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Fight the power: exploring the connections between music and politics

 Fight the power: exploring the connections between music and politics Fight the power: exploring the connections between music and politics, 19.78 MB
Tue 3 Jul 2018

Music and politics have always had a strong relationship going back to the days of the Civil Rights Movement, the anti-war movement, and campaigns to combat racism. These days, artists such as Childish Gambino are pushing the boundaries visually and musically when it comes to using their art as a political vehicle. Sam Smith spoke with Patrycja Rozbickya about the intersection between music and politics.

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: Tuesday July 3rd

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: Tuesday July 3rd The Wire with Mary-Margaret: Tuesday July 3rd, 44.88 MB
Tue 3 Jul 2018

Sam Smith talks to a politics lecturer from Aston University about an article she wrote on Childish Gambino’s poignant video ‘This Is America’. Mary-Margaret asks the Council of Trade Unions Vice-President about how the gender pay principles announced by the government last night will impact pay equity. In his international segment this week, Conor Knell does some myth busting about farm attacks in South Africa. Laura Kvigstad learns about a new alcohol interlock sentence initiated by the government due to the prevalence of drink driving. Our greendesk friend Jack Marshall learns about new research into how Australian moths use magnetic fields to migrate.

International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa

 International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa, 24.61 MB
Tue 3 Jul 2018

In international news this week, a new study has been released saying that farm murders are down in South Africa, contrary to the rhetoric spread by conservative and far right commentators overseas. Conor looks into this and other problems surrounding South Africa's violent crime rate to work out what's true and what is simply ideological dogma

Pay Equity: Government Strategy

 Pay Equity: Government Strategy Pay Equity: Government Strategy, 3.52 MB
Tue 3 Jul 2018

The government last night announced five principles that are crucial in New Zealand for achieving pay equity. They are: freedom from bias and discrimination, transparency and accessibility, acknowledging the relationship between paid and unpaid work, sustainability, and participation and engagement. Mary-Margaret spoke to the Council of Trade Unions vice-president Rachel Mackintosh about how this will help to close the gender pay gap. She started by asking her to explain some of the more specific principles.

No more brews and BMWs

 No more brews and BMWs No more brews and BMWs, 3.67 MB
Tue 3 Jul 2018

From July 1st, anyone convicted of two or more drink-driving offences within five years, or any first time offenders caught driving more than 3 point 2 times the legal alcohol limit will be subject to an alcohol interlock sentence. This is a device that prevents people who are intoxicated from driving. Laura Kvigstad spoke with The CEO of No One Ever Stands Alone, Leah Abrams, on the matter, asking what her thoughts were on the recent change.

International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa

 International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa, 24.61 MB
Tue 3 Jul 2018

In international news this week, a new study has been released saying that farm murders are down in South Africa, contrary to the rhetoric spread by conservative and far right commentators overseas. Conor looks into this and other problems surrounding South Africa's violent crime rate to work out what's true and what is simply ideological dogma

Two Degrees to Warm

 Two Degrees to Warm Two Degrees to Warm, 15.19 MB
Mon 2 Jul 2018

The United Nations has recently revealed a new report that shows the growing certainty that two degrees of warming will have a servere impact for humanity. Producer Damian Rowe spoke to Dr Alex Macmillan about its implications to New Zealand and the changes that will need to be made on the Zero Carbon Bill.

More Time for Medical Students

 More Time for Medical Students More Time for Medical Students, 10.87 MB
Mon 2 Jul 2018

The Government has announced an extension on the life-time limit on student loans for medical students from 8 years to 10 years. Producer Damian Rowe spoke to Te Oranga president Chayce Glass on the implications this will have for students and for Maori, Pasifika and rural students.

 

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?