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Benjamin Law in Auckland for LGBTQIA literary festival

 Benjamin Law in Auckland for LGBTQIA literary festival Benjamin Law in Auckland for LGBTQIA literary festival, 10.31 MB
Fri 17 Feb 2017

Benjamin Law is an Australian writer currently in Auckland ahead of the Same Same But Different LGBTQIA literary festival that kicks off tonight. Amanda talks to him about his popular TV series 'The Family Law', what he's interested in writing about, what he has planned for the festival and his desire to meet the Real Housewives of Auckland.

New self defense course to donate funds to Women's Refuge

 New self defense course to donate funds to Women's Refuge New self defense course to donate funds to Women's Refuge, 8.57 MB
Thu 16 Feb 2017

A new self defence course is being launched that's aimed at combating public and domestic violence, and all money earnt will be donated to the Wellington's Women's Refuge. bFM reporter Sharleen Shergill speaks to Darren Luke about his course. 

 

Employers "struggling" to find suitable candidates

 Employers "struggling" to find suitable candidates Employers "struggling" to find suitable candidates, 6.82 MB
Thu 16 Feb 2017

Recent data from Trade Me Jobs states a 16.4 percent year on year increase in job listings in January, causing difficulty for employers to hire suitable people. bFM report Sharleen Shergill speaks to Head of Trade Me Jobs, Jeremy Wade.

Panel: the Mt Albert by-election

Panel: the Mt Albert by-election Panel: the Mt Albert by-election , 22.8 MB
Thu 16 Feb 2017

Pearl is joined in studio by Labour's Jacinda Ardern, Green's Julie Anne Genter and Geoff Simmons from the Opportunity party to discuss housing, transport, education and environment leading up to the Mt Albert by-election.

The Wire with Pearl: Thursday 16, 2017

 The Wire with Pearl: Thursday 16, 2017 The Wire with Pearl: Thursday 16, 2017, 105.71 MB
Thu 16 Feb 2017

This week Pearl hosts a Mt Albert by-election panel with Labour's Jacinda Ardern, Green's Julie Anne Genter and Geoff Simmons from the Opportunity party, as well as taking a look at a self defence course for women and struggles in the job market. Andrew Little and Jason Leopold also make a return for their weekly chat. 

Protest draws attention to lack of healthcare funding

 Protest draws attention to lack of healthcare funding Protest draws attention to lack of healthcare funding, 4.67 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

This afternoon, a protest is happening outside Greenlane Hospital. It will feature two hundred life-size cutouts of health workers, which represent missing healthcare staff due to budget cuts. The protest also marks the launch of a new coalition for a fully-funded health system, YesWeCare.nz. 95bFM reporter Michael Garelja speaks to PSA National Secretary, Glenn Barclay, to find out more about the campaign.

New project addresses gender disparities in the music industry

 New project addresses gender disparities in the music industry New project addresses gender disparities in the music industry, 5.12 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

A group of local musicians have announced the launch of Women About Sound, a project aiming to help more New Zealand women to develop and record their own music. The project will provide mentorship and support to female musicians through the process of composing and recording original music. 95bFM reporter Katie Doyle speaks to project leader, Jess Haugh, to find out more. 

If you're interested, the first workshop will take place on 19th March from 1-4pm at the Audio Foundation. This workshop will feature Ladi 6, Caitlin Smith and other female musicians in the music industry discussing challenges faced by female musicians. Head to the Women About Sound Facebook page to find out more. 

LGBTQI literary festival kicks off this week

 LGBTQI literary festival kicks off this week LGBTQI literary festival kicks off this week, 3.44 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

The LGBTQI literary festival, Same Same But Different, is back for it’s second year. The festival will be held between the 17th and 18th of February at AUT and will feature a diverse range of local and international speakers. 95bFM reporter, Ashleigh McCaull, speaks to Festival Director Peter Wells.

Auckland Safe Zone set to return during O-Week

 Auckland Safe Zone set to return during O-Week Auckland Safe Zone set to return during O-Week, 4.53 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

The Auckland Safe Zone will be back in lower Queen Street from 24 February to 18 March. The Safe Zone is for people who may have consumed alcohol or drugs and may be in need of medical attention, hydration, support, and advice. 95bFM reporter, Amanda Jane Robinson, speaks to Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee Chair, Cathy Casey, about the Safe Zone.

How should the media report on Trump?

 How should the media report on Trump? How should the media report on Trump?, 8.96 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

In this report, 95bFM's news director, Ximena, tries to tackle something that's been on her mind a lot lately - how the media should go about reporting on Trump. With Trump's self proclaimed "war with the media" and his administration's preference for "alternative facts", what challenges lie ahead for the media in the next four years? And how do we find a balance between holding the administration to account with maintaining the trust of our audience?