These days, its seems that public transport is the buzz word on the lips of The Auckland Council and Auckland Transport. The lack of support around parking in Auckland City is affecting retailers, with a notion in the public that it is too hard to find a parking space around town. Leonard Powell caught up with Pauanesia owner Heather Gerbic, to get an idea of what retailers are facing in Tamaki Makaurau.
This week we talk veganism: the benefits and criticisms. Dr John Livesey chats about the environmental degradation that is occuring through our meat and dairy production, and Luke Burrows of Wiseboys Burgers tells us about the increasing popularity in vegan food consumption.
Producer Laura talked with Auckland University Craccum Magazine’s Sports Columnist, Mark Fullerton and Illustrations Editor, Isobel Gledhill on the upcoming referendum that may result in funding cuts for the Universities Paper.
Producer Laura talked to A senior policy analyst at The Salvation Army's Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit, Alan Johnson, on the 14 Hours Homeless Challenge that starts today.
Producer Conor spoke with Simonette Bouler, of Community Law Canterbury, about the issue of independence in beneficiary investigation and appeal methods. He asked her what the process involves for beneficiaries when undergoing an appeal, and the discrepancies in investigations and rulings.
Lachlan spoke with Ti Lamusse from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about his experiences of the protests against the New Zealand Defence Industry Association 2017 Forum in Wellington earlier this week. Reporter Mack Smith spoke with NZDIA Deputy Chair Andrew Ford about his view on the protests.
Lachlan spoke with Dr Paula King about her recent article in the New Zealand Medical Journal about healthcare workers and their role in combatting mdoern slavery.
Harry spoke with C.E.O. of the City Mission Chris Farrelly about their recently received $10 million grant from Foundation North that will assist in developing its future infrastructure.