According to a recent report by Community Housing Aotearoa, homelessness in this country has reached its highest level in history, with more than 50% of people experiencing homelessness being under the age of 24. People continue to die on the streets every year, and as we enter the winter months, the risks to people without a roof over their heads grow even more serious.

To discuss the issue of youth homelessness in the context of the government’s recent budget announcement, producer Toby spoke to Aaron Hendry—a youth development worker and advocate based in Auckland. Hendry works with the organisation Kick Back, which runs an open space on Karangahape Road called “the Front Door,” providing shelter and essential services for young people in vulnerable situations.

Yeahhhhh Wednesday Drive !!!!!

Featuring Elle's interview with goldenstar about their latest EP, Chamber Music. 

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Ngā mihi nui The Beer Spot

Ata mārie! Huuuuge show for you all today, including: What's Up with Steve Abel, a kōrero with Lucy about Reggae Got Soul, and What's The Buzz with Emily. Plus, a bunch of exciting announcements and prizes! Whakaorongo mai nei.

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Rosetta and Milly chat with Lucy from Lucy and The Skylites about Reggae Got Soul - an epic night of reggae and soul music taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar this Friday June 5! Whakarongo mai nei!

Last year, two parents who cared full time for their disabled adult children were successful in being found by the Supreme Court of New Zealand to be recognised as employees of the government. They were seeking the better pay and protections afforded through this status, as they carried out skilled and demanding work requiring a 24/7 commitment.

This court noted that the parents were undertaking work that the Ministry of Social Development would be obligated to do itself, were the parents to refuse or be unable to do the work. The finding opened the door for other family carers to be entitled to protections such as being paid minimum wage.

However, last month, the government announced that it would be passing legislation to put a stop to the approximately forty-five similar claims currently in the courts - as well as any future claims - alongside a fundamental shift in how Disability Support Services functions.

The Minister for Disability Issues - Louise Upston - says that the bill aims to clarify the structure of Disability Support Services, and makes clear that the policy intention was never for family carers to be considered employees of the government. While the Minister has said that there are better ways to recognise such carers, no plans have yet been put forward.

Members of disabled communities have expressed great concern at the implications of the bill, which goes far beyond mere clarification of the structuring of Disability Support Services. 

So, for this week’s Get Action, Producer Theo spoke with Victoria Coleman, on her petition to scrap the Disability Support Services Bill currently making its way through Parliament.

If you'd like to sign this petition, you can find it here.

this wiki we are going back to visit liv's favourite ecosystem, the braided river systems of the canterbury plains, to talk about a special manu, te tarapirohe/black fronted tern! a special manu for kai tahu, and a indicator species for river health <3333

link to piet's notes about the tarapirohe here!

This week's show focuses on Radiohead's most recent album A Moon Shaped Pool, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Features tracks from associated artists such as The Smile and Flying Lotus. Also features tracks from Beck, Grizzly Bear, Sigur Ros and more! We also discussed criticisms relating to Radiohead's performance in Tel Aviv, Israel during the subsequent album tour. 

Steve Abel phones in to share The Green Party's response to the Governement's budget announcement. Whakarongo mai nei!

Rosetta and Milly went along to the Aotearoa Music Awards at The Civic on Thursday, chatting with the stars on the red carpet, and capturing some special moments with winners like MĀ, Marlon Williams, Caru and Brandn Shiraz, Tami Neilson, and more! Whakarongo mai nei!

Two very tired Breakfast hosts are back from the Aotearoa Music Awards, and have a great show lined up for you! E whai ake nei, coming up on bFM Brekkie with Rosetta and Milly; Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, more of our NZMM icons select, and a chat with Carmel and Bailey Wiley about NZ Music T Shirt Day! Whakarongo mai nei.

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!