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Container Return Scheme with Glass Packaging Forum's Rob Langford: April 30, 2021

 Container Return Scheme with Glass Packaging Forum's Rob Langford: April 30, 2021 Container Return Scheme with Glass Packaging Forum's Rob Langford: April 30, 2021, 27.64 MB
Fri 30 Apr 2021

The Glass Packaging Forum have spoken out against the Container Return Scheme regarding glass and believe they have a better solution. Ayana spoke with Chief Exectutive of The Packaging Forum New, Rob Langford, about what's wrong with the scheme, the research behind their reasoning, and their response to backlash they've recieved. 

The Wire with Ayana: April 30, 2021

 The Wire with Ayana: April 30, 2021 The Wire with Ayana: April 30, 2021, 104.29 MB
Fri 30 Apr 2021

This week's show with Ayana and Noah is jam packed! (CRS pun)

Firstly Noah scores an interview with noted historian Vincent O'Malley and discusses ANZAC day and argues that New Zealand Wars had a more profound impact on our country. Noah backs up this interview with another perspective from National President of the RSA, BJ Clark who believes ANZAC day remains an important day to commemorate. 

Secondly Noah talks to National MP Christopher Luxon on our regular segment about ANZAC day, local government, and NZ China relations. 

Next, Ayana manages to talk to the Glass Packaging Forum about the Container Return Scheme (CRS) and their opposition to it regarding glass recycling.

Finally, Ayana kicks off a new regular segment with Auckland Council by talking to Waitākere Councillor Shane Henderson about budgets, local council reviews and pesty parrots! 

Whakarongo mai! 

Justin's International Desk: April 29, 2021

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Thu 29 Apr 2021

International Desk reports on the resignation of Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Forster.  Justin is joined by Thomas Copeland, the head of the Scoop news programme at Queen's University Belfast student radio station Queen's Radio, and Conor Knell about its latest developments.

Neighbourhood Watch: April 29, 2021

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Thu 29 Apr 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on two more Aboriginal deaths across New South Wales and Victoria, a 'bizzare' public-funded video that teaches consent using milkshakes, and two people arrested for stealing a Big Bird costume in Adelaide.

The Wire with Justin: April 29, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: April 29, 2021 The Wire with Justin: April 29, 2021, 101.74 MB
Thu 29 Apr 2021

International Desk reports on the resignation of Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Forster.

Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March spoke on the party's immigration policy that calls for a general amnesty for visa overstayers.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on Aboriginal deaths in custody, a publicly-funded video that uses milkshakes to teach consent, and Big Bird costume thefts.

Otago University's Sign Up Club is the biggest club on campus and they spoke to Justin what they actually do.

General amnesty for overstayers: April 29, 2021

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Thu 29 Apr 2021

The Green Party has written an open letter to the Immigration Minister calling for a broad amnesty programme for people who've overstayed their visa, and for temporary visa holders to be granted residency.

The party's immigration spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March spoke to Justin.

Sign up to the Sign-up Club: April 29, 2021

 Sign up to the Sign-up Club: April 29, 2021 Sign up to the Sign-up Club: April 29, 2021, 21.84 MB
Thu 29 Apr 2021

Otago University's largest student club is now the Sign-up Club and it just asks people to sign up and "invite 3 friends" to do so.

The club's members have successfully petitioned the Otago University Students' Association (OUSA) to start a special general meeting tomorrow, and put in motions such as including the phrase "sign up and tag 3 friends" in the email signature of any OUSA official correspondence.

Club President Reid Eberwein and Vice Presidet Devon Burns spoke to Justin.

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: April 28, 2021

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Wed 28 Apr 2021

This week Dear Science is a little bit shorter, but that doesn't make it any worse!

This week Allan talks to James and Aneeka about anti-matter and anti-matter stars and some of the complication which come with them.

Allan also dishes out the info on a new plastic in the U.S which has enzymes intergrated into plastic so it can decompose withour producing microplastics.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Firearm Policy, Local Government & Xinjiang: April 28, 2021

 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Firearm Policy, Local Government & Xinjiang: April 28, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Firearm Policy, Local Government & Xinjiang: April 28, 2021, 16.92 MB
Wed 28 Apr 2021

This week James talks to Brooke live on air, as she's currently on tour for ACT's free speak campaign down safe.

James and Brooke start off with a chat about firearms licencing delays with the duck hunting season quickly approaching.

Next on the agenda, James asks Brooke about local government and some of the reforms which will be happening around the role councils play in communities.

Finally, James and Brooke discuss a motion the ACt part is putting thorugh parliament, asking parliament to join the U.K and Canada in condemning China for commiting genocide against Uyghur muslims.

The Complications of Crowdfunding w/ Dr. Tom Baker: April 28, 2021

 The Complications of Crowdfunding w/ Dr. Tom Baker: April 28, 2021 Tom Baker: April 28, 2021, 21.85 MB
Wed 28 Apr 2021

In a recent study, it was found when it comes to crowdfunding campaigns, not only is a large amount of pressure place on those fundraising for medical purposes, but there are also certain biasies which can determine how successfula  campaign is.

To understand why people campaign, what makes a good campaign, and what some of the stresses are, James talks to Dr. Tom Baker, one of the authours of the study about what was found.

To learn more, read this article.