Last week the government announced plans to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority, the entity that serves to ensure television, radio, and internet broadcasters remain accountable to members of the public.
While the government saysit trusts broadcasters to self regulate, it’s unclear what this regulation could look like, especially without the all encompassing BSA to ensure that a universal standard is met.
In addition, ACT Party Leader David Seymour has expressed dismay at some of the recent publications by state funded broadcasters TVNZ and RNZ. Since Seymour is one of the ministers responsible for appointing the board for each organisation, his comments and criticisms are being compared to threats of censorship.
Lastly, the government has announced a new test for prospective immigrants to New Zealand, which would see them quizzed over topics relating to New Zealand values, our Bill of Rights, and our system of government. While the government is proposing this standard of knowledge for immigrants, many New Zealand citizens could be unable to answer the questions.
For this weeks catchup with the National Party's Ryan Hamilton, News Director Castor asked about these topics, beginning with the BSA.
Chris had a fun and engaging chat with Living Perfection, currently number four on the 95bFM Top Ten with his hit new single 'Late to The Disco' (out via Sunreturn), who also played a selection of dance-igniting tunes LIVE in the studio ✨
The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Playlist
Dance Exponents - Checking To See If Your Kiss Is The Same
Obscure Desire - 4A
Cave Circles - Ships feat. Silka
DOG Power - Not Human
Disasteradio - Go out
Ringlets - Hard Evidence
CCTV - No Barons
jackaltheblackal - k's torch song
JARED.MATTSON.AND.RUBAN.NIELSON - American Eagle
The Mint Chicks - If My Arm Was A Mic Stand, Would You Hold My Hand?
On the 1st of April, a cruise ship departed from the port of Ushuaia, in the far South of Argentina, carrying 175 passengers and crewmembers. Within a week, the first symptoms of the hantavirus infection began to show. A 70 year old Dutch man died onboard, becoming the first fatality of this outbreak, and his wife died not long after. With the death of a German woman in early May, the death toll now stands at three.
The surviving passengers, who come from 23 different nationalities, have finally disembarked the ship in the Netherlands, and most have gone back to their home countries where they will go now through a period of quarantine
To discuss the specifics of the hantavirus outbreak, producer Toby spoke to infectious disease expert and public science communicator Siouxsie Wiles.
This week's show focuses on Unwound's final album Leaves Turn Inside You, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Features tracks from associated artists such as Elliott Smith, Modest Mouse and Quasi. Also includes songs from Nirvana and Radiohead through varying connections and influences!
Elle spoke to Sans Merit the solo project of Australian born, LA based Griffin James. They spoke about his sophomore release Trolley Polly, a considered follow up to his debut, Early Grave.
A transformative album that explores the extremities of neofolk, shoegaze and restless post-punk. Intricately vulnerable lyrics weave through the record accompanying James’hazy melodies. The album is, dare I say, brilliant.
We learnt a couple of things this week. We learnt that if we (Ella & Kaitlyn) were members of Flight of the Conchords, Ella would be Bret (obviously) and Kaitlyn would be Jemaine (duh). We also learnt what The 95bFM Top Ten for this week was.
A BUSY SHOW TODAY EVERY1!!!!! piet is here to talk abt the whio, jonjon tolovae is here to talk abt her upcoming comedy fest show, and i (liv) am here to play u sum songs to make ur wednesday sexy and sweet! featuring lots of waiata māori cos nz music months guys !CATCH UP love u all!, liv xxx
This week on Dear Science our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about the science behind football players choking, the chemistry behind the taste of beer, and the woman behind determining the structure of insulin.
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