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NZ is still wading and waiting for swimmable rivers

 NZ is still wading and waiting for swimmable rivers NZ is still wading and waiting for swimmable rivers, 3.95 MB
Fri 24 Feb 2017

Green Party MP, Catherine Delahunty, is criticising the government's new water policy.  The plan, announced by Environment Minister Nick Smith, places the focus on lowering the standards required for water swimmability rather than improving the quality of the rivers. 95bFM producer Tess Barnett spoke to Green MP Catherine Delahunty about the government’s announcement regarding swimmable rivers.

Dakota Access Pipeline: The end of the fight

 Dakota Access Pipeline: The end of the fight Dakota Access Pipeline: The end of the fight, 2.98 MB
Fri 24 Feb 2017

US police are arresting the last of the Standing Rock protesters after a long winded fight over the North Dakota pipeline project. Many months of protesting came to an end for the tribes of North Dakota after a final ruling allow police to arrest the remaining protesters so they can go forth with the final piece of the pipeline. 95bFM The Wire producer, Tess Barnett, put together a report about the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Watercare propose controversial location for water plant

 Watercare propose controversial location for water plant Watercare propose controversial location for water plant, 4 MB
Fri 24 Feb 2017

Watercare are considering moving development of a new water plant outside of Oratia, following local outrage. The company have proposed two other sites in West Auckland locations which are protected ecological zones. 95bFM reporter Ashleigh McCaull spoke to water supply manager, Priyan Perera about the issue.

Protest against Niki's eviction

 Protest against Niki's eviction Protest against Niki's eviction, 5.38 MB
Fri 24 Feb 2017

Supporters of Niki Rauti are occupying her Glen Innes home again today ahead of a decision by the Tribunal court as to whether she will be forcibly evicted from her home which has been sold to developers. Tamaki Redevelopment Company are removing state housing in the area and building a mixture of social, affordable and private housing in their place. 95bFM reporter Amanda Jane Robinson spoke to supporter Lillian Hanly.

A history of Pride

 A history of Pride A history of Pride, 4.23 MB
Fri 24 Feb 2017

The annual Auckland Pride Parade takes place tomorrow night. But what exactly does this parade celebrate? bFM reporter Amanda Jane Robinson takes a look at the history of Pride.

The Wire with Amanda: Friday February 24, 2017

 The Wire with Amanda: Friday February 24, 2017 The Wire with Amanda: Friday February 24, 2017, 94.05 MB
Fri 24 Feb 2017

This week on the Friday show, Amanda and Tess hear from Watercare about their perspective on the controversial development of a new water plant in West Auckland, reveal an update about Niki's eviction from her Glen Innes home, and also look at recent updates around the Dakota Access Pipeline. National's Jami-Lee Ross and Radio Adelaide's Nicole Wedding also make appearances for their weekly features.  

Is Duncan Greive-ing the changing landscape of journalism?

 Is Duncan Greive-ing the changing landscape of journalism? Is Duncan Greive-ing the changing landscape of journalism?, 11.53 MB
Thu 23 Feb 2017

Since the cancellation of Campbell Live in 2015, THREE has produced short-lived current affairs projects, none of which managed to wow viewers. bFM reporter Jogai Bhatt speaks to Spinoff editor and television critic Duncan Greive about what The Project means for the current state of journalism in New Zealand.

 

Local artist's work aiming to tackle media coverage of transgender hate crime

 Local artist's work aiming to tackle media coverage of transgender hate crime Local artist's work aiming to tackle media coverage of transgender hate crime, 8.52 MB
Thu 23 Feb 2017

Auckland collective FAFSWAG is conducting series of projects as part of Pride Festival. The projects aim to highlight and celebrate the local Pacific LGBTQ community. Artist Jaycee Tanuvasa's work tackles issues of media coverage around transgender hate crimes around the world, such as the shootings of Kandice Capri in Arizona and Amber Monroe in Detroit. In particular, she focuses on the problem of misrepresentation and misgendering in news coverage. News director Ximena speaks to Tanuvasa about her work.

 

Ports of Auckland's new sustainable focus

 Ports of Auckland's new sustainable focus Ports of Auckland's new sustainable focus, 4 MB
Thu 23 Feb 2017

Council-owned company Ports of Auckland has a firm focus on becoming New Zealand’s most sustainable port, with the goal of being carbon neutral by 2025. The company has come a step closer to this by introducing LED flood lights on site. bFM reporter Dylan Kelly speaks Ports of Auckland spokesperon Matt Ball about the initiative. 

Transphobic Herald article sparks outrage

 Transphobic Herald article sparks outrage Transphobic Herald article sparks outrage, 4.72 MB
Thu 23 Feb 2017

A NZ Herald article has copped flak for publishing what some are deeming a transphobic article, in which a Kiwi teen spoke out about her school’s decision to allow a transgender student to use the girl’s bathroom. The piece has come under fire for promoting harmful speech. bFM reporter Jogai Bhatt speaks to Megan Bowra-Dean about the issue.