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The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 11, 2020

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 11, 2020 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 11, 2020, 129.29 MB
Thu 11 Jun 2020

In today’s catch up with Minister Little, Mary-Margaret asks about the meaning of “operational matters” and not being able to comment on them, and what he thinks of our modern national security regime in light of revelations that our Secret Service broke into the Czechoslovakian Embassy in the late 80s. 

We hear from the senior news editor of The Spectrum, the University of Buffalo’s a student magazine, about what it feels like to be on the ground as New York cautiously lifts some COVID-19 restrictions.

Zoe Kounadis joins us for Neighbourhood Watch once again and explains several significant cuts this week, including ones to childcare and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Splore’s director John Minty discusses the return of the festival, opportunities for local music while our borders are closed, and cultural shifts we might see in terms of festivals after COVID-19.

The Wire with Bronwyn: June 10, 2020

 The Wire with Bronwyn: June 10, 2020 The Wire with Bronwyn: June 10, 2020, 91.25 MB
Wed 10 Jun 2020

Bronwyn Wilde covers for Lillian, speaking to Eugenie Sage about the reopening of bookings for New Zealand's Great Walks over the past few days. Dear Science's Marcus Jones talks about the origins of the COVID-19 virus and mystreious extraterrestrial radio frequencies. 

Felix Walton brings us a report about the importance of libraries and their role in the community. News director Jemima Huston speaks to NZ on Air about where the Government funding for arts and music and will go.

And we conclude with a report on yesterday's announcement by Police Commissioner Andrew Coster about the discontinuation of armed police response in Aotearoa. 

Never fear, Lillian will be back for next week's show!

Let's Talk About Libraries! Felix Reports: 10 June, 2020

 Let's Talk About Libraries! Felix Reports: 10 June, 2020 Let's Talk About Libraries! Felix Reports: 10 June, 2020, 4.65 MB
Wed 10 Jun 2020

With the world returning to something resembling "normal," it feels appropriate to acknowledge a part of our communities that we don't often get to talk about. Felix Walton reports on the ways that libraries are helping people find jobs and access important information.

Reopening the Great Walks with Minister Eugenie Sage: June 10, 2020

 Reopening the Great Walks with Minister Eugenie Sage: June 10, 2020 Reopening the Great Walks with Minister Eugenie Sage: June 10, 2020, 23.83 MB
Wed 10 Jun 2020

On the 23rd of March, under alert level 2, the Department of Conservation closed its hut and campsite bookings, and back-country huts closed under alert level three. However the Department has now announced that bookings for the Great Walks will reopen between the 9-11th of June, with the exception of the Milford and Routeburn tracks which are still undergoing storm repairs. Booking for all other DOC huts and campsites will repen on the 25th of June.

Bronwyn spoke to Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage about the reopening, differential pricing for international trampers, and general conservation current events in the wake of COVID-19. 

 

The Government Recovery Package for the Arts w/ NZ On Air: June 10, 2020

 The Government Recovery Package for the Arts w/ NZ On Air: June 10, 2020 The Government Recovery Package for the Arts w/ NZ On Air: June 10, 2020, 8.63 MB
Wed 10 Jun 2020

The Government’s budget announcement last month included a $175 million dollar recovery package for New Zealand’s arts and music industries. NZ On Air recieved $7.1 million for their New Music Programmes. Jemima speaks with the Head of Music for New Zealand On Air, David Riddler, about the funding boost and why government support for the music industry is important. 

 

Oranga Tamariki: 9th June 2020

 Oranga Tamariki: 9th June 2020 Oranga Tamariki: 9th June 2020, 22.24 MB
Tue 9 Jun 2020

Justin spoke to Whānau Ora's North Island Commissioning Chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait about the Childrens' Commisioner report on Oranga Tamariki.

City Counselling w/ Cr Pippa Coom; 9 June, 2020

 City Counselling w/ Cr Pippa Coom; 9 June, 2020 City Counselling w/ Cr Pippa Coom; 9 June, 2020, 24.56 MB
Tue 9 Jun 2020

This week on City Counselling, we talk to Cr Pippa Coom about rates, priorities and homelessness. 95bFM's Oscar Perress began by asking about the budget and consultation on the budget. 

From Pipitea With Love: 9th June 2020

 From Pipitea With Love: 9th June 2020 From Pipitea With Love: 9th June 2020, 37.14 MB
Tue 9 Jun 2020

Justin talked to Massey University's Dr Rhys Ball about espionage in New Zealand during the Cold War.

The Wire with Justin: June 9, 2020

 The Wire with Justin: June 9, 2020 The Wire with Justin: June 9, 2020, 106.39 MB
Tue 9 Jun 2020

Justin Wong spoke to Merepeka Raukawa-Tait about the Childrens' Commissioner report on Oranga Tamariki.

Justin also discussed with Dr Rhys Ball about Cold War espionage in New Zealand.

Greendesk looks into a water conservation order at the Te Waikoropupū Springs.

Oscar Perress chats with Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom on City Counselling.

Elder Abuse Awareness Week w/ Hanny Naus: 8th of June, 2020

 Elder Abuse Awareness Week w/ Hanny Naus: 8th of June, 2020 Elder Abuse Awareness Week w/ Hanny Naus: 8th of June, 2020, 34.22 MB
Mon 8 Jun 2020

Just a warning, the next piece will be covering abuse, which may be a sensitive topic for some listeners.


From 15th to the 22nd of June is elder abuse awareness week, with world elder abuse awareness day taking place on the 15th. With most abusers being family members, elder abuse in many situations isn't as reported due to shame or other complications it could create. In the wake of COVID-19, it has been seen how much support has been given to the elderly, with calls to make sure this continues. Starting off with a question about the current statistics surrounding elder abuse in New Zealand, I talked to Hanny Naus, a professional educator for Age Concern, a leading provider in New Zealand when it comes to elder abuse services.

If you feel that you may be a victim of elder abuse or may be witnessing it in your home, family or community, as Hanny said, give their number , 0800 65 2 105, a call to get free and confidential support.