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Oratia residents worried about potential new Watercare facility

 Oratia residents worried about potential new Watercare facility Oratia residents worried about potential new Watercare facility, 5.26 MB
Wed 22 Feb 2017

Watercare is proposing to build a new water treatment facility in a Oratia, a small community in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges. However this proposed watercare system comes at a cost to the community. Watercare needs to acquire property for their new site, and the displacement of 18 local families will result if the proposal goes ahead. Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Oratia resident Paul Goldsmith to get a sense of how the community is feeling.  

The fight for Niki continues

The fight for Niki continues The fight for Niki continues , 5.06 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

The Tamaki Development Company was back in the Tenancy Tribunal this morning, seeking an eviction notice for Glen Innes woman Niki Rauti. We crossed live to bFM reporter Lillian Hanly who is participating in the occupation seeking to stop Niki's eviction. 

Who is Helen White?

Who is Helen White? Who is Helen White? , 7.53 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

Last week Labour announced their candidate to contest the Auckland Central seat at this year's election. Local employment lawyer Helen White will contest the seat for Labour and will be tasked with unseating National's Nikki Kaye who has held the seat since 2008. bFM reporter Sam Smith spoke to White about her chances. 

The latest on Nicky Hager's legal battle.

The latest on Nicky Hager's legal battle. , 18.51 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

Journalist Nicky Hager has been granted something of a victory after the Privacy Commissioner ruled the disclosure of his private information by Westpac was unlawful. However, this case also reveals the tendency of banks and companies to cooperate with police without warrants. Mack spoke with Hager's lawyer Felix Geiringer to find out what this ruling means. 

Airport assassination brings North Korea back to the fore.

Airport assassination brings North Korea back to the fore. , 4.71 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

The killing of Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, has sparked concern that the notorious leader is clamping down on power. The death has led to international outcry amidst already rising worries over North Korea's missile program. Mack speaks to Auckland University's Changzoo Song about this political mess. 

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday February 21, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday February 21, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday February 21, 2017, 98.84 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to Nicky Hager's lawyer Felix Geiringer about the latest on his case, the Māori Party's Marama Fox about her party's new agreement with Mana, Auckland University's Changzoo Song about the latest developments in North Korea, The Tree Council's Dr Mel Barton for The Green Desk, and more. 

Niki's eviction: What's happening now

 Niki's eviction: What's happening now Niki's eviction: What's happening now, 6.36 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

95bFM producer looks into where Niki's eviction is now. She also spoke to Auckland Peace Action spokesperson Wojtek Krzyzosiak about the support they are giving Niki. 

Environmental Public Perceptions Survey

 Environmental Public Perceptions Survey Environmental Public Perceptions Survey, 9.71 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

The latest Public Perceptions of New Zealand’s Environment survey,was released on Friday. This survey looks at what the public perceive to be the most environmental issues at the time and how New Zealand view our environment. 95bfm producer Hannah Ross spoke with Forest and Bird spokesperson Geoff Keeys about the main findings of the survey, and researcher of the survey and Professor of environmental management at Lincoln University Kenneth Hughey about the affects these main findings has.

 

Deaf Aotearoa on Civil Defence Broadcast Accessibility

 Deaf Aotearoa on Civil Defence Broadcast Accessibility Deaf Aotearoa on Civil Defence Broadcast Accessibility, 15.04 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

Last week, TV broadcasts of a Civil Defence briefing on the port hills fire obstructed the NZ Sign Language interpreter who was translating the briefing for the deaf community.

We spoke to Rohani Alexander from Deaf Aotearoa about why this was a step back.

Promised Land: Co-Writer Chaz Harris on LGBT children's stories

 Promised Land: Co-Writer Chaz Harris on LGBT children's stories Promised Land: Co-Writer Chaz Harris on LGBT children's stories, 16.49 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

On Valentine’s Day, writers Adam Reynolds and Chaz Harris released Promised Land – a children’s fantasy book with a gay love story at its centre.

Co-Writer Chaz Harris spoke to 95bFM about the reception of the book and the importance of diversity and representation.