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The Wire with Kelly: Friday 15 June

The Wire with Kelly: Friday 15 June The Wire with Kelly: Friday 15 June , 104.42 MB
Fri 15 Jun 2018

Are we doing enough to curb drug driving?

 Are we doing enough to curb drug driving? Are we doing enough to curb drug driving?, 17.18 MB
Fri 15 Jun 2018

New figures released by the AA show that drug-impaired drivers are the cause of more fatal accidents on our roads than drink drivers.

It is understood to be the first time in recorded history that the stats have gone this way.

And, while cannabis is highly reflected in the research, meth and even prescription drugs are also to blame for some of New Zealand’s high road toll.

Stewart had a chat with AA spokesperson Dylan Thomsen about the news, asking him what the figures show us and whether it's surprising. 

Is it 'Wright' for RMA breaches to be criminal?

 Is it 'Wright' for RMA breaches to be criminal? Is it 'Wright' for RMA breaches to be criminal?, 13.58 MB
Fri 15 Jun 2018

Kelly spoke with Mark Wright, a University of Canterbury College of Business and Law doctoral student, who has worked both as a Crown prosecutor in Auckland and Rotorua, and as a lawyer prosecuting environmental non-compliance cases in Tauranga. He knows his stuff and is currently reviewing the RMA’s sanctioning regime and looking at alternatives on how to reprimand breaches that do not necessarily need to be classed as criminal offences.

A Woman's Work: Gender Inequality In The Workplace

 A Woman's Work: Gender Inequality In The Workplace A Woman's Work: Gender Inequality In The Workplace, 6.93 MB
Fri 15 Jun 2018

On Tuesday, five public service chief executive jobs were filled internally by male candidates. The jobs were not advertised, nor were interviews conducted with the five candidates. The decision has been criticised for creating gender inequality in the job market.

New Director, Lillian Hanly, spoke with the chief executive of The National Council of Women, Gill Greer, to get her perspective on the matter of women working in the public and private sector.

 

Dooms Day On The Rise

Dooms Day On The Rise Dooms Day On The Rise , 9.61 MB
Fri 15 Jun 2018

 

A recent international study published in the science journal, Nature, shows the link between storm-driven ocean swells and the collapse of Antarctic ice shelves.
Angus Coker Grant spoke to university of Otago's Professor Vernon Squire, one of the scientists behind the study and what it means for the environment and the rising sea levels.

 

The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 14th June

 The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 14th June The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 14th June, 128.8 MB
Thu 14 Jun 2018

First up on today’s Wire, Jemima speaks with Tania Sawicki Mead from Justspeak about the Government’s plans for a new 500 bed prison at Waikeria. Neutral corner returns on the summit between Kim Jong un and Donald Trump. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their regular chat where they discuss the three strikes law. Jemima speaks with Chris Farrelly from the Auckland CIty Mission about their new detox beds. Finally, This Day in History looks at the end of the Falklands War.

Just Speaking about Waikeria Prison

 Just Speaking about Waikeria Prison Just Speaking about Waikeria Prison, 7.12 MB
Thu 14 Jun 2018

Minister for Corrections, Kelvin Davis, has annunced that a 500 bed prison, including a 100 bed mental health unit, in Waikeria will replace the old prison. Jemima spoke with Just Speak spokesperson, Tania Sawicki Mead, about the new government's plans. Just Speak is represents the youth and rangatahi voice in criminal justice conversations. 

Neutral Corner: Summit in Singapore

 Neutral Corner: Summit in Singapore Neutral Corner: Summit in Singapore, 19.51 MB
Thu 14 Jun 2018

Neutral Corner examines the meeting between American President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-Un.

This Day in History: 1982

 This Day in History: 1982 This Day in History: 1982, 19.52 MB
Thu 14 Jun 2018

This Day in History takes us back to 1982, for the surrender of Argintinian troops stationed in the Falkland Islands.

Mission possible: Detox

 Mission possible: Detox Mission possible: Detox, 7.54 MB
Thu 14 Jun 2018

The City Mission will receive $16.7 million in funding from the government to improve and expand their detoxification services. Jemima talked to Auckland City Missioner, Chris Farrelly, about how this funding will be used and why it is so important for Auckland.