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Nitrogen Pollution & Accountability: June 23, 2020

 Nitrogen Pollution & Accountability: June 23, 2020 Nitrogen Pollution & Accountability: June 23, 2020, 12.16 MB
Tue 23 Jun 2020

Last month the government proposed a set of new freshwater reforms with the aim of restoring Aotearoa’s waterways within a generation. However, the reforms have come without a set limit on freshwater nitrogen levels. Forest and Bird is calling for a nitrogen limit to be introduced as part of the government’s waterways reforms to hold regional council’s accountable for the nitrogen pollution in their drinking water supplies. 95bFM News Director Jemima Huston spoke to Forest and Bird Freshwater Spokesperson, Tom Kay, about why it is important to limit the nitrogen in our water and why some regions in New Zealand are experiencing higher levels of pollution than others. Here is Jemima speaking to Tom.

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 23, 2020

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 23, 2020 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 23, 2020, 81.08 MB
Tue 23 Jun 2020

Mary-Margaret speaks to Low Carbon Specialist Robbie Sutherland about the extent to which responsibility for climate issues lies with the public versus government, and about which initiatives are available for volunteering this winter

Oscar speaks to Richard Hills in this week’s instalment of city counselling and we hear about the logistics of council’s operations now we’re back at level 1

Jemima speaks to Tom Kay of Forest & Bird about water pollution risks and lack of government action

And in Green Desk this week, Bronnie learns about the UNESCO commission for culture in New Zealand, where a new commissioner has just been appointed

Ports of Auckland on Deepening the Channel w/ Matt Ball: June 22nd, 2020

 Ports of Auckland on Deepening the Channel w/ Matt Ball: June 22nd, 2020 Ports of Auckland on Deepening the Channel w/ Matt Ball: June 22nd, 2020, 16.76 MB
Mon 22 Jun 2020

Ports of Auckland has applied for consent from Auckland council to deepen the city's shipping channel so larger ships can come to the port. With the population expected to continue to grow, this means more demand from online shopping, commercial goods and general goods which come via container ships. Currently ships entering the harbor can hold up to 5,000 containers, with gradual deepening then allowing ships with up to 12,000 containers in the future. In an effort to understand why this is necessary and to understand the potential affects this move may have, James talked to Matt Ball from Ports of Auckland, and started off by asking why they applied for consent.

The Wire with Sherry: June 22nd, 2020

 The Wire with Sherry: June 22nd, 2020 The Wire with Sherry: June 22nd, 2020, 108.32 MB
Mon 22 Jun 2020

On today's wire:

Weekly chat with Green party co-leader James Shaw on NZGIF investing into wellington ports and ACC Zero carbon plans. 

Southern Cross: Pacific Media Centre Contributing editor Sri Krishnamurthi on the University of South Pacific and tourism in Fiji. Polynesian panthers Will 'Ilolahia also joins us, and we talk about overstayers, and keeping activism going for the next generation. 

Finally, producer James Tapp talks to Ports of Auckland spokesperson Matt Ball on deepening the shipping channel at Auckland Ports. 

Healthy Aging with Yoram Barak

Healthy Aging with Yoram Barak Healthy Aging with Yoram Barak , 24.63 MB
Fri 19 Jun 2020

Sam speaks with Associate Professor Yoram Barak about how to traverse the healthspan of life in good stead. Turns out the secret to aging well is staying social... Listen and learn!

Food Insecurity with Elaine Rush

 Food Insecurity with Elaine Rush Food Insecurity with Elaine Rush, 19.2 MB
Fri 19 Jun 2020

Sam speaks with professor Elaine Rush from Child Poverty Action Group aboout growing food insecurity within Aotearoa and how that is impacting our young people.

The Wire with Jemima: June 19, 2020

 The Wire with Jemima: June 19, 2020 The Wire with Jemima: June 19, 2020, 99.22 MB
Fri 19 Jun 2020

This week Jemima follows up with her investigation into the commercialisation of social movements. Speaking again to Professor Neal Curtis, she asks what motivates brands to support political movements. 

Sam talks to Otago University Professor Yoram Barak about the benefits of social connection for healthy ageing. 

Jemima speaks to Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni about the Government announcement to extend and increase rent arrears support. 

Sam interviews Professor Elaine Rush about Child Poverty Action Group's research into children experiencing food insecurity in New Zealand household. 

Commercialising Social Movements: the commercial motivations behind solidarity: June 19, 2020

 Commercialising Social Movements: the commercial motivations behind solidarity: June 19, 2020 Commercialising Social Movements: the commercial motivations behind solidarity: June 19, 2020, 22.82 MB
Fri 19 Jun 2020

Jemima has been looking into the commercialisation of social and political movements and culture in response to the action taken supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. She continues her conversation with University of Auckland Media Professor Neal Curtis to discuss the motivations brands and businesses have in supporting a political movement. 

How fast tracking consents could breach Te Tiriti w/ Te Ara Whatu, Gen Z & Rod Oram: June 18, 2020

 How fast tracking consents could breach Te Tiriti w/ Te Ara Whatu, Gen Z & Rod Oram: June 18, 2020 How fast tracking consents could breach Te Tiriti w/ Te Ara Whatu, Gen Z & Rod Oram: June 18, 2020, 43.41 MB
Thu 18 Jun 2020

Lobby groups say fast tracking the consent process for eleven shovel ready projects neglects commitments to climate action, and obstructs consultation with iwi & hapu. Economic downturn as a result of COVID-19 lockdown has generated a need for stimulus. The government says infrastructure developments such as these 11 projects will act as stimulus, but commentator Rod Oram explained to Mary-Margaret why this justification is flawed. Mary-Margaret also speaks to Te Ara Whatu's India Logan-Riley about concerns that fast tracking due process will exacerbate breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Generation Zero's Jen Coatham adds that an opportunity for climate action has been neglected.

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 18, 2020

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 18, 2020 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: June 18, 2020, 81.72 MB
Thu 18 Jun 2020

As Minister Little is nearing a redress deed with Ngā Iwi o Taranaki, Mary-Margaret asks what the Minister has learnt from listening to Ngā Iwi o Taranaki over the last couple of years. They also discuss the lack of implementation by this government of changes that Māori justice advocates say are essential for fixing a broken justice system.

Lillian Hanly speaks to Tracey Martin about Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Lobby groups say fast tracking the consent process for eleven shovel ready projects neglects commitments to climate action, and obstructs consultation with iwi & hapu. The government says infrastructure developments such as these 11 projects will act as stimulus during current economic downturn, but commentator Rod Oram explained to Mary-Margaret why this justification is flawed. Mary-Margaret also speaks to Te Ara Whatu's India Logan-Riley about concerns that fast tracking due process will exacerbate breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Generation Zero's Jen Coatham adds that an opportunity for climate action has been neglected.

And in this week's Neighbourhood Watch Zoe explains the legacy of branch stacking in Australian politics, and the latest comments by Scott Morrison about the history of slavery.