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A history of National's campaign music nightmares

A history of National's campaign music nightmares A history of National's campaign music nightmares , 9.8 MB
Mon 28 Aug 2017

It is no secret that the National party has had many run ins with music copyright concerning their campaign music, most famously of course with Eminem during the last election. Reporter Sam Smith takes a look back at these episodes, the latest which concerns their new campaign song. 

General election education 101

 General election education 101 General election education 101, 30.31 MB
Mon 28 Aug 2017

In the ramp up for the 2017 election, reporters Jack and Sam spoke with Derek Wenmoth the Director of e-Learning and Cathy Wylie from the New Zealand Council of Education Research. The two give us a rundown of the parties, policies and how we head forward after the election.

The Wire with Joel: Monday 28 August, 2017

 The Wire with Joel: Monday 28 August, 2017 The Wire with Joel: Monday 28 August, 2017, 111.26 MB
Mon 28 Aug 2017

The first show in our election coverage focusing on education. This week Joel, Sam, and Jack, got an overview of New Zealand's current education system by talking to the general population on the streets, Derek Wenmoth from Core Education, and Cathy Wylie from the NZ Council of Education Research. Joel also spoke to the Green Party's Education Spokesperson Catherine Delahunty about education policy. On top of this we had the Southern Cross segment with the latest in Pacific news, and Sam did a report on the National Party's campaign music.

Talking Sustainable Energy with Basil Sharp

 Talking Sustainable Energy with Basil Sharp Talking Sustainable Energy with Basil Sharp, 8.37 MB
Fri 25 Aug 2017

Continuing on our environment policy coverage in the lead up to the election Laura speaks with the Director of the Energy at Auckland University, about the state of sustainable energy in New Zealand

 

Andrew Bayly on National's freshwater and climate change policies

Andrew Bayly on National's freshwater and climate change policies Andrew Bayly on National's freshwater and climate change policies , 38.43 MB
Fri 25 Aug 2017

The chair of the Blue Greens Committee, Andrew Bayly, wraps up our week of election coverage interviews on the environmental issues facing New Zealand. Kelly asked Andrew about the freshwater policies National has announced to make a wider amount of New Zealand rivers and lakes swimmable again. They also chatted about climate change and National's commitment to the Paris agreement. 

Selina Marsh chats poems on National Poetry Day

 Selina Marsh chats poems on National Poetry Day Selina Marsh chats poems on National Poetry Day, 14.61 MB
Fri 25 Aug 2017

To celebrate National Poetry Day, reporter Amanda Robinson talked to Selina Marsh, the first Pacific Islander to Graduate with a PhD in English from the University of Auckland, about her latest collection of recently released poetry. 

 

Neighbourhood Watch: Australia Day, Baby Boomers, and the Anti-Vax Doctor

 Neighbourhood Watch: Australia Day, Baby Boomers, and the Anti-Vax Doctor Neighbourhood Watch: Australia Day, Baby Boomers, and the Anti-Vax Doctor, 17.48 MB
Fri 25 Aug 2017

Kelly talks to Nicole Wedding from Radio Adelaide on the latest in Australian news. Another Melbourne council has voted to change the date of Australia Day as many believe it to be a culturally insensitive and outdated celebration. A study has revealed the baby boomers generation are the worst for alcohol and illicit drug misuse, and a natural healing doctor is facing scrutiny after helping some parents get around the 'no jab, no play' rule. 

The Wire with Kelly: Friday 25th August

 The Wire with Kelly: Friday 25th August The Wire with Kelly: Friday 25th August, 84.67 MB
Fri 25 Aug 2017

The Wire for Friday the 25th of August: 

Continuing on with our environment policy coverage in the lead up to the election, Laura speaks with the Director of Energy at Auckland University, about the state of sustainable energy in New Zealand.

The chair of the Blue Greens Committee, Andrew Bayly, wraps up our week of election coverage interviews on the environmental issues facing New Zealand. Kelly asked Andrew about the freshwater policies National has announced to make a wider amount of New Zealand rivers and lakes swimmable again. They also chatted about climate change and National's commitment to the Paris agreement. 

Kelly talks to Nicole Wedding from Radio Adelaide on the latest in Australian news. Another Melbourne council has voted to change the date of Australia Day as many believe it to be a culturally insensitive and outdated celebration. A study has revealed the baby boomers generation are the worst for alcohol and illicit drug misuse, and a natural healing doctor is facing scrutiny after helping some parents get around the 'no jab, no play' rule.

To celebrate National Poetry Day, reporter Amanda Robinson talked to Selina Marsh, the first Pacific Islander to Graduate with a PhD in English from the University of Auckland, about her latest collection of recently released poetry.

Conservation Conversation

 Conservation Conversation Conservation Conversation, 25.37 MB
Thu 24 Aug 2017

Today on the show, the Thursday team discuss Conservation in New Zealand as an election issue. Forest and Bird CEO Kevin Hague talks to Ben about the current state of Conservation and where it should be heading. The Environment and Conservation Organisastion of Aotearoa New Zealand are holding their annual conference tomorrow in Nelson titled 'Environmental responsibilities and democracy for the future; limits, pathways and actions. Vice Chair Cath Wallace discusses the conference and the current failings in conservation policy with Lachlan.

The Wire with Harry: Thursday 24th August

 The Wire with Harry: Thursday 24th August The Wire with Harry: Thursday 24th August, 110.51 MB
Thu 24 Aug 2017

Today we continue our election coverage, this week we are looking at environmental issues facing NZ. We look specifically at conservation, with perspectives from Forest and Bird’s Kevin Hague, and Kath Wallace from the Environment and Conservation Organisation of Aotearoa New Zealand

We speak with Labour Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis on Labour’s stance on environmental conservation and climate change

State of the States is back, this week speaking with Nick Sawhney our regular correspondent from WNYU on Steve Bannon’s booting.

AND welcome on board new producer Lachlan, who  has a report on the campaign to get the government to remove medical student EFTS loan caps.

Lastly Jogai is back on Thursday Wire, talking to K. Emma Ng, author of New Asian, Old Asian