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Not as diverse as you think...

 Not as diverse as you think... , 58.62 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

The Human Rights Commission has welcomed a report published by the State Services Commission that suggests the public sector needs a more diverse workforce. The report showed that while the overall gender pay gap has reduced by 0.5%, pay for women of colour remains disproportionally low.

Equal Opportunities Commissioner Doctor Jackie Blue spoke to 95bFM reporter Olivia Mortimer-Eade.

Barbie's body shape becoming a reality?

 Barbie's body shape becoming a reality? Barbie's body shape becoming a reality?, 99.04 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

Could humans be developing bigger heads and therefore, bigger brains? The University of Vienna has published a study which suggests that the increasing number of C-sections may be affecting human evolution. Before C-sections were so common, natural selection would have it that fetuses with large heads did not survive birth. Bruce Floyd, a senior lecturer in biological anthropology at the University of Auckland, researches human development and biological variation, and speaks to 95bFM reporter Martha Lees.

Many animals safer, but not SAFE enough

 Many animals safer, but not SAFE enough Many animals safer, but not SAFE enough, 53.4 MB
Wed 14 Dec 2016

The figures of animals used in testing and research in New Zealand are down. The Ministry for Primary Industries on Monday released the figures which showed in 2015 there was a 28 percent decrease from the previous year. However, in 2014, there was a 39 percent increase in the number of animals used in experiments, so this year’s decrease still means there are thousands more animals still suffering.

SAFE is an animal rights group that opposes animal testing in New Zealand. Their executive director Hans Kriek, spoke to 95bFM reporter Daniel Walker.

Tasked with tackling Auckland's housing shortage

Tasked with tackling Auckland's housing shortage Tasked with tackling Auckland's housing shortage , 7.31 MB
Tue 13 Dec 2016

Last week Auckland mayor Phil Goff announced he is setting up a special task force to look into Auckland's housing shortage. Goff says the task force aims to get the most up-to-date information from the key players in the sector in order to address problems such as unaffordable homes, high rents and homelessness. He says local and central government must work together to address Auckland's housing crisis otherwise the issues associated with it will get worse. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to Goff about the new task force.

New Zealand music charts go digital

New Zealand music charts go digital New Zealand music charts go digital , 6.96 MB
Tue 13 Dec 2016

Last week it was announced Recorded Music NZ will begin incorporating Bandcamp sales statistics into the New Zealand music charts. The charts will now include physical and digital sales from the online music store which RMNZ says is part of their aim to make the charts more reflective of the way people consume and purchase music. The move follows the incorporation of album stream statistics from sites such as Spotify from earlier in the year. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to RMNZ's data manager Paul Kennedy about the changes.

Reducing carbon footprints this summer

 Reducing carbon footprints this summer Reducing carbon footprints this summer, 7.26 MB
Tue 13 Dec 2016

New Zealand’s total emission rate has increased 23.2 percent since 1990, and makes up 0.2 percent of global emissions. A new online tool has been created that helps New Zealand households track and reduce their carbon footprint. Reporter Jess Smith speaks to secretary for the environment, Vicky Robertson, about this tool and what New Zealanders can do to reduce their carbon footprints.

Inmates grow produce for charities

 Inmates grow produce for charities Inmates grow produce for charities, 5.29 MB
Tue 13 Dec 2016

The Te Piriti Special Treatment unit at Auckland prison at Paremoremo is home to a large horticultural garden that inmates work on to then give back to the community by giving all produce grown to charities such as Salvation Army. 95bFM producer Hannah Ross spoke to the horticultural instructor at the Te Piriti unit, Bill Bean, about what this garden project is and how it has progressed over the years.

The Greens want it green

 The Greens want it green The Greens want it green, 13.58 MB
Mon 12 Dec 2016

95bFM reporter Mack Smith speaks to Green MP Julie Anne Genter and media commentator Russell Brown about the new Green policy regarding marijuana.

Sugary drinks and why we don't need them

 Sugary drinks and why we don't need them Sugary drinks and why we don't need them, 10.66 MB
Mon 12 Dec 2016

The New Zealand Dental Association have released a consensus statement regarding sugary drinks and the changes that need to be made to reduce the amount of sugary drinks being consumed. 95bFM producer Hannah Ross speaks to Chief Executive Officer at the Public Health Association, Warren Lindberg, about the consensus statement and the associations thoughts towards it.

Jennifer Curtin on the future of NZ politics

 Jennifer Curtin on the future of NZ politics Jennifer Curtin on the future of NZ politics, 10.81 MB
Mon 12 Dec 2016

Prime Minister to-be Bill English steps into the spotlight for real this afternoon. The Wire host Angus Craig speaks to political commentator Jennifer Curtin about what we can expect as a result of the change.