95bFM - The Wire

Cullen on economics and making NZ financially safe

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:05:00 +1300

Finance Minister Michael Cullen joins Jose live on the line to discuss the economic crisis and what Labour would do to make sure New Zealander's money is safe as can be.

Bill English on tax

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:36:00 +1300

Nationals Bill English chats to Jose about the party's much trumpeted tax cuts and asks if the cuts are going to be the silver economic bullet that will pull us through these hard economic times.

Pennys paper cuts

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:17:00 +1300

The fantastic Penny is back once again with more great and honest opinions on reading matter that shes delved into recently.

Peter Griffin on big budget telescopes

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:48:00 +1300

Jose talks to tech guy Peter Griffin about fancy new and expensive telescopes which are being constructed to discover whats really out there.

Q theatre

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:37:00 +1300

95bFM reporter John Watson reports on the new Q theater and discovers things are not going as good as they seem.

Book She Read: U-S-A! U-S-A!

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:49:00 +1300

Sally reiterates how awesome is the writing of David Foster Wallace then proceeds to lavish praise on the new Best American series, before poo-pooing the Nobel's American smackdown. Land of the fricken free...

Counterclockwise: 47, The Magic Number

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:45:00 +1300

National's tax plan is in, and it's full of numbers! They'll give average wage earners $47 extra a week (or $13 more than Labour). How? Through changes to something called Kiwisaver.

Citizens & Ratepayers Draw A Line

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:41:00 +1300

Paul talks to Doug Armstrong from Citizens & Ratepayers about the Council's decision to axe forums for Youth, Pacific Islanders, Unions, and Gay, Lesbian & Transgender. Too expensive, no one came to them, says Doug.

It's The Economy!: Winston Peters, NZ First

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:33:00 +1300

The NZ First leader outlines his economic vision for NZ. Sort of. He wants to keep NZ money in NZ, and prop up the export sector. The key? Control over interest rates and a tax breaks for exporters. He also takes a taiaha to the SFO - literally.

The Green Desk

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:19:00 +1300

Simon Miller talks to Rachel Brown, founder and CEO of the Sustainable Business Network. They will preview the upcoming National Sustainable Business Awards 2008 (taking place this Thursday) and touch on the politics of sustainable business.

The Rainbow Connection: Part 1

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:18:00 +1300

Early in September, the Australian Centre for Moving Images in Melbourne hosted a brilliant film season commemorating Jim Henson. Craig Shemin was a special guest – formerly a writer with the Jim Henson Company, he is now a director of the Jim Henson Legacy, dedicated to preserving the puppeteer's legacy. In Part 1, he explains why Jim Henson and his Muppets have remained some of the most enduring images in pop culture.

Mental health care in NZ

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:17:00 +1300

It's all about the economy this week so United Future leader and current Revenue Minister Peter Dunne will be on the blower to talk about his attitudes towards the economy and those enigmatic tax cuts. How does he rate the current government's performance, and where to from here?

A lesson in economic history

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:58:00 +1300

Economics guru Brian Easton takes us back to the time of Governor Hobson, with a look at the twists and turns that the New Zealand economy has taken over the years, and how much of a hand the government has had in it. Would things have been any different if the past 9 years had been under a National government?

Economy: United Future's Peter Dunne

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:50:00 +1300

Maori Party at the Crossroads

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:04:00 +1300

One of the best sources for Maori news and current affairs, Waatea were there at the Maori Party's campaign launch this weekend past. Correspondent Dale Husband gives Joe his impression on the Party's growing impact, its diverse leadership, and how it's hedging bets with Labour and National ahead of the election.

95Bfm does the Economy: Rodney Hide

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:51:00 +1300

Kicking off the Wire's Economy theme for this week of election coverage, ACT's Rodney Hide joins Joe, making his pitch for lower taxes, less spending and why he would have never let the US financial bailout slide.

Esopus magazine. Or however you say it.

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:32:00 +1300

Penni's paper cuts brings us Esopus magazine or is it a book full of potential art for your wall? What we can tell you is that it's the name of a river that has trout in it...

Remixes from Mars and wi-fi to the max. It must be Mr Griffin.

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:26:00 +1300

Peter joins us with his science and technology filled kete - this week it's wireless, Telecom's having a shake down and sounds from outer space. Honest.

Crime crime everywhere! Or is it? Who would know?

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:23:00 +1300

The annual crime stats have just been released. How to understand them? Well, you guess is as good as ours. Dr Greg Newbold joined Imogen and dashed her hopes that there was one, clear, concise way to interpret the data.

Dr Sean Simpson turns dirty emissions into clean fuel. I kid you not.

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:19:00 +1300

A big part of the transport debate circles around fuel: at what cost, what type, what supply... Dr Sean Simpson from LanzaTech is creating new fuels - ones, he tells Imogen that might even be sustainable.

New Zealand First on Transport with Peter Brown

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:16:00 +1300

We have heard from the others, now it's New Zealand First's turn. What exactly do they stand for? More importantly what will they fight for? And ships? What about ships?

Recording the Hidden NZ

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:59:00 +1300

Dr Ilse Breitwieser is heading a $19m science project called Unrecorded NZ. The aim is to identify and classify all NZ's flora, fauna and fungi. Why? That's a ridiculous question, apparently.

Counterclockwise: Sexy Mums

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:57:00 +1300

Scoop's Kevin List talks about the dearth of things to talk about. Sure, there's the debate debate and tax cuts kick in today, but what's more interesting? NZ's yummy mummys, that's what.

Givin' Up Tax Cuts For Funk

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:55:00 +1300

Paul hears from Dr Anthony Dancer, one of the brains behind Give It Up. The website provides stories and ideas on how to use your tax cut to help those in need.

Talkin' Transport: Annette King, Transport Minister

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:52:00 +1300

The Wire's policy-focused election coverage continues as Paul talks to Transport Minister Annette King. Never one to shy away from controversy, the minister talks electric cars, the necessity of new roads, and how petrol prices make her job a bit easier.

Rescue Aborted

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:05:00 +1300

The US House of Representatives rejected a compromised rescue plan for the financial industry, which would have allowed Treasury to buy up "toxic debt" from struggling banks. Reaction on the markets has been chilly to say the least, so what is the future looking like for both the US and us? interest.co.nz editor Bernard Hickey shares his predictions.

For the Animals

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:03:00 +1300

It's World Animal Week this week. To recognise this, The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is stepping up its campaign to secure a Universal Declaration for the Welfare of Animals at the United Nations. Campaigns officer Bridget Vercoe is in studio to talk about what the Declaration would involve, and why the UN should be charged with protecting animal rights.

Transport: Road Transport Forum

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:57:00 +1300

Of course, spending in one area means cuts in another and for the Green Party this means a moratorium on major new roading developments and ending tax exemptions on diesel. What does the Road Transport Forum, voice of the road transport industry, thinks about this? We are joined by CEO Tony Friedlander.

Transport: Greens' Jeanette Fitzsimons

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:52:00 +1300

The Greens released their transport policy a little over a week ago, and unsurprisingly it has a strong focus on improving the public transport network. Transport spokesperson Jeanette Fitzsimons talks through what the party is calling the most comprehensive programme ever.

STV - not as itchy as it sounds...

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:48:00 +1300

We're joined by Wellington blogger Poneke for an explanation of the STV system - it's just survived a postal ballot in the Windy City to see another day of determining local body elections. Since Auckland barely touches it, save for health boards, he tells Joe why it's a better option than FPTP, and maybe MMP?...

Ryan's Rave - 29 Sept

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:38:00 +1300

Does campaigning get more specific than a co-ordinated Internet effort to make Jewish grandchildren travel to Florida to bring their doddery elders around to Obama and swing the key Florida vote? Ryan wouldn't usually care, but Sarah Silverman's appearance on thegreatschlep.com has he and Joe a little too interested.

Harmet Sooden

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:24:00 +1300

The infamous student who was held hostage in Iraq for four months is back in the headlines. He's filed an official complaint to the governments of Canada and New Zealand and the United Nations for human rights violations committed against him by the Government of Israel in the course of denying him entry to the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Transport: Forum For Auckland Sustainable Transport

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:46:00 +1300

Joe gets Andy Smith from the Forum For Auckland Sustainable Transport to respond to National's plans.

Transport: Maurice Williamson

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:44:00 +1300

Joe talks to National's Transport spokesman and former Transport Minister Maurice Williamson about the party's plans for transport in Auckland and funding for public transport.

Penni's Paper Cuts and Nocturn magazine

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:43:00 +1200

Illustrating just how diverse magazines can be, Penni brings us Nocturn magazine - dark, goth-ish, local and rather fantasty-istic.

Consumer changes and rate the politicos... Peter Griffin presents

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:39:00 +1200

Phillips says 'no more TV's for you' - is it thanks to the Korean brands getting too good and too cheap? Peter talks about this and then moves on to rate the politicos who spoke at the TVNZ 7 internet debate last night.

Save our hertiage!

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:34:00 +1200

Imogen talks to Allan Matson who is an Auckland heritage campaigner - he's presenting a public talk tomorrow and here's why you should go, listen, learn, save...

Unionize Me! Or not...

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:27:00 +1200

What role are the unions going to play in election '08? Imogen talks to Dr Bryce Edwards from the political studies department at Otago University who shares his thoughts and gives us a wee history lesson in the process.

Education take II: Peter Gall

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:19:00 +1200

What do people 'doing the do' in education want in the way of policy? Well Peter Gall is the President of the Secondary Schools Principals Association and the Principal of Papatoetoe High School. His education wish list is a sum of five parts...