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Fuel tax: Good or bad?

 Fuel tax: Good or bad? Fuel tax: Good or bad?, 6.63 MB
Thu 12 Apr 2018

For this Worry Week on the Wire we're looking at public transport. The Regional Fuel Tax ammendment bill was introduced to parliament late last month. The bill aims to raise funds for public transport infrastructures and will begin in Auckland. Jemima spoke to Ricardo Menendez March, spokesperson for Auckland Action Against Pverty about the increased fuel tax and what effect it will have on the poor. 

Up in a cloud of smoke: Is vaping the new smoking?

 Up in a cloud of smoke: Is vaping the new smoking? Up in a cloud of smoke: Is vaping the new smoking?, 22.64 MB
Thu 22 Mar 2018

This Worry Week the Wire is looking at smoking issues. Jemima spoke with Massey University senior lecturer Dr Penny Truman about whether vaping is a reaonable alternative to smoking. They discussed why people are choosing to vape and whether vaping will help New Zeland reach the government's goal of Smokefree 2025. 

Renting: Does it suck?

 Renting: Does it suck? Renting: Does it suck?, 17.92 MB
Thu 8 Mar 2018

Our Wire Worry Week topic this week is Student life. Lachlan spoke with Robert Whitaker from Renters united about the state of renting in Aotearoa. Jemima canvassed the University of Auckland student body to get their view.

Broadcaster Responsibility and Grace Millane: 14th of December, 2018

 Broadcaster Responsibility and Grace Millane: 14th of December, 2018 Broadcaster Responsibility and Grace Millane: 14th of December, 2018, 108.58 MB

Trigger Warning: This piece discusses sexual violence. If you or anyone you know is suffering with the effects of sexual violence you can reach out to the free helpline, Safe To Talk, on 0800 044 334. 

This week our media has been filled with coverage around the Grace Millaine case. United Kingdom coverage released the name of the alleged man involved which has potentially damaged the case.

This Wire Worry Week, we’re talking about Media Responsibility. 

Producer Grace Watson spoke with AUT lecturer, John Buttle who explains the media’s approach on this coverage.

Worry Week: Consent With Debbie Tohill: September 21, 2018

 Worry Week: Consent With Debbie Tohill: September 21, 2018 Worry Week: Consent With Debbie Tohill: September 21, 2018, 9.8 MB

Wire Worry Week this week has been focused on sexual harassment. To cover a broader sense of the topic we spoke with the Executive Director for BodySafe, Debbie Tohill on what what consent actually is.