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What went wrong with the government's legal high regulation?

What went wrong with the government's legal high regulation? What went wrong with the government's legal high regulation? , 9.19 MB
Wed 8 Feb 2017

In 2013, the government attempted to establish the world’s first regulated legal high market. The scheme was short-lived, and was scrapped mid-2014. New research has just come out of Massey University that looks at what went wrong with the policy roll-out - Ximena speaks to PhD student Marta Rychert about the findings.  

Government eases medicinal marijuana restrictions

 Government eases medicinal marijuana restrictions Government eases medicinal marijuana restrictions, 3.04 MB
Wed 8 Feb 2017

Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne announced this morning that the rules around medicinal marijuana access will be eased. At the moment, ministerial approval is required before cannabis-based products can be prescribed, supplied or administered. But in his announcement today, Dunne said this decision-making process will be delegated instead to the Ministry of Health. Ximena speaks to Dunne to find out more about the significance of the change.

Resilio: A new approach to design

 Resilio: A new approach to design Resilio: A new approach to design, 9.69 MB
Wed 8 Feb 2017

Resilio Studio is a design practice dedicated to building a resilient and regenerative Tāmaki Makaurau, through ecological design, social innovation and education. They work with various stakeholders throughout the design process to create a better outcome for all parties. 95bFM reporter Dylan Kelly speaks with Gary Marshall and Finn Mackesy to find out more about this new approach to the design process.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 8, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 8, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 8, 2017, 105.76 MB
Wed 8 Feb 2017

This week on the Wednesday show, Ximena & Dylan look at new and old drug policy (of both the natural and synthetic sort), as well as some cool eco businesses who're doing some cool eco things. Steve Pointing also pops by for Dear Science, where he talks through the crucial components that make life on earth thrive. 

Dear Science: Why is earth such a great place to live?

 Dear Science: Why is earth such a great place to live? Dear Science: Why is earth such a great place to live?, 28.08 MB
Wed 8 Feb 2017

Today on Dear Science, AUT’s Professor Steve Pointing is back with us after his summer break. This week, Steve chats to Ximena about the perfect mixture of components that exist - water, oxygen, the atmosphere & proximity to the sun - which make life viable on planet Earth. 

Why Waitangi Day is important in the 21st century

 Why Waitangi Day is important in the 21st century Why Waitangi Day is important in the 21st century, 11.38 MB
Tue 7 Feb 2017

Yesterday was Waitangi Day, the day we commemorate the signing of New Zealand's founding document the Treaty of Waitangi. Things were relatively quiet this year, although there was the issue of the media being banned from the lower Te Tii Marae, and the Prime Minister Bill English not showing up to Waitangi on the day. On Sunday, Vice New Zealand held a special panel discussion on Waitangi Day. Reporter Sam Smith went along and filed this report. 

Labour and Willie Jackson: Disaster or Opportunity?

Labour and Willie Jackson: Disaster or Opportunity? Labour and Willie Jackson: Disaster or Opportunity? , 8.24 MB
Tue 7 Feb 2017

Disagreement is brewing in the Labour party over the arrival of former Alliance MP Willie Jackson. Jackson will be a candidate on the list for Labour during this year's election after it was initially believed he was going to run for the Maori party in Tamaki Makaurau. However, Jackson's arrival has not been welcomed by all. Many Labour supporters are against his candidacy due to comments he made about sexual assault victims during the Roast Busters scandal, while Labour MP Poto Williams has come out saying she cannot in good conscience support Jackson. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to political commentator Bryce Edwards about Jackson's return to Labour. 

"We need a serious investment into dealing with major causes of offending"

"We need a serious investment into dealing with major causes of offending" "We need a serious investment into dealing with major causes of offending" , 6.75 MB
Fri 3 Feb 2017

In Prime Minister Bill English’s State of the Nation speech yesterday, he announced a major policy to boost the police force by more than 1000 extra police staff. 95bFM reporter Leroy Martin speaks to Green Party Criminal Justice Spokesperson David Clendon about the new policy.

New Zealand's gaming industry

 New Zealand's gaming industry New Zealand's gaming industry, 5.97 MB
Fri 3 Feb 2017

Labour Leader Andrew Little announced on Wednesday a $10 million investment towards Dunedin’s gaming industry if they’re elected this year. The fund will go towards creating a Chair of Computer Gaming at Otago University, setting up a gaming incubator with a motion capture studio, and provide funding to attract more people to the city, all with the aim of turning a $90 million dollar industry into a billion dollar one. 95bFM reporter Ben Goldson speaks to New Zealand Game Developers Association spokesperson James Everett about the funding.

How close is NZ's refugee policy to Trump's?

 How close is NZ's refugee policy to Trump's? How close is NZ's refugee policy to Trump's?, 12.6 MB
Fri 3 Feb 2017

Earlier this week Trump announced an executive order banning residents of seven Muslim-majority countries from the Middle East and Africa from entering the country for 90 days. The order also temporarily stopped the US’s refugee programme, including emergency intakes for those fleeing Syria. But how close are our refugee policies to Trump’s? bFM reporter Amanda Jane Robinson spoke to Doing Our Bit NZ’s Murdoch Stephens about New Zealand’s refugee policies.