Laika Rountree joins Matthew Crawley and producer Harry, chatting about what's currently happening, and what's coming up, in the theatre space in Tāmaki Makaurau, such as 'Nosferatu Looking for Love' a part of the NZ Comedy Festival! Whakarongo mai nei!
This week E tū union members at Rio Tinto’s Aluminium Smelter at Tiwai Point in Southland are taking industrial action, after over two and a half years of bargaining has led to no collective agreement.
Workers will take action for four days in an attempt to force Rio Tinto to make compromises and reach a fair agreement. They are asking for recognition of their working conditions and their contribution they make for the company. With Rio Tinto securing the long-term future of the smelter until 2044 the agreement would have a large long lasting impact.
To discuss the industrial action and why bargaining has reached this point producer Thomas talked to E tū Union Director Mat Danaher.
For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party’s Simon Court, News Director Castor asked about the ACT Party’s stance on conflict between National and NZ First within the coalition government. I also asked about the government’s proposed changes to treaty principles and how they influence policy.
They also spoke to Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Otago, Christchurch, Jai Whelan, about Nitrous Oxide use and its harms amidst plans for a government crackdown.
Producer Thomas talked to E tū union director Mat Danaher about Tiwai Point workers taking industrial action this week.
He also spoke to Brake New Zealand Director Caroline Perry about road safety week and how the campaign is encouraging safe driving.
Matthew Crawley and producer Harry welcomed Billy T Award nominated musical comedy legends Tough Tiger Fist to the studio. Ben Cleland and Matt Parker joined us to chat about their new song ‘Milk’ and their upcoming shows as part of the Auckland Comedy Festival. They also gifted us each a packet of vegan Caesar salad dressing which we will both treasure deeply.
Arini joins Rosetta for a whakataukī to guide us through our week! Whakarongo mai nei.
Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia tere te kārohirohi i mua // May peace be widespread, may the sea glisten like greenstone, and may the shimmer of light guide you.
Castor and Alex join Rosetta as this weeks bosom selectas! They chat about their new show Stages Of The Ages - which you can catch bi-weekly Thursdays 5-7am, or anytime via the bCasts. Today they select a couple of tracks as a sneak peak for this week's show, where they will be time travelling to 2010!
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