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City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: 6 August 2021

 City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: 6 August 2021 City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: 6 August 2021, 7.13 MB
Fri 6 Aug 2021

Today, Ilena talks to Cr. Pippa Cooms about the Council's response to the government's National Policy Statement on Urban Development, and what that means for Aucklanders as the Council implements the directives over the next few years.

The NZ film industry, funding and Covid w/ Stuart Nash, Ashley Williams, Tim Hamilton, Calum McLeod and Nikki Boucher, 6 August 2021

 The NZ film industry, funding and Covid w/ Stuart Nash, Ashley Williams, Tim Hamilton, Calum McLeod and Nikki Boucher, 6 August 2021 The NZ film industry, funding and Covid w/ Stuart Nash, Ashley Williams, Tim Hamilton, Calum McLeod and Nikki Boucher, 6 August 2021, 56.52 MB
Fri 6 Aug 2021

Today, Ilena talked to a swathe of people about this week's announcement that the government and Auckland Council will be inveting $35 million into the Auckland Film Studios in Henderson. A privately-funded, $280 million film studio project is also being planned in Wānaka. 

She spoke first with Stuart Nash, the Minister of Economic Development, to give some more details on the Auckland development. Ashley Williams and Tim Hamilton both gave their opinions on these high-end investments and how they do/don't feed back into local filmmaking. Queenstown Lakes District Deputy Mayor Calum McLeod discussed the advantages of the proposed Wānaka studio.

Finally, Nikki Boucher from Screen Wellington commented on the current status of film in Wellington, as well as the appearance of a new purpose-built studio opening in Upper Hutt. The speakers also had many thoughts on the New Zealand screen industry's role in our post-Covid recovery as a desirable, well-resourced and safe location for inter/national productions.

Mediaworks Report into 'Boys Club' Culture w/ Matt Mollgaard: August 05, 2021.

 Mediaworks Report into 'Boys Club' Culture w/ Matt Mollgaard: August 05, 2021. , 13.73 MB
Thu 5 Aug 2021

A report into media company Mediaworks has found the workplace persisting toxic 'boys club' culture. The culture is filled with harassment, peer pressure, bullying, and sexual allegations that has predominantly affected younger female staff. Conor spoke to Dr. Matt Mollgaard, Head of Radio at AUT, about the findings of the report, particularly in regards to the effect it can have on students entering the media industry.

Labour's Andrew Little: August 5, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: August 5, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: August 5, 2021, 17.26 MB
Thu 5 Aug 2021

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about the nurses' strike, which are set to go ahead on August 19 and September 9 and 10, after members of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation voted to reject an agreement with the DHBs.

Neighbourhood Watch: August 5, 2021

 Neighbourhood Watch: August 5, 2021 Neighbourhood Watch: August 5, 2021, 21.05 MB
Thu 5 Aug 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on the Covid-19 situation in Australia, advocates for sexual assault survivors blasting the decision to temporarily promote former federal minister Christian Porter to Leader of the House months after he faced allegations of rape in the 1980s, and telecomm company Telstra making all payphones free.

The Wire with Justin: August 5, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: August 5, 2021 The Wire with Justin: August 5, 2021, 100.47 MB
Thu 5 Aug 2021

Producer Conor Head-McCarthy talked to Democracy for Myanmar Working Group New Zealand's Tin Ma Ma Oo about the group's petition calling for the New Zealand government to recognise a government in exile as the official government.

Justin spoke to the New Zealand Nurses Organisation's lead advocate David Wait about the nurses walking out of the job mid-August and early September

Justin also talked to Health Minister Andrew Little about the strikes.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on Covid-19 in Australia, former federal minister Christian Porter being temporarily promoted, and telecomm company Telstra making payphones free to use.

Conor also talked to AUT's Head of Radio Matt Mollgaard about the recent report into media company Mediaworks' culture.

Safe staffing for nurses w/ David Wait: August 5, 2021

 Safe staffing for nurses w/ David Wait: August 5, 2021 Safe staffing for nurses w/ David Wait: August 5, 2021, 12.65 MB
Thu 5 Aug 2021

Nurses are set to walk out of their job on August 19 and September 9-10, after members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation voted to reject an agreement with the DHBs, with them saying it is too vague on guaranteeing accountability for safe staffing.

Petition to Recognise the National Unity Government of Myanmar w/ Tin Ma Ma Oo: August 05, 2021.

 Petition to Recognise the National Unity Government of Myanmar w/ Tin Ma Ma Oo: August 05, 2021. , 19.82 MB
Thu 5 Aug 2021

The Democracy for Myanmar NZ Working Group have released a petition asking the New Zealand Government to recognise the National Unity Government as the rightful government of Myanmar. The petition has over 500,000 signatures supporting the move. Conor spoke to Tin Ma Ma Oo, head of The Democracy for Myanmar NZ Working Group on the petition and the current state of Myanmar.

New Zealand's Coal Imports and Energy Sources w/ Freeman Media's Gavin Evans: August 4, 2021.

 New Zealand's Coal Imports and Energy Sources w/ Freeman Media's Gavin Evans: August 4, 2021. , 21.38 MB
Wed 4 Aug 2021

New Zealand’s increase in coal imports has been a major topic of discussion over the past two weeks, with last week's announcement informing New Zealand that we are likely to import more coal this year than in any year prior. The government estimates an additional 150,000 tonnes of coal being imported by the shipload, which is 14% more than last year's one million tonnes. 


Last week Frances Wright spoke to Forest and Bird’s regional manager for the top of the South Island, Debs Martin, and this week Zazi spoke with Gavin Evans, who is the Group Editor at Freeman Media, producing Energy News, Inside Resources and Capital Letter. Gavin and Zazi also spoke about New Zealand’s coal. Gavin discussed why New Zealand hasn't moved away from coal as of yet, if it will have any major effects on climate change and global warming, and where New Zealand stands with coal in comparison to other countries around the world.

The Wire with Zazi and Frances: August 4, 2021

 The Wire with Zazi and Frances: August 4, 2021 The Wire with Zazi and Frances: August 4, 2021, 94.63 MB
Wed 4 Aug 2021

This week on the Wednesday Wire Frances Wright has her regular Dear Science segment with Allan Blackman, they talk about a study that found dogs can tell when people are lying to them, a large meta-analysis that suggests a link between a vegetarian diet and depression, and the world's first 'green' synthesis of plastics from CO2. She also talks with Professor Pare Keiha, Dean of the Faculty of Maori and Indigenous Development at AUT about National's call for a referendum about calling New Zealand Aotearoa. 

 

Zazi Hewlett has her regular catch-up with ACT party's Brooke Van Velden, this week talking about the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill and the Auckland cycle bridge. She also talks to the Group Editor at Freeman Media, Gavin Evans, about New Zealand's energy sources and the increase in coal imports.