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An investigation into Immigration NZ's controversial data profiling programme

 The racial implications of data modelling The racial implications of data modelling, 8.09 MB
Wed 11 Apr 2018

Darashpreet Johal looks into the implications of the pilot programme being run by Immigration NZ for the past 18 months to profile and target overstayers. 

Dear Science: Science and History and the future of renewable fuel

 Dear Science Dear Science, 30.58 MB
Wed 11 Apr 2018

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we talk about power cuts and the science TV series Connections, proteins on old documents that tell us about the environment the writer was in at the time, and the separation of Hydrogen and Oxygen.

Bags Not NZ

 Cutting back on Plastic Bags Cutting back on Plastic Bags, 24.8 MB
Tue 10 Apr 2018

Plastic Bags are a problem that needs solving. Leonard Powell catches up with James Blackwood from Bags Not NZ to chat about the problem, and what their campaign is doing to help. 

New Zealand Nurses Organisation: Rallies and Support Over the Next Fortnight

New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation, 10.07 MB
Tue 10 Apr 2018

Wire host Conor speaks with the NZNO about their rallies for public support, and their goal to send a message to the government that NZ wants a better supported health industry, 

Promising New Findings For Polycistic Ovary Syndrome Research

 Associate Professor Rebecca Campbell of the University of Otago, and new developments for PCOS research. , 16.31 MB
Tue 10 Apr 2018

Wire host Conor speaks with Associate Professor Rebecca Campbell, of the Uiversity of Otago. Rebecca is at the forefront of very exciting findings related to Polycystic Ovary Research. Her team has found promising results in a pre-clinical setting, which could bolster research in new directions. Her team is now coordinated with Sweedish clinicians to further reseach in a clinical environment.  

The Wire with Conor : 10th April 2018

 Tuesday Wire Tuesday Wire, 106.31 MB
Tue 10 Apr 2018

Conor speaks with Georgia Chevoux, Campaign Supervisor for the New Zealand Nurses Organisation about the Health workers rally’s taking place this week

Producer Conor Knell has an interview with opposition spokesperson for health Michael woodhouse about dhb deficits.

Today on the Green Desk, Producer Jack Marshall talks to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation Managing Director Anna Marsden about coral.

Leonard talks to James Blackwood from Bags Not NZ, about single use plastic bags, what they are doing to minimise their usage and how everyone can play their part.

Conor speaks with Associate Professor Rebecca Campbell from the University of Otago about pretty exciting findings into Polycistic Ovary Syndrome research.

Finally we discuss public transport, Leonard got out and about with his phone and got peoples' opinions on public transport in the city.

Hills On The Petrol Hike

 Hills On The Petrol Hike Hills On The Petrol Hike, 17.76 MB
Mon 9 Apr 2018

Auckland Mayor Phill Goff’s proposed a 10c levy on every litre of petrol to pay for significant changes to transport has been backed by Labour. The first reading of the regional fuel tax bill happened in Parliament at the end of March, and it will now move to a select committee. Mary-Margaret talked to councillor Richard Hills about what this tax will do for our transport system, and where Mayor Goff’s goal for a fuel tax came from.

How will BREXIT effect New Zealand Trade?

 How will BREXIT effect New Zealand Trade? How will BREXIT effect New Zealand Trade?, 10.22 MB
Mon 9 Apr 2018

Before the Uk entered into the EEC the Uk was New Zealand's number one trade partner receiving up to 90% of exports. 

With Brexit nearing could we see this trade relationship reblossum and what will it mean for New Zealand?

I spoke to Trade Minister David Parker to find out where the negotiations are up to so far. 

The Wire with Reuben: Monday 9th April

 Monday Wire 09.04.18.mp3 mp3, 81 MB
Mon 9 Apr 2018

Reuben McLaren speaks to newly elected Green Party co-lear Marama Davidson about what her leadership will mean for the party, how the Greens will hold the government to account and what is to be made from Immigration New Zealand’s alleged racial profiling.

Lucy Austin finds out about New Zealand's prospects with Brexit on the horizon and what it could mean for trade and our economy. She has a chat to trade, finance and economic development minister David Parker.

It’s Wire Worry Week and we’re focussing on public transport. Mary-Margaret speaks to Auckland Councillor Richard Hills about the regional fuel tax and what it will do for the transport system.

Lastly, we have The Southern Cross with Jean Bell in studio where we’ll get a run down on the big stories from the Asia pacific Region.

Marama Davidson on holding the government to account & Immigration New Zealand’s alleged racial profiling

 Greens DAVIDSON 09.04.18.mp3 mp3, 13.86 MB
Mon 9 Apr 2018

Reuben McLaren has a chat to the new Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about what her leadership will mean for the party, how the Greens will hold the government to account and what is to be made from Immigration New Zealand’s alleged racial profiling.