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The Monday Wire with George

 The Monday Wire with George The Monday Wire with George, 105.46 MB
Mon 20 Feb 2017

On the Monday Wire this week, we talk accessibility of Civil Defence broadcasts, Niki's eviction, queer childrens' stories and perceptions of New Zealand's environment. Plus, Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei joins the show.

Dunedin Cadbury factory to close

 Dunedin Cadbury factory to close Dunedin Cadbury factory to close, 6.86 MB
Fri 17 Feb 2017

After years of speculation and concern, the Cadbury factory in Dunedin will close early next year. This will put more than 350 people out of a job, at least 200 will be made redundant by the end of this year. bFM reporter Mack Smith spoke to E tū Union Spokesperson Chas Muir about the closure.

Dads get postnatal depression too

 Dads get postnatal depression too Dads get postnatal depression too, 5.02 MB
Fri 17 Feb 2017

The Growing up in New Zealand study revealed an increase in depression in fathers post childbirth. It found that 2.3 per cent of men experienced depression during pregnancy increasing to 4.3 per cent nine months after the child was born. bFM reporter Tess Barnett spoke to Dr. Lisa Underwood about the statistics.

Houses evacuated in Port Hills fires

 Houses evacuated in Port Hills fires Houses evacuated in Port Hills fires, 4.23 MB
Fri 17 Feb 2017

About 450 households had been evacuated and at least 11 homes destroyed in out-of-control fires threatening Christchurch which have been burning since Monday. 95bFM reporter Mack Smith spoke to Labour MP Ruth Dyson about the fires.

Benjamin Law in Auckland for LGBTQIA literary festival

 Benjamin Law in Auckland for LGBTQIA literary festival Benjamin Law in Auckland for LGBTQIA literary festival, 10.31 MB
Fri 17 Feb 2017

Benjamin Law is an Australian writer currently in Auckland ahead of the Same Same But Different LGBTQIA literary festival that kicks off tonight. Amanda talks to him about his popular TV series 'The Family Law', what he's interested in writing about, what he has planned for the festival and his desire to meet the Real Housewives of Auckland.

New self defense course to donate funds to Women's Refuge

 New self defense course to donate funds to Women's Refuge New self defense course to donate funds to Women's Refuge, 8.57 MB
Thu 16 Feb 2017

A new self defence course is being launched that's aimed at combating public and domestic violence, and all money earnt will be donated to the Wellington's Women's Refuge. bFM reporter Sharleen Shergill speaks to Darren Luke about his course. 

 

Employers "struggling" to find suitable candidates

 Employers "struggling" to find suitable candidates Employers "struggling" to find suitable candidates, 6.82 MB
Thu 16 Feb 2017

Recent data from Trade Me Jobs states a 16.4 percent year on year increase in job listings in January, causing difficulty for employers to hire suitable people. bFM report Sharleen Shergill speaks to Head of Trade Me Jobs, Jeremy Wade.

Panel: the Mt Albert by-election

Panel: the Mt Albert by-election Panel: the Mt Albert by-election , 22.8 MB
Thu 16 Feb 2017

Pearl is joined in studio by Labour's Jacinda Ardern, Green's Julie Anne Genter and Geoff Simmons from the Opportunity party to discuss housing, transport, education and environment leading up to the Mt Albert by-election.

The Wire with Pearl: Thursday 16, 2017

 The Wire with Pearl: Thursday 16, 2017 The Wire with Pearl: Thursday 16, 2017, 105.71 MB
Thu 16 Feb 2017

This week Pearl hosts a Mt Albert by-election panel with Labour's Jacinda Ardern, Green's Julie Anne Genter and Geoff Simmons from the Opportunity party, as well as taking a look at a self defence course for women and struggles in the job market. Andrew Little and Jason Leopold also make a return for their weekly chat. 

Protest draws attention to lack of healthcare funding

 Protest draws attention to lack of healthcare funding Protest draws attention to lack of healthcare funding, 4.67 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

This afternoon, a protest is happening outside Greenlane Hospital. It will feature two hundred life-size cutouts of health workers, which represent missing healthcare staff due to budget cuts. The protest also marks the launch of a new coalition for a fully-funded health system, YesWeCare.nz. 95bFM reporter Michael Garelja speaks to PSA National Secretary, Glenn Barclay, to find out more about the campaign.