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Stranger Than Fact w/ Felix: Hoaxes

 Stranger Than Fact w/ Felix: Hoaxes Stranger Than Fact w/ Felix: Hoaxes, 35.37 MB
Mon 5 Jul 2021

Felix turns a journalistic eye to the world's most mysterious stories. In this week's series finale, he investigates the wonderful world of hoaxes alongside supernatural-belief expert Robert Bartholomew.

Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation Online w/ Internet NZ: July 5, 2021

 Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation Online w/ Internet NZ: July 5, 2021 Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation Online w/ Internet NZ: July 5, 2021, 9.51 MB
Mon 5 Jul 2021

A recent survey by the Chief Censor’s Office showed that many New Zealanders are concerned about Misinformation online.

Internet NZ responded to this survey, stating that we need an effective response to misinformation, disinformation and the harms it causes. 

"84% of New Zealanders expressed support for specific groups or organisations to take action. This is a clear statement that New Zealanders want to see change."

Jessica Hopkins spoke to Nicola Brown, InternetNZ’s Senior Policy Advisor about how this issue affects us all. 

The Wire with Felix: July 5, 2021

 The Wire with Felix: July 5, 2021 The Wire with Felix: July 5, 2021, 116.58 MB
Mon 5 Jul 2021

On Felix's last Wire:

Felix caught up with James Shaw about the recent benefit increase and their calls for information about Matariki to be taught in schools.

On the series finale of Stranger Than Fact, we talk about hoaxes with special guest Robert Bartholomew from the University of Auckland.

Jess Hopkins interviews Nick Paterson of Drug Free Sport and Sarah Helm of the NZ Drug Foundation about cannabis use in The Olympics.

Jess also speaks to Nicola Brown of InternetNZ about misinformation in NZ.

And lastly, Jess interviews Nicola Gavey about the Shifting The Line Project

Cannabis and Sportspeople w/ Drugfree Sport NZ and the NZ Drug Foundation: July 5, 2021

Cannabis and Sportspeople w/ Drug Free Sport NZ and the NZ Drug Foundation: July 5, 2021 Cannabis and Sportspeople w/ Drug Free Sport NZ and the NZ Drug Foundation: July 5, 2021 , 15.27 MB
Mon 5 Jul 2021

Cannabis has been on the World Anti Doping Agency's list of banned substances for sportspeople since 2004.

Following US Track and Field Sprinter Sha’carri Richardson’s one month suspension for testing positive for Cannabis, there has been much debate over whether this rule is fair. 

Jessica Hopkins spoke to both Nick Paterson, the Chief Executive of Drugfree Sport NZ, and then Sarah Helm the Executive Director of the NZ Drug Foundation about the issue.

The Green Party's James Shaw on The Benefit Increase and Matariki: July 5, 2021

 The Green Party's James Shaw on The Benefit Increase and Matariki: July 5, 2021 The Green Party's James Shaw on The Benefit Increase and Matariki: July 5, 2021, 8.86 MB
Mon 5 Jul 2021

Felix caught up with James Shaw about his thoughts on last week's benefit increase and the need for better education around Matariki.

The Wire with Noah: July 2, 2021

 The Wire with Noah: July 2, 2021 The Wire with Noah: July 2, 2021, 103.87 MB
Fri 2 Jul 2021

Lots of water and talk about hate speech in Friday's wire.

 

Noah spoke to Professor Paul Spoonley about the government's proposed changes to hate speech laws. He then discussed these laws, as well as proposed reforms to water management, with National MP Christopher Luxon.

 

First-time producer Frances spoke to Green MP Eugenie Sage, and Water NZ CEO illian Blythe, about the importance of getting a diverse range of opinions through the process of water reforms.

 

Finally, Noah spoke to Auckland Councillor for Waitakere, Shane Henderson, about transport, climate change, and housing.

Three Waters Reform w/ Eugenie Sage and NZ Water: July 2, 2021

 Three Waters Reform w/ Eugenie Sage and NZ Water: July 2, 2021 Three Waters Reform w/ Eugenie Sage and NZ Water: July 2, 2021, 30.61 MB
Fri 2 Jul 2021

On Wednesday the government released their three waters reform programme which proposed four publicly owned entites to look after drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. 

Frances Wright spoke with Green Party spokesperson for three waters, Eugenie Sage, and Chief Executive of Water New Zealand, Gillian Blythe. They discussed iwi and mana whenua involvement in water reforms, public engagement in the process, and the importance of the reforms for New Zealand.  

Housing, Transport and the Climate w/ Shane Henderson: July 2, 2021

 Housing, Transport and the Climate w/ Shane Henderson: July 2, 2021 Housing, Transport and the Climate w/ Shane Henderson: July 2, 2021, 20.47 MB
Fri 2 Jul 2021

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about Auckland Transport's plans to combat climate change, and the city's transport in general. They also discussed the recent National Policy Statement on Urban Development, which sets out how Auckland can manage rapid population growth.

Hate Speech and the Law w/ Paul Spoonley: July 2, 2021

 Hate Speech and the Law w/ Paul Spoonley: July 2, 2021 Hate Speech and the Law w/ Paul Spoonley: July 2, 2021, 24.24 MB
Fri 2 Jul 2021

Proposed changes to New Zealand's hate speech laws have created controversy and debate throughout the political world over the past week. While the government argues the changes will stop individuals inciting violence against other groups, National and the ACT Party claim the proposals infringe on freedom of speech.

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Professor Paul Spoonley who has written extensively on hate speech and terrorism. They discussed what the proposals change to the current system, the relationship between hate speech and free speech, and whether New Zealand can regulate extreme content online.

Misinformation survey: July 1, 2021

 Misinformation survey: July 1, 2021 Misinformation survey: July 1, 2021, 14.13 MB
Thu 1 Jul 2021

A report from the Classification Office found that a majority of New Zealanders are exposed and are concerned about the spread of misinformation, with it concluding half of New Zealanders have at least one misbelief.

The University of Auckland's Kate Hannah is the research lead of The Disinformation Project.  She said the foundings could be both positive and negative.  She spoke to Justin Wong.