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Period Undies: October 30 2018

 Period Undies: October 30 2018 Period Undies: October 30 2018, 15.11 MB
Tue 30 Oct 2018

Period proof underwear is an increasingly popular reusable option for menstruators. The idea is that they fit just like your normal undies, but they can absorb as much of your period as a tampon or pad would. I am Eva is the first New Zealand brand of period proof undies, and they are just about to launch. Mary-Margaret spoke to one of their founders, Kylie Matthews, and she started by asking her how the undies work.

Abortion Law in NZ: October 30 2018

 Abortion Law in NZ: October 30 2018 Abortion Law in NZ: October 30 2018, 6.2 MB
Tue 30 Oct 2018

Ben speaks to Kate Weston from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation about recent recommendations from the Law Commission regarding abortion. 

Green Desk: 30 October 2018

 Green Desk: 30 October 2018 Green Desk: 30 October 2018, 14.77 MB
Tue 30 Oct 2018

This week Jack talks to Newsroom's Eloise Gibson about the future of the Antartic's marine protected areas. 

International News with Conor: 30th October, 2018

 International News with Conor: 30th October, 2018 International News with Conor: 30th October, 2018, 32.75 MB
Tue 30 Oct 2018

This week, Conor takes a look at the Balkans region and the six countries aspiring to join the EU by 2025. We look at why these nations want to join and what the EU can do for these small, young European nation states.

Defusing Private Firework Sales with Linda Copper: October 29, 2018

 Defusing Private Firework Sales with Linda Copper: October 29, 2018 Defusing Private Firework Sales with Linda Copper: October 29, 2018, 10.21 MB
Mon 29 Oct 2018

Currently the Auckland Council are reviewing the Public Safety Nuisance Bylaw and part of this discussion is about banning the private sales of fireworks in the Auckland region. Producer Damian Rowe spoke Auckland Councillor Linda Cooper firstly asking what the Public Safety Nuisance Bylaw will be reviewing. You can provide your own feedback to Auckland Council with the link below

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/have-your-say/topics-you-can-have-your-say-on/proposed-changes-public-safety-nuisance-bylaw-2013/Pages/default.aspx 

 

The Law Commission Report on Abortion Law Reform: October 29, 2018

 Law Commission Report on Abortion Law Reform: October 29, 2018 Law Commission Report on Abortion Law Reform: October 29, 2018, 7.7 MB
Mon 29 Oct 2018

The Law Commission has submitted a report to the Government outlining the alternative approaches to abortion law as the Government hopes to treat abortion as a health issue instead of a legal one.  Justin talked to Justice Minister Andrew Little about the report.  First, he asked why the government wants to reform the current abortion law.

 

Under the Weather with Ella: October 29, 2018

 Under the Weather with Ella: October 29, 2018 Under the Weather with Ella: October 29, 2018, 9.53 MB
Mon 29 Oct 2018

Under the Weather is a new segment from Ella Christensen, which recaps on global climate news throughout the week, from extreme weather events to ecological crises to environmental policy to climate justice news. She recaps on what's up with Mother Earth, get the truth about what's happening in ecosystems near and far. Featuring absolutely zero climate deniers, Under the Weather brings you an honest look at how things are falling apart.

 

Drug Regulation Over Prohibition Part One w/ Ruth Dreifuss: October 29, 2018

 Drug Regulation Over Prohibition Part One w/ Ruth Dreifuss: October 29, 2018 Drug Regulation Over Prohibition Part One w/ Ruth Dreifuss: October 29, 2018, 6.1 MB
Mon 29 Oct 2018

Last week Jemima spoke with Ruth Dreifuss, former President of Switzerland and current Chair of the Global Commission on Drug Policy. They discussed the Commission's most recent report, Regulation: the responsible control of drugs. The bold report points to regulation over prohibition as the best way to control drugs across the world. This interview will be aired in two parts. Part one talks about what the global drug control stance is right now, the cultural difference between alcohol and drugs and what regulation is. Thank you to the New Zealand Drug Foundation for setting up this interview. 

The Wire with Jemima: October 29, 2018

 The Wire with Jemima: October 29, 2018 The Wire with Jemima: October 29, 2018, 106.25 MB
Mon 29 Oct 2018

Today on the Wire we had a very full show! Jemima spoke with James Shaw for our regular segmentwith the Green Party about COP24 and the Green Party's achievements after a year with the coalition government in power. Our regular segment with Southern Cross covered Bernie Smith’s lecture on housing which was delivered in an annual Bruce Jesson Lecture last week, former president of French Polynesia, Oscar Manutahi Temaru supports the Maohi independence movement in a upcoming referendum in New Caledonia, and Professor Robie’s account on the evolution of media in the pacific since the 60’s. Damian spoke to Auckland Councillor, Linda Cooper, about the private sale of fireworks. Our new segment with Ella Christensen called Under the Weather discussed extreme weather and climate change events happening in the world over the last week. Jemima spoke with Ruth Dreifuss, the Chair of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, about moving away from drug prohibition and towards drug regulation. Finally, Justin spoke with Andrew Little about abortion law reform. 

 

The CPTPP w/ Golriz Ghahraman: October 26, 2018

 The CPTPP w/ Golriz Ghahraman: October 26, 2018 The CPTPP w/ Golriz Ghahraman: October 26, 2018, 8.71 MB
Fri 26 Oct 2018

The amended TPPA bill, known as the CPTPP, passed its third reading in parliament this week. The Green Party is the only party which voted against the bill.

Claudia spoke to Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman, asking why the Green Party continues to oppose the controversial trade treaty.