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The Wire with Reuben: Monday 2nd July

The Wire with Reuben: Monday 2nd July The Wire with Reuben: Monday 2nd July, 122.98 MB
Mon 2 Jul 2018

Damian talks to Dr Alex Macmillan from OraTaiao about the new UN climate change report that indicateswe've been sitting on our hands for too long.

Reuben speaks to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about the government's record investment into sustainable transport and the push to implement stock monitoring cameras after footage of a sharemilker repeatedly beating cows came to light.

Laura Kvigstad speaks to Emilie Rakete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about the recent Ministry of Justice report that is projecting a rise of four thousand prisoners over the next decade.

Damian Rowe also speaks to Chayce Glass from the Maori Medical Students' Association, Te Oranga, about the student loan cap extension and what it will mean for medical students.

Tertiary funding with Sandra Grey: June 29, 2018

Tertiary funding with Sandra Grey: June 29, 2018 Tertiary funding with Sandra Grey: June 29, 2018, 19.46 MB
Fri 29 Jun 2018

The Minister for Education, Chris Hipkins, has announced a $31.7 million boost into the tertiary education sector, which the government says will increase the quality of lifelong learning opportunities. It comes after a budget which saw no extra money for tertiary institutes.

The Tertiary Education Union have welcomed the announcement, saying the increase will help to stabilise the sector whilst essential work is done to reform it and the way it is funded.

Stewart had a chat this morning with Sandra Grey, the National President of the Tertiary Education Union, about why this funding injection was so important, and started by asking her what this announcement actually means for tertiary institutes?

The Wire with Laura: Friday 29th June

The Wire with Laura: Friday 29th June The Wire with Laura: Friday 29th June, 116.65 MB
Fri 29 Jun 2018

This wire we focus on the domestic violence victims protection bill, Jennifer-Rose Tamati speaks with Holly Carrington from Shine on what the new Domestic Violence- Victims Protection Bill means for victims of domestic violence and then we have a chat with National Party Member Erica Stanford on the bill and why the National Party pulled support for it. Then we pop across the ditch the talk with Rachel McDonald from Radio Adelaide about a new bill that has sparked contraversy, with some saying it compromises free speach. After that Stewart Sowman-Lund speaks with the National President of the Tertiary Education Union, Sandra Grey, about the announcement of increases in tertiary funding. AND we be chat about the results of our twitter poll on the matter. Finally, Lillian Hanly speaks to the creator of the organization Rise Up 4 Homelessness, Shari Nevahlagi about the upcoming homelessness count announced by Auckland Council.

 

I/v with Shari Nevalagi: June 29, 2018

I/v with Shari Nevalagi: June 29, 2018 I/v with Shari Nevalagi: June 29, 2018, 14.56 MB
Fri 29 Jun 2018

Shari Nevalagi created the organisation Rise Up for Homelessness. She's a solo mother of two children, both with autism, and has autism herself. She spends time volunteering with homeless Whānau and neurodiverse Whānau in Tāmaki Makaurau, and is currently working in Manurewa helping to provide rough sleepers with food and support. 

Lillian Hanly spoke with Shari following the news that Mayor Phil Goff has announced a 'homelessness count', and talked with her about her concerns.

Shining a light on the Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Bill

Shining a light on the Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Bill Shining a light on the Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Bill, 5.75 MB
Fri 29 Jun 2018

Jennifer-Rose Tamati speaks with Holly Carrington from Shine on what the new Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Bill means for victims of domestic violence and small businesses.

If you or anyone you know are suffering from domestic violence you can contact the Shine National Helpline: call free 0508 744 633 (9am to 11pm, 7 days a week) or visit their website.

The apprenticeships set sail: June 28, 2018

The apprenticeships set sail: June 28, 2018 The apprenticeships set sail: June 28, 2018, 9.3 MB
Thu 28 Jun 2018

The number of apprentices has been increasing in the last few years while university enrolment has stagnated, but is still not enough to meet the shortages in a number of industries. Lachlan spoke with Josh WIlliams, CEO of the Industry Training Federation about apprenticeships.

Neutral Corner: The Bronx is turning

Neutral Corner: The Bronx is turning Neutral Corner: The Bronx is turning, 11.92 MB
Thu 28 Jun 2018

This week on Neutral Corner we look at the coverage of an upset victory for a left-wing candidate in the Democratic Primary for New York's 14th Congressional District.

The Wire with Lachlan: June 28, 2018

The Wire with Lachlan: June 28, 2018 The Wire with Lachlan: June 28, 2018, 126.63 MB
Thu 28 Jun 2018

First up on today’s Wire, Lachlan speak with Josh Williams, CEO of the Industry Training Federation about the rise in the number of apprentices. Neutral corner returns on the upset victory of a left wing candidate in the democratic primaries. Andrew LIttle joins LAchlan for their regular chat, this week discussing the sensible sentencing trust and a NZ First private member’s bill. Jemima speaks with Kylie Ryan about mental wellbeing for students. Finally, This Day in History is on the 2009 coup in Honduras.

This Day in History: 2009

This Day in History: 2009 This Day in History: 2009, 23.01 MB
Thu 28 Jun 2018

This Day in History takes us back to 2009, for the removal of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya by the country's military.

I/V w/ Auckland Council about PE (combustible) cladding: June 27, 2018

I/V w/ Auckland Council about PE (combustible) cladding: June 27, 2018 I/V w/ Auckland Council about PE (combustible) cladding: June 27, 2018, 25.6 MB
Wed 27 Jun 2018

You would have possibly seen in the news recently that Auckland has a number of buildings with the same type of cladding as that of the Grenfell Tower. This came out around the same time as the anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Auckland Council had conducted their own investigations into the possible dangers of this cladding and their conclusion reads as follows:

Auckland Council has reviewed over 300 buildings which comprise of a mix of residential and commercial buildings (some of these involve sites with multiple buildings which we have also individually assessed).

All hospital buildings were included in the investigation regardless of height and some sites had multiple buildings.

The investigation found 116 buildings that appear to utilise ACP cladding to some extent. In some cases the cladding material possesses a modified FR (fire resistant) core, while far fewer cases have cladding with a combustible polyethylene core. The extent and use of ACP on the buildings varies considerably from the full façade, to decorative features only and, as noted above, many buildings examined did not contain ACP at all.

We haven’t identified any building that would be considered dangerous due to ACP cladding.

In many cases, the use of ACP is limited and the safety from fire of such buildings and their occupants is maintained by features such as sprinkler systems that reduce potential fire risks.

The buildings comprise a mix of residential and commercial, all are considered low risk.

Lillian Hanly spoke with Auckland Council Building Control general manager Ian McCormick to find out more about the council’s investigation and really understand the similarities between the cladding and the risks they are looking to mitigate.