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Activity Schools see increase in Mental Health issues

Activity Schools see increase in Mental Health issues Activity Schools see increase in Mental Health issues, 9.29 MB
Fri 6 Apr 2018

Producer Will Parsonson talks to director of Auckland secondary school center Sharon Fernee about the increasing issues being faced by Activity schools in regards to mental health issues. The schools act as a place where students who are seen to be at risk or have learning difficulties can go to get more support, but as Fernee says, the support being supplied is becoming hard to undertake.

Slam-Duncan: investigative journalism

Slam-Duncan: investigative journalism Slam-Duncan: investigative journalism, 14.26 MB
Fri 6 Apr 2018

Kelly chatted to Duncan Greive, founder and managing editor of The Spinoff, about the progression of his crowdfunding campaign to support longform investigative journalism in new Zealand. He tells us why this kind of journalism is of critical importance. 

Is the UN rights?

Is the UN rights? Is the UN rights?, 24.14 MB
Thu 5 Apr 2018

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights released their concluding observations on the rights of New Zealanders. In it, they recommend legislative change that incorporates more rights and focusing on ensuring the BORA and Treaty of Waitangi are considered more in legislation. Lachlan spoke with Edwina Hughes from Peace Movement Aotearoa about the report.

A Little bit of Andy with Lachlan

A Little bit of Andy with Lachlan A Little bit of Andy with Lachlan, 23.74 MB
Thu 5 Apr 2018

Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their weekly chat where they discuss Chris Finlayson's bill that would allow judges greater protection, bail law, and his view on Aotearoa becoming a republic.

Moving out of mum's house. Should Aotearoa become a republic?

Moving out of mum's house. Should Aotearoa become a republic? Should Aotearoa become a republic?, 21.5 MB
Thu 5 Apr 2018

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently said she believes Aotearoa will become a republic in her lifetime. However, when John Key was Prime Minister he said it was unlikely this would happen. Lachlan spoke with Savage from New Zealand Republic about the chances of it happening, and what form it would take.

The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 5th April

The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 5th April The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 5th April, 130.03 MB
Thu 5 Apr 2018

On today's Wire, Lachlan speaks with Savage from Republic New Zealand about the possibility of Aotearoa becoming a republic. Then, Neutral corner returns as Ben looks into the appointment of John Bolton as Trump’s national security adviser. Andrew LIttle joins Lachlan for our regular chat and this week they discuss judge protection, bail laws, and his views on whether New Zealand should become a republic. Edwina Hughes from Peace Movement Aotearoa joins us to discuss the UN’s recommendations on NZ social, economic, and cultural rights. Finally, Ben brings us this day is history on the beginning of the Bosnian War in 1992.

 

This Day in History: 1992

This Day in History: 1992 This Day in History: 1992, 22.67 MB
Thu 5 Apr 2018

This Day in History takes us back to 1992, for the date which is generally regarded as the start of the Bosnian War, part of the wider conflict surrounding the breakup of Yugoslavia

Neutral Corner: HR today, Bolton tomorrow?

Neutral Corner: HR today, Bolton tomorrow? Neutral Corner: HR today, Bolton tomorrow?, 130.03 MB
Thu 5 Apr 2018

With the suprise dismissal of White House National Security Advisor HR McMaster, and the acension of John Bolton to the role, Neutral Corner contrasts the coverage given by Bolton's former employer, Fox News, and by PressTV, owned by one of the countries the former UN ambassador has labelled as a major enemy of the USA, the Islamic Republic of Iran.

This Day in History: 1992

This Day in History: 1992 This Day in History: 1992, 14.88 MB
Thu 5 Apr 2018

This Day in History takes us back to 1992, for the recognition of Bosnia-Herzegovina as a country by the United States, and a escalation of violence in that part of the wars which ripped apart Yugoslavia.

The Wire with Lillian: Wednesday 4th April

Wednesday Wire Wednesday Wire, 100.82 MB
Wed 4 Apr 2018

On the show today Allan talks to us about distant stars, the most light absorbing black and knuckle cracking noises.

Tracey Martin is back on the show and takes us through the process of figuring out the vision for education for the next thirty years as well as talking about the more than 6000 children in the care of Oranga Tamariki at the moment.

Lisa Boudet talks to Associate Transport Minister Julie-Anne Genter about the transport announcements yesterday and Auckland's fuel tax.

Lastly we have a statement from Dr Jason Myers, Executive Director of the NZ Aids Foundation, regarding the releasing of information by Grindr to external parties regarding users HIV status.