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Aerospace Summit Protest and Industry Response w/ Stop the Space Waste Organiser Sam Murphy: 14 September, 2023

 Aerospace Summit Protest and Industry Response w/ Stop the Space Waste Organiser Sam Murphy: 14 September, 2023 Aerospace Summit Protest and Industry Response w/ Stop the Space Waste Organiser Sam Murphy: 14 September, 2023, 12.46 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2023

On the 11th and the 12th of September, a group of activists protested Aerospace New Zealand’s Aerospace Summit in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Stop the Space Waste organiser Sam Murphy, who was a part of the protest about their concerns with the summit and the aerospace industry in Aotearoa.

She started off the interview asking Murphy about their motive for protesting the summit. 

She also spoke to Aerospace New Zealand President Mark Rocket, about what they believe are misconceptions about the aerospace industry.  

She started off the interview asking Rocket about the purpose of the summit and who was involved.

Is this a climate election? w/ India Logan-Riley: September 21, 2023

 Is this a climate election? w/ India Logan-Riley: September 21, 2023 Is this a climate election? w/ India Logan-Riley: September 21, 2023, 24.66 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2023

Caeden spoke with Climate Justice Organiser with Action Station and Kaupapa Māori Researcher India Logan-Riley (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne, Ngāti Rongomaiwahine) to see if they think climate change is a key focus this election, and how Māori should be centred in climate action plans.

They started by asking if they think climate change is being talked about enough this election.

Preventative Care for Mental Health w/ Professor Julia Rucklidge, September 21, 2023

 Preventative Care for Mental Health w/ Professor Julia Rucklidge, September 21, 2023 Preventative Care for Mental Health w/ Professor Julia Rucklidge, September 21, 2023, 12.37 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2023

The mental health system continues to be overloaded, with approximately five hundred thousand people not being able to access the support they need. Experts have discussed the need to lessen the burden on our overloaded system, through preventative strategies.  

Olivia spoke to Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Julia Rucklidge, about the need for a preventative approach to mental health, and strategies we can take to improve it.

Immigration New Zealand and Posie Parker w/ Andrew Little: September 21, 2023

 Immigration New Zealand and Posie Parker w/ Andrew Little: September 21, 2023 Immigration New Zealand and Posie Parker w/ Andrew Little: September 21, 2023, 18.42 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2023

Caeden spoke with Minister Andrew Little for our weekly catch-up about Posie Parker cancelling her return to New Zealand and yesterday’s anti-trans protest, the investigation into Migrant Exploitation and Immigration New Zealand, and briefly about the Government’s record with climate action.

They started by asking if he’d support Posie Parker’s claim that Immigration New Zealand is corrupt.

Accessible Housing w/ Jonny Wilkinson, September 21, 2023

Accessible Housing w/ Jonny Wilkinson, September 21, 2023 Accessible Housing w/ Jonny Wilkinson, September 21, 2023, 23.72 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2023

Many have criticised the housing sector as being largely inequitable, with people with impairments lacking the support they need, and often facing discrimination. 

Olivia spoke to Chief Executive of Tiaho Trust - Disability a Matter of Perception, Jonny Wilkinson, about the need for improving accessibility in the housing sector, and his personal experience. 

Sustainable Urban Design w/ Dr. Lee Beattie: 21 September, 2023

 Sustainable Urban Design w/ Dr. Lee Beattie: 21 September, 2023 Lee Beattie: 21 September, 2023, 13.01 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2023

Sustainable urban design seeks to develop housing and other urban structures with an emphasis on longevity, low waste, and efficiency.

Ashley-Rose Redstone spoke with Head of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, Dr Lee Beattie, who says the need for more sustainable housing and community design is getting more urgent.

Social Housing Policy w/ Lifewise COO Ann-Marie Searchfield and The Salvation Army director Ian Hutson: 20 September, 2023

 Social Housing Policy w/ Lifewise COO Ann-Marie Searchfield and The Salvation Army director Ian Hutson: 20 September, 2023 Social Housing Policy w/ Lifewise COO Ann-Marie Searchfield and The Salvation Army director Ian Hutson: 20 September, 2023, 25.56 MB
Wed 20 Sep 2023

Lifewise is an organisation that helps people out of homelessness by providing stable housing and wrap-around support for issues like addiction, mental health, and disability. 

Their program Housing First houses nearly 500 people across Aotearoa, and has a retention rate of over 90%. 

Lifewise is calling on the government to form a ten-year plan that will help address the housing shortage and alleviate homelessness. 

Arno spoke to Lifewise COO Ann-Marie Searchfield to find out more. 

Arno then spoke to The Salvation Army director Ian Hutson. 

The Salvation Army provides emergency, transitional and social housing across New Zealand. 

They recently met with several parties to iron down a plan to build more state houses.

 

‘No Cause’ Evictions and Party Policy Scorecards w/ Renters United's Éimhín O'Shea: 20 September, 2023

‘No Cause’ Evictions and Party Policy Scorecards w Renters United's Éimhín O'Shea: 20 September, 2023.mp3 mp3, 19.97 MB
Wed 20 Sep 2023

New Zealand’s Housing shortage has put a strain on Renter and Landlord relationships for decades.

The Labour Government’s renters’ rights reforms have meant new standards for healthy homes and protections for Tenants.

However, National’s promise to reinstate "No-Cause" Evictions could potentially undermine housing security for renters who make up a third of our country's population.

Nicholas spoke to Éimhín O'Shea from Renters United about what no-cause evictions would mean for renters as well as their recently released scorecards, which provide grades for each political party's housing policy thus far.

 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 20 September, 2023

 The Wire w/ Jessica: 20 September, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 20 September, 2023, 50.9 MB
Wed 20 Sep 2023

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw about the National Party’s foreign buyers tax policy, and the renters advocacy group, Renters United, scorecards ranking the major political parties on their policies for renters.

She also spoke to architect and director of academic reviews at University of Auckland, Professor Diane Brand, about the Chip Packet Project and addressing homelessness.

Nicholas spoke to Eihmin O’Shea from Renters United about National’s No Cause Evictions Policy and their recently released political party scorecards.

Arno interviewed Lifewise COO Ann-Marie Searchfield and Salvation Army Director Ian Hutson about reducing homelessness and the housing shortage.

National's Foreign Buyers Tax Policy and Housing Issues w/ the Green Party's James Shaw

 National's Foreign Buyers Tax Policy and Housing Issues w/ the Green Party's James Shaw National's Foreign Buyers Tax Policy and Housing Issues w/ the Green Party's James Shaw, 7.19 MB
Wed 20 Sep 2023

For our regular interview, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to the Green Party’s James Shaw about the National Party’s foreign buyers tax policy, and the renters advocacy group, Renters United, scorecards ranking the major political parties on their policies for renters.