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The Green Party's James Shaw on Welfare, Amazon and Unions: April 19, 2021

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Mon 19 Apr 2021

Felix spoke to Green Party Co-leader James Shaw about proposed changes to the social welfare system, his thoughts on the $100m subsidy given to Amazon by the NZ government, and the Green Party's relationship with unions.

SAFE NZ CEO Debra Ashton on Greyhound Racing: April 19, 2021

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Mon 19 Apr 2021

Felix spoke to Debra Ashton from SAFE NZ about the Government's decision to review the Greyhound Racing inudstry

The Wire with Felix: April 19, 2021

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Mon 19 Apr 2021

On today's Wire:

Felix Walton speaks to Green co-leader James Shaw about welfare, Amazon, and unions.

Jess Hopkins speaks to Dr Claire Meehan about changing the narrative when it comes to discussions about consent in regards to young people.

Jess also speaks to recycling expert Holly Dove about possible changes to the kerbside recycling system.

Lastly, Felix speaks to SAFE NZ CEO Debra Ashton about Greyhound Racing.

Changing the Narrative When it Comes to Discussions about Consent w/ Dr Claire Meehan

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Mon 19 Apr 2021

Warning: this piece discusses sexual abuse in regards to young people. 

The Harmful Digital Communications Amendment Bill would amend the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 to make it illegal to post an intimate visual recording online without consent.

Through the Nudie Project, Dr Claire Meehan has researched the sharing of nude photos amongst teenagers, and issues of consent and coercion.

Jess spoke to Meehan about the bill and shifting the blame from victims of sexual abuse, partiualry young women both online and offline. 

Reforming our Current Recycling System w/ Holly Dove

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Mon 19 Apr 2021

Following the ban on single-use plastic bags, the New Zealand Government plans to phase out some additional plastic products and has proposed a ban on several single-use plastic items by 2025. 

Environmental advocates have suggested as well as this, we also need to reform our current kerbside recycling system.

I spoke to a recycling expert, Holly Dove, about how we can reduce and reuse plastic in a sustainable way 

Government Subsidies for Amazon; 16 April, 2021

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Fri 16 Apr 2021

The government has just announced a deal with the company Amazon worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Amazon is currently producing a TV series based on Lord of the Rings, and the government is granting millions in subsidies. Noah Ferguson-Dudding reports on the implications of the deal.

March Against Sexual Violence w/ Auckland Feminist Action: March 16, 2021

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Fri 16 Apr 2021

Ayana talks to Lily Chen from Auckland Feminist Action about the March Against Sexual Violence this Sunday after it was postponed due to bad weather last weekend. They chat about the march and intersectional feminism. 

Food Advertising w/ Consumer NZ's Belinda Castles: April 16, 2021

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Fri 16 Apr 2021

Ayana talks to Belinda Castles from Consumer NZ about food and beverage advertising, how far deception can go and the impact on children and vulnerable communities. 

The Wire with Ayana: April 16, 2021

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Fri 16 Apr 2021

On the Friday Wire with Ayana and Noah:

Noah firstly chats to National MP Christopher Luxon about housing, media and National Party leadership.

Then Ayana talks to Belinda Castles from Consumer NZ about food and beverage advertising.

Next Ayana talks to Auckland Feminist Action's Lily Chen about the March Against Sexual Violence this Sunday. 

Finally Noah does a report on the potential of Amazon coming to New Zealand. 

Thanks for listening!! Ma te wa.

Justin's International Desk: April 15, 2021

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Thu 15 Apr 2021

International Desk reports on Japan's decision to release a million tonnes of wastewater from the Daiichi power plant into the sea, with Dr David Krofcheck of the University of Auckland explaining the science behind it.