Feeding time at the tune zoo

To discuss welfare policy for rangatahi on a wider level, in response to not just the National party’s recently announced plan but welfare proposals from across the political spectrum, Casper spoke with Zoe Hawke from E Tipu E Rea.

Over the weekend the National party announced their latest policy plan to shift young people off of the jobseeker’s benefit.

The policy includes the provision of dedicated job coaches to beneficiaries, a thousand-dollar bonus for young jobseekers who enter into and stay in work for a full year, as well as potential sanctions for those who fail to follow their prescribed plan.

For Casper'[s weekly chat with National party MP Dr. Shane Reti, he asked him about the policy, how it proposes to help young beneficiaries and how exactly it might function.

Emily spoke with Co-Director of The University Of Auckland’s centre for Asian and ethnic Minority health research Dr. Roshini Peiris-John about the challenges faced by Asian New Zealanders in accessing health services.

Sian Williams comes in for a chat about her research which helps the early detection of Cerebral Palsy in babies. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I tēnei ata Alice is joined by the phenomenal Troy Tu'ua, who is directing the 25th anniversary production of Oscar Kightley's Dawn Raids. Catch it at the ASB Waterfront Theatre 16 August - 3 September. Whakarongo mai nei to hear his kōrero with Alice!

The Mayor chats about the Bus Driver pay boost, Manukau Harbour's walking and cycling bridge and the results of final vote on Auckland housing intensification plan. Whakarongo mai nei. 

This week on the Tuesday Wire Casper spoke to Dr. Shane Reti from the National party and Zoe Hawke from E Tipu E Rea about Welfare policy the National party’s young jobseeker plan.

Emily spoke to Dr. Roshini Peiris-John from the University of Auckland about the challenges faced by Asian New Zealanders in accessing health services.

As well as Massey University marine biologist Dr Karen Stockin about the link between climate change and the movement of whales.

Gussie and Ezra come into the studio to chat about horror mansions, silver blades and shredding. Check out the video for their new track "Miraculous Death" and catch them at Whammy Bar with Dick Move on August 19th. Whakarongo mai nei!

It's another foggy day out in Tāmaki and the glowing light from the bFM studio sends out some chats with the 48 Hours 2022 crew, Loose Reads, A Room of One's Own, and some seriously good tunes. Whakarongo mai nei!