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The Opportunities Party's Auckland Candidates: 25th February 2020

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Tue 25 Feb 2020

Justin talked to Opportunities Party leader Geoff Simmons about the party's newly-announced Auckland candidates and its direction in the September election

The Wire with Justin: February 25, 2020

 The Wire with Justin: February 25, 2020 The Wire with Justin: February 25, 2020, 32.4 MB
Tue 25 Feb 2020

Justin talks to Opportunities Party leader Geoff Simmons on the party's new candidates in Auckland and the general direction for the election.

Louis talks to Deborah Hall, directior of Action Smokefree Aotearoa, about the government's new regulations on vaping.

International Desk looks at Manchester City and other top sporting brands being used by individuals or organizations in international politics.

Auckland Water Usage w/ Andrew Chin: February 24, 2020

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Mon 24 Feb 2020

Over the weekend Aukland broke its 47 dry spell over the weekend, to much relief for those who rely on rain water as a source as well as farmers. However water usage is still high in Auckland, with coastal and rural communities having to carefully ration while they wait for water trucks. Last week James talked to Andrew Chin, the head of healthy water strategy at Auckland council, starting off by asking how Aucklanders can reduce their water usage over the summer or even all year round.

The Wire with Sherry: February 24th, 2020

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Mon 24 Feb 2020

On Monday wire: 

James Tapp talks to head of Healthy Water Strategy at Auckland Council, Andrew Chin.

James Tapp also gives us part one of his report on Manchester city sports washing and corruption. 

Sherry has her weekly chat with Green party co-leader James shaw on political transparency and lower carbon emission vehicles. 

Trigger warning: sexual violence and assault.

Sherry Zhang speaks to law professor Elisabeth Mcdonald on her research on the perpetuation of rape myths during the cross-exanimation of complainents in sexual violence cases.

Sherry Zhang also speaks to Auckland women’s centre manager Leonie Morris, who responded to some of questions raised by the New Zealand law society around funding, and effectiveness of pre-recording cross-examination. They talk further in depth of the traumatising process the court process can be for victims of sexual assault. 

A Cross Examination of Rape Myths w/ Elisabeth McDonald: February 24, 2020

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Mon 24 Feb 2020

Trigger warning: sexual violence and assault

 Despite more than 40 years of law reform aimed at improving the experience of giving evidence for adult rape complainants, Ministry of Justice research in 2018 re-confirmed that the process remains distressing and re-traumatising.

Sherry talks to University of Canterbury law professor Elisabeth McDonald on her research into rape myths, and how these myths remain a barrier to a fair trial process. 

Sherry begins by asking Elisabeth to give some background to her research: 

People to reach out to: 

0800 044 334: Safe to Talk 

09-376 3227: Auckland Women's centre

 

Consent Myths and the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill w/ Leonie Morris: February 24, 2020

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Mon 24 Feb 2020

Trigger warning: Sexual Violence and Assault

Sherry speaks to Manager of the Auckland Woman's centre Leonie Morris on rape myths, the trauma victims experience through cross-exanimation and the justice system, and responds to some of questions raised by the New Zealand Law Society regarding the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill.  UC law Professor Elisabeth McDonald also speaks on her research into the perpetuation of rape myths in the cross-examination in sexual assault cases. 

People to reach out to: 

0800 044 334: Sexual Assault helpline: Safe to Talk 

09-376 3227: Auckland Women's centre

While not included in this podcast due to timing of the show, Leonie notes that the cross examination process is extremely dehumanising and belittling process for victims, and also hopes that the Bill will be more culturally inclusive especially for our maori and pacifika communities. 

The National Party with Chris Penk: 21st of February, 2020

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Fri 21 Feb 2020

On the wire this week the National Party’s, Chris Penk stepped in for Denise Lee to keep us up to date on National News. He joined Laura Kvigstad to discuss the effects of the drought in rural Auckland, Simon Bridges teasing of a tax cut package and the right to silence debate that has been sparked around child abuse cases. 

Neutral corner: 21st February, 2020

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Fri 21 Feb 2020

Neutral corner for this week looks at the aftermath of yet another Democratic Party debate ahead of the Nevada Primary.

The Lighthouse Project & Domestic Violence in Police Ranks w/ Ang Jury: February 21, 2020

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Fri 21 Feb 2020

An internal project to address domestic violence amidst members of the police force was started and abandoned in 2019.

A document relased under the Official Information Act reveals there were plans to install counselling, training, support lines and a clear family harm policy.

However, this project, titled "The Lighthouse Project", was "superseded by district priorities" and never came to fruition. 

Rachel Simpson spoke to Dr Ang Jury, CEO of Women's Refuge about domestic violence in the police force - and how little is revealed about what happens in the ranks.

Most Recent Cannabis Polling w/t Holly Walker and Ross Bell: 21st of February, 2020

 Most Recent Cannabis Polling w/t Holly Walker and Ross Bell: 21st of February, 2020 Most Recent Cannabis Polling w/t Holly Walker and Ross Bell: 21st of February, 2020, 10.34 MB
Fri 21 Feb 2020

Recent polling done under the Helen Clark Foundation found the cannabis referendum receives greater support in favour of legalisation when they are informed more on the legislation, contrary to privious polls. Deputy Director of the Helen Clark Foundation, Holly Walker, discusses the results with Laura Kvigstad. Then Executive Director, Ross Bell, joins to discuss why these kinds of surveys have prompted the New Zealand Drug Foundation to hire people to educate the public on the legislation.