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New project addresses gender disparities in the music industry

 New project addresses gender disparities in the music industry New project addresses gender disparities in the music industry, 5.12 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

A group of local musicians have announced the launch of Women About Sound, a project aiming to help more New Zealand women to develop and record their own music. The project will provide mentorship and support to female musicians through the process of composing and recording original music. 95bFM reporter Katie Doyle speaks to project leader, Jess Haugh, to find out more. 

If you're interested, the first workshop will take place on 19th March from 1-4pm at the Audio Foundation. This workshop will feature Ladi 6, Caitlin Smith and other female musicians in the music industry discussing challenges faced by female musicians. Head to the Women About Sound Facebook page to find out more. 

LGBTQI literary festival kicks off this week

 LGBTQI literary festival kicks off this week LGBTQI literary festival kicks off this week, 3.44 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

The LGBTQI literary festival, Same Same But Different, is back for it’s second year. The festival will be held between the 17th and 18th of February at AUT and will feature a diverse range of local and international speakers. 95bFM reporter, Ashleigh McCaull, speaks to Festival Director Peter Wells.

Auckland Safe Zone set to return during O-Week

 Auckland Safe Zone set to return during O-Week Auckland Safe Zone set to return during O-Week, 4.53 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

The Auckland Safe Zone will be back in lower Queen Street from 24 February to 18 March. The Safe Zone is for people who may have consumed alcohol or drugs and may be in need of medical attention, hydration, support, and advice. 95bFM reporter, Amanda Jane Robinson, speaks to Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee Chair, Cathy Casey, about the Safe Zone.

How should the media report on Trump?

 How should the media report on Trump? How should the media report on Trump?, 8.96 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

In this report, 95bFM's news director, Ximena, tries to tackle something that's been on her mind a lot lately - how the media should go about reporting on Trump. With Trump's self proclaimed "war with the media" and his administration's preference for "alternative facts", what challenges lie ahead for the media in the next four years? And how do we find a balance between holding the administration to account with maintaining the trust of our audience? 

Investigating the state of broadcast media in New Zealand

 Investigating the state of broadcast media in New Zealand Investigating the state of broadcast media in New Zealand, 7.13 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

ActionStation and the Coalition for Better Broadcasting have joined together with six industry experts to compile a report on the state of broadcast media in New Zealand. The report is a response to the rise of digital publishing and shift in advertising dollars being spent on broadcast media. A team of panellists will travel around New Zealand to talk with industry professionals and the public about media in New Zealand. 95bFM reporter Katie Doyle speaks to the director of the Coalition for Better Broadcasting Myles Thomas to learn more. 

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 15, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 15, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 15, 2017, 99.31 MB
Wed 15 Feb 2017

This week on the Wednesday show, Ximena takes a look at how the media should cover Trump, easier access to contraceptive pills, an upcoming LGBTQI literary festival and more. 

Do the Grammys have a diversity problem?

Do the Grammys have a diversity problem? Do the Grammys have a diversity problem? , 8.38 MB
Tue 14 Feb 2017

The Grammys were held yesterday. The annual music awards which seek to honour the achievements of musicians for the previous twelve months. However, this year, questions were raised about how diverse the awards are and whether they are indeed still culturally relevant. Artists such as Kanye West and Drake did not show up to the ceremony in protest, even though they were nominated, while Frank Ocean wrote on Tumblr that the awards are culturally biased. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to Auckland University ethnomusicologist Dr. Kirsten Zemke about the Grammys. 

Occupied Palestine from a Kiwi perspective

 Occupied Palestine from a Kiwi perspective. , 20.96 MB
Tue 14 Feb 2017

Rochelle Rees is a New Zealander who’s just come back from occupied Palestine where she was involved in demonstrations against Israeli development in the area. Mack spoke to her about her observations of the conflict. 

Trouble brewing in North Korea

 Trouble brewing in North Korea Trouble brewing in North Korea, 2.81 MB
Tue 14 Feb 2017

Over the weekend North Korea’s political climate exploded quite literally with a missile test. Mack looked into this more in a report on the situation. 

Coal mining on reserve land

Coal mining on reserve land Coal mining on reserve land , 16.56 MB
Tue 14 Feb 2017

An open-cast coal mine is on the table for reserve land near Westport, on the South Island's West Coast. The area is home to several endangered species including the Great Spotted Kiwi. The Buller District Council has approved Rangatira Development Limited's application for the mine, prompting Forest and Bird to go to the Christchurch High Court, asking for a judicial review of the council's approval. Wire host Mack Smith spoke to Forest and Bird's Chief Executive Kevin Hague about what this mine could mean for the local environment.