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RE:MOBILE - The importance of recycling old phones: September 25th, 2019

 RE:MOBILE - The importance of recycling old phones: September 25th, 2019 RE:MOBILE - The importance of recycling old phones: September 25th, 2019, 9.12 MB
Wed 25 Sep 2019

Mobile Phone’s are an essential part of modern life. Everything from interacting with friends, sending money overseas and accessing the vast information vaults of the internet are all accessible through one’s mobile phone. Almost everyone has one, whether they be top of the line or bottom of the bargain barrel. This reliance on our collective connectivity have made the companies who manufacture these products a lot of money. However, like anything, the precious materials used to make a mobile are finite. So what happens if we run out? What is the environmental impact of this mass production? Tuwhenuaroa speaks to RE:Mobile’s Francis Barrett, and started off by asking what RE:Mobile is, and they’re goals are for the future.

The Wire with Lillian: September 25, 2019

 The Wire with Lillian: September 25, 2019 The Wire with Lillian: September 25, 2019, 106.57 MB
Wed 25 Sep 2019

On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones we talk about tracking phone use in an attempt to anticipate and stop suicide attempts, Machu Pichu and the helium shortage.

Counting Ourselves is a landmark study on the discrimination faced by transgender and non-binary people in Aotearoa, Will speaks to the lead investigator Dr Jaime Veale.

Tu looks into the recycling of mobile phones, and how you can sustainably get rid of your old tech.

Mahuru Māori is wrapping up and Lillian speaks to Paraone Gloyne about why we should be moving from Te Wiki o te Reo Māori to a month long initiative.

Auckland Local Election with Ted Johnston: 24th of September, 2019

 Auckland Local Election with Ted Johnston: 24th of September, 2019 Auckland Local Election with Ted Johnston: 24th of September, 2019, 25.35 MB
Tue 24 Sep 2019

Our Local Body Election coverage continues! Ted Johnston is a criminal lawyer from Otara, where he grew up. Johnstone is one of the candidates running for Mayor. Laura went into more detail about some of the policies and ideas Johnston has put out so far, but she started by asking what is important for the role of the Mayor, and why he would be the right person for it.

 

The Green Desk: September 24, 2019

 The Green Desk: September 24, 2019 The Green Desk: September 24, 2019, 33.72 MB
Tue 24 Sep 2019

This week on Green Desk Mangrove Mitch koreros with Shark Scientist Riley Elliot about the global decline in shark populations. Riley and Mitch discuss the recent decision made by New Zealand to vote no against the protection or Mako Sharks at CITES and the change in behaviour that he has seen in sharks as a result of human impacts on their environment. To begin, Mitchell asks Riley about the role sharks play as apex predators and how important they are to our global ecosystems.

Care Credit w / Peter Cordtz: September 24, 2019

 Care Credit w / Peter Cordtz: September 24, 2019 Care Credit w / Peter Cordtz: September 24, 2019, 8.13 MB
Tue 24 Sep 2019

Many women are arriving at retirement with less savings than men and inequity issues like these require new, forward thinking solutions. Care credits are just one of the many ideas the Commission for Financial Capability is exploring in its three-yearly Review of Retirement Income Policies to help improve the wellbeing of people on their road to retirement. To find out more about care credits and the review in general, Olivia Holdsworth spoke to Interim Retirement Commissioner Peter Cordtz and began by asking what exactly is the Review of Retirement Income Policies.

The Tuesday Wire with Olivia: September 24, 2019

 The Tuesday Wire with Olivia: September 24, 2019 The Tuesday Wire with Olivia: September 24, 2019, 40.84 MB
Tue 24 Sep 2019

E whai ake nei, Coming up on the show today!

  • First up Olivia Holdsworth talks to the Interim Retirement Commissioner Peter Cordtz about a ‘care credit’ to address equity issues when women arrive at retirement.
  • Next, Laura Kvigstad speaks to Mayoral Candidate Ted Johnston as part of our local election coverage
  • After that, on Green Desk, Mitch Fuller speaks to Shark Scientist Riley Elliot about the declining number of sharks occurring globally.
  • And finally Rachel Simpson talks to the Executive Officer of Child Poverty Action Group Georgie Craw about how the benefits system has failed New Zealand mothers.

Solo Mothers on the Benefit w/ Georgie Craw: September 24, 2019

 Solo Mothers on the Benefit w/ Georgie Craw: September 24, 2019 Solo Mothers on the Benefit w/ Georgie Craw: September 24, 2019, 15.67 MB
Tue 24 Sep 2019

The current benefits system is from a different time, harking back to times of World Wars and the Great Depression. The most common recipient of the benefit is no longer a male Pākehā war hero, but rather solo mothers, and disproportionately mothers who are Māori, Pasifika or have disabilities. These women are subjected to intrusive investigations, probing questions, regulations that keep them from seeking work, and policies that keep them from pursuing meaningful relationships.

95bFM reporter Rachel Simpson spoke to Georgie Craw, executive officer of Child Poverty Action Group. The group recently released a briefing paper calling for the government to take urgent action on the benefits system, which was delivered to the Prime Minister’s electoral office, along with a petition signed by 8,000 people.

School Strike 4 Climate w/ Sophie Handford: September 23rd, 2019

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Mon 23 Sep 2019

Sherry speaks with National co-ordinator of School Strike 4 Climate, Sophie Handford, ahead of their third protest on the 27th of September. She asks Sophie on the movement’s demands, and changes after criticisms following the last protest for alienating pacifika voices due to the timing with polyfest. Sophie also discusses the implications on local body elections with the increased awareness of the climate crisis. Sherry begin by asking Sophie  to outline what’s new with the upcoming protest.

The Wire with Lachlan: September 23, 2019

 The Wire with Lachlan: September 23, 2019 The Wire with Lachlan: September 23, 2019, 100.99 MB
Mon 23 Sep 2019

On the Wire today: Professor Jim Mann joins us to discuss food advertising and whether the government needs to bring in more regulations. Southern Cross is back discussing all the news across the Pacific. Sherry chats with Sophie Handford, national convenor for School Strike for Climate. Finally, Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw has his regular chat with Jemima, this week discussing emissions from business and the climate crisis risk assessment.

Food advertising - who to believe?: September 23, 2019

 Food advertising - who to believe?: September 23, 2019 Food advertising - who to believe?: September 23, 2019, 24.87 MB
Mon 23 Sep 2019

New Zealand has one of the higest rates of obesity in the world - but how much does advertising have to do with it? A health expert is calling for greater government regulations around how food is advertised, especially to children. Lachlan spoke with Professor Jim Mann from the University of Otago about advertising, the difficulty around food and social media and what the government can do to help people make more informed decisions around their diet.