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Just Speak Support Government Plans to Scrap the Mega-Prison

 Just Speak Support Government Plans to Scrap the Mega-Prison Just Speak Support Government Plans to Scrap the Mega-Prison, 8.41 MB
Mon 21 May 2018

Lucy Austin speaks to Tania Mead from Just Speak, a criminal justice reform advocacy group, about the governments recent plans to scrap the Waikato mega-prison.

 The group had been advocating against the mega-prison since its proposal and the question now is what to do next?

Within the climate of a swelling prison population Tania explores some of the wider issues that need to be addressed to combat this issue. 

 

The Wire with Reuben: Monday 21st May

 The Wire with Reuben: Monday 21st May The Wire with Reuben: Monday 21st May, 109.99 MB
Mon 21 May 2018

Lillian Hanly speaks to New Zealand's largest corrections staff union about the government's announcement to pull the plug on the proposed 'mega-prison'.

Lucy Austin also touches on the issue of increasing prisoner numbers with Tania Mead from Just Speak.

Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick joins us live in studio to discuss her Election Access Fund Bill and doing away with tertiary loan caps.

It’s Wire Worry Week and we’re looking at housing. Mary-Margaret speaks to Housing Minister Phil Twyford about KiwiBuild and homelessness.

B is For Budget

 B is For Budget B is For Budget, 11.53 MB
Fri 18 May 2018

Producer Laura Kvigstad, talks with professor of economics and innovation, Christoph Schumacher and Head of Massey's Education Institute, John O'Neill on what this prioritises and where there may be some short falls. 

Come Back To Bed

 Come Back To Bed Come Back To Bed, 7.6 MB
Fri 18 May 2018

Producer, Laura, talks with author of the new book,  Come Back To Bed, Robert Tennent. Come Back To Bed is an intimate portrayal of what it looks like to recover from sexual trauma and Tennent talks about the hurdles he has faced in his journey. 

A broader look at the conflict in Palestine

 A broader look at the conflict in Palestine A broader look at the conflict in Palestine, 9.82 MB
Fri 18 May 2018

Kelly talks to Dr Ramzy Baroud, an internationally renowned journalist and author specialising in the conflict between Israel and Palestine surrounding the Gaza strip. Baroud talks us through the specifics of the conflict that has escalated over the last few days following the opening of a U.S embassy in Jerusalem, and his new book the 'The Last Earth'. 

"Hey ho! Stuart McCutcheon's got to go!"

 "Hey ho! Stuart McCutcheon's got to go!" "Hey ho! Stuart McCutcheon's got to go!", 6.98 MB
Thu 17 May 2018

A New University held a rally today at the University of Auckland, calling for greater investment in the university and democratisation of its management. Lachlan spoke with Nathalie Jaques and Shannon Walsh, organisers behind the project, about A New University and the rally.

Look at the state of housing

Look at the state of housing Look at the state of housing , 8.35 MB
Thu 17 May 2018

This week it was reported that the wait list for state housing in New Zealand has increased dramatically. There are 8000 families on the waitlist and 2000 others wanting to different state houses. Producer, Jemima spoke to Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford about this issue. They also discussed the Government's recent announcement that the maximum price for Kiwibuild homes has increased by $50,000. 

The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 17th May

 The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 17th May The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 17th May, 10.5 MB
Thu 17 May 2018

First, Lachlan speaks with Nathalie Jaques and Shannon Walsh from A New university about their rally and we have a special live cross to the event. Neutral corner focuses on the recents shooting of Palestinian protesters by the IDF. Jemima speaks with AAAP’s Ricardo Menendez March about the state housing waiting list and Phil Twyford about the rising cost of kiwibuild homes. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their weekly chat where we discuss the hikoi on Parliament and the Human Rights commission review. Finally, This Day in History returns where Ben takes us through the shootout between several members of the Symbionese liberation army and the L.A.P.D. in 1974.

 

The Children's Commissioner on mental health and prescription drugs in children

 "Poverty linked to children's mental health is not a surprise" "Poverty linked to children's mental health is not a surprise", 15.63 MB
Wed 16 May 2018

Recent research claims the link between poverty and a child's mental health is unarguable, with children from disadvantaged homes more likely to need anti-psychotic drugs. The study was conducted at the University of Adelaide using data from the Longitudinal study of Australian Children. The findings indicate that a large proportion of children from disadvantaged families are placed on anti-psychotic medicine. 

Wire producer Darashpreet Johal, spoke to Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft to find out whether this is the case for New Zealand.

The Wire with Lillian: Wednesday 16th May

 Wednesday Wire Wednesday Wire, 105.98 MB
Wed 16 May 2018

On the show today,

Allan Blackman from AUT talks to us about science in the justice system and water on one of Jupiter's moons.

Stuart McCutcheon speaks to us about the closing of the creative arts libraries at The University of Auckland.

Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft discusses research showing the high number of children from disadvantaged homes being prescribed anti-psychotic medication.

Jenny Marcroft from NZ First is taking over the weekly segment from Tracey Martin and spends some time introducing herself to us.