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New Learning Support Coordinator: November 5th, 2018

 New Learning Support Coordinator: November 5th, 2018 New Learning Support Coordinator: November 5th, 2018, 7.44 MB
Mon 5 Nov 2018

The government has announced over the weekend it will spend more than 200 million dollars to fund 600 Learning Support Coordinator positions in 2020.  Justin spoke to Lynda Stuart, President of the New Zealand Educational Institute Te Rui Roa, about the plan.  First he asked what is the current teaching situation for children with special needs.

Sam Brooks tells all about his new play 'Jacinda': November 2, 2018

 Sam Brooks tells all about his new play 'Jacinda': November 2, 2018 Sam Brooks tells all about his new play 'Jacinda': November 2, 2018, 31.08 MB
Fri 2 Nov 2018

Sam Brooks is the playwright behind a number of acclaimed Kiwi plays. Just this year he brought us the fascinating political thriller Burn Her, and is responsible for other works such as the critically acclaimed LGBT piece, Riding in Cars with (Mostly Straight) Boys.

As his day job, he’s the television and games editor at The Spinoff. Now, he’s back with yet another political piece - his play Jacinda opens at the Basement Theatre in a couple of weeks time, presented by the Actors Program Class of 2018.

Stewart Sowman-Lund spoke with Sam about his career and what to expect from his latest production.

Jacinda runs from the 14th to the 24th of November at the Basement Theatre in Auckland, and you can get your tickets right now from here or at iticket.co.nz.

 

Free from Letting Fees: IV with Angela Maynard

 Free from Letting Fees: IV with Angela Maynard Free from Letting Fees: IV with Angela Maynard, 5.97 MB
Fri 2 Nov 2018

Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced yesterday the banning of letting fees. It was a seemingly welcome move, however some organisations have criticised it arguing there is economic reasoning for the fee. Jenn spoke to Angela Maynard, Coordinator of the Tenants’ Protection Association Auckland, on what letting fees are, why they were introduced and the effects on tenants and property management. She first asked; What is the association's stance on the ban?

 

The Wire with Laura: November 2nd, 2018

 The Wire with Laura: November 2nd, 2018 The Wire with Laura: November 2nd, 2018, 109.6 MB
Fri 2 Nov 2018

First up, Laura Kvigstad speaks with Te Roopu Nahinara, National Party Member Paul Goldsmith on the research and development tax incentive and discusses the recent report from the law commission that is intended to 'modernise abortion legislation. 

Afterwards, Jennifer Rose Tamati speaks to Angela Maynard, Coordinator of the Tenants’ Protection Association  about the recent ban on letting fees.

Following that, we catch up all the Australian news with Samantha Smith in Neighbourhood Watch. We talk about refuge children from Nauru quietly behind settled in New Zealand and another alt right speaker, Gavin McInnes, plans to tour in Australia

And finally, Stewart Sowman-Lund talks with playwright and Spinoff journalist Sam Brooks about his new play, ‘Jacinda'. They discuss the cross over between politics and art for this upcoming show. 

This day in history: 1st November, 2018

 This day in history: 1st November, 2018 This day in history: 1st November, 2018, 20.8 MB
Thu 1 Nov 2018

This day in history takes us back to 1993 for the date that the Treaty on European Union (also known as the Maastricht Treaty) came into effect.

The Wire with Lachlan: November 1, 2018

 The Wire with Lachlan: November 1, 2018 The Wire with Lachlan: November 1, 2018, 124.14 MB
Thu 1 Nov 2018

First up on the Wire, Kate from PAPA speaks with Oscar about the protests against the defence industry forum, or weapons expo, going on in Palmerston North. Then we discuss Judith Collins’ alleged cyber-bullying of a couple who purchased a kiwibuild home. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for our regular chat, discussing the law commission’s recommendations for removing abortion form the Crimes Act. Oscar then brings us community garden, speaking with Cameron Stewart from DIPLY . Finally, This Day in History looks at the Maastricht treaty coming into force.

 

Blockading the Blockade; The Defence, Industry and National Security Forum; November 1, 2018

 Blockading the Blockade; The Defence, Industry and National Security Forum; November 1, 2018 Blockading the Blockade; The Defence, Industry and National Security Forum; November 1, 2018, 10.17 MB
Thu 1 Nov 2018

Oscar Perress spoke to Kate McIntyre, from People against Prisons Aotearoa, about The Defence, Industry and National Security Forum in Palmerston North, and the presence of both the police force and protest in the face of the closed doors of defence development.  

The Wednesday Wire with Lillian: October 31, 2018

 The Wednesday Wire with Lillian: October 31, 2018 The Wednesday Wire with Lillian: October 31, 2018, 111.98 MB
Wed 31 Oct 2018

On the show today, Dear Science talks about alkaline water, age ratings in films being determined by chemistry in the air, and wrongful criminal drug conviction cases, and we have a special giveaway!

Jenny Marcroft from NZ First talks us through her thoughts around abortion law reform.

Lisa Boudet speaks with oral historian Caren Wilton about her book My Body My Business, which aims to destigmatize sex work.

Ella Christensen talks with Niven Winchester from MOTU economic research institute about NZ’s commitment to zero carbon emissions following the IPCC report earlier this month.

MOTU Economic Research Institute on NZ’s Zero Carbon Emission Bill: October 31, 2018

 MOTU Economic Research Institute on NZ’s Zero Carbon Emission Bill: October 31, 2018 MOTU Economic Research Institute on NZ’s Zero Carbon Emission Bill: October 31, 2018, 9.11 MB
Wed 31 Oct 2018

Producer Ella Christensen talks with Niven Winchester from MOTU Economic Research Institute about New Zealand’s commitment to zero carbon emissions, following the IPCC report earlier this month.

My Body, My Business - sex workers in an era of change: October 31, 2018

 My Body, My Business - sex workers in an era of change: October 31, 2018 My Body, My Business - sex workers in an era of change: October 31, 2018, 26.12 MB
Wed 31 Oct 2018

Oral historian Caren Wilton introduces her new book My Body My Business, a collection of eleven stories told by sex workers from all walks of life. They recount their early years, first encounter with sex work, years in activity. They share intimate stories about their families, partners, dreams and regrets. They also tell tales of tight community feeling and of a world about to disappear - the streets, the clubs, the language.  

Producer Lisa Boudet has a chat with Caren, and overquotes the book. This is the almost full length version - for a shorter one, you can listen to the edited version which played on air during the show.