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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.  

People’s Mental Health Review: A closer look

People’s Mental Health Review: A closer look People’s Mental Health Review: A closer look , 5.63 MB
Wed 19 Apr 2017

A new report reviewing kiwis experiences with mental health services is set to be launched later this afternoon. The report summarises key themes raised in  more than 500 stories submitted to the People’s Mental Health Review, and also contains four key recommendations based on these themes. Ximena speaks to report author & ActionStation spokesperson Marianne Elliott for a preview of the findings.

Scientists Unite: The March for Science

Scientists Unite: The March for Science Scientists Unite: The March for Science , 7.97 MB
Wed 19 Apr 2017

This Saturday scientists across the globe are marching in unison. Their aim, to celebrate science as pillar of human freedom and prosperity; while fighting back against ga growing agenda in politics which aims to spread misinformation and anti-science views. 95bFm Reporter Adam Jacobson speaks with March for Science New Zealand spokesperson, Cindy Hall, about the what exactly the movement is, and the reasons for its inception.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017, 51.04 MB
Wed 19 Apr 2017

This week, Ximena & Adam cover the historic pay increase for aged care workers, examine the recent re-election of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the sweeping new powers being granted to him; took a closer look at the newly released People’s Mental Health Review and spoke to a key organiser for the March for Science; a movement aiming to celebrate science as pillar of human freedom and prosperity in a world of anti-science politics. They are also joined by AUT's Allan Blackman for Dear Science; talking through controversial topics such as fluoride and alternative medicine.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday April 19, 2017, 101.55 MB
Wed 19 Apr 2017

On the Wednesday show this week, Ximena & Adam take a look at the some of the biggest stories of the day, such as historic pay equity deal announced yesterday, the People's Mental Health report & the referendum in Turkey last weekend. Allan Blackman also makes an appearance for Dear Science, where he dispels a few science myths & discusses a new Netflix show's controversial depiction of suicide.