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Go Bus Drivers take action

 Bus Drivers are people too Bus Drivers are people too, 5.73 MB
Tue 29 May 2018

Leonard Powell catches up with First Union Organiser Graham Mckean. They talk about the Go Bus Drivers taking action in Mangere this morning, and how bad the working conditions are for Bus Drivers in Aotearoa. 

The Wire with Leonard: May 29th

The Wire with Leonard: May 29th The Wire with Leonard: May 29th , 105.41 MB
Tue 29 May 2018

The Tuesday Wire with Host Leonard Powell, and Producer Conor Knell. 
On the show, Graham Mckean discusses Busses, Eugenie Sage talks the Budgets impact for our Environment, Conor looks into the Cameroon Crisis, and Leonard has a new segment, Everyday People. 

Violence in Cameroon

 Violence in Cameroon Violence in Cameroon, 17.51 MB
Tue 29 May 2018

This week, Conor looks at Southern Cameroon and how discrimination against English speakers by French speakers has led to severe cases of violence and the imprisonment of several major secessionist figures. We explore the history behind this violence and why English speakers have reached a breaking point with French speaking Cameroon

Happy Menstrual Health Day!

 Happy Menstrual Health Day! Happy Menstrual Health Day!, 5.94 MB
Mon 28 May 2018

For Menstrual Health Day, Mary-Margaret spoke to a small business that sells sustainable menstrual products in a bid to aid period poverty in New Zealand. Siobhanne and Linda run the aptly named social enterprise FLOW, and Mary-Margaret asked them about the issues that people who menstruate face today.

The Monday Wire: 28th of May

 The Monday Wire: 28th of May The Monday Wire: 28th of May, 41.37 MB
Mon 28 May 2018

Mary-Margaret talks to FLOW, who sell sustainable menstrual products, for menstrual health day.

Lillian interviews Dr Aroha Harris who’s an expert on Maori history. They discuss the history of bastion point and the recent celebrations of its anniversary.

Lucy Austin speaks to Mera Lee-Penehira about the significance of Moko Kauae and whether Pakeha should get them.

Reuben talks to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about the possibility of a free trade deal with the European Union and also the recent bloody events on the Israel-Palestine border.

The Cultural Significance of Moko Kauae

The Cultural Significance of Moko Kauae The Cultural Significance of Moko Kauae , 6.98 MB
Mon 28 May 2018

Lucy Austin speaks with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Associate Professor Mera Lee-Penehira about the significance of the moko kauae in relation to the recent discussion around non-Māori getting a moko kauae. 

The issue arose in the media after non-Māori self-help coach Sally Anderson got a moko kauae. 

Mera discusses why it is culturally significant for Māori and the issue of appropriation by pakeha. 

The Anniversary of the Occupation at Bastion Point

 The Anniversary of the Occupation at Bastion Point The Anniversary of the Occupation at Bastion Point, 12.86 MB
Mon 28 May 2018

Dr Aroha Harris is a senior history lecturer at The University of Auckland.

She is of Te Rarawa and Ngapuhi descent. Over the weekend Ngaati Whaatua o Orakei celebrated the 40th anniversary of the occupation at bastion point.

Lillian Hanly started by asking what was celebrated at Orakei this weekend.

Uncovering human trafficking, slavery, and murder on the high seas

 Uncovering human trafficking, slavery, and murder on the high seas Uncovering human trafficking, slavery, and murder on the high seas, 19.29 MB
Fri 25 May 2018

Teams from Greenpeace in New Zealand are behind a global operation that has exposed shocking incidents of human trafficking, slavery and abuse at sea aboard international fishing fleets.

Former police detective Tim McKinnel spent years campaigning on behalf of Teina Pora, before turning his attention to trafficking, helping to produce the new report Misery at Sea in conjunction with Greenpeace.

Stewart spoke with him about him what he managed to uncover.

The Wire with Kelly: Friday 25 May 2018

 The Wire with Kelly: Friday 25 May 2018 The Wire with Kelly: Friday 25 May 2018, 106.99 MB
Fri 25 May 2018

I got stress, it's multiplyin'.

I got stress, it's multiplyin'. , 5.78 MB
Fri 25 May 2018

Kelly talked to Professor Tim Bentley from Massey University, about a modern study on the mental health and social safety of people in workplaces. He says in a time where mental health issues are increasing, it's important to put measures into places to combat these. Bentley, along with others, are currently collating data for the study and he tells Kelly about the process.