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The Green Party's James Shaw on Rent, Vaccine Patents, and Wage Suppression: May 10, 2021

 The Green Party's James Shaw on Rent, Vaccine Patents, and Wage Suppression: May 10, 2021 The Green Party's James Shaw on Rent, Vaccine Patents, and Wage Suppression: May 10, 2021, 20.3 MB
Mon 10 May 2021

Felix spoke to Green co-leader James Shaw about their Reasonable Rent campaign, the elimination of exclusive patents for Covid-19 vaccines, and their new petition to remove the newly implemented wage suppression rules.

What Does the Scottish Election Mean for the UK?: May 10, 2021

 What Does the Scottish Election Mean for the UK?: May 10, 2021 What Does the Scottish Election Mean for the UK?: May 10, 2021, 8.64 MB
Mon 10 May 2021

Felix reports on the recent Scotland election result and the implications that a pro-independence Scotland could have for the United Kingdom.

Western Springs Forest w/ Steve Abel: 10 May, 2021

 Western Springs Forest w/ Steve Abel Western Springs Forest w/ Steve Abel , 21.92 MB
Mon 10 May 2021

The Auckland Council introduced its Western Springs Native Bush Restoration Project with the aim of returning the pine dominated vegetation to native bush by planting new trees.

But Steve Abel, an environmentalist and member of Mana Rākau says the bush is already native.

Jessica Hopkins talked to Abel who says the forest is being destroyed, not restored and is advocating to stop the felling of the Western Springs Native Forest.

Assistance Dogs w/ Mimi Hooper: May 10, 2021

 Assistance Dogs w/ Mimi Hooper Assistance Dogs w/ Mimi Hooper, 3.46 MB
Mon 10 May 2021

The Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust provides dogs for people with disabilities who are unable to get them elsewhere. 

90% of their clients are children under 12 years old with autism and other neurodisabilities.

Currently their waiting list is five years, and with no government funding, these dogs are paid for through donations. 

Jessica Hopkins interviewed Mimi Hooper, the general manager of Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust about how an assistant dog can be life changing for families.

New Zealand's Relationship to China w/ Stephen Noakes; 7 May, 2021.

 New Zealand's Relationship to China w/ Stephen Noakes; 7 May, 2021. , 11.14 MB
Fri 7 May 2021

As many Western countries speak out against human rights abuses in China, New Zealand has found itself in a difficult position between prioritising ethics and economics. In recent weeks, the Labour government have started to speak out against the actions of China and, earlier this week, passed a motion declaring human rights abuses were taking place.

 

Noah Ferguson-Dudidng spoke to Director of the China Studies Centre at the University of Auckland, Stephen Noakes, on New Zealand's relationship with China. They discussed their decades-long trading relationship, China's actions in Hong Kong and against Muslim minorities, and how New Zealand's stance may change in the future.

The Friday Wire with Ayana: 7 May 2021

 The Friday Wire with Ayana: 7 May 2021 The Friday Wire with Ayana: 7 May 2021, 101.61 MB
Fri 7 May 2021

This week on the Friday Wire, Bronwyn fills in for Ayana.

Producer Noah Ferguson-Dudding speaks to National MP Christopher Luxon about Parliament declaring human rights abuses in China and plans for the national rail system. He then talks to Stephen Noakes, Director of the China Studies Centre at the University of Auckland, more broadly about New Zealand’s relationship with China.

In our regular segment with Auckland Council, Bronwyn chats to Pippa Coom about a range of environmental projects around the city.

Lastly, Bronwyn plays an interview with Mark Pascall about the Wellbeing Protocol, a project to empower communities through blockchain technology.

City Counselling w/ Cr Pippa Coom: 7 May 2021

 City Counselling w/ Cr Pippa Coom: 7 May 2021 City Counselling w/ Cr Pippa Coom: 7 May 2021, 14.2 MB
Fri 7 May 2021

Bronwyn speaks to Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom about the improvements to Waihorotiu Valley (Queen St) and the controversy surrounding the Marina at Kennedy Point and its impacts on local kororā (little blue penguins). They began by speaking about the Western Springs Pine Native Bush Restoration project.  

 

Blockchain and Community Empowerment with Mark Pascall from the Wellbeing Protocol: 7 May 2021

 Blockchain and Community Wellbeing with Mark Pascall from the Wellbeing Protocol: 7 May 2021 Blockchain and Community Wellbeing with Mark Pascall from the Wellbeing Protocol: 7 May 2021, 13.8 MB
Fri 7 May 2021

Bronwyn sits down with Mark Pascall, one of the  founders of the Wellbeing Protocol, a project to empower communities using blockchain technology. Pascall is using his background in software development to combine his four passions: blockchain, alternative organisational management, open source and holistic wellness. 

The Wellbeing Protocol has been accepted into the GovTech Accelerator programme and has received funding to run a trial in Cannons Creek, in Eastern Porirua. Bronwyn talks to Pascall about the project, alternative methods of value transfer, and dispelling myths around blockchain.

Labour's Andrew Little: May 6, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: May 6, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: May 6, 2021, 28.03 MB
Thu 6 May 2021

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about Pharmac reportedly stopping blanket funding drugs for kid's cancer, comments made by National leader Judith Collins on health sector reforms, and Labour insisting changing a motion condemning 'genocide' in China's Xinjiang province to 'human rights abuse'.

Neighbourhood Watch: May 6, 2021

 Neighbourhood Watch: May 6, 2021 Neighbourhood Watch: May 6, 2021, 19.83 MB
Thu 6 May 2021

This week on Neighbourhood Watch, a legal challenge is launched against the Federal government's ban in returning citizens from India, a family could be released from the detention centre on Christmas Island, and a giant moth is discovered in Queensland.