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An Overview of the Stats NZ Housing Report: December 9, 2020

 An Overview of the Stats NZ Housing Report: December 9, 2020 An Overview of the Stats NZ Housing Report: December 9, 2020, 11.43 MB
Wed 9 Dec 2020

Felix takes a look at the Stats NZ "Housing in Aotearoa" report which was released on Tuesday. The report covers New Zealand's current housing market and compares to data from previous years, with pretty dire implications for renters.

The Wire with Felix: December 9, 2020

 The Wire with Felix: December 9, 2020 The Wire with Felix: December 9, 2020, 99.71 MB
Wed 9 Dec 2020

On Today's Wire:

On Dear Science with Allan Blackman we're talking pandas, stars and salmon.

Felix spoke to Act's Brooke van Velden about End of Life Choice and Pharmac.

Karanama spoke to Isabella Lenihan-Ikin from NZUSA about poverty alleviation during the holidays.

Finally, Felix looks at Stats NZ's Housing in Aotearoa Report.

The Wire with Jemima: December 08, 2020

 The Wire with Jemima: December 08, 2020 The Wire with Jemima: December 08, 2020, 101.52 MB
Tue 8 Dec 2020

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima speaks to Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer about her party re-entering parliament and what goals she has this parliamentary term. 

Noah speaks to Rachel Simpson from Business New Zealand about their recent survey which recorded the effect of the border closure on businesses.

Hanna talks to Tania Sawicki Mead from Just Speak about their opposition to Diane Hunt’s petition which seeks to amend the Sentencing Act and Parole Act to automatically decline parole for offenders who murder police officers.  

Jemima has her fortnightly catch up with Minister for Women Jan Tinetti about the latest government action on issues facing women in Aotearoa. 

Noah talks to John Duffy, the Chief Executive of Consumer New Zealand, about their annual round of testing on sunscreens sold in Aotearoa. 

Finally, Jemima rounds out the show with a chat with Otago University researcher Francesca Goodman-Smith who has completed a study on the motivations behind food waste. 

Border Restrictions Harming Businesses: December 8, 2020

 Border Restrictions Harming Businesses: December 8, 2020 Border Restrictions Harming Businesses: December 8, 2020, 7.3 MB
Tue 8 Dec 2020

A recent survey from Business NZ has found many businesses to be struggling with border restrictions. Business owners find it difficult to bring in workers from overseas due to a confusing system with tight restrictions. Noah spoke to Manager for Education, Skills and Immigration at Business New Zealand, Rachel Simpson, who ran the survey.

Which Sunscreens Are Safe This Summer w/ Consumer NZ: 8 December, 2020

 Which Sunscreens Are Safe This Summer w/ Consumer NZ: 8 December, 2020 Which Sunscreens Are Safe This Summer w/ Consumer NZ: 8 December, 2020, 4.92 MB
Tue 8 Dec 2020

Every year Consumer NZ tests whether different sunscreen brands live up to their packaging. The latest round of testing has just been released, revealing that five out of ten brands are making inaccurate claims. Noah spoke to CEO of Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy, about the new findings.

The Māori Party has Returned to Parliament: December 08, 2020

 The Māori Party has Returned to Parliament: December 08, 2020 The Māori Party has Returned to Parliament: December 08, 2020, 9.78 MB
Tue 8 Dec 2020

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston caught up with Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to hear about how the transition into parliament had been going for the party. The discuss the call to recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the Parliamentary Oath, how grassroots cultural change within the House can be made and what goals Debbie has for this parliamentary term. 

 

Saving Money: A Food Waste Reduction Motivator w/ Francesca Goodman-Smith: December 08, 2020

Saving Money: A Food Waste Reduction Motivator w/ Francesca Goodman-Smith: December 08, 2020 Saving Money: A Food Waste Reduction Motivator w/ Francesca Goodman-Smith: December 08, 2020 , 6.89 MB
Tue 8 Dec 2020

A University of Otago study surveyed just over a thousand people people about food waste. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston spoke to Industry Representative of the Otago University Food Waste Research Team Francesca Goodman-Smith about the study. They discuss the finding that saving money is a key motivator behind food waste reduction and why food waste campaigns should focus on this.

Punitive Justice and the Constable Hunt Petition w/ JustSpeak

 Punitive Justice and the Constable Hunt Petition w/ JustSpeak Punitive Justice and the Constable Hunt Petition w/ JustSpeak, 29.61 MB
Tue 8 Dec 2020

Diane Hunt presented her petition to amend the Sentencing Act and Parole Act to Parliament last week. Her son, Constable Matthew Hunt, was killed earlier this year, with the incident garnering much media attention. The offender is currently facing charges for murder, attempted murder, and wounding - but Hunt wishes to see the sentence for murdering a police officer raised to a mandatory life sentence without parole.

Community groups advocating for criminal justice reform have voiced opposition to the peititon, believing it will exacerbate issues in Aotearoa's criminal justice system.

Hanna spoke to JustSpeak Director Tania Swicki Mead about the organisation's position against the petition, the consequences of punitive justice policy, and alternative approaches.

Four New Bills in Parliament's First Week w/ the Green Party co-leader James Shaw: December 7, 2020

 Four New Bills in Parliament's First Week w/ the Green Party co-leader James Shaw: December 7, 2020 Four New Bills in Parliament's First Week w/ the Green Party co-leader James Shaw: December 7, 2020, 20.78 MB
Mon 7 Dec 2020

This week is Zoë Larsen Cumming's last chat of the year with the Green Party co-leader James Shaw and there's lots to talk about. 

Four bills were rushed urgently through parliament last week during its first full week of sitting. These were a new income tax bracket, drug testing at festivals and events, increasing sick leave from five to ten days, and increasing the speed at which the government can change COVID-19 alert levels. 

To find out the who, what, when, where, why of these new bills, whakarongo mai! 

The Government's Acknowledgement of the Housing Crisis w/ Peter Malcolm: December 07, 2020

 The Government's Acknowledgement of the Housing Crisis w/ Peter Malcolm: December 07, 2020 The Government's Acknowledgement of the Housing Crisis w/ Peter Malcolm: December 07, 2020, 25.43 MB
Mon 7 Dec 2020

About two weeks ago, Minister of Finance, Grant Robertson, penned a letter to the Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr, seeking advice on solving Aotearoa's housing crisis. This shows that the government is acknowleging the severity of the housing crisis and Aneeka speaks to Peter Malcolm, spokesperson for 'Closing the Gap; the Income Equality Project' about the crisis and what action we need to start seeing at the governmental level.