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Is the Auckland University Euporean Students Association promoting white supremacy?

 Is the Auckland University Euporean Students Association promoting white supremacy? Is the Auckland University Euporean Students Association promoting white supremacy?, 8.66 MB
Thu 2 Mar 2017

A controversial new group called the Auckland University European Students Association raised a number of red flags since its emergence this week. Despite saying they are open to all university students with an interest in European culture, the group has been accused by some as one that promotes white supremacy. bFM's news director Ximena Smith spoke to the president of AUSA to learn more. 

State funding on TVNZ: An investigation

 State funding on TVNZ: An investigation State funding on TVNZ: An investigation, 6.77 MB
Thu 2 Mar 2017

We investigate the role of state funded television in local communities, and whether TVNZ requires immediate reform in order to cater to the current media climate. bFM reporter Joel Thomas speaks to a series of media critics and commentators to learn more. 

Oxfam introduces Taps Off Day

 Oxfam introduces Taps Off Day Oxfam introduces Taps Off Day, 5.34 MB
Thu 2 Mar 2017

Oxfam has introduced a new intiative called Taps Off Day, encouraging New Zealanders to around the country to go a whole day wihout turning their taps on. The brand new project, kicking off on March 22nd, hopes to provide easy access to clean water for our Pacific neighbours. bFM reporter Jess Smith speaks to Oxfam New Zealand's executive director Rachael Le Mesurier to learn more. 

Unionist hits back at English’s drug test comments

 Unionist hits back at English’s drug test comments Unionist hits back at English’s drug test comments, 4.98 MB
Wed 1 Mar 2017

This Monday, Prime Minister Bill English made an assertion that employers are struggling to hire New Zealand workers due to a large numbers failing drug tests in their applications. Although he admitted the evidence was anecdotal, he said it partly helped to justify record immigration numbers. 95bFM’s Adam Jacobson speaks to Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff about the topic.

Pushing for accessibility legislation in New Zealand

 Pushing for accessibility legislation in New Zealand Pushing for accessibility legislation in New Zealand, 7.31 MB
Wed 1 Mar 2017

A range of disability groups in New Zealand have just recently come together to form what’s called the Access Alliance. The group is pushing for legislation to be introduced that would let people with disabilities participate more actively in society. Ximena speaks to Esther Woodbury from the Disabled Person’s Assembly to hear more about the group and the possible benefits of the legislation they’re pushing for.

The Green Party’s generational gap

 The Green Party’s generational gap The Green Party’s generational gap, 6.63 MB
Wed 1 Mar 2017

It appears a “generational divide” is opening up within the Green Party. Is the younger generation of candidates potentially getting held back, while long-term members are unwilling to step down? 95bFM’s Adam Jacobson speaks with Newshub political journalist Lloyd Burr about the reasons behind the possible chasm that’s forming between the young and the old.

Increasing workplace pressures and gender disparities for kiwi journos

Increasing workplace pressures and gender disparities for kiwi journos Increasing workplace pressures and gender disparities for kiwi journos , 9.5 MB
Wed 1 Mar 2017

A new survey has revealed New Zealand journalists are working more hours and are under increasing work pressures in the news room. The survey also found that women journalists are getting paid less than men for the same work, despite making up the majority of the workforce. Ximena speaks to leader of the study and head of Massey’s Journalism school, James Hollings, about the research.

Māori entrepreneur challenge kicks off

Māori entrepreneur challenge kicks off Māori entrepreneur challenge kicks off , 9.47 MB
Wed 1 Mar 2017

The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge is an initiative to bring more diversity to the tech and digital industries across New Zealand. The Challenge aims to bring to light some of the best, young Māori entrepreneurs around, giving them a platform in which to express and develop their business plans.  95bFM’s Adam Jacobson chats with the General Manager Economic Growth at Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development, Patrick McVeigh, about what the initiative is all about.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday March 1, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday March 1, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday March 1, 2017, 111.82 MB
Wed 1 Mar 2017

This week, Ximena and Adam spoke about the DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge, gender disparities in journalism, the Green Party's "generational divide", a new advocacy group for people with disabilities, and Bill English's drug test comments. 

Dear Science: Deadly chemicals, exoplanet discoveries and dodgy chicken sandwiches

 Dear Science: Deadly chemicals, exoplanet discoveries and dodgy chicken sandwiches Dear Science: Deadly chemicals, exoplanet discoveries and dodgy chicken sandwiches, 14.82 MB
Wed 1 Mar 2017

AUT’s Allan Blackman returns this week for Dear Science. He talks to Ximena about the lethal chemical that was used to kill North Korean leader’s estranged brother, NASA’s recent discovery of seven Earth-sized worlds orbiting a nearby star, and also about a new Canadian investigation that’s found Subway “chicken” contains an alarming low amount of, well, actual chicken.