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Save Our Trains w/ Paul Callister: February 18th, 2022

 Save Our Trains w/ Paul Callister: February 18th, 2022 Save Our Trains w/ Paul Callister: February 18th, 2022, 16.69 MB
Fri 18 Feb 2022

Back in December, Kiwi Rail announced that same-day passenger services crossing New Zealand such as the Auckland to Wellington Northern Explorer Line and the Picton to Christchurch Coastal Pacific.

 

Communities around the country have come together to form the Save Our Trains Campaign to push for the continuation of cross-island train lines.

 

The movement has already seen some success, with KiwiRail reaching out to its supporters with surveys about the Northern Explorer. Liam Hansen chatted with spokesperson Paul Callister about the movement and what’s coming next. 

Ministry For Rainbow Communities with OutLine’s Claire Black: February 18th, 2022

 Ministry For Rainbow Communities with OutLine’s Claire Black: February 18th, 2022 Ministry For Rainbow Communities with OutLine’s Claire Black: February 18th, 2022, 17.48 MB
Fri 18 Feb 2022

Fresh off of Aotearoa banning conversion therapy, the Green Party has launced a petition to establish a Ministry for Rainbow Communities in the New Zealand. 

 

Green’s Rainbow Spokesperson Dr Elizabeth Kerekere has stressed a lack of a home in the government  for these communities, and that quote “A Rainbow Ministry would grow the capacity of the public sector to support, empower, and resource our communities.”

 

Liam Hansen spoke to Claire Black, the general manager of nationwide rainbow support organisation OutLine Aotearoa about how a ministry could affect the community.

 

Safe Areas Amendment Bill w/ Abortion Rights Aotearoa : February 18, 2022

 Safe Areas Amendment Bill w/ Abortion Rights Aotearoa : February 18, 2022 Safe Areas Amendment Bill w/ Abortion Rights Aotearoa : February 18, 2022, 17.02 MB
Fri 18 Feb 2022

This week the Contraception, Steralisation, and Abortion Legislation Bill passed at its second reading, with a 108-12 result in favour.

Abortion Rights Aotearoa says that both patients and providers of vital healthcare services are being exposed to potential harm from increasing protest action.

Jessica spoke to Media Spokesperson Ella Shepherd, who says that the key issue is protecting people from intimidation and the threat of violence. 

Labour's Andrew Little: February 17, 2022

 Labour's Andrew Little: February 17, 2022 Labour's Andrew Little: February 17, 2022, 20.27 MB
Thu 17 Feb 2022

For the final time, Justin spoke with Health Minister Andrew Little on homeless communities under the home isolation scheme, National MP Matt Doocey's youth mental health summit, and making flu vaccines free for more people.

The (final) Wire with Justin: February 17, 2022

 The (final) Wire with Justin: February 17, 2022 The (final) Wire with Justin: February 17, 2022, 109.15 MB
Thu 17 Feb 2022

Justin's 106th and final Wire!

On their weekly chat, Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about how does home isolation work for the homeless community, National MP Matt Doocey's proposal for a youth mental health summit, and free flu vaccines for more people.

International Desk reports on the situation in Ukraine.

Producer Joe Wickins talked to Netsafe's Chief Technology Officer Sean Lyons about cyberbullying, and the Drug Foundation's Chief Executive Sarah Helm on overdosing in New Zealand.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on NSW nurses striking, NT native title holders contesting the territoriy's largest water licence application, and Radio Adelaide finding a new home!

Cyberbullying during COVID-19 w/ Sean Lyons: February 17, 2022

 Cyberbullying during COVID-19 w/ Sean Lyons: February 17, 2022 Cyberbullying during COVID-19 w/ Sean Lyons: February 17, 2022, 19.63 MB
Thu 17 Feb 2022

With online safety being in the news over the last week, Joe looks at the prominence of Cyberbullying over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and what are some ways to deal with it. Joe speaks to Sean Lyons, the Director of Technology at Netsafe NZ on the matter.

Overdosing in Aotearoa w/ Sarah Helm: February 17, 2022

 Overdosing in Aotearoa w/ Sarah Helm: February 17, 2022 Overdosing in Aotearoa w/ Sarah Helm: February 17, 2022, 17.33 MB
Thu 17 Feb 2022

This week The Drug Foundation released a new report detailing how Aotearoa has not done enough in regards to preventable measures of overdosing. Joe speaks to Sarah Helm, the Executive Director of The Drug Foundation, on the matter. 

Neighbourhood Watch: February 17, 2022

 Neighbourhood Watch: February 17, 2022 Neighbourhood Watch: February 17, 2022, 16.64 MB
Thu 17 Feb 2022

On Justin and Zoe's final Neighbourhood Watch, they talked about NSW nurses going on strike, envrionemental groups and native title holders in NT contesting the territory's largest water licence application.

They also touched base on Radio Adelaide's new home!

The Worst Harvest Season for Arable Crops Kiwi Farmer's Can Remember w/ Colin Hurst: February 16, 2022

 The Worst Harvest Season for Arable Crops Kiwi Farmer's Can Remember w/ Colin Hurst The Worst Harvest Season for Arable Crops Kiwi Farmer's Can Remember w/ Colin Hurst, 23.22 MB
Wed 16 Feb 2022

Aneeka talks to National Board Member and Arable Chairperson of Federated Farmers New Zealand, Colin Hurst, about the widespread damage to arable crops currently faced by farmers. This has been a result of three weeks of unseasonable, intermittent rain followed by Cyclone Dovi which is having a huge impact on this harvest season. 

Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill Passes Third Reading: February 16, 2022

 Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill Passes Third Reading: February 16, 2022 Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill Passes Third Reading: February 16, 2022, 26.15 MB
Wed 16 Feb 2022

On Monday evening, The Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill passed its third reading in Parliament. The Bill makes it illegal to attempt to change or suppress someone's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and performing conversion practices on a minor can carry a prison sentence of up to three years. The Bill passed with near unanimous support, with the exception of eight National Party MPs.

Christina spoke to Auckland Pride's Executive Director Max Tweedie and Green Party spokesperson Dr Elizabeth Kerekere about the passing of the bill and what it means for the Rainbow community moving forward. Zoe also spoke to Dr Shane Reti, one of the MPs who voted no, about the bill.