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Helping the Disabled Community In Lockdown w/ Paula Tesoriero

 Helping the Disabled Community In Lockdown w/ Paula Tesoriero Helping the Disabled Community In Lockdown w/ Paula Tesoriero, 13.27 MB
Thu 13 Aug 2020

With day 2 of level 3 in Auckland, we have once again seen the rise of some habits such as panic buying after the announcement was made. With this in mind, the disability rights commissioner has put out a call for members of the public to think before shopping, with online shopping highly important for those who can’t leave the home or manage to get to a supermarket. To understand more about what can be done and what support is there, producer James Tapp talks to the disability rights commissioner, Paula Tesoriero, and starts by asking who is considered to be a priority customer.

International Desk w/ Conor: August 13, 2020

 International Desk w/ Conor: August 13, 2020 International Desk w/ Conor: August 13, 2020, 9.43 MB
Thu 13 Aug 2020

Lebanon’s government has resigned after days of protests following the explosion of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in Beirut’s port last week. Conor Knell reports that any change regarding corruption in Lebanon would be difficult because of sectarian divisions between Christians, Sunni and Shia Muslims.

 

The Wire with Bronwyn: August 12, 2020

 The Wire with Bronwyn: August 12, 2020 The Wire with Bronwyn: August 12, 2020, 106.35 MB
Wed 12 Aug 2020

This week on the Wire, Bronnie opens with a COVID-19 update, as Auckland's move to alert level three coincided with the show's starting. 

After is the weekly chat with NZ First’s Tracey Martin where they talked about the repealing of the Oranga Tamariki subsequent children provisions.

This week's election coverage topic is housing, so Bronnie contiues her conversation with Minister Martin to focus on how immigration, seniors and children tie into this issue.

She then speaks to Greg Street, an Eco Design Advisor from the Hutt City Council about how we can make new houses as well as the houses we already have, healthier, cheaper to run and more environmentally friendly. 

Lastly, is an interview with Food Frontier Founder and CEO, Thomas King about their new report finding that  plant-based meats are healthier for you than their conventional counterparts. 

Healthy, Heated Houses with Eco Design Advisor Greg Street: August 12, 2020

 Healthy, Heated Houses with Eco Design Advisor Greg Street: August 12, 2020 Healthy, Heated Houses with Eco Design Advisor Greg Street: August 12, 2020, 19.69 MB
Wed 12 Aug 2020

As part of our election coverage on housing, Bronwyn speaks to Greg Street, an Eco Design Advisor from the Hutt City Council about how we can make our houses more healthy, cheaper to heat and, as a result, more environmentally friendly. As well as talking about existing and potential government policy, the two pondered the question: why don't New Zealanders demand better?

 

 

New Zealand First on Housing Policy: August 12, 2020

 New Zealand First on Housing Policy: August 12, 2020 New Zealand First on Housing Policy: August 12, 2020, 5.11 MB
Wed 12 Aug 2020

For 95bFM's Election Coverage this year, Bronwyn Wilde speaks to New Zealand First's Tracey Martin about housing policy. They discuss how immigration, seniors and families and children are affected by housing issues. 

How Healthy are Plant-Based Meats? with Thomas King: August 12, 2020

How Healthy are Plant-Based Meats? with Thomas King: August 12, 2020 How Healthy are Plant-Based Meats? with Thomas King: August 12, 2020 , 26.71 MB
Wed 12 Aug 2020

As public consciousness grows about the environmental, health and animal welfare effects of meat consumption, so does the market for plant-based meat alternatives. The question is, how healthy are these substitutes? And how do they compare to the conventional meat products they look to replace?

Bronwyn speaks to Thomas King, Founder and CEO of Food Frontier about the findings of their new report which reveals that not only are plant-based meats on average nutritionally superior, they don't carry the same health risks. 

Renting Issues w Manawatū Tenants' Union

 Renting Issues w Manawatū Tenants' Union Renting Issues w Manawatū Tenants' Union, 21.59 MB
Tue 11 Aug 2020

As part of 95bfm's Election Coverage 2020, Hanna speaks to Manawatū Tenants' Union Coordinator Ben Schmidt for a pro-renter perspective on the amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, and what policies they would like to see from the next government.

For an opposing view, check out Hanna's interview with NZPIF!

Renting Issues w New Zealand Property Investors' Federation

 Renting Issues w New Zealand Property Investors' Federation Renting Issues w New Zealand Property Investors' Federation, 16.79 MB
Tue 11 Aug 2020

As part of 95bfm's Election Coverage 2020, Hanna speaks to Executive Officer of the New Zealand Property Investors' Federation Sharon Cullwick for a pro-landlord perspective on the amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, and what policies they would like to see from the next government.

For an opposing view, check out Hanna's interview with the Manawatū Tenants' Union!

The Wire with Jemima: August 11, 2020

 The Wire with Jemima: August 11, 2020 The Wire with Jemima: August 11, 2020, 47.53 MB
Tue 11 Aug 2020

This week on the Wire we have started our 2020 Election Coverage and this week we're looking at housing. 

Jemima speaks to lawyer and principal policy advisor Ronji Tanielu for the Salvation Army about the state of public housing. They discuss what the Salvation Army hopes to see a new government do to combat Aotearoa's waitlist for social housing.

Hanna looks into renting issues and the new amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act. She speaks to the Manawatū Tenants' Union and the New Zealand Property Investors' Federation about their different perspectives on the amendments and the future for renting policy in New Zealand. 

Tackling the Waitlist for Public Housing w/ the Salvation Army: August 11, 2020

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Tue 11 Aug 2020

Last week it was reported that the waitlist for public housing is up 50 percent on this time last year with 18,000 people currently registered. Jemima Huston speaks to Ronji Tanielu who is a lawyer and principal policy advisor for the Salvation Army about the increase in the public housing waitlist. They promises the current government made in terms of public housing and whether they’ve been met and what the Salvation Army hopes to see a new government do to combat Aotearoa's long waitlist for housing support.