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Great Barrier Reef Water Pollution Threatens Dolphins w/ Daniele Cagnazzi: January 31st, 2020

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Fri 31 Jan 2020

Rachel Simpson talks to Southern Cross University marine ecologist Dr Daniele Cagnazzi about rare snubfin and humpback dolphins in the Queensland coastal region being affected by chemicals such as DDT, PCB and HCB that have been banned since the 1970s.

Due to the University of Auckland being currently under construction, drilling in the background left much of the interview inaudible. Dr Cagnazzi was very patient and as much of his interview has been salvaged as possible. Rachel summarises his other points. 

For those interested, here is Dr. Cagnazzi's wider marine ecology research project: https://www.capricorncetaceansproject.com/

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: January 30 2020

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Thu 30 Jan 2020

On the show today: Mary-Margaret speaks to Andrew Little about justice reform in 2020, Radio Adelaide's Zoe Kounandis recaps this year's Invasion Day, Sam Dene asks Generation Zero why they are opposed to the government's infrastructure announcement, and he learns about the nature of food exports and its effect on New Zealand's poorest

Transport Infrastructure with David Robertson

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Thu 30 Jan 2020

Sam speaks with David Robertson from Generation Zero about their disappointment with the governments lack of funding allocated to green transport infrastructure.

Food Exports and Inequality with Professor Elaine Rush

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Thu 30 Jan 2020

Sam speaks with Professor Elaine Rush about food import and export patterns and how they affect the most disadvantaged people within Aotearoa. 

Manpower Agencies and Migrant Workers: January 29, 2020

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Wed 29 Jan 2020

UPDATE: A representative from Renovo denies allegations of harassment and has clarified that they are not pursuing a legal case in the Philippines but rather YWA has issued a complaint with the POEA for breach of contract.

Over the past couple of weeks, a number of cases involving the mistreatment of migrant workers have come to light. Felix Walton reports on the influence of manpower agencies over migrant workers and the issues they face in New Zealand.

The Wednesday Wire; January 29, 2020

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Wed 29 Jan 2020

On The Wednesday Wire today!

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman, we talk about the best espresso coffee, a stars light dimming and bird droppings.

Producer Felix Walton brings us a report about the promises made to migrant workers without follow through that lead to deportation

And finally, Oscar Perress spoke with Urs Signer from Climate Justice Taranaki about OMV's failure to find fossil fuels in its recent drilling campaign, as well as the pitfalls of oil exploration in Aotearoa. 

All this plus music from Blanco and Logic1000. A huge thanks to all who spoke to us this week. 

Exploration of Exploitation; Climate Justice Taranaki on OMV; January 29, 2020

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Wed 29 Jan 2020

Oscar Perress spoke with Urs Signer from Climate Justice Taranaki about OMV's failure to find fossil fuels in its recent drilling campaign, as well as the pitfalls of oil exploration in Aotearoa. 

Justin's International Desk: January 28, 2020

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Tue 28 Jan 2020

The UK will be leaving the EU on the 31st January and International Desk recaps what has happened since the EU referendum on 26 June 2016.

Justin's International Desk: January 28, 2020

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Tue 28 Jan 2020

International Desk gives an update on the current situation on the coronavirus outbreak in China, Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The Wire with Justin: January 28, 2020

 The Wire with Justin: January 28, 2020 The Wire with Justin: January 28, 2020, 41.85 MB
Tue 28 Jan 2020

Louis spoke with Terry Bluck about Monkey off your Back, a campaign which tradesmen hit the road to raise funds for mental health.

The UK will leave the European Union this Friday the 31st January and Justin looks back at what has happened since the referendum on 23rd June 2016.

Louis also gives a report on the Fullers ferry debacle, which the company deciding not to operate in unsafe conditions around cruise ships.

International Desk also gives an update on the coronavirus overseas.