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The Wire with Lisa: August 29, 2018

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Wed 29 Aug 2018

E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today!

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we are talking about how we are capable of smelling, dodgy psych studies, and a botched execution in a Nebraska state which may be due to the drugs used.

Daniel Meech talks to Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman  about the upcoming Chelsea Manning talk and National’s desire to see her banned from entering the country on the ground of her previous conviction.

Lillian talked to some co founders of the game Sooth to find out what it is all about

Darashpreet talks to Professor Paul Brunton about the new dental facility University of Otago will be building in South Auckland

 

Tenancy law review, have a say! : August, 29, 2018

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Wed 29 Aug 2018

One third of New Zealanders, including 43% of children, live in rental homes. 

This trend is at odds with the Kiwi dream (and expected reality) of owning a white-picket-fence villa by the time you reach 30.

As society shifts, regulations stay the same. Which is why the government wishes to review the current legislation, and make it more accurate. 

Proposals have been made, areas are being looked into, and consultation is on its way, until October 21st. 

Producer Lisa Boudet delves into the proposed changes, and the reactions on either side of the spectrum. 

Dear Science: August 29, 2018

 Dear Science: August 29, 2018 Dear Science: August 29, 2018, 31.07 MB
Wed 29 Aug 2018

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we are talking about how we are capable of smelling, dodgy psych studies, and a botched execution in a Nebraska state which may be due to the drugs used.

Justin's International Desk: August 28th 2018

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Tue 28 Aug 2018

After two Liberal Party leadership spills last week, Malcolm Turnbull has been ousted as party leader and Prime Minister on Friday.  Treasurer Scott Morrison became the 30th Prime Minister of Australia, after defeating Peter Dutton and Julie Bishop.  Justin spoke to Dr Peter Chen of the University of Sydney about what caused the leadership challenges and how it will affect trans-Tasman relations, Dr Jill Sheppard of the Australian National University about the new government’s effects on refugee and climate change policies and Frank Bongiorno of the Australian National University on the legacy of these challenges on Australian political history.

 

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: August 28 2018

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Tue 28 Aug 2018

This week on the Greendesk, to get fresh for fashion week Jack has a story about ethical fashion with a founder of the site Well Made Clothes. Justin takes us to Australia for international news this week - he speaks to three Australian academics about what’s been happening over there. Leonard speaks to Mik Smellie about the random acts of kindness day and Splice organisation. And finally, Conor recaps Bob Muller’s investigation against the Trump administration.

Greendesk with Jack: August 28 2018

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Tue 28 Aug 2018

This week on the Greendesk, Jack Marshall has a story about fast fashion. He speaks to Courtney Sanders about her crusade to save us from one of the worlds biggest polluters.

Recapping Mueller:28th August 2018

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Tue 28 Aug 2018

Conor recaps Special Consuel Robert Mueller’s investigation against the Trump administration.

Kindness and Honey: August 28 2018

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Tue 28 Aug 2018

Leonard spoke to Mik Smellie of the Splice organisation this morning, about Random Acts of Kindness Day. On Friday, they will be handing out pots of honey on Queen St - so Leonard found out why.

Justin's International Desk: August 28th 2018

 Justin's International Desk: August 28th 2018 Justin's International Desk: August 28th 2018, 69.92 MB
Tue 28 Aug 2018

After two Liberal Party leadership spills last week, Malcolm Turnbull has been ousted as party leader and Prime Minister on Friday.  Treasurer Scott Morrison became the 30th Prime Minister of Australia, after defeating Peter Dutton and Julie Bishop.  Justin spoke to Dr Peter Chen of the University of Sydney about what caused the leadership challenges and how it will affect trans-Tasman relations, Dr Jill Sheppard of the Australian National University about the new government’s effects on refugee and climate change policies and Frank Bongiorno of the Australian National University on the legacy of these challenges on Australian political history.

 

The Wire with Jemima: August 27, 2018

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Mon 27 Aug 2018

On the Monday Wire, Damian speaks with Male Survivors Aotearoa trustee, Ken Clearwater, about including faith-based organisations in a Royal Commission sexual abuse inquiry. The Southern Cross is back with their regular segment to discuss the retrail of two politicians found guilty of sedition in Fiji, the increase in Nepalese immigrants in New Zealand, and Manam volcanic activity. Tu speaks to Ron Angel about migrant workers being unfairly treated in New Zealand. We end the show with a segment on the conservation effort of whio or blue ducks in Kaimanawa Forest Park. Jemima talks to Sam Gibson from Goodnature about innovative pest traps and Tu talks to Kaimanawa Hunting Liaison Group spokesperson, Gary Harwood, about their work to set Goodnature traps to save the whio.