue 11 Jul 2023

National and Act have recently released new 'tough on crime' policies, including proposals for bootcamps and 'tougher' consequences for gang members.

Today on the Wire, Beth spoke with Dr Ian Hyslop, a Senior Lecturer at the School of Counselling and Social Work at the University of Auckland, about conventional youth justice facilities, whether they are ethical and effective means of addressing crime, and alternative ways to approaching the issue.

Renters Rights and Youth Offending w/ ACT's Karen Chhour: 10 July, 2023

 Renters Rights and Youth Offending w/ ACT's Karen Chhour: 10 July, 2023 Renters Rights and Youth Offending w/ ACT's Karen Chhour: 10 July, 2023, 13.23 MB
Mon 10 Jul 2023

For our regular catch-up, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT’s Karen Chhour about the Green Party's 'Pledge to Renters' and proposal to introduce a Renters' Rights Bill, the Human Rights Commission's two-year inquiry into housing, and ACT's policy for 17-year-old defendants to face trial in adult court.

Here is that interview. 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 10 July, 2023

 The Wire w/ Jessica: 10 July, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 10 July, 2023, 43.16 MB
Mon 10 Jul 2023

For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Karen Chhour about renters' rights and ACT's policy for 17-year-olds to be tried in adult court.

She also spoke to Professor of Public Health Nick Wilson from the University of Otago about addressing poor ventilation on public transport. 

Producer Caeden Tipler spoke to Child Poverty Action Group’s Sarita Divis about their calls leading up to the election. 

And Rebecca Kingi, who is a new mum, about funding cuts facing Nga Hau Birthing Centre. 

Producer Nicholas Lindstrom spoke to Jackie Paul, an advisor that worked on a new report into the housing crisis released by Te Kahui tika Tangata the Human Rights Commission.

The Child Poverty Action Group's election asks w/ Sarita Divis: 10 July 2023

 The Child Poverty Action Group's election asks w/ Sarita Divis: 10 July 2023 The Child Poverty Action Group's election asks w/ Sarita Divis: 10 July 2023, 17.62 MB
Mon 10 Jul 2023

The Child Poverty Action Group has released their policy and three key asks for this election: free preschool education for every child; a warm, safe dry home for every child and good food for every child.

Caeden spoke to Sarita Divis about what the Child Poverty Action Group is pushing for in the lead-up to the election and why these demands are so important.

Caeden started by asking why they’ve highlighted these three asks.

Saving the Nga Hau Birthing Centre w/ Rebecca Kingi: 10 July 2023

 Saving the Nga Hau Birthing Centre w/ Rebecca Kingi: 10 July 2023 Saving the Nga Hau Birthing Centre w/ Rebecca Kingi: 10 July 2023, 18.88 MB
Mon 10 Jul 2023

The Nga Hau Birthing Centre in Māngere has closed a huge health gap for local communities, but the centre is facing closure this year after funding cuts.

Caeden spoke to new mum and Action Station petitioner Rebecca Kingi about why the centre is so important for the community, and why government funding to save it is crucial.

The petition to save it can be signed here!

The Wire w/ Jessica: 6 July, 2023

 The Wire w/ Jessica: 6 July, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 6 July, 2023, 43.16 MB
Thu 6 Jul 2023

For our regular catch-up with Labour MP Andrew Little, he spoke about more than 6300 overseas workers joining Aotearoa’s health workforce in the past year and expansions to working visas for New Zealand and UK residents. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins talked to Professor of Medicine and Acting Dean of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, Warwick Bagg, about the need for more medical students and why the University is against National's proposal to have a third medical school at the University of Waikato.

And for Get Action! Otago University Students’ Association President Quintin Jane and Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association Te Aka Tau-ira President Jessica Ye discussed their petition to make tertiary education more accessible and introduce a universal study wage for all.

Producer Rawan Saadi spoke to screenwriter and Associate Professor Shuchi Kothari about the Pan-Asian Screen Collective and the initiative to have more Asian stories on screen. 

The Wire w/ Emilia: July 5, 2023

 The Wire w/ Emilia: July 5, 2023 The Wire w/ Emilia: July 5, 2023, 114.67 MB
Wed 5 Jul 2023

The Wire is back with another stacked show for your Rāapa Wednesday! On today's show:

Emilia chats to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about his party’s housing policy announced last week.

Andre speaks to Donovan Gray, a Year 12 student at Rutherford College about a new toolkit that Netsafe has released designed to combat online bullying, harassment and sextortion. 

Arno speaks to Dr. Fabio Morreale about the new song from The Beatles that was restored using the help of AI.

And he also chats with Dr. Felicia Low, a research fellow at Koi Tu, The Centre for Informed Futures about the importance of playtime for kids growing up.

And finally, on the Green Desk Jack Marshall speaks to Rachael James, a Professor of Geochemistry from the University of Southampton, about enhanced rock weathering as a form of carbon capture.

 

Netsafe's Youth Action Squad (YAS) Toolkit w/ High School Student Donovan Gray: July 5, 2023

 Netsafe's Youth Action Squad (YAS) Toolkit w/ High School Student Donovan Gray: July 5, 2023 Netsafe's Youth Action Squad (YAS) Toolkit w/ High School Student Donovan Gray: July 5, 2023, 16.93 MB
Wed 5 Jul 2023

Andre Fa'aoso speaks to Donovan Gray, a Year 12 student at Rutherford College, about a new online toolkit for teens developed by Netsafe's Youth Action Squad (YAS) to combat online bullying, harassment, and sextortion.