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Hansel, Gretel and the Nazis; Fairy tales roles in war time stories

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Wed 29 Mar 2017

A newly released book titled ‘War, Myths and Fairy Tales’ investigates the connections between war stories and fairy tales through a critical examination of global literature. Adam Jacobson speaks with the book’s co-author and contributor, Sara Buttsworth about the release of the new work and what stories it examines.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday March 29, 2017

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Wed 29 Mar 2017

Check out the full show from Wednesday 23rd March, where Ximena & Adam take a look at cannabis instead of cows, talk with Human Rights Lawer Deborah Manning, AUT’s Allan Blackman joins us again live in the studio for Dear Science and more

Māori Oral Tradition: he Kōrero nō te Ao Tawhito

Māori Oral Tradition: he Kōrero nō te Ao Tawhito Māori Oral Tradition: he Kōrero nō te Ao Tawhito , 9.33 MB
Tue 28 Mar 2017

Reporter Sam Smith speaks to author and researcher Jane McRae about her new book "Māori Oral Tradition: he Kōrero nō te Ao Tawhito. Through the book, McRae introducers readers to the distinctive oral style and language of the traditional compositions, acknowledges the skills of the composers of old and explores the meanings of their striking imagery and figurative language. 

Trade the talk of the town following China visit

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Tue 28 Mar 2017

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Auckland this week looks to result in the opening of trade relations between New Zealand and China. Mack tried to find out what all the fuss was about. 

New Zealand's pacific policies - time for a reset?

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Tue 28 Mar 2017

Mack speaks to former New Zealand representative to the United Nations, Michael Powles, about a new article he's co-authored with daughter, Anna. 

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday March 28, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday March 28, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday March 28, 2017, 106.53 MB
Tue 28 Mar 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to Michael Powles about the prospects of a 'reset' on New Zealand's Pacific relations, Jane McCrae about a new book she's put out on Māori Oral Traditions, take a look at talks between China's Premier and Bill English, and more. 

Tackling migrant labour exploitation

 Tackling migrant labour exploitation Tackling migrant labour exploitation, 9.39 MB
Mon 27 Mar 2017

The Human Trafficking Research Coalition released a report late last year detailing Migrant labour exploitation in NZ. It found foreign workers were mistreated in key industries, such as construction, hospitality and agriculture. bfm producer Ben speaks with the co-ordinator of the Union network of Migrants, Dennis Maga. 

The state of public broadcasting in Aotearoa

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Mon 27 Mar 2017

Yesterday ActionStation and the Coalition for Better Broadcasting held a forum in Mt Eden. This was part of a larger campagin investigating how to make public broadcasting and media better in Aotearoa. bFM reporter Amanda Jane Robinson speaks to ActionStation’s Marianne Elliot about the campaign.

How do we define terrorism?

 How do we define terrorism? How do we define terrorism?, 5.74 MB
Mon 27 Mar 2017

After last week’s attack in Westminster, bFM reporter Amanda Jane Robinson speaks to the University of Auckland’s Dr. Chris Wilson about the parameters of terrorism and the media representation surrounding terror attacks. 

The Wire with Amanda: Monday 27th March 2017

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Mon 27 Mar 2017

This week, bFM's Amanda Jane Robinson and producer Ben Goldson talk about the call for an inquiry into claims that New Zealand soldiers were involved in Afghanistan raids that killed civillians. They also talk to FIRST Union's Dennis Maga about the exploitation of migrant workers. They have their weekly chat with the Green Party, this week talking to Green MP Eugenie Sage about the Afghanistan raids inquiry, the Vivid Economics Net Zero report, and the joint budget responsibility rules with the Labour Party. AUT Pacific Media Centre's Kendall Hutt is back talking about Pasifika, malu, and the climate rally. They speak with the University of Auckland's Dr. Chris Wilson about the parameters of terrorism and media framing around terror attacks. And lastly they speak with ActionStation's Marianne Elliot about an investigation into public broadcasting and media in Aotearoa. All this and more on this week's Monday Wire - check out the full podcast here.