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What's the state of media ownership in New Zealand?

 What's the state of media ownership in New Zealand? What's the state of media ownership in New Zealand?, 10.8 MB

The JMAD New Zealand Media ownership report is an annual report by AUT’s Merja Myllylahti, a philosophy Doctorate who looks into media ownership trends locally and internationally. The report, which has been running for seven years now, is a key document in understanding trends, transparency and control in the media.
Joel spoke to Merja about this.

Dissecting the medicinal cannabis bill with Ross Bell

 Dissecting the medicinal cannabis bill with Ross Bell Dissecting the medicinal cannabis bill with Ross Bell, 10.95 MB

This afternoon MPs will vote on the government’s plan seeking to make medicinal cannabis more available.

The bill purportedly lays the foundation for a regulated medical cannabis industry and also gives a defence for the terminally ill to use and possess cannabis.

The Greens have submitted a similar bill that is more far reaching. Their bill would allow patients, with a terminal illness or debilitating condition, to grow their own cannabis, subject to a doctor's permission.

Medicinal cannabis campaigner Rebecca Reider has criticized the government’s bill, claiming that it doesn’t go far enough and will still criminalize suffering people.

Reuben McLaren spoke to Ross Bell, the Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug foundation, to discuss the benefits and drawbacks.

Wire Worry Week: The cost of quitting and the efficiency of anti-smoking campaigns

 Wire Worry Week: Smoking 2025 Wire Worry Week: Smoking 2025, 18.74 MB

Leah Garcia-Purves looks at the cost of quitting. Lisa Boudet looks into anti-smoking campaigns and whether they are actually efficient.

What do the public think?

 Public Transport Opinions Public Transport Opinions, 7.86 MB

WIRE WORRY WEEK. Producer Leonard Powell shoved his phone in a few peoples faces around the city to get their opinions on public transport, whats good about it, what is wrong with it, and what needs to change. 

The Wire with Kelly: Friday 13 April 2018

 The Wire with Kelly: Friday 13 April 2018 The Wire with Kelly: Friday 13 April 2018, 43.28 MB

News director Lillian Hanly talks to Urs Signer who lives in Parihaka, and is a member of climate justice Taranaki.Signer talks about the impacts of removing new permits for offshore drilling and the ongoing impacts of onshore drilling.

Kelly and the National Party's Jami-Lee Ross chat about the recent government announcement to cease contract renewal for offshore drilling- is it a good or bad thing for Aotearoa?

Producer Laura Kwigstad talks to Bill Mackay, a university of Aucland architecture lecturer who has a unique focus on urban planning. He spells out what the future of transport could look like for Kiwis as well as the future of our cities may become.

Debbie Abbas of Palestine Solidarity NZ, explains to Kelly what the current conditions for many Palestinians trapped along the Gaza Strip are like. Debbie calls upon the government for more acknowledgement and action toward the human oppression. 

The Golden Dawn Tavern of Power was an Auckland music venue that many listeners would be familiar with. It has had hundreds if not thousands of local and international acts through its doors, surprising Ponsonby crowds with established, unknown, and unusual acts.

Where are we going wrong with state housing?

Where are we going wrong with state housing? Where are we going wrong with state housing? , 5.75 MB

With the waiting list for state housing at an all time high and with the Government recently deciding to increase the maximum price for Kiwibuild homes, producer Jemima decided to speak with Ricardo Menendez March, the spokesperson for Auckland Action Against Poverty. They discussed how these issues would effect those who need state housing the most and what AAAP is doing to help those people. 

The Wire with Lachlan: August 2, 2018

 The Wire with Lachlan: August 2, 2018 The Wire with Lachlan: August 2, 2018, 129.79 MB

First up on the Wire, Oscar speaks with Filipo Levi from the Villa Education Trust about the place of religion in the school curriculum. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their regular chat, this week discussing the Pare Hauraki settlement and synthetic cannabis. Tim Chambers from the University of Otago talks about his study into children's exposure to alcohol advertising. Finally, This Day in History returns, looking at the First Gulf War in 1990.

Goodnature and the Whio: August 27, 2018

 Goodnature and the Whio: August 27, 2018 Goodnature and the Whio: August 27, 2018, 6.51 MB

Goodnature is an innovative company that aims to minimise pests and ensure that New Zealand's native birds flourish. They design traps that are safe, easy to use and provide constant control. Jemima spoke to Sam Gibson, from Goodnature, about their traps and their work with the Kaimanawa Hunting Liaison Group to protect the whio (blue duck). 

National's Amy Adams on Maggie Barry Harassment: 7th of December, 2018

 National's Amy Adams on Maggie Barry Harassment: 7th of December, 2018 National's Amy Adams on Maggie Barry Harassment: 7th of December, 2018, 29.58 MB

The National Party's Amy Adams joins us this week to discuss the National Party's walk out in parliament following Simon Bridges being ejected. She tells us why criticism of the walk out being uncohesive is short sighted. 

We then discuss the Landcorp Tax Submissions to the Tax Working Group and National's speculations on what this submission means going forward. 

Finally, she 

Broadcaster Responsibility and Grace Millane: 14th of December, 2018

 Broadcaster Responsibility and Grace Millane: 14th of December, 2018 Broadcaster Responsibility and Grace Millane: 14th of December, 2018, 108.58 MB

Trigger Warning: This piece discusses sexual violence. If you or anyone you know is suffering with the effects of sexual violence you can reach out to the free helpline, Safe To Talk, on 0800 044 334. 

This week our media has been filled with coverage around the Grace Millaine case. United Kingdom coverage released the name of the alleged man involved which has potentially damaged the case.

This Wire Worry Week, we’re talking about Media Responsibility. 

Producer Grace Watson spoke with AUT lecturer, John Buttle who explains the media’s approach on this coverage.