As the election quickly approaches, politicians have been ramping up their marketing strategies. “Attack adverts” have been the central focus as of late, with both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins weighing in.

Olivia spoke to Associate Professor from the Department of Marketing from the University of Auckland Business School Dr Mike Lee about the current marketing strategies being employed, and how they compare to previous elections.

A year ago the Consent Law Reform campaign, led by founder Layba Zubair, handed over a petition to parliament calling for a change in our consent law under the Crimes Act.

Caeden spoke to Layba about what the campaign has achieved in the past year, especially in the context of the election and the impact this law change could have for survivors.

Caeden spoke to Consent Law Reform Campaign Founder Layba Zubair about the campaign in the context of the election and year since their petition handover.

Beth spoke to Shane Henderson for City Counselling about Auckland Council’s new Flood Viewer, which allows people in Tāmaki Makaurau to view the most flood-affected areas in the city.

And Member of the Rainbow Charitable Trust Board Steven Oates about the LGBTQ+ fundraiser ‘Give Out Day’ tomorrow.

Olivia spoke to Chair of the Storylines Childrens' Literature Charitable Trust Christine Young, about the importance of children reading for enjoyment.

And Associate Professor from the Department of Marketing from the University of Auckland Business School Dr Mike Lee about Current Election Marketing Strategies and Branding.

For City Counselling this week, Beth Torrance-Hetherington spoke to Counsellor for Waitakere Shane Henderson about Auckland Council's new Flood Viewer, which allows people in Tāmaki Makaurau to view the most flood-affected areas in the region.

Emilia spoke to the Green Party’s Chlöe Swarbrick about student issues and how the Greens intend to help students.

Nicholas spoke to Stephen Judd from FACT Aotearoa and Nicole Skews-Poole from The Disinformation Project about misinformation and disinformation leading up to the general election.

Arno interviewed two union representatives, Sarah Thompson and Nicholas Mayne of E tū and FIRST Union, respectively, about fair pay agreements amid workers striking across several industries.

Arno also spoke to Funeral Directors Association New Zealand Chief Executive Gillian Boyes about calls to increase Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) funeral grant payments and those eligible for it. 

The Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) funeral grant is a payment that those eligible can receive to help pay for funeral costs. 

The amount paid has not changed in 20 years, and has been criticised as being too low, not even covering the costs of a basic cremation. 

The Funeral Directors Association New Zealand is campaigning for increased payments and coverage, to give those dying and their loved ones dignity. 

Arno spoke to Chief Executive Gillian Boyes about the WINZ funeral grant and their campaign.

Arno started our interview by asking how much the current grant is worth and how this number came about.

Cleaners at Auckland Airport are going on strike to protest a pay increase of zero this year. 

They are also campaigning for a Fair Pay Agreement, a process where unions work with companies to ensure fair pay for union members. 

E tū union is the biggest private sector union in New Zealand, representing workers from dozens of industries. 

Arno spoke with director Sarah Thompson to find out more about Fair Pay Agreements and how they function. 

Next, Arno spoke with FIRST Union organiser Nicholas Mayne. Last week on Friday workers at the Warehouse took strike action, protesting a low wage and dangerously low staffing levels in stores. Arno set out to find out more about the strike and what can be done going forward to improve conditions for low-paid workers.

The Labour party has announced a new free dental plan for those under thirty 95should they be re-elected. Josh spoke to Tim Tenbensel from the University of Auckland to get his thoughts on this proposal.

The Labour party has announced a new free dental plan for those under thirty, should they be re-elected. Josh spoke to Tim Tenbensel from the University of Auckland to get his thoughts on this proposal. 

Lou reports about youth voting and its importance on encouraging civic education in young kids.