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The Benefits of Recreational Dance and how it Fosters Social Inclusion w/ Dr Ralph Buck

 The Benefits of Recreational Dance and how it Fosters Social Inclusion w/ Dr Ralph Buck The Benefits of Recreational Dance and how it Fosters Social Inclusion w/ Dr Ralph Buck, 20.04 MB
Mon 18 Jan 2021

Jess talked to Dr Ralph Buck, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Co-Chair on Dance and Social Inclusion about the benefits of recreational dance.

We started by discussing the significance of his new co chair position, which was appointed for the first time last year. 

Consent Education w/ Janet Fanslow: January 15, 2021

 Consent Education w/ Janet Fanslow: January 15, 2021 Consent Education w/ Janet Fanslow: January 15, 2021, 18.23 MB
Fri 15 Jan 2021

New research has shown more educstion is needed for boys and men when it comes to consent, in an effort to reduce sexual violence statistics. James talks to associate professor Janet Fanslow about the research and what steps can be taken.

Mauri o te Moana w/ Bianca Ranson: January 15, 2020

 Mauri o te Moana w/ Bianca Ranson: January 15, 2020 Mauri o te Moana w/ Bianca Ranson: January 15, 2020, 11.82 MB
Fri 15 Jan 2021

With the recently declaration of a climate emergency by the governement, Mauri o te Moana was started in December last year that make Māori voices heard when it comes to the health of our oceans. To hear more about what they are calling for, James talks to Bianca Ranson, Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāpuhi, on behalf of Lyric Waiwiri-Smith.

Global Survey on 2020 w/ Jonathan Dodd: January 15, 2020

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Fri 15 Jan 2021

Yesterday a Global Survey was released by the company ipsos revealing people’s thoughts on 2020 and their resulting outlook on this year. A sample of 1000 kiwis were interviewed, and Jade decided to talk to ipsos research director Jonathan Dodd yesterday about their findings on kiwis optimism or pessimism looking into the economic recovery and disparity in 2021.

The Wire with James: January 15, 2020

 The Wire with James: January 15, 2020 The Wire with James: January 15, 2020, 97 MB
Fri 15 Jan 2021

The Wire with James is back! This week it is just James in studio, bringing you news for the end of the week.

Jade talks to Jonathan Dodd about a global survey on thoughts of last year.

James talks to associate professor Janet Fanslow about consent education for men and boys.

James brings you a report on Donald Trump and his impeachment.

James talks to Bianca Ranson from Mauri Te O Moana about taking action around protecting our oceans.

James finishes off the show with the week that was and a few songs.

Fire safety with Asthma and Respiratory NZ and Fire and Emergency NZ: January 14, 2021

 Fire safety with Asthma and Respiratory NZ and Fire and Emergency NZ: January 14, 2021 Fire safety with Asthma and Respiratory NZ and Fire and Emergency NZ: January 14, 2021, 27.87 MB
Thu 14 Jan 2021

Ayana talks to the Chief Executive of Asthma and Respiratory NZ Letitia Harding about yesterday's Papakura scrap metal fire and the health impacts of smoke inhilation. Ayana then talked to the National Advisor of Risk Management for Fire and Emergency NZ about fire safety this summer. 

Anonymous MIQ Workers: January 14, 2021

 Anonymous MIQ Workers: January 14, 2021 Anonymous MIQ Workers: January 14, 2021, 10.61 MB
Thu 14 Jan 2021

Ayana talked to two New Zealand Defence Force MIQ workers. They wished to remain anonymous, Ayana reads out their comments on the experiences they have had. 

The Wire with Justin: January 14, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: January 14, 2021 The Wire with Justin: January 14, 2021, 101.45 MB
Thu 14 Jan 2021

Justin spoke to three former editors of student magazines about the Voyager New Zealand Media Awards' decision to not include the Student Journalist of the Year category before the organizers reversed the decision.

Ayana discussed with Letitia Harding, the Chief Executuive of Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, and Fire and Emergency's Todd O'Donoghue about the health warnings around the Papakura fire.

She also talked to two members in Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities about their experiences.

Student Journalist of the Year Award: January 21st 2021

 Student Journalist of the Year Award: January 21st 2021 Student Journalist of the Year Award: January 21st 2021, 19.2 MB
Thu 14 Jan 2021

The Voyager New Zealand Media Awards 2021 has reversed its decision to axe the Student Journalist of the Year award.  Before the decision was announced, Justin spoke to former student magazine (co-)editors Cameron Leakey (Craccum, University of Auckland), Sinead Gill (Critic, University of Otago), and Kirsty Frame (Salient, Victoria University of Wellington) on their thoughts on the decision.

Act's Brooke van Velden on New COVID-19 Strains and Drug Testing: January 13, 2021

 Act's Brooke van Velden on New COVID-19 Strains and Drug Testing: January 13, 2021 Act's Brooke van Velden on New COVID-19 Strains and Drug Testing: January 13, 2021, 31.59 MB
Wed 13 Jan 2021

Felix spoke to deputy leader of The Act Party, Brooke van Velden, about the impact the new drug testing bill has had on summer festivals, as well as whether the government can handle the new COVID-19 strains.