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Marama Davidson on Prisons

 Marama Davidson on Prisons Marama Davidson on Prisons, 22.4 MB
Mon 11 Jun 2018

For our weekly Greens chat, Mary-Margaret spoke to co-leader Marama Davidson. She asked about their party’s Rebeka Jaung who ran for the Northcote seat in the by-election over the weekend. They then talked about the pressing situations in prisons in Aotearoa, and legislative reform for this situation.

How to talk about suicide in the media

 What is the most appropriate way of reporting on suicide? What is the most appropriate way of reporting on suicide? , 7.91 MB
Mon 11 Jun 2018

Sophia Graham is the Communications and Marketing Manager for the Mental Health Foundation of NZ. The Foundation has been concerned about the way suicide has been reported in the news recently, particularly following two high profile people taking their lives. Lillian Hanly spoke to Sophia regarding the issues that have come up and how broadcasters can better talk about this issue.

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Māori language magazines from the 1970s and 1980s will be accessible online by the end of this year

 Māori magazines to be digitised Māori magazines to be digitised, 6.58 MB
Mon 11 Jun 2018

The National Library of New Zealand, under an agreement with Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori and Te Puni Kōkiri, is going to digitize a number of historic Māori magazines from the 1970s and 80s. National Librarian Bill Macnaught says this is one of the National Library’s contributions to the Māori Language Strategy to revitalise the Māori language. Lillian Hanly spoke with Nanaia Mahuta, minister for Māori development to find out more. She started by asking what these magazines are.

The Wire with Kelly: Friday 8 June

The Wire with Kelly: Friday 8 June The Wire with Kelly: Friday 8 June , 96.15 MB
Fri 8 Jun 2018

Counting Down To Zero

 Counting Down To Zero Counting Down To Zero, 12.01 MB
Fri 8 Jun 2018

The Zero Carbon Bill from government has recently been opened to the public for consultation. On proposition excludes argiculture from reducing carbon emission targets, despite it being attributed to 49% of emissions. Producer Laura Kvigstad, spoke with Greenpeace Campaigner, Kate Simcock, AND Climate Change Spokesperson for Federated Farmers of New Zealand, Andrew Hoggard to get both sides of the story. 

Slash Traps in the Tolaga Bay Aftermath

 Slash Traps in the Tolaga Bay Aftermath Slash Traps in the Tolaga Bay Aftermath, 8.22 MB
Fri 8 Jun 2018

Heavy torrential rain caused a disastrous landslide to at a commercial forestry site with one million tonnes of wooden debris being washed downstream creating an estimated 10 million dollars worth of damage to properties and roads. Forestry Minister Shane Jones said he is "Firing Shots" at the Forestry industry and there are concerns that some forestry operators  may be shut down. Amongst this aftermath, Producer, Damian Rowe spoke to the president of the New Zealand Forest Owners Association Peter Ware, to discuss outcomes and solutions towards this disaster.

 

Fusing a city

Fusing a city Fusing a city , 5.59 MB
Thu 7 Jun 2018

This week Jemima spoke with psychology PhD candidate, Keren Segal, about her "fusion" study that aimed to measure the psychological effects of the Christchurch earthquake. Lachlan then asked Jemima about whether she felt "fused" to the city after going through the quakes herself. 

The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 7th June

 The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 7th June The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 7th June, 129.64 MB
Thu 7 Jun 2018

First up, Jemima speaks with Keiran Segal about her fusion study of people in the Christchurch earthquake. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their regular chat where they discuss public attitudes to criminal justice. Our Wire Worry week topic is the monarchy and News Director Lillian speaks with Huirama Matatahi about the Kingitanga movement. Finally, this day in history returns looking at Tony Blair’s 2001 election victory in the United Kingdom.

This Day in History: 2001

 This Day in History: 2001 This Day in History: 2001, 29.78 MB
Thu 7 Jun 2018

This Day in History takes us back to 2001, for the re-election of Prime Minister Tony Blair in the United Kingdom.

Work rights for international students post study and Fair Pay Agreements

 Fair pay and fair work? Fair pay and fair work?, 7.36 MB
Wed 6 Jun 2018

Yesterday, Minister Iain Lees-Galloway made two announcements in his two different roles as Minister for Immigration and Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

The announcements regarded changes to international students post study work rights and Fair Pay Agreements. Lillian Hanly spoke with Iain and started by asking him to lay out the changes to the work rights for international students.