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Living wage - a tough sell: March 5, 2019

 Living wage - a tough sell: March 5, 2019 Living wage - a tough sell: March 5, 2019, 8.85 MB
Mon 4 Mar 2019

Official figures show almost 18,000 retail workers are on minimum wage, currently $16.50 an hour. FIgures also show 67 percent of retail workers see it as their career. First Union is fighting for the living wage through their worth it campaign, arguing retail is valuable work that often goes unnoticed. The campaign has included negotiations with employers, public information campaigns, and picketing. Lachlan spoke with Robin Wilson Whiting of First Union about retail workers’ wages and their recent picket of a supermarket, first asking her what conditions were like for retail workers currently.

The Friday Wire with Laura: 1st of March, 2019

 The Friday Wire with Laura: 1st of March, 2019 The Friday Wire with Laura: 1st of March, 2019, 104.31 MB
Fri 1 Mar 2019

John Minto & his walk for Palestine: 1st of March, 2019

 John Minto & his walk for Palestine: 1st of March, 2019 John Minto & his walk for Palestine: 1st of March, 2019, 15.71 MB
Fri 1 Mar 2019

Veteran activist John Minto will be walking the last North Island kilometre of his ‘Walk for Palestine’ today. Taking a life long stance on activism, John is walking to build awareness and support for the Palestinian struggle. He has walked over 1700 kilometres from Cape Reinga to Wellington since the 14th of December, and this next leg of his journey will take him onto the South Island, where he encourages supporters to join him. Louis spoke with John on why he’s behind this crisis as well as the journey he’s made so far...

 

Cathy Casey on Fireworks Ban: Friday the 1st of March, 2019

 Cathy Casey on Fireworks Ban: Friday the 1st of March, 2019 Cathy Casey on Fireworks Ban: Friday the 1st of March, 2019, 16.69 MB
Fri 1 Mar 2019

Fireworks may arguably be a strange occurrence in the history of Aotearoa. Since their introduction in colonial times and the traditions of Guy Fawke, which has little to no relevancy at all for New Zealanders, the notion has become something of a explosive display in celebration on public holidays & in private use. But the dangers & risks to others are abundant. Especially pets. So the Auckland City Council is lobbying for a ban on private sales, in which a public consultation found 80% of the 8000 submissions were in favour of the ban. Ila Christianson spoke with Auckland City Councillor Cathy Casey, who is petitioning for the vote about her stance on the ban.

 

Calls For Zoo Boycotts with Sonja Bermudez: March 1st, 2019

 Calls For Zoo Boycotts with Sonja Bermudez: March 1st, 2019 Calls For Zoo Boycotts with Sonja Bermudez: March 1st, 2019, 21.24 MB
Fri 1 Mar 2019

Wellington Zoo euthanised four Baboons on Saturday the 23rd of February. The baboons were said to be acting agressively towards one another and the zoo responded in a way that they believed was humane. In response, Speak Up for Animals New Zealand is calling for a boycott, saying the deaths were needless as they could have been placed in a sanctuary that aids in rehabilitation of baboons. Sonja Burmudez from Speak Up for Animals New Zealand, spoke to Laura Kvigstad on the matter. 

This day in history: February 28, 2019

 This day in history: February 28, 2019 This day in history: February 28, 2019, 22.51 MB
Thu 28 Feb 2019

This day in history goes back to 1991 for the conclusion of the First Gulf War following Iraq's invasion of neighbouring Kuwait.

 

The Wire with Oscar and Ben; February 28, 2019

 The Wire with Oscar and Ben; February 28, 2019 The Wire with Oscar and Ben; February 28, 2019, 98.75 MB
Thu 28 Feb 2019

The full podcast for the Thursday Wire of the 28th of February, 2019. Guests include; National Party Environment Spokesperson Scott Simpson, Associate Professor Kathleen Quinlivan, Minister of Justice Andrew Little and Kevin Tso of Victim Support. This Day in History also returns to 1991. 

Reframing Sex and Sexuality Education w/ Kathleen Quinlivan; February 28, 2019

Reframing Sex and Sexuality Education w/ Kathleen Quinlivan; February 28, 2019 Reframing Sex and Sexuality Education w/ Kathleen Quinlivan; February 28, 2019 , 24.75 MB
Thu 28 Feb 2019

Associate Professor Kathleen Quinlivan joins us to talk about the framing of sex ed and creating a more socially aware, holistic sexuality education program. 

Making a Safer System w/ Victim Support; February 28, 2019

 Making a Safer System w/ Victim Support; February 28, 2019 Making a Safer System w/ Victim Support; February 28, 2019, 14.6 MB
Thu 28 Feb 2019

A talk with Kevin Tso of Victim Support abot the 'Strengthening of the Justice System for Victims' Survey and how to include voices in the Justice System. 

The National Party and The Environment w/ Scott Simpson; February 28, 2019

 The National Party and The Environment w/ Scott Simpson; February 28, 2019 The National Party and The Environment w/ Scott Simpson; February 28, 2019, 26.37 MB
Thu 28 Feb 2019

Half of a discussion with the Opposition's Environment Spokesperson Scott Simpson on National's new green mission.