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Greg Ninnes: Rent prices

Rent Prices Rent Prices, 8.73 MB
Fri 21 Apr 2017

A new report has revealed that rent prices have steadily been rising across the country; with the median rent increasing by $50 a week a week in parts of Auckland. Latest housing bond data collected by the Tenancy Services has revealed over the last 12 months historically affordable areas of the city have seen skyrocketing pricing.

bFM’s Adam Jacobson spoke with Interest.co.nz Property Editor Greg Ninness about what the underlying reasons for this may be; and how we could solve a potential rent cost crisis.

 

Immigration reform: Controversial thresholds

Immigration Reform: Controversial thresholds Immigration Reform: Controversial thresholds , 27.12 MB
Fri 21 Apr 2017

The New Zealand government has made crucial changes to the immigration laws, in the hopes of decreasing the record breaking migration figure of 71,300 last year. Immigration minister, Michael Woodhouse, has announced the introduction of a salary threshold that aims to target low skilled migrant workers.

95bFM Reporter Kelly Enright spoke to the minister about this controversial change. She asked what the changes would mean for migrants who are under the threshold, already living here in New Zealand.

Enright also spoke to Council of Trade Union president Richard Wagstaff about his views on the proposed changes to the immigration laws.

The Wire with Adam: Friday 21st April, 2017

The Wire with Adam: Friday 21st April, 2017 The Wire with Adam: Friday 21st April, 2017, 117.97 MB
Fri 21 Apr 2017

This week, Kelly Enright talks to Immigration minister Michael Woodhouse and Council of Trade Union president Richard Wagstaff on immigration reform, Adam speaks to Interest.co.nz Property Editor Greg Ninness on increasing rent prices. He also speaks to Radio Adelaide’s Nicole Wedding about Immigration reform, “Australian values,” and politician property ownership. Joel speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the Green Party's clean and affordable energy policy. Adam has a chat to Dr Debra Wilson on brain fingerprinting, and Joel talks to Tony Tay from The Burgerie on Karangahape Road.

The Wire with Jogai: Thursday 20th April, 2017

The Wire with Jogai: Thursday 20th April, 2017 The Wire with Jogai: Thursday 20th April, 2017, 133.78 MB
Thu 20 Apr 2017

This week, Jogai and Jess catch up with Claire Hart from Tearfund to learn more about ethical fashion in New Zealand, and bFM reporter Katie Doyle speaks to Mike King about the People's Mental Health Report. Jogai chats to one of the editors and founders of the online magazine e-Tangata, following a profile by the Newsroom highlighting the need to elevate Maori and Pasifika voices in mainstream media. Producer Jess has a report on the Big Dog Walk coming up this weekend with organiser Alice McKinley, and Labour Leader Andrew Little is back for our weekly chat, discussing concerns in the mental health sector and a new plan to cut back on immigration. All this and more on the Thursday Wire - check out the full podcast here. 

Concerns highlighted in new mental health report

Concerns highlighted in new mental health report Concerns highlighted in new mental health report, 15.75 MB
Thu 20 Apr 2017

A new report into the New Zealand Mental Health Sector has highlighted some very serious concerns. The People's Mental Health Report invited those with experiences in the sector to share their stories, receiving over five hundred replies from both patients and staff. bFM reporter Katie Doyle speaks to one of the report’s contributors Mike King to learn more.

Ethical fashion guide to combat worker exploitation

Ethical fashion guide to combat worker exploitation Ethical fashion guide to combat worker exploitation, 12.88 MB
Thu 20 Apr 2017

The garment industry has high rates of exploitation, child labour and forced labour. Tearfund has released an ethical fashion guide which rates brands on their worker exploitation. The report includes 12 New Zealand brands and ranks companies from A to F based on a number of criteria including what they pay their staff and how supply chain workers are treated. bFM reporter Jess Smith speaks to Claire Hart from Tearfund to find out more about the guide.

 

The big dog walk with lots of dogs

The big dog walk with lots of dogs The big dog walk with lots of dogs, 10.72 MB
Thu 20 Apr 2017

The Big Dog Walk With Lots of Dogs is taking place this Saturday in four locations around New Zealand. The event invites both dog owners and dog lovers to join together for one massive dog walk. bFM producer Jess Smith speaks to Alice Mckinley, the organiser for the Auckland and Napier walks to learn more.

Elevating Maori and Pasifika voices in mainstream media

Elevating Maori and Pasifika voices in mainstream media Elevating Maori and Pasifika voices in mainstream media, 31.22 MB
Thu 20 Apr 2017

A recent publication titled The Best of e-Tangata has sparked a discussion regarding the lack of Maori and Pasifika voices in mainstream media. 95bFM's Jogai Bhatt caught up with one of the editors and founders of e-Tangata, Gary Wilson, to learn more about the magazine's mission to change just that. 

Care workers pay increase: Monumental win for female dominated industry

Care workers pay increase: Monumental win for female dominated industry Care workers pay increase: Monumental win for female dominated industry, 4.38 MB
Wed 19 Apr 2017

A monumental equal pay settlement has been achieved, giving aged care workers a well deserved pay rise of 42% over the next 4 years. The proposed settlement comes after finding of gender bias were discovered within the industry. 95bFm Reporter Adam Jacobson speaks with Industrial Services Manager of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Cee Payne, about why this is not only a substantial achievement for the industry, but also for gender equality in pay.

Democracy in despair: Erdogan's sweeping new powers

Democracy in despair: Erdogan's sweeping new powers Democracy in despair: Erdogan's sweeping new powers, 10 MB
Wed 19 Apr 2017

In a referendum in the weekend, Turkey chose to grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers. The country’s long-standing parliamentary system has been abolished in favour of an executive presidency, which will merge the roles of the president and the prime minister and could potentially keep Erdogan in office until 2029. Ximena speaks to Stephen Hoadley from the University of Auckland’s political studies department about the significance and meaning of the move.