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Kurdistan goes to the polls for independence

Kurdistan goes to the polls for independence Kurdistan goes to the polls for independence , 12.35 MB
Mon 25 Sep 2017

Producer Jack Marshall speaks to Rezi Gardi, the founder of the Kurdish Youth Association in New Zealand, about the referendum on indpendence taking place in Iraqi Kurdistan today. 

Chloe Swarbrick on youth voting

Chloe Swarbrick on youth voting Chloe Swarbrick on youth voting, 17.28 MB
Mon 25 Sep 2017

Joel spoke to freshly elected Green MP Chloe Swarbrick about how youth are not adequately represented in Government and how to get young voters more engaged in politics.

Immigration and The Housing Market

Immigration and The Housing Market Immigration and The Housing Market, 14.85 MB
Fri 22 Sep 2017

Producer Laura speaks with CEO of Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, Bindi Norwell, about the housing market and things that need to be done to allow for young New Zealand buyers to get into the property market. The Kelly talks with Bryan Bruce on how immigration is impacting the housing market and what government needs to do to fix our current housing crisis.  

Neighbourhood Watch: Rohingya refugees and Fed Square censorship

Neighbourhood Watch: Rohingya refugees and Fed Square censorship Neighbourhood Watch: Rohingya refugees and Fed Square censorship, 8.33 MB
Fri 22 Sep 2017

Today in Neighbourhood Watch with Nicole Wedding from Radio Adelaide, we chatted about the controversial same sex postal vote that is taking over Australian media. We also discussed the payout Rohingya refugees are being offered to return home, and the censorship of Melbourne's Federation Square over the protesting of Adina mine. 

Jami-Lee Ross on housing and liveability

Jami-Lee Ross on housing and liveability Jami-Lee Ross on housing and liveability , 20.36 MB
Fri 22 Sep 2017

On the eve of the election, Kelly chats with Te Roopu Nahinara MP Jami-Lee Ross about a key topic of discussion this election: housing and liveability. They explore the claims that the 'Who Owns NZ?" documentary makes on foreign land ownership in New Zealand, and also discuss the issue of homelessness. 

Ending Homelessness -What Auckland City Mission Hopes For Government

Ending Homelessness -What Auckland City Mission Hopes For Government Ending Homelessness -What Auckland City Mission Hopes For Government, 11 MB
Fri 22 Sep 2017

Producer Conor Mercer talks to Chris Farelly of the Auckland City Mission about the five ambitions they have for ending homelessness, and what he thinks the government sitting in Parliament after the weekend will need to do to help. 

Simon Says Build More Roads

Simon Says Build More Roads Simon Says Build More Roads, 13.79 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2017

We're talking transport in today's wire, comparing the different parties' policies. Lachlan discusses National's transport policy with Minister of Transport Simon Bridges.

I Choo-Choo Choose You

I Choo-Choo Choose You I Choo-Choo Choose You, 8.65 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2017

Continuing with our transport coverage, Lachlan discusses transport in Aotearoa with Dr Douglas Wilson from the University of Auckland. 

David Seymour ACTs up

David Seymour ACTs up David Seymour ACTs up, 33.1 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2017

Leader of the ACT party David Seymour pops into 95bFM to chat housing, transport, teachers, te reo and a wheelbarrow of cash.

The Wire with Harry: Thursday 21st September

The Wire with Harry: Thursday 21st September The Wire with Harry: Thursday 21st September, 140.73 MB
Thu 21 Sep 2017

On today's show we speak with Dr Douglas Wilson, an engineering lecturer at the University of Auckland on Roads. We also speak with ACT leader David Seymour, Labour campaign chairperson Phil Twyford and Minister of Transport Simon Bridges on this weeks election focused coverage on transport/liveability.