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K Rd Chronicle w/ Six: June 18, 2021

K Rd Chronicle w/ Six: June 18, 2021 K Rd Chronicle w/ Six: June 18, 2021, 28.62 MB
Fri 18 Jun 2021

The K Rd Chronicle now has a permanent space in the Lim Chhour Food Court on Karangahape Road opposite St Kevins Arcade. Ayana spoke to the pulication's founder and editor, Six, about what this means for the K Rd Chronicle, the journey to get to this point, why mainstream media can't tell these stories, and what's next. 

Labour's Andrew Little: June 17, 2021

Labour's Andrew Little: June 17, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: June 17, 2021, 22.3 MB
Thu 17 Jun 2021

Justin spoke to the Lead Coordinating Minister for the Government's response in the Christchurch attack Royal Commission, as well as Health and Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little about the counterterrorism hui in Christchurch, his thoughts on the They Are Us movie, and changes to the engagement strategy to takutai moana on treaty settlements.

Kākāpō Breeding w/ Bronwyn Jeynes

Kakapo Breeding w/ Bronwyn Jeynes Kakapo Breeding w/ Bronwyn Jeynes, 15.43 MB
Thu 17 Jun 2021

In 2019, the Kākāpō population reached 219, after 71 chicks were born in their best-recorded breeding season to date. The Department of Conservation expects that breeding will take place again at the end of 2021, as rimu begins to fruit. 

Producer Louis spoke about the the threats and management plans involved with breeding to the Kākāpō Recovery Team's Bronwyn Jeynes. 

Neighbourhood Watch: June 17, 2021

Neighbourhood Watch: June 17, 2021 Neighbourhood Watch: June 17, 2021, 14.14 MB
Thu 17 Jun 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on minimum wage increases, and locals around Twelve Apostles angry about a Federal Government decision to allow oil and gas exploration.

Anti-terrorism Hui w/ Anjum Rahman

Anti-terrorism Hui w/ Anjum Rahman Anti-terrorism Hui w/ Anjum Rahman, 12.56 MB
Thu 17 Jun 2021

The first annual anti-terrorism hui took place in Christchurch this week. One of the hui's speakers was the Islamic Women's Council, who discussed their experience with discrimination in New Zealand. 

Producer Louis chatted to councilperson Anjum Rahman about the role of social media in harbouring extremism and what action should be taken. 

The Wire with Justin: June 17, 2021

The Wire with Justin: June 17, 2021 The Wire with Justin: June 17, 2021, 90.31 MB
Thu 17 Jun 2021

Justin spoke to Lead Coordinating Minister for the Government's response in the Christchurch attack Royal Commission, as well as Health and Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little about the counterterrorism hui, takutai moana engagement strategy, and the They Are Us movie.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on minimum wage increases and oil exploration near the Twelve Apostles.

Producer Louis talked to the Kākāpō Recovery Team's Bronwyn Jeynes on the bird's 2021/22 breeding season.

He also spoke to Anjul Rahman of the Islamic Women's Council about the counterterrorism hui.

Christchurch counter-terrorism hui walkout w/ Abdur Razzaq: June 16, 2021

Abdur Razzak Christchurch counter-terrorism hui IS.mp3 mp3, 25.38 MB
Wed 16 Jun 2021

Ilena talks to Abdur Razzaq, chairperson of the Federation of Islamic Associations NZ, about concerns over some of the comments made and composition of panellists at "He Whenua Taurikura" hui. The hui in Christchurch is the first of it's kind and focuses on countering terrorism and violent extremism. 

The K' Road Chronicle w/ Chlöe Swarbrick: June 16, 2021

The K' Road Chronicle w/ Chlöe Swarbrick: June 16, 2021 The K' Road Chronicle w/ Chlöe Swarbrick: June 16, 2021, 13.45 MB
Wed 16 Jun 2021

As of today, the K' Road Chronicle, a local publication based outside of St. Kevin's Arcade, will be getting an office in the food court, where there will be more privacy and the ability to print.

To understadn what this meand for the Karangahape road community and the Auckland Central electorate, James talks to Central Auckland MP, Chlöe Swarbrick, about what the publication means for local decision making, the local community and why it is important we have smaller, local publications.

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: June 16, 2021

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: June 16, 2021 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: June 16, 2021, 25.11 MB
Wed 16 Jun 2021

This week Marcus discusses with James everyting from space exploration to natural disasters.

Marcus starts off by telling us about the latest space missions to be announced, which will be heading to explore Venus. With the conditions far harsher than Mars, different challenges are at the forefront.

Next, Marcus explains a dilemma occuring between experts around COVID-19 variants, children, and whether thry need to be vaccinated straight away. Differing opinions mean some say children are not at risk, while others say they are holding grounds for new variants to grow.

To finish everything up, Marcus talks about a landslide which pccured in India at the start of the year and some of the statistics around the slide.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on EV discounts & Significant Natural Areas: June 16, 2021

ACT's Brooke van Velden on EV discounts & Significant Natural Areas: June 16, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on EV discounts & Significant Natural Areas: June 16, 2021, 19.84 MB
Wed 16 Jun 2021

This week in their weekly catch up, James and Brooke talk about EV's and siginificant natural areas.

Recent the governement has announced a discount on EV's, as well as a new fees on non-electric cars. ACT has opposed this move, due to the impact it will have on farmers and large families.

James and Brooke then talk about siginificant natural areas, which will potentially face changes as councils are currently able to take siginigcant natural areas for conservation purposes. ACT has raised concerns over the power which is given to council to take land.