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New Zealand's Garden of Eden

 New Zealand's Garden of Eden.mp3 mp3, 16.38 MB
Wed 11 Oct 2017

The goal is to create a New Zeland attraction with the equivalent magnetism as Big Ben or the Sydney Opera House, albiet a natural one. 

The concept of the Eden Project is based off the original popular tourist attraction in Cornwall, England which opened in 2001.

Producer Jack Marshall spoke with an Eden Project trustee, Professor David Simmons, about revitalising Christchurch's red zone with greenery and water.

A look at the Catalan independence referendum

 A look at the Catalan independence referendum A look at the Catalan independence referendum, 49.91 MB
Wed 11 Oct 2017

Catalonia have signed a declaration of independence but will wait to implement it to allow for talks with the government in Madrid. Last week a referendum was held where the a large majority of those who were able to vote voted for independence. The Spanish Government said the referendum was unconstitutional and Spanish police responded with violence in an attempt to stop it from going ahead. Some ballot boxes were confiscated and there was a global outcry against the actions of the police. Mahdis Azarmandi was there at the time and Lillian Hanly spoke with her about the day and the resulting consequences.

Investigating the gendered harassment of broadcasters

 Investigating the gendered harassment of broadcasters Investigating the gendered harassment of broadcasters, 40.63 MB
Tue 10 Oct 2017

India speaks to Charlotte Graham, a New Zealand journalist who has analysed the sexism that pervades the feedback women who work in broadcasting have to deal with, both online or as texts coming into their studio.

She then speaks to Lillian, Jogai, Lisa and Laura from the bFM news team about their response to the research and whether this is something that has affected them, or their perception of a career in journalism.

The Wire with India: Tuesday 10th October 2017

 The Wire with India: Tuesday 10th October 2017 The Wire with India: Tuesday 10th October 2017, 111.36 MB
Tue 10 Oct 2017

Today on on The Wire, Mack has a report on a peace protest in Wellington, Lucy looks at MMP and some of the misconceptions around it. On The Green Desk, Jack Marshall looks at how climate change is hurting baby crocodiles. Finally, we speak to Charlotte Graham about her research into the gendered harassment of women broadcasters, and news team members Jogai and Lillian join us for a chat about this topic.

How well do we understand MMP?

 How well do we understand MMP? How well do we understand MMP?, 3.73 MB
Tue 10 Oct 2017

Lucy investigates how well we actually understand our political system and is joined by political commentator David Slack to discuss the ins and outs of MMP.

Bacteria: A Space Odyssey

Bacteria: A Space Odyssey Bacteria: A Space Odyssey , 11.46 MB
Mon 9 Oct 2017

A recent study has taken place looking at bacteria in space. Bacteria from earth can be potentially harmful to other planets, and the climate within space stations themselves. When astronauts start their travels, they bring a certain amount of bacteria into space stations where it has a unique environment to grow. Reporter Jack Marshal talked to Astro-Biologist Petra Shweta about her studies on this.

 

Duncan: Garnering criticism

 Duncan: Garnering criticism Duncan: Garnering criticism , 15.86 MB
Mon 9 Oct 2017

“Goodbye twitter haters,” claimed Reporter Duncan Garner. This was in response to the backlash he faced after releasing an article for Stuff. In his article he complained about a "human snake" of a line at Kmart, saying he could have been anywhere in South-East Asia. He went on to use this as evidence to reduce immigration, saying he wants to have a discussion around infrastructure in regards to growing immigration numbers. This sparked controversy on social media which caused him to delete his Twitter account. 

A panel discussion was held on these events by host Joel Thomas, producer Sam Smith, News Director Lillian Hanly, Aaryn Marsh Niuapu of Racial Equity Aotearoa, and University of Auckland Film Television and Media Professor Neal Curtis.

The decline of tertiary enrolment

The decline of tertiary enrolment The decline of tertiary enrolment, 23.01 MB
Mon 9 Oct 2017

A recent report has shown that university enrolments have reached their lowest point in a decade. This is partially due to a higher coast of living, less support for older students, and a change in the value placed on tertiary education. 

Producer Leonard Powell got comments from a few people around The University of Auckland about all things tertiary, while Host Joel Thomas spoke with NZ Union of Students Association President Jonathan Gee about his thoughts on the issue. 

The Wire with Joel: Monday the 9th October

 The Wire with Joel: Monday the 9th October The Wire with Joel: Monday the 9th October, 68.46 MB
Mon 9 Oct 2017

On The Wire for Monday the 9th of October, Joel Thomas is joined with Producers Sam, Jack, and Leonard.
Jack Marshal had a chat to Astro-Biologist Petra Shweta about her studies on bringing bacteria onto spacecrafts as well as other planets. Instead of James Shaw we chatted to the newest Green Party member Golriz Ghahraman. We are had a wee panel about the recent article Duncan Garner made where he complaining about immigration and Kmart lines. We also had a report on the dropping rates in tertiary enrolments where we spoke to the general public as well as Jonathan Gee from the NZUSA.

Pro Life Disaffiliation: A Wasted Vote Pro Life Disaffiliation: A Wasted Vote , 7.72 MB
Fri 6 Oct 2017

AUSA informed the student body that they were unable to disaffiliate of Pro Life due to the question creating a possible biase. President of AUSA, Will Matthews, spoke with producer Laura Kvigstad on the issue and clarified the matter.