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The Monday Wire: 28th of May

 The Monday Wire: 28th of May The Monday Wire: 28th of May, 41.37 MB
Mon 28 May 2018

Mary-Margaret talks to FLOW, who sell sustainable menstrual products, for menstrual health day.

Lillian interviews Dr Aroha Harris who’s an expert on Maori history. They discuss the history of bastion point and the recent celebrations of its anniversary.

Lucy Austin speaks to Mera Lee-Penehira about the significance of Moko Kauae and whether Pakeha should get them.

Reuben talks to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about the possibility of a free trade deal with the European Union and also the recent bloody events on the Israel-Palestine border.

The Cultural Significance of Moko Kauae

The Cultural Significance of Moko Kauae The Cultural Significance of Moko Kauae , 6.98 MB
Mon 28 May 2018

Lucy Austin speaks with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Associate Professor Mera Lee-Penehira about the significance of the moko kauae in relation to the recent discussion around non-Māori getting a moko kauae. 

The issue arose in the media after non-Māori self-help coach Sally Anderson got a moko kauae. 

Mera discusses why it is culturally significant for Māori and the issue of appropriation by pakeha. 

The Anniversary of the Occupation at Bastion Point

 The Anniversary of the Occupation at Bastion Point The Anniversary of the Occupation at Bastion Point, 12.86 MB
Mon 28 May 2018

Dr Aroha Harris is a senior history lecturer at The University of Auckland.

She is of Te Rarawa and Ngapuhi descent. Over the weekend Ngaati Whaatua o Orakei celebrated the 40th anniversary of the occupation at bastion point.

Lillian Hanly started by asking what was celebrated at Orakei this weekend.

Uncovering human trafficking, slavery, and murder on the high seas

 Uncovering human trafficking, slavery, and murder on the high seas Uncovering human trafficking, slavery, and murder on the high seas, 19.29 MB
Fri 25 May 2018

Teams from Greenpeace in New Zealand are behind a global operation that has exposed shocking incidents of human trafficking, slavery and abuse at sea aboard international fishing fleets.

Former police detective Tim McKinnel spent years campaigning on behalf of Teina Pora, before turning his attention to trafficking, helping to produce the new report Misery at Sea in conjunction with Greenpeace.

Stewart spoke with him about him what he managed to uncover.

The Wire with Kelly: Friday 25 May 2018

 The Wire with Kelly: Friday 25 May 2018 The Wire with Kelly: Friday 25 May 2018, 106.99 MB
Fri 25 May 2018

I got stress, it's multiplyin'.

I got stress, it's multiplyin'. , 5.78 MB
Fri 25 May 2018

Kelly talked to Professor Tim Bentley from Massey University, about a modern study on the mental health and social safety of people in workplaces. He says in a time where mental health issues are increasing, it's important to put measures into places to combat these. Bentley, along with others, are currently collating data for the study and he tells Kelly about the process. 

The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 24th May

 The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 24th May The Wire with Lachlan: Thursday 24th May, 123.42 MB
Thu 24 May 2018

First up on today’s Wire, Jemima Speaks with Tania Sawicki Mead from JustSpeak about claims that defendants on bail .Neutral corner returns, this week looking at the elections in Venezuela. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their regular chat where they discuss Waikeria prison and the cannabis referendum. Lachlan speaks with Critic, the Otago Student Magazine, about the recent controversy regarding their menstruation issue. Finally,  This Day in History looks at the 2002 Moscow Treaty about nuclear reduction.

 

Neutral Corner: From the South vs Voice of America

 Neutral Corner: From the South vs Voice of America Neutral Corner: From the South vs Voice of America, 5.06 MB
Thu 24 May 2018

In the aftermath of a controversial election for the Presidency of Venezuela, Neutral Corner examines the rival coverage given to the vote by government affiliated broadcaster TeleSUR, and its counterpart in the United States, Voice of America.

This Day in History: 2002

 This Day in History: 2002 This Day in History: 2002, 9.25 MB
Thu 24 May 2018

This Day in History goes back to May the 24th, 2002, for the signing of a arms reduction treaty between the Presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States of America

Demand to invest in medicinal cannabis overwhelming

 Demand to invest in medicinal cannabis overwhelming Demand to invest in medicinal cannabis overwhelming, 6.36 MB
Wed 23 May 2018

We caught up with managing director of the Hikurangi Cannabis Group Manu Caddie to learn more about how the group is planning to transform the small east coast community of Ruatoria after locals keen to invest in the growth of medicinal cannabis overwhelmed and crashed a crowdfunding page, raising $2 million.