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Louisa Wall on Marriage Equality

 Louisa Wall on Marriage Equality Louisa Wall on Marriage Equality, 30.17 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2017

Yesterday was an historic day for Australia. The postal survey vote for marriage equality returned an overwhelming 61% yes vote, so now a bill can make its way through the senate and Australia can experience marriage reform, something new Zealand achieved four years ago. I spoke earlier with Labour MP Louisa Wall who wrote the New Zealand bill, about marriage equality, and the road thus far in both New Zealand and Australia.

 

Healthy homes with Woodhouse

 Healthy homes with Woodhouse Healthy homes with Woodhouse, 8.27 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2017

Labour has announced it will be pushing through its Healthy Homes Bill to put stricter regulations on landlords. Lachlan spoke with National's Housing Spokesperson Michael Woodhouse about the bill and why his party won't be supporting it.

The Wire with Harry: Thursday 16th October

 The Wire with Harry: Thursday 16th October The Wire with Harry: Thursday 16th October, 111.86 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2017

On this week's Wire, Harry talks to Labour MP Louisa Wall about the Australian Marriage Equality referendum.

Lachlan talks to National MP Michael Woodhouse about the new government's Healthy Homes Bill.

Lachland also has a piece on a report into New Zealand's compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, talking to Children's Comissioner Andrew Beecroft, Jeni Cartwright from Child Poverty Action Group and the Human Rights Comission's David Rutherford.

Finally we have This Day in History, which takes us back to 1989, and the end of the Seperate Amenities Act in Aparthied South Africa.

Children's rights in Aotearoa

 Children's rights in Aotearoa Children's rights in Aotearoa, 12.63 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2017

Lachlan spoke with Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft, Jeni Catrwright from the Child Poverty Action Group, and David Rutherford from the Human Rights Commission about whether New Zealand is meeting its obligations unde the UN COnvention on the Rights of the Child.

The Wire with Lillian: Wednesday 15th November

 Wednesday Wire Wednesday Wire, 105.73 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2017

On the Wednesday Wire today,

For Dear Science, Allan Blackman talks with us about DNA Sunscreen, how to get rid of pesticides from your fruit, and "fake news" allegations in science journals.  

Producer Will Parsonson talks to Rick Zwaan, spokesperson for the ‘Peoples review of renting report’, about amendments to be made to the poor conditions of rental properties.

Tracey Martin of NZ First talks to Lillian Hanly about what will replace National Standards and the Government inquiry into children who were abused while in state care.

Producer Reuben McLaren speaks to the General Secretary of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union, Wayne Butson, regarding the wide scale industrial action being taken by Rail Workers in Wellington tomorrow.

Renters to hit a home-run

 Renters to hit a home-run Renters to hit a home-run, 10.68 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2017

Producer Will speaks to action stations Rick Zwaan about the upcoming debates on the proposed healthy homes bill. The bill includes suggestions made by the Peoples Review of Renting, which housing minister Phil Twyford has made a commitment to upholding. 

United Future without a future

 United Future without a future United Future without a future, 12.84 MB
Tue 14 Nov 2017

Mack speaks to Damien Light, the leader of the recently disbanded United Future party about what the future holds. 

The bobby calves behind your glass of milk

 The bobby calves behind your glass of milk The bobby calves behind your glass of milk, 9.62 MB
Tue 14 Nov 2017

Animal advocacy group SAFE has launched a new campaign raising awareness of bobby calf deaths in the dairy industry. Mack hears from spokesperson Mandy Carter about the research behind it. 

Green Desk: Half-brained marine mammals

 Green Desk: Half-brained marine mammals Green Desk: Half-brained marine mammals, 12.34 MB
Tue 14 Nov 2017

On the Green Desk this week with Conor Mercer, we hear about new research indicating a dive depth for aquatic mammals, where only half the brain is operating.

The Wire with India: Tuesday 14th November, 2017

 The Wire with India: Tuesday 14th November, 2017 The Wire with India: Tuesday 14th November, 2017, 99.86 MB
Tue 14 Nov 2017

This week on the Tuesday Wire, we talk to Damien Light, leader of the now disbanded United Future party, citizens campaign group It's Our Future about the new TPP agreement and animal advocacy group SAFE about bobby calf deaths in the dairy industry. On the Green Desk we look at new research into the brain activity of marine mammals in deep water and Lucy Austin has a report on the role members of parliament play in New Zealand.