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Niki's eviction: What's happening now

Niki's eviction: What's happening now Niki's eviction: What's happening now, 6.36 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

95bFM producer looks into where Niki's eviction is now. She also spoke to Auckland Peace Action spokesperson Wojtek Krzyzosiak about the support they are giving Niki. 

Environmental Public Perceptions Survey

Environmental Public Perceptions Survey Environmental Public Perceptions Survey, 9.71 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

The latest Public Perceptions of New Zealand’s Environment survey,was released on Friday. This survey looks at what the public perceive to be the most environmental issues at the time and how New Zealand view our environment. 95bfm producer Hannah Ross spoke with Forest and Bird spokesperson Geoff Keeys about the main findings of the survey, and researcher of the survey and Professor of environmental management at Lincoln University Kenneth Hughey about the affects these main findings has.

 

Deaf Aotearoa on Civil Defence Broadcast Accessibility

Deaf Aotearoa on Civil Defence Broadcast Accessibility Deaf Aotearoa on Civil Defence Broadcast Accessibility, 15.04 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

Last week, TV broadcasts of a Civil Defence briefing on the port hills fire obstructed the NZ Sign Language interpreter who was translating the briefing for the deaf community.

We spoke to Rohani Alexander from Deaf Aotearoa about why this was a step back.

Promised Land: Co-Writer Chaz Harris on LGBT children's stories

Promised Land: Co-Writer Chaz Harris on LGBT children's stories Promised Land: Co-Writer Chaz Harris on LGBT children's stories, 16.49 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

On Valentine’s Day, writers Adam Reynolds and Chaz Harris released Promised Land – a children’s fantasy book with a gay love story at its centre.

Co-Writer Chaz Harris spoke to 95bFM about the reception of the book and the importance of diversity and representation.

The Monday Wire with George

The Monday Wire with George The Monday Wire with George, 105.46 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

On the Monday Wire this week, we talk accessibility of Civil Defence broadcasts, Niki's eviction, queer childrens' stories and perceptions of New Zealand's environment. Plus, Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei joins the show.

Dunedin Cadbury factory to close

Dunedin Cadbury factory to close Dunedin Cadbury factory to close, 6.86 MB
Fri 17 Feb 2017

After years of speculation and concern, the Cadbury factory in Dunedin will close early next year. This will put more than 350 people out of a job, at least 200 will be made redundant by the end of this year. bFM reporter Mack Smith spoke to E tū Union Spokesperson Chas Muir about the closure.

Dads get postnatal depression too

Dads get postnatal depression too Dads get postnatal depression too, 5.02 MB
Fri 17 Feb 2017

The Growing up in New Zealand study revealed an increase in depression in fathers post childbirth. It found that 2.3 per cent of men experienced depression during pregnancy increasing to 4.3 per cent nine months after the child was born. bFM reporter Tess Barnett spoke to Dr. Lisa Underwood about the statistics.

Houses evacuated in Port Hills fires

Houses evacuated in Port Hills fires Houses evacuated in Port Hills fires, 4.23 MB
Fri 17 Feb 2017

About 450 households had been evacuated and at least 11 homes destroyed in out-of-control fires threatening Christchurch which have been burning since Monday. 95bFM reporter Mack Smith spoke to Labour MP Ruth Dyson about the fires.

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.