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I/V w/ Tree Council Chair Sean Freeman: November 13, 2019

 I/V w/ Tree Council Chair Sean Freeman: November 13, 2019 I/V w/ Tree Council Chair Sean Freeman: November 13, 2019, 6.6 MB
Wed 13 Nov 2019

The Tree Council is a community based organisation that has been advocating for the values and protection of trees for more than thirty years. They announced this week their full support for the Tupuna Maunga Authority’s restoration plan for Owairaka maunga following protests against the removal of 345 exotic trees on the mountain. Lillian Hanly spoke with Chair of the Tree Council Sean Freeman who explained the restoration plan, saying it is part of the integrated management plan that applies to all the maunga of Tāmaki Makaurau. Part of that plan is to remove the exotic vegetation and reestablish native ecology as a way of bringing back native fauna to those maunga, and restore, repair and reinstate the relationship between mana whenua and these sacred areas. Lillian then started by asking what the Tree Council’s response was to the protests.

The Wire with Lillian: November 13, 2019

 The Wire with Lillian: November 13, 2019 The Wire with Lillian: November 13, 2019, 105.32 MB
Wed 13 Nov 2019

On The Wire today, Dear Science with Allan Blackman takes us through protons, slippery ice and cleaning products that could kill.

Sherry is looking into the government’s announcements on changes in schools and speaks to two principals, one from Auckland Grammar School, and the other from Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake O Tāwhiuau in Murupara.

William speaks to Jarred Abbott from First Union about the upcoming bus driver strikes.

Lillian hears from Sean Freeman, chair of the Tree Council on why they support the Tupuna Maunga Authority’s plan to restore Owairaka maunga.

Community Schools Alliance: November 14, 2019

 Community Schools Alliance: Novemeber 14, 2019 Community Schools Alliance: Novemeber 14, 2019, 16.67 MB
Wed 13 Nov 2019

The Ministry of Education is reforming the education system, shifting responsibilities away from principals and the Board of Trustees. This will replace the self-governing regime created in 1989, and give more power to the New Education Service Agency. Changes will include how enrolment schemes are set up in regards to zoning, along with buildings and maintenance. There reforms arose from a taskforce report released last year. 

Sherry spoke to two principals part of the Community Schools Alliance, who oppose the reform. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori Motuhake o Tāwhiuau principal, Pem Bird, is concerned Maori students will not be supported due to the lack of bicultuaralism in the education system. Auckland Grammar School Headmaster, Tim O'connor, doesn't believe the ministry will hold schools to account due to the lack of detail in the report. 

Unicef released a report last year which ranked New Zealand at 33 out of 38 for educational inequality across preschool, primary school and secondary school levels in the OECD. 

Experts Open Letter on Assisted Dying w/ Dion Howard: November 12, 2019

 Experts Open Letter on Assisted Dying w/ Dion Howard: November 12, 2019 Experts Open Letter on Assisted Dying w/ Dion Howard: November 12, 2019, 24.01 MB
Tue 12 Nov 2019

Recently, a group of 21 mental health experts signed an open letter to MPs detailing the facts and evidence regarding assisted dying and suicide rates. 

95bFM explores the grey areas and uncertainties around the euthanasia debate that has divided the nation.

Reporter Rachel Simpson talks sci-fi futures, the precautionary principle, and the meaning of rights. She speaks to Dion Howard, who is a registered nurse and specialist youth mental health worker. They discuss the experience and point of view of professionals who see these issues first hand. 

The Tuesday Wire: November 12, 2019

 The Tuesday Wire: November 12, 2019 The Tuesday Wire: November 12, 2019, 28.89 MB
Tue 12 Nov 2019

The Tuesday Wire for another day.  

We talk to Dr Julia Albrecht about the Tiaki Promise and about making a sustainable future for the tourism industry.

Reporter Rachel Simpson talked to registered nurse and youth mental health specialist Dion Howard about an open letter from experts to MPs detailing the facts and evidence regarding assisted dying and suicide rates

Tune in to find out more! 

Sustainable NZ party - what's it all about?: November 11, 2019

 Sustainable NZ party - what's it all about?: November 11, 2019 Sustainable NZ party - what's it all about?: November 11, 2019, 20.02 MB
Mon 11 Nov 2019

New Zealand has a new political party. The Sustainable New Zealand party has thrown its hat into the ring for the 2020 election with a focus on, surprise surprise, sustainability. They insist they’re not a blue green party, and are headed by former green party and national party member Vernon Tava. They’re willing to work anyone across the political spectrum to achieve their goals. Lachlan spoke with Vernon about the party.

The Wire with Jemima: November 11, 2019

 The Wire with Jemima: November 11, 2019 The Wire with Jemima: November 11, 2019, 101.78 MB
Mon 11 Nov 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the passing of the Zero Carbon Act. Lachlan talks to Vernon Tava who is the leader of the new political party, Sustainable New Zealand, abour what the party stands for. Felix chats with Forest and Bird about the Bird of the Year competition and the Hoiho taking out first place this year. Jemima wraps it up with an interview with Dr Rebekah Graham who has worked with the Child Poverty Action Group on a paper regarding food insecurity in New Zealand. 

Food Insecurity in Aotearoa w/ CPAG: November 11, 2019

 Food Insecurity in Aotearoa w/ CPAG: November 11, 2019 Food Insecurity in Aotearoa w/ CPAG: November 11, 2019, 19.22 MB
Mon 11 Nov 2019

Child Poverty Action Group has launched a series of papers that highligtht the problems children face living in food insecure households. Jemima spoke to an author of one of the papers, Dr Rebekah Graham about food insecurity in Aotearoa and what needs to be done to eliminate it. 

Neutral corner: 8th November, 2019

 Neutral corner: 8th November, 2019 Neutral corner: 8th November, 2019, 15.56 MB
Fri 8 Nov 2019

Neutral corner for this week looks at media coverage of Iran's recent move to enrich uranium in violation of the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

The National Party's Denise Lee: November 8, 2019

 The National Party's Denise Lee: November 8, 2019 The National Party's Denise Lee: November 8, 2019, 27.41 MB
Fri 8 Nov 2019

WE spoke to Denise Lee of the National Party about… The Zero Carbon Bill passing, Background checks for electoral candidates, and Christopher Luxon running for National in Botany.