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Board Games; Meeting Genevieve Brown; September 3, 2019

 Board Games; Meeting Genevieve Brown; September 3, 2019 Board Games; Meeting Genevieve Brown; September 3, 2019, 24.61 MB
Tue 3 Sep 2019

Communities and Residents Candidate Genevieve Brown discusses her campaign for the 
Waitematā Local Board and what the role is to her. 

I/V with Wafa Elamin; September 3, 2019

 I/V with Wafa Elamin; September 3, 2019 I/V with Wafa Elamin; September 3, 2019, 13.03 MB
Tue 3 Sep 2019

Over the past month there have been further developments in Sudan as the peaceful protests have resulted in political change. Isabella spoke with Sudanese-American activist Wafa Elamin about what to expect from the new power-sharing arrangement, the potential impact of democratic Sudan and the role of the Sudanese diaspora. She began by asking Wafa what the current state of Sudanese politics is.

 

Trusting the Control of Alcohol; An IV with Nick Smale and Noel Watson; September 3 2019

 Trusting the Control of Alcohol; An IV with Nick Smale and Noel Watson; September 3 2019 Trusting the Control of Alcohol; An IV with Nick Smale and Noel Watson; September 3 2019, 7.72 MB
Tue 3 Sep 2019

Nick Smale and Noel Watson of The West Auckland Licensing Trusts Action Group join us to discuss the local body elections and their requests that the Waitakere and Portage Licensing Trusts hold a vote at the 2019 local body elections. The vote would decide if The Trusts should keep or lose their monopoly rights.

The Wire with Jemima: September 02, 2019

 The Wire with Jemima: September 02, 2019 The Wire with Jemima: September 02, 2019, 99.16 MB
Mon 2 Sep 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the party's recent media controversies and how the party is responding to them. Southern Cross is back with the latest in Pacific news. Lachlan speaks to Professor Janine Hayward about local government voter turnout and what needs to be done about it. Jemima wraps it up with a chat with Children's Commissioner, Andrew Becroft, about the government child and youth wellbeing strategy and the need for more schools to adopt anti-bullying programmes. 

Youth Wellbeing Strategy and Anti-Bullying in Schools: August 01, 2019

 Youth Wellbeing Strategy and Anti-Bullying in Schools: August 01, 2019 Youth Wellbeing Strategy and Anti-Bullying in Schools: August 01, 2019, 15.08 MB
Mon 2 Sep 2019

Last week the government announced their overarching child and youth wellbeing strategy, which sets out a shared understanding of what's important for the wellbeing of young New Zealanders. Jemima spoke to Childrens Commissioner, Andrew Becroft, about the strategy and how it will be implemented practically. They also discussed the Commissioner's call for all schools to introduce anti-bullying programmes.  

Neutral corner: 30th August, 2019

 Neutral corner: 30th August, 2019 Neutral corner: 30th August, 2019, 17.83 MB
Fri 30 Aug 2019

Neutral corner for this week looks at media coverage of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament by the BBC and RT.

Tobacco Lobbying with Ricardo Menendez March: 30th of August, 2019

Tobacco Lobbying with Ricardo Menendez March: 30th of August, 2019 Tobacco Lobbying with Ricardo Menendez March: 30th of August, 2019, 8.4 MB
Fri 30 Aug 2019

Auckland Action Against Poverty has raised red flags after lobbying efforts from several tobacco companies in New Zealand. 

In an email addressed to Auckland Action Against Poverty tobacco giant, Philip Morris, reached out for a meeting saying “Philip Morris strongly supports the Government’s focus on encouraging people to switch to less harmful products and is working towards exiting the cigarette market in NZ.  In particular, Philip Morris is working to address the high rates of women smokers.” 

Auckland Action Against Poverty is now urging the government to regulate the lobbying efforts of the tobacco industry. Co-Ordinator of AAAP, Ricardo Menendez March joins Laura Kvigstad to discuss the lobbying efforts he’s seen occur by the tobacco industry. 

We have reached out to Philip Morris for comment and will be retouching on this issue next week.

 

Political donations with Marama Davidson: 30th August, 2019

 Political donations with Marama Davidson: 30th August, 2019 Political donations with Marama Davidson: 30th August, 2019, 15.92 MB
Fri 30 Aug 2019

Bronnie speaks with Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about their proposed changes to the party political donation system.

The Wire with Stewart: August 29, 2019

 The Wire with Stewart: August 29, 2019 The Wire with Stewart: August 29, 2019, 101.83 MB
Thu 29 Aug 2019

Another packed Thursday Wire, with host Stewart Sowman-Lund and producers Justin and Deb. 

This week:

Stewart speaks to Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi abut TVNZ’s tumbling profits.

After that, The Spinoff’s Duncan Grieve breaks down speculation about a mega-merger that could maybe save our media industry.

Then, Justice Minister Andrew Little pops by for his weekly chat. Today we’re talking liquor trading laws, and foreign donations.

Plus, Neighbourhood Watch with our correspondent Zoe. We’re talking Alan Jones’ history of offensive comments, and a step forward for the Aussie Trans community. 

And finally, Justin’s here with a quick recap about the current state of British Parliament.

All that plus Poll Position and a whole heap more - it's The Thursday Wire! 

Labour's Andrew Little: August 29, 2019

 Labour's Andrew Little: August 29, 2019 Labour's Andrew Little: August 29, 2019, 20.7 MB
Thu 29 Aug 2019

Justice Minister Andrew Little pops by for his weekly chat. He speaks to Stewart about liquor trading laws, after a bill passed last night under urgency allowing licensed venues to stay open late for the Rugby World Cup. Plus, foreign donations- should they be allowed?