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Where are the legal protections for the gender diverse community?: July 8, 2019

 Where are the legal protections for the gender diverse community?: July 8, 2019 Where are the legal protections for the gender diverse community?: July 8, 2019, 14.25 MB
Mon 8 Jul 2019

The government is facing criticism over its inaction in bringin in specific protections for those with diverse gender identities. The Human Rights Commission called for changes to the Human Rights Act to include protections for the trans community in their 2008 transgender inquiry, and these have been reinfoced by a recent Universal Periodic Review by the UN Human Rights Council. Despite this, no changes have been made, and the Government has signalled it is low on their list of priorities, preferring to instead focus on some of the other 194 recommendations made by the Human Rights Commission. Lachlan spoke with Vanisa Dhiru from Gender Equal NZ about the periodic review.

Improving conditions for family carers: July 8, 2019

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Mon 8 Jul 2019

 

Yesterday the Government announced it would make considerable changes to the way family carers are treated in New Zealand. These include adding partenrs and parents to the group of people eho are paid for care, as well as an increase in payment form the minimum wage. The government indicated it will also repeal Part 4A of the Health and Disability act which barrs family carers from pursuing claims of discrimination in the courts. While groups are pleased with these changes, they are also disappointed the assessment process around who gets paid, and how much, is not changing. Lachlan spoke with Laurie Hilsgen, Chief Executive of Carers NZ about the changes.

 

Should we ban fireworks? w/ Cathy Casey: June 8, 2019

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Mon 8 Jul 2019

Local Government New Zealand met yesterday and voted by a majority of 64% to join forces in calling for a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks. Jemima spoke to Auckland Councillor, Cathy Casey, about the proposed ban and what Local Government New Zealand is hoping to come out of the movement. 

Workplace bullying: July 8, 2019

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Mon 8 Jul 2019

Workplace bullying is something that affects everyone, employers and employees alike. In this interview James talks to Natalia D'Souza, one of the editors of 'workplace bullying: a costly business phenomenon', written by Andrea Needham. Andrea sadly passed away in 2009. Before she passed away, a huge amount of research and interviews took place, giving an insight into how workplace bullying develops, how it can be prevented among many other aspects.

The Wire with Jemima: June 8, 2019

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Mon 8 Jul 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Lachlan speaks to the Chief Executive of Carers New Zealand, Laurie Hilsgen, about the government's decision to pay family carers more. Southern Cross is back with the latest in Pacific news. Lachlan also speaks to Vanisa Dhiru from Gender Equal New Zealand about the government's inaction on specific protections for gender diverse people. Jemima speaks to Auckland Councillor, Cathy Casey, about Local Government New Zealand's majority vote to ban private fireworks. Finally, we wrap up the show with James who talks to Natalia D'Souza about workplace bullying. 

The Hauora Report with Tureiti Moxon: 5th of July, 2019

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Fri 5 Jul 2019

Relationship Status And Welfare with Susan St John: 5 of July, 2019

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Fri 5 Jul 2019

The Wire with Laura: 5th of July, 2019

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Fri 5 Jul 2019

This day in history: June 5th, 2019

 This day in history: June 5th, 2019 This day in history: June 5th, 2019, 14.52 MB
Fri 5 Jul 2019

This day in history goes back to 1962, for the formal declaration of independence by the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.

David Seymour: The long road ahead for euthanasia: July 4, 2019

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Thu 4 Jul 2019

ACT Party Leader David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill passed its second reading last week. But, there's still an uphill battle before it actually becomes legislation. 

Host Stewart Sowman-Lund spoke with David about his Bill and what has to happen next.