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The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday June 28, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday June 28, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday June 28, 2017, 106.7 MB
Wed 28 Jun 2017

This week on the Wednesday show, Ximena, Adam & Will explore the nasty culture of bullying in the nursing sector, as well as learn about the flourishing music therapy industry ahead of Music Therapy Week 2017. They also hear from Wednesday regulars; AUT’s Allan Blackman on dodgy scientific misunderstandings, as well as NZ First’s Tracey Martin on the party’s regional campaign launch in the weekend.

The dark art of political polling

 The dark art of political polling The dark art of political polling, 14.94 MB
Tue 27 Jun 2017

It is election year in New Zealand as we all know, and already we are seeing all the major media outlets pump out their political polls, whether it is online or during the 6pm news. But, why do we have political polls? Are they accurate? And what should you the voter be looking for when you are presented with different polls across multiple platforms? Well earlier I spoke to political polling expert Murray Campbell from Baseline Consultancy and I began by asking him what the primary purpose of political polls is.

The forgotten state: Yemen in crisis

The forgotten state: Yemen in crisis The forgotten state: Yemen in crisis , 9.6 MB
Tue 27 Jun 2017

The Arabian Gulf state Yemen is currently experiencing crises on two fronts. A devastating cholera outbreak and an ongoing civil war. However, are they forgotten about in a region that dominates international news coverage? Reporter Sam Smith filed this report.

The Wire: Tuesday June 27, 2017.

The Wire: Tuesday June 27, 2017. , 109.52 MB
Tue 27 Jun 2017

This week on the Wire we look at political polling, the latest family violence stats, the PNG elections, Yemen, the week in politics with Marama Fox and the Green Desk. 

Police overwhelmed by family violence callouts

 Police overwhelmed by family violence callouts Police overwhelmed by family violence callouts, 13.43 MB
Tue 27 Jun 2017

New data from the Family Violence Clearinghouse shows there are thousands more police callouts every year, and officers are spending a huge amount of time responding to reports of abuse within homes. But these statistics are just the tip of the iceberg, according to Shine, an advocacy group for victims. Wire producer Daniel Walker spoke to Shine Client Services Director Jill Proudfoot.

Later in the show, the Wire team spoke to Police association president Chris Cahill on how they deal with the callouts, and why police don't keep better data on them.

Election rigging fears in PNG

 Election rigging fears in PNG Election rigging fears in PNG, 7.61 MB
Tue 27 Jun 2017

Papua New Guinea's National Capital District is heading to the polls today, amid fears the election will be subverted. The governor of Port Moresby has claimed there are problems with the electoral roll and polling places. He's also told media that reports are circulating of illegal ballot paper printing, and people bribing officials of the Electoral Commission. Amidst all this, Transparency International have set up a corruption hotline to help people report wrongdoing in the election. Daniel spoke to head of Transparency Papua New Guinea Arianne Kassmen, and started by asking what they hope to achieve with the hotline.

"Standards are there for the public good" Quality control in the shadow of Grenfell

 "Standards are there for the public good": Quality control in the shadow of Grenfell "Standards are there for the public good": Quality control in the shadow of Grenfell, 9.24 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2017

With the death toll from the Grenfell tower fire expected to rise further, representatives of the building industry are voicing concern about whether quality control standards in NZ are fit for purpose. 

Producer Ben talks to a spokesperson for the Specialist Trade Contractors Federation, Graham Burke.

 

Students turn to the wild: Auckland's new bush school

 Students head to the wild: Auckland's new bush school Students head to the wild: Auckland's new bush school, 16.4 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2017

At New Zealand's first bush school, students learn to kill and cook rabbits and possums in a classroom free environment. The school opened earlier this year near Clevedon and currently has eight students aged four to 14. Co-founder Joey Moncarz has taken a "rewilding" approach to education, where kids form a deeper connection with nature and are free to roam: "Rewilding also involves recognising that humans are, at their core, gatherers and hunters". Producer Reuben McLaren speaks to Deep Green Bush School's co-founder Joey Moncarz about the new school.

Palestine: 50 years after the occupation

 Palestine: 50 years after the occupation Palestine: 50 years after the occupation, 8.93 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2017

Two weeks ago marked 50 years since the Israeli occupation of Palestine began. Two weeks ago we spoke to Jewish anti-occupation group Dayenu about the occupation. Today, bFM reporter Amanda Jane Robinson speaks with Palestinian Nadia Filistin to hear her experience of the occupation.

The Wire with Amanda: Monday 26th June 2017

 The Wire with Amanda: Monday 26th June 2017 The Wire with Amanda: Monday 26th June 2017, 108.27 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2017

Today on the show producer Ben Goldson speaks to spokesperson for the Specialist Trade Contractors Federation Graham Burke about quality control standards. We have Pacific Cooperation Foundation's journalism interns Shivika and Linda live in studio for Southern Cross. We have Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei to talk about the anti-smacking law and contesting the Nelson seat. We talk to Palestinian Nadia Filistin about the Israeli occupation. Finally producer Reuben McClaren speaks to the co-founder and head teacher of The Deep Green Bush School Joey Moncarz.