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Justin's International Desk: August 21, 2018

 Justin's International Desk: August 21, 2018 Justin's International Desk: August 21, 2018, 13.16 MB
Tue 21 Aug 2018

From the international desk, Justin explores the politics behind two controversial infrastructure megaprojects currently underway in Hong Kong. 

Rising Temperatures: Greendesk August 21 2018

 Rising Temperatures: Greendesk August 21 2018 Rising Temperatures: Greendesk August 21 2018, 6.3 MB
Tue 21 Aug 2018

Recent statistical models are showing global temperatures will be remaining sky high until at least 2022. Greendesk reporter Jack Marshall had a chat with Professor James Renwick from Victoria University’s School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences. Professor Renwick gave us the lowdown on how these high temperatures will affect us, here and abroad, over the coming years.

Teachers strike w/ Chris Hipkins: August 20, 2018

 Teachers strike w/ Chris Hipkins: August 20, 2018 Teachers strike w/ Chris Hipkins: August 20, 2018, 3.89 MB
Mon 20 Aug 2018

Last week on August 15 teachers across New Zealand went on strike. They are calling for beter pay, better conditions and better incentives to attract new people to the teaching profession. Lillian spoke to Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, about the strike. 

Green Party AGM w/ Marama Davidson: August 20, 2018

 Green Party AGM w/ Marama Davidson: August 20, 2018 Green Party AGM w/ Marama Davidson: August 20, 2018, 5.58 MB
Mon 20 Aug 2018

Jemima spoke with Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about the Green Party annual general meeting held over the weekend. They discussed the party's new proposed changes to the Overseas Investment Act and their stance on the waka jumping bill.

The Wire with Jemima: August 20, 2018

 The Wire with Jemima: August 20, 2018 The Wire with Jemima: August 20, 2018, 101.67 MB
Mon 20 Aug 2018

Today on the Wire Jemima spoke to co-leader of the Green Party, Marama Davidson, about the Green Party AGM. The Southern Cross is back with their regular update on Asia Pacific news. Lillian talked to Minister of Eduction, Chris Hipkins, about the teachers strike last week. Bailley spoke to chief legal advisor to the Human Rights Commission, Janet Anderson-Bidois about people held in aged care facilities without their consent. Damian asked Geoff Simmons about his new position as leader of The Opportunities Party. Finally, Bailley talks to Minister of Immigration, Iain Lees-Galloway about Christchurch becoming a settling city for refugees. 

Back on TOP with Geoff Simmons: August, 20, 2018

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Mon 20 Aug 2018

A month ago it was announced that The Opportunities Party would not be running in the next election, essentially ending the party altogether as Gareth Morgan sent a request to cancel their electoral commission registration. However it was announced that the party will be reforming under new leadership. Producer Damian Rowe spoke to Geoff Simmons about his plans for the party

 

Christchurch Refugee Settlement w/ Ian Lees-Galloway: Aug 20 2018

 Christchurch Refugee Settlement w/ Ian Lees-Galloway: Aug 20 2018 Christchurch Refugee Settlement w/ Ian Lees-Galloway: Aug 20 2018, 9.34 MB
Mon 20 Aug 2018

Christchurch will welcome refugees for settlement for the first time since the Christchurch Earthquake. Bailley speaks to Immigration Minister Ian Lees-Galloway on how the Government plans to ensure that refugees can succeed in New Zealand.

Dementia Patients' Rights w/ Janet Anderson-Bidois: Aug 20 2018

 Dementia Patients' Rights w/ Janet Anderson-Bidois: Aug 20 2018.mp3 mp3, 12.15 MB
Mon 20 Aug 2018

The Human Rights Commission has released a report on issues facing Dementia patients when put into care against their will. Bailley spoke to Janet Anderson-Bidois, Chief Legal Council of the Human Rights Commission in how to address human rights of aged care.

The Wire with Laura: Friday August 17th, 2018

 The Wire with Laura: Friday August 17th, 2018 The Wire with Laura: Friday August 17th, 2018, 100.53 MB
Fri 17 Aug 2018

On the wire today: we speak with Te Roopu Nahinara National Party MP Amy Adams, on Simon Bridges expense leaks and the assisted dying bill that is being debated in parliament now. 

 

Next, Producer, Stewart Sowman-Lund speaks with Ian Magan from the New Zealand Promoters Association, following the news that the Commerce Commission will be taking Viagogo to court over ticket resales.

 

Following that, we cross to Rachel McDonald to find out what is happening in Australian news, as a Senotor's maiden speach has been condemned by other politicians for being too racist. 

 

After that, Laura Kvigstad speaks with senior lecturer, Bruce Cohen and dean of the faculty of arts, Robert Greenberg about course deletions in the school of social sciences at Auckland Uni. 

And finally, Kelly Enright comes back to speak with Kitty Lin about the chinese vegan valentine's dinner and what it means to eat sustainably.

 

Neighbourhood Watch w/t Rachel MacDonald : August 17th, 2018

 Neighbourhood Watch w/t Rachel MacDonald : August 17th, 2018 Neighbourhood Watch w/t Rachel MacDonald : August 17th, 2018, 15.07 MB
Fri 17 Aug 2018

A new Senator’s maiden speech was so racist, Australia’s most prominent racist politician condemned it, the Australian government is tearing itself apart over a proposed energy plan, and the Australian bushfire season is here already, with out of control bushfires sparking around New South Wales this week.