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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

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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?

Falling TVNZ profits with Kris Faafoi: 29 August 2019

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Thu 29 Aug 2019

Stewart talks to Broadcast Minister Kris Faafoi about TVNZ's falling full-year net profit.

Media Mega Merger? w/ Duncan Greive: 29 August 2019

 Media Mega Merger? w/ Duncan Greive: 29 August 2019 Media Mega Merger? w/ Duncan Greive: 29 August 2019, 10.83 MB
Thu 29 Aug 2019

Stewart talks to the Spinoff's managing director Duncan Greive about a possible merger between RNZ, TVNZ and Maori TV.

Youth Workers in South Auckland w/ Efeso Collins: August 28, 2019

 Youth Workers in South Auckland w/ Efeso Collins: August 28, 2019 Youth Workers in South Auckland w/ Efeso Collins: August 28, 2019, 9.07 MB
Wed 28 Aug 2019

Manukau ward councillor Efeso Collins and other South Auckland community members are calling for a return of youth worker funding after an increase in gang violence. Funding cuts to crime prevention programmes have left youth in the area severely lacking in mentors able to give them a healthy direction in life. Councillor Collins spoke to reporter William Boyd about the lack of support and the negative effects that has had on South Auckland. William started off by asking what youth workers do to help.

Suicide in New Zealand - Why are our suicide rates so high?: August 28, 2019

 Suicide in New Zealand - Why are our suicide rates so high?: August 28, 2019 Suicide in New Zealand - Why are our suicide rates so high?: August 28, 2019, 10.81 MB
Wed 28 Aug 2019

Tuwhenuaroa spoke to the head of the Mental Health Foundation Shaun Robinson about the most recent chief coroner’s report regarding NZ’s high suicide rates.

TRIGGER WARNING: This piece discusses suicide attempts and depression at length

The Wire with Lillian Hanly: August 28, 2019

 The Wire with Lillian Hanly: August 28, 2019 The Wire with Lillian Hanly: August 28, 2019, 108.61 MB
Wed 28 Aug 2019

This week on the Wednesday Wire:

On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones we talk deforestation in Brazil as the Amazon fires continue, harnessing solar energy and optimism and life expectancy

We have Fletcher Tabuteau, deputy leader of the NZ First party this week talking about National’s economic policy document, the commerce commission's report on fuel prices and the forthcoming Infrastructure Commission

William Boyd is joining us as a Wire producer on Wednesdays and his first piece is speaking to councillor Efeso Collins about the need for youth workers in South Auckland

Finally, Tuwhenuaroa spoke to the head of the Mental Health Foundation Shaun Robinson about the most recent chief coroner’s report regarding NZ’s high suicide rates

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: August 28, 2019

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Wed 28 Aug 2019

On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones we talk deforestation in Brazil as the Amazon fires continue, harnessing solar energy and optimism and life expectancy.