This week, humanitarian agencies in New Zealand released an open letter to the government calling for legislation on ending modern-day slavery. World Vision and Tearfund are calling for the government to roll out legislation that requires businesses to assess where modern-day slavery may be used in their supply chains domestically and globally. 

It is estimated by World Vision that around fifty million people are in modern-day slavery with around 27 million experiencing forced labour, with a large number in the Asia-Pacific. Consumer goods imported into New Zealand are often direct products of modern-day slavery. 

To talk more about the policy recommendations that World Vision is pushing for, and the broader issue of modern-day slavery in New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific, host Andre Fa'aoso spoke to Morgan Theakston, Advocacy, Campaigns and Communications Manager at World Vision.

Jonny had a nice lil' chat with Joe ahead of their show at Spark Arena at the end of the month - during Elemental Nights!

Thanks to Auckland Art Gallery!

National and Act have recently released new 'tough on crime' policies, including proposals for bootcamps and 'tougher' consequences for gang members.

Today on the Wire, Beth spoke with Dr Ian Hyslop, a Senior Lecturer at the School of Counselling and Social Work at the University of Auckland, about conventional youth justice facilities, whether they are ethical and effective means of addressing crime, and alternative ways to approaching the issue.

Chas Mamea and Oli Mathiesen from Company B are on Stage Direction to talk about I Am A Renaissance, the dance show presented by Black Grace. Whakarongo mai nei.

Associate Professor Laszlo Sajtos is on Ready Steady Learn, talking about his research into robot-human interactions and perceptions. Whakarongo mai nei.

Dena Jacobs, organiser of the Matariki festivities for Auckland Council, comes into the studio to talk about the must-see events beginning today. Whakarongo mai nei!

Crazy cool, rocket fuel 

Second Guessing sees Craig guess Voom's track on the very first go. Dena Jacobs, organiser of the Matariki festivities for Auckland Council, comes into the studio to talk about the must-see events beginning today. Chas Mamea and Oli Mathiesen from Company B are on Stage Direction to talk about I Am A Renaissance, the dance show presented by Black Grace. Associate Professor Laszlo Sajtos is on Ready Steady Learn, talking about his research into robot-human interactions and perceptions. Whakarongo mai nei!

chill things to new things to fast things !

Thanks to The Tuning Fork, Auckland City of Music and Progear for all their support of MG xox

For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Karen Chhour about renters' rights and ACT's policy for 17-year-olds to be tried in adult court.

She also spoke to Professor of Public Health Nick Wilson from the University of Otago about addressing poor ventilation on public transport. 

Producer Caeden Tipler spoke to Child Poverty Action Group’s Sarita Divis about their calls leading up to the election. 

And Rebecca Kingi, who is a new mum, about funding cuts facing Nga Hau Birthing Centre. 

Producer Nicholas Lindstrom spoke to Jackie Paul, an advisor that worked on a new report into the housing crisis released by Te Kahui tika Tangata the Human Rights Commission.