Offshore Stanking Business

Another solo show for Big J... 

This week, we have Spaced Out with Kaitlyn from Te Whatu Stardome, and Hot Off The Press with Tom from Holiday Records.  

Thanks to The Beer Spot

Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with Manu from MOKOMOKAI, and Troy Kingi, about their brand new collaborative EP, The Marine Blue Social Club. Whakarongo mai nei!

Labour and National are divided over whether the Reserve Bank should consider employment alongside inflation when setting monetary policy.

Labour has promised to restore the Bank’s dual mandate, while National supports keeping its focus primarily on price stability. But research from University of Auckland economist Professor Robert MacCulloch suggests unemployment may have a much greater impact on people’s wellbeing than inflation.

Producer Pranuja spoke to Professor MacCulloch about what that research means for the Reserve Bank debate, and whether policymakers are giving enough weight to the human cost of unemployment.

The government recently announced plans to move forward with the implementation of a rates cap, restricting councils from increasing rates at more than 4% at a time. While the legislation cannot be passed until after the election, the proposal currently has support from both major parties.

The cap has been opposed by multiple people, particularly Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, who says a rates increase is necessary to fund the massive infrastructure spend involved with the City Rail Link. Without this funding, it becomes difficult for council to properly resource itself.

Also this past week the ACT Party has announced a policy of intention to scrap the Climate Change Commission. The ACT Party has been opposed to the Climate Change Commission for a little while, claiming that it costs the government too much without offering substantial benefit. Supporters of the commission say it is one of the few organisations still committed to holding the government accountable for its climate strategies. 

To discuss the rates cap, scrapping the Climate Change Commission, and Aotearoa’s climate policy moving forward, News Director Castor spoke to ACT MP Simon Court.

Ari (DJ name incoming?) is back in the studio today with a big stack of CDs to celebrate their return to the shelves at the new station! CDs featuring The Sundays, Weezer, Aphex Twin, Nina Simone, The Breeders, Coco Solid, Brian Eno, and many more!

Thanks to Flying Nun record store!

Arini brings us a whakataukī to kick off the week!

Ko te kai a te rangatira, he kōrero // Discussion is the food of leaders.

The government recently announced plans to move forward with the implementation of a rates cap, restricting councils from increasing rates at more than 4% at a time. While the legislation cannot be passed until after the election, the proposal currently has support from both major parties.

The cap has been opposed by multiple people, particularly Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, who says a rates increase is necessary to fund the massive infrastructure spend involved with the City Rail Link. Without this funding, it becomes difficult for council to properly resource itself.

Also this past week the ACT Party has announced a policy of intention to scrap the Climate Change Commission. The ACT Party has been opposed to the Climate Change Commission for a little while, claiming that it costs the government too much without offering substantial benefit. Supporters of the commission say it is one of the few organisations still committed to holding the government accountable for its climate strategies. 

To discuss the rates cap, scrapping the Climate Change Commission, and Aotearoa’s climate policy moving forward, News Director Castor spoke to ACT MP Simon Court.

Jenna is up in the studio, giving us her Father's Day pukapuka reccomendations! This week, she's reviewing Jon Ronson's thrilling read, The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unravelling Men. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!

Ata mārie e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, Loose Reads with Jenna, and plenty of awesome tunes. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!