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Freedom of Expression and Trans-Exclusionary Feminism with MP Tracey Martin and Ahi Wī-Hongi

 Freedom of Expression and Trans-Exclusionary Feminism with MP Tracey Martin and Ahi Wī-Hongi Freedom of Expression and Trans-Exclusionary Feminism with MP Tracey Martin and Ahi Wī-Hongi, 41.61 MB
Wed 26 Aug 2020

This piece arose from a conversation with Tracey Martin last week, where Bronwyn asked the Minster how she felt about a post of hers being shared on a Facebook group that advocates against transgender rights. What followed was a discussion of freedom of expression and when it can be reasonably limited. After that interview, Bronwyn spoke to Ahi Wī-Hongi from Gender Minorities Aotearoa to get a fuller picture of the issue, and whether it is even appropriate to call such groups feminists. 

 

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: August 26, 2020

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: August 26, 2020 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: August 26, 2020, 30.56 MB
Wed 26 Aug 2020

This week on Dear Science, Allan Blackman talks a possible link between cannabis use during preganancy and a heightened risk of autism, a water beetle who can survive being eaten alive and excreted by a frog, and the rare element Astatine and its potential benefits for cancer treatment.  

Pandemic Productivity w/ Mental Health Foundation

 Pandemic Productivity w/ Mental Health Foundation Pandemic Productivity w/ Mental Health Foundation, 9.48 MB
Tue 25 Aug 2020

Much has been said about maintaining productivity levels during lockdown. Hanna spoke to Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, about the impact of this rhetoric on people's mental health amidst already increased mental distress from the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The Wire with Jemima: August 25, 2020

 The Wire with Jemima: August 25, 2020 The Wire with Jemima: August 25, 2020, 98.7 MB
Tue 25 Aug 2020

On the Wire today Jemima speaks to the Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft about child offending system in Aotearoa and changing the age of criminal responsibility from 10 years old to 14. 

Make It 16 is a group seeking to lower the voting age to 16 in New Zealand. Jemima speaks to member Thomas Pope Kerr about Make It 16's high court case claiming that the current voting age is discriminatory. 

With 20% of households in some areas of South Auckland without power, Jemima talks to Tania Pouwhare, the Social Intrapreneur at Auckland Council's Southern and Western Institutes. They discuss why internet access is important and how digital infrastructure might be used to rebuild the economy in South Auckland. 

Hanna looks into the pressure to be productive during lockdown. She speaks to Shaun Robinson, the Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation about productivity and mental health during the pandemic. 

The Children's Commissioner on Child Offending: August 25, 2020

 The Children's Commissioner on Child Offending: August 25, 2020 The Children's Commissioner on Child Offending: August 25, 2020, 11.31 MB
Tue 25 Aug 2020

In a report released yesterday, the Children's Commission called for changes to be made to the child offending system. Jemima Huston speaks to Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft about New Zealand's child offending system and why it isn't working. They also discuss why he believes the age of criminal responsibility should be changed from 10 years old to 14. 

Internet Access and Rebuilding a Digital Infrastructure in South Auckland: August 25, 2020

 Internet Access and Rebuilding a Digital Infrastructure in South Auckland: August 25, 2020 Internet Access and Rebuilding a Digital Infrastructure in South Auckland: August 25, 2020, 8.58 MB
Tue 25 Aug 2020

One in five households in some areas of South Auckland do not have internet access. Jemima Huston speaks to Tania Pouwhare, the Social Intrapreneur at Auckland Council's Southern and Western Institutes. They discuss why internet access is important and how digital infrastructure might be used to rebuild the economy in South Auckland. 

Lowering the Voting Age w/ Make It 16: August 25, 2020

 Lowering the Voting Age w/ Make It 16: August 25, 2020 Lowering the Voting Age w/ Make It 16: August 25, 2020, 4.62 MB
Tue 25 Aug 2020

Make It 16 is a group seeking to lower the voting age to 16 in New Zealand. Jemima Huston speaks to Make It 16 member Thomas Pope Kerr about why the voting age should be lowered. They also talk about the group's case at the High Court claiming that the current voting age is discriminatory. 

The Green Party Update w/ Minister James Shaw: August 24, 2020

 The Green Party Update w/ Minister James Shaw: August 24, 2020 The Green Party Update w/ Minister James Shaw: August 24, 2020, 21.34 MB
Mon 24 Aug 2020

This week during her weekly chat with the Green Party co-leader James Shaw, Zoë Larsen Cumming asks about the Green's opinion on National's border policy, the extension of paid sick leave, support for students who don't qualify for the wage subsidy, and Iwi-led check points. 

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, August 24, 2020

 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, August 24, 2020 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, August 24, 2020, 103.85 MB
Mon 24 Aug 2020

Today on the Wire with Zoë Larsen Cumming: 

Zoë has her weekly chat with Green Party co-leader James Shaw on National's border policy announcement, the Green's call for paid sick leave extensions, student support during Covid 19, and Iwi-lead lockdown check points. 

Producer Aneeka Moheed brings a piece on the economic effects of Covid 19 on small businesses, talking to Bestie Cafe, Mercury Plaza and an AUT economist. 

Zoë interviews the principal of Aorere College Greg Pierce on reports of students in low decile high schools having to choose between continuing their studies or dropping out to support their families who were financially burdened by the Covid 19 lockdowns. 

Finally, Zoë interviews University of Warwick astrophysics professor and exo-planet hunter Dr. Daniel Bayliss on an asteroid heading towards the planet. 

Asteroids and Astrophysics w/ Dr. Daniel Bayliss: August 24, 2020

 Asteroids and Astrophysics w/ Dr. Daniel Bayliss: August 24, 2020 Daniel Bayliss: August 24, 2020, 11.98 MB
Mon 24 Aug 2020

Zoë Larsen Cumming interviews University of Warwick astrophysics professor and exo-planet hunter Dr. Daniel Bayliss on an asteroid which NASA says is heading our way. They also touch base on what's happening in the astrophysics community with regard to the Covid 19 pandemic.