On this week’s regular segment in collaboration with OurActionStation, we’re discussing sand mining. Jessie Stanley, creator of the Stop Sand Mining On Pakiri Beach petition, spoke with Trishil today about the petiton, greenpeace's support, and how the ecosystem is threatened by this move

This discussion contains mention of suicide

A new study conducted by MATES in Construction has revealed that mental health rates have continued to decline for construction workers, owing to covid delays, supply issues, and employment opportunities drying up.

Trishil spoke to the CEO of MATES in Construction, Victoria McArthur, about the survey results, and their efforts to assist struggling individuals. 

Aotearoa Justice Watch is a new initiative designed to allow individuals that have experienced the prison system to tell their stories of human rights abuse. The initiative has been driven by various organisations as a response to the harms caused in the current criminal justice space.

What are Fossil Emblems? Originating in America, other countries have in recent decades started adopting fossil emblems (alongside animal, floral, marine and mineral ones) that epitomise the natural history of each region.

Joe spoke to Dr. Nic Rawlence, the Director at the Paleogenetics Lab at the University of Otago, to find out more about fossil emblems and how New Zealand could adopt them.

World Vision is calling for New Zealand to work harder to meet its refugee quota in the wake of a new report which shows that life has deteriorated significantly in the past two years for refugees in 11 countries. 

The new report, titled 'Hungry and Unprotected Children: The forgotten Refugees', surveyed refugees and internally displaced people from countries such as Syria, South Sudan, and Venezuela. Joe spoke to the World Vision National Director, Grant Bayldon on the matter.

Mōrena! I tēnei ata we've got an absolutely wild iteration of Fashion with Penelope Noir, Xanthe from Recitals on the line, a great book recommendation from Jenna on Loose Reads, and renters union good stuff on A Room Of One's Own with Salene! Whakarongo mai nei! 

Xanthe from Recitals has a kōrero about their latest single "Rock Dove", signing to Flying Nun, and their upcoming debut album Orbit 1, out 26 August! 

Lightbulbs, lawns, and freezing villas. Thank you, Salene! 

Jenna brings in a beautiful read today that she thinks will be the perfect book for relaxing this Matariki. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about Pure Colour by Sheila Heti. 

An art dealer, a drug dealer, a pro-surfer, a Taekwondo olympian, and a bucket full of celebrity. It could only be Von Dutch.