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The Wire with Reuben: Wednesday 13 June 2018

 The Wire with Reuben: Wednesday 13 June 2018 The Wire with Reuben: Wednesday 13 June 2018, 100.26 MB
Wed 13 Jun 2018

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we talk abour organic molecules on Mars; a device can produce water out of thin air and Professor Margaret Brimble is First NZ woman to become a fellow of The Royal Society of London. Reuben interviews the chief executive of Amnesty International about possible war crimes committed by the US led coalition on Syria. Darashpreet speaks to Keren Segal about fusion power. Reuben also speaks to the founder of Housing First about the program’s beginnings and its criticisms. Darshpreet also has a report on the US North korea Singapore summit. Lastly, Lucy speaks to RNZ reporter Phil Pennington about combustible building cladding in Auckland.

Auckland Council Clear Grenfell Tower Cladding as Safe

 Auckland Council Clear Grenfell Tower Cladding as Safe Auckland Council Clear Grenfell Tower Cladding as Safe, 14.79 MB
Wed 13 Jun 2018

1 year on from the awful Grenfell Tower fire in London, the Auckland Council have declared that the highly combustible aluminium polyethylene filled cladding is safe for use in Aucklands buildings.

The council have produced a list naming all the buildings with the cladding which include 7 Auckland hospital buildings and Auckland universities OGGB building.

Lucy Austin spoke with RNZ reporter Phil Pennington to find out more. 

Amnesty: US-led coalition may have committed war crimes

 Amnesty: US-led coalition may have committed war crimes in Syria Amnesty: US-led coalition may have committed war crimes in Syria, 5.36 MB
Wed 13 Jun 2018

A report by Amnesty International suggests that the US-led coalition against ISIS may have committed war crimes during the offensive to take back the city of Raqqa in Syria.

Reuben McLaren speaks to Amnesty International NZ Chief Executive Tony Blackett about the report.

Everyday People with Annora

 Everyday People: June 12th 2018 Everyday People: June 12th 2018, 4.4 MB
Tue 12 Jun 2018

This week on everyday people, Leonard asks Annora the five questions.  

International News with Conor: Human Rights In China

 International News with Conor: Human Rights In China International News with Conor: Human Rights In China, 26.26 MB
Tue 12 Jun 2018

29 years after the Tiananmen Square protests resulted in thousands dead, Conor looks at the state of human rights in China today and how New Zealand can reconcile criticising how its biggest trading partner treats its own people

The Tuesday Wire: 12th June

 The Wire with Leonard: June 12th The Wire with Leonard: June 12th , 110.04 MB
Tue 12 Jun 2018

Today on the Wire:
Leonard speaks to Terry Foote about the new electronic busses in Christchurch
Conor goes in depth on China, with the 29th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square protests
Jack does the Green Desk w Shane Jones, the discuss 1 billion trees being planted
Will and Oscar do a report about the Three Strikes Law
Annora graces the Everday People segment

Three Strikes Law: Interview w/ Emily Rakete

 Interview w/ Emily Rakete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa Interview w/ Emily Rakete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa, 25.35 MB
Tue 12 Jun 2018

Oscar Peres speaks to Emily Rakete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about the pros and cons of the Three Strikes Law and what impact it has on our corrections system and the communities who see high rates of crime

Minimizing emissions with Electric Buses

Red Bus: Electric Buses in Christchurch Red Bus: Electric Buses in Christchurch , 6.38 MB
Tue 12 Jun 2018

Leonard speaks with Red Bus acting Chief Executive about the new electric buses that will be running in Christchurch. 

 

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: Monday the 11th of June

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: Monday the 11th of June The Wire with Mary-Margaret: Monday the 11th of June, 124.43 MB
Mon 11 Jun 2018

Mary-Margaret talks to the Vice-President of Auckland University’s Student Union about the membership of eight uni executives at the expensive Northern Club. We check in with Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about how they did in the Northcote by-election, and prison reform. Lillian Hanly talks to the Mental Health Foundation about the language media uses in suicide coverage. Is it appropriate? Damian Rowe speaks to Forest and Bird chief executive Kevin Hague about fishing skippers avoiding legal MPI obligations. And finally Lillian talks to Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta about the digitization of a number of historic Māori magazines from the 1970s and 80s.

Where does Auckland Uni's money go?

 Where does Auckland Uni's money go? Where does Auckland Uni's money go?, 14.88 MB
Mon 11 Jun 2018

Following immense backlash from the student body about proposed closures of 4 libraries that belong to the Arts faculties, it has been found that Auckland University executives have spent almost $40,000 in 4 years on eight memberships at the Northern Club. Vice Chancellor Stuart McCucheon says the memberships are worthwhile because they host functions that raise funds for the university. However, Auckland University Student Association doesn’t understand why they need expensive membership to have those kinds of meetings, and say that it's absolutely inappropriate to spend that kind of money when the university is quoting tight financial constraints as a justification for cutting libraries and entire language programs. Mary-Margaret spoke to vice-president Jessica Palaret about the student union’s thoughts.