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Papercuts

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:20:00 +1200

Pennie reviews Pilot in this round of Papercuts, a magazine about pretty much everything cool. Pilot is great and cheap, so listen, and then pick one up!

Hamish vs Roger Levie

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:19:00 +1200

Hamish talks to Roger Levie from the Home Owners and Buyers Association about the (still) growing problem of leaky homes in New Zealand and some possible solutions.

Hamish vs Billy Mckee

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:16:00 +1200

Hamish interviews Bill Mckee from the Green Cross who goes over arguments for the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

Hamish vs Jason Leopold

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:13:00 +1200

Jason Leopold from PublicOffice talks about the US's partial withdrawal from Iraq which began on Tuesday

Irfan Yusuf, Once Was Radical - Part 2

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:44:00 +1200

Here Irfan wonders whether Ayatollah Ian Wishart might take out a fatwah against his book, and explains why he holds on to religion.

Irfan Yusuf, Once Was Radical

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:42:00 +1200

Paul sits down with Australian author Irfan Yusuf, whose new book "Once Were Radicals: My Years As A Teenage Islamo-fascist" details his search for identity growing up as a confused young Muslim.

In this part Irfan talks about why his story has something to say, and the uselessness of the term "Muslim Community"

Counterclockwise: Crime & Punishment & A Bag of Crisps

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:38:00 +1200

Spike Mountjoy from the crack team at scoop has a bug to bear: if the crime rate is dropping, why is the prison rate climbing? Unfortunately, the simple answers aren't particularly helpful...

Heating Up In Honduras

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:36:00 +1200

Dr Scott Walker, a Latin-American expert from the Politcal Science dept. at Canterbury Uni, provides some context for the recent bloodless coup on Honduras that saw the sitting President ousted, and Hondurans venting their anger on the streets.

A Green Light For Juggernauts?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:30:00 +1200

Paul talks to Clive Matthew-Wilson from the Dog And Lemon car-buyers guide about the government's plan to increase the amount of freight trucks can carry on our roads. Clive calls b-s on the reasoning behind the move.

Sibyl Mandow talks to Jackie Wilkinson

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:46:00 +1200

Cafe Cezanne co-owner Jackie Wilkinson talks about the effects on her iconic business of a blunder by consumers affairs television show Target

Sibyl Mandow talks to Sandra Reid

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:41:00 +1200

Sandra Reid tells us all about this years NZ International Film Festival

Sibyl Mandow talks to Tony Moffatt

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:36:00 +1200

Tony Moffatt explains the reasoning behind a new Breast Cancer Research billboard Campaign created by Saatchi and Saatchi

Happy Self Esteem Day!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:08:00 +1200

Janice Davies explains her creation, "World Self Esteem Day", in lieu of low self-esteem being a key contributor to many of our social and educational problems.

Counterclockwise: Smackdown Your Vote

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:40:00 +1200

Scoop's Alistair Thompson joins Paul over the phone to discuss the anti-smacking referendum and the government's recently criticized record on job creation and retention

Super City Breakaway

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:16:00 +1200

Mayor of Rodney Penny Webster tells Paul why her council has made a submission asking to be left out of the Auckland super-city.

Something Western This Way Comes

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:03:00 +1200

The Iranian Government is blaming Western media for "meddling" in the country's matters and creating "anarchy". Does former AU Law Society executive and Iranian Ali Shariat believe this is the case?

A Solution Looking for a Problem?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:59:00 +1200

Paul talks to Retirement Policy and Research Centre co-director Michael Littlewood about a report showing fewer people are saving for their retirement now than before the launch of Kiwisaver.

The Lonesome Buckwhips

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:28:00 +1200

The Self-Proclaimed Leaders of NZ Country Music join Kim in the studio for a sing-a-long. (And also to publicise their upcoming shows at The Basement this weekend.) Arty, Gary, Benny and Miri Buckwhip are the crafters of such hits as ‘Santa King of the Jews’ and ‘The Wahine was a Once Off’, and think they are destined for stardom…

John Barnett, CEO South Pacific Pictures

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:26:00 +1200

The New Zealand Film Commission announced late last week that it had appointed Peter Jackson to head its ministerial review. Jackson’s long involvement with the local industry has been both aided and abetted by the Commission. Is he the right person for the job? John Barnett, producer and outspoken critic of the commission, shares his thoughts with Kim.

Should Matariki be a public holiday? Bob Harvey, Waitakere City Mayor

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:19:00 +1200

Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey thinks we need a public holiday to brighten up our winter, and he thinks the Maori New Year in July would be a perfect occasion. What is the significance of the celebration, and why does he think it deserves to be honoured thus?

Book She Read: Stinky

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:25:00 +1200

Sally Cinnamon peeps the nominees for this year's Montana Book Awards, reads a fraction of the whole "A Fraction Of the Whole", and wonders: 'what's that smell?'

Counterclockwise: Howling At The Moon

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:21:00 +1200

Spike Mountjoy from scoop runs through the latest wriggling from PM Key over Richard Worth, backgrounds Nicky Hagar's fight with the law (he won), and celebrates 10 YEARS OF SCOOP! WOOP!

The Cruel Hoax

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:17:00 +1200

David Coom from the Problem Gambling Foundation explains their call to have lotto jackpots capped at $12.5m. They're concerned the huge jackpots ($30m+) send a dangerous message.

Killing Adult Aducation

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:13:00 +1200

Robyn Hambleton directs the largest Adult Community Education (ACE) programme in the country. She tells Paul the proposed 80% budget cut for ACE will kill adult learning in NZ.

For further info see Stop Night Class Cuts

Smacks of Desperation

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:03:00 +1200

Paul talks to Larry Baldock, Kiwi Party leader and the man behind the Citizens Initiated Referendum on smacking. A case of ask-a-silly-question?

Twittering Iran – Russell Brown, publicaddress.net

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:10:00 +1200

Who knew routine Twitter maintenance could cause such a flap? Twitterbugs worldwide pleaded with the site to change their planned shutdown to a time that would have less of an impact on those Tweeting from Iran in the wake of controversial elections. It's the latest in a series of very interesting happenings that have proven Twitter's usefulness in disemminating information. Kim checks in with Russell Brown for the latest developments.

Section 59 Referendum

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:41:00 +1200

The upcoming Citizens Initiated Referendum has reignited debate on the controversial amendment to Section 59 of the Crimes Act, known as the child discipline law. Kim Choe talks to Deborah Morris-Travers from Barnados New Zealand, who says the referendum's wording is extremely misleading. What should the have been, and what are the issues that people should really be considering?

Queen's Wharf, "Party Central"

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:08:00 +1200

The government announced yesterday that it’s going halves with the ARC to buy Queens Wharf from Ports of Auckland, with each party chipping in a cool $20 million. John Key says it’s going to be “party central” for the Rugby World Cup. Mike Lee, chairperson of the Auckland Regional Council, tells Kim Choe what his vision is.

Managing trauma in schools

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:58:00 +1200

The Education Ministry has released a new manual for schools, called Managing Traumatic Incidents. Among other things, it contains guidelines for how school communities should deal with youth suicide. Merryn Stratham, director of Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand, talks Kim Choe through some of the manual’s recommendations. Is the right balance being struck between addressing the issue head-on and avoiding glorifying deaths?

The High Price of Genetics?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:59:00 +1200

A study in genetics has helped screen those at risk of lung cancer. So what does that mean for Health Insurence? Roger Styles of the HFANZ clears the air.

Invalid Passport

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:55:00 +1200

Harmeet Sooden's complaint against his detention by Israeli forces in 2008 has not been acted on. Why? A matter of the wrong travelling passport...

Counterclockwise - Oh, Obama...

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:44:00 +1200

Scoop's Selwyn Manning returns, this time leading with news the Obama Administration and the CIA are not seeing eye to eye.

The Obama-effect

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:03:00 +1200

Otago University's Prof. William Harris discusses the recent election in Lebanon, the "Obama-effect" and the arithmatic of the constituents.

Please Mind The Gap

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:57:00 +1200

Paul talks to Pansy Wong, Minister of Women's Affairs, about the $2m (over four years) grant her ministry received to look into the issue of pay equity

The Green Desk

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:48:00 +1200

Simon Miller talks to Mandy Patmore, arts coordinator for Project Twin Streams – the initiative to restore stream banks in Waitakere. Her job is to raise awareness for the project through engaging the community in the arts - whether visual, music, dance, or drama. This year she's creating an opportunity for young musicians to write a song which tells the world about Project Twin Streams, its philosophies and goals.

Tales from Chile

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:38:00 +1200

Chilean correspondent Sam Muirhead talks to Kim from Santiago about recent developments in the case of Victor Jara’s murder. Jara – a poet, musician, activist and theatre director – was tortured and brutally killed in 1973 under Pinochet’s regime. Jara’s body was exhumed last week following news Chilean authorities had charged a former army conscript with his killing. Pinochet’s dictatorship has had a lasting impact on Chile, so how have people reacted to these recent developments? (Read Sam’s blog Llamas for Laymen in the World section of 3news.co.nz)

GE research halted

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:32:00 +1200

GE Free New Zealand has won a case against the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) and AgResearch that could have allowed the wide-scale importation and development of genetically engineered material in New Zealand. The High Court in Wellington has ruled that ERMA should not have accepted AgResearch’s broad “suite” of applications for the laboratory testing of human and monkey cell lines, among others. GE Free New Zealand spokesperson Jon Carapiet talks to Kim about the significance of the decision.

Show us your Craccum

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:26:00 +1200

Last week's issue of Craccum caused a bit of a stir here on the Auckland University campus. The student association-published magazine contained 25 pages of sexually-themed content, including a foldout poster and a graphic photoshoot set on university grounds. Angry opponents are calling the content misogynistic, while others maintain the magazine's editors should have free reign to publish whatever they like. How should they balance the opinions of the student body? Co-editor Valentine Watkins and AUSA Women's Rights Officer Caroline Fergusson are in the studio to discuss with Kim.

Dear Science

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:27:00 +1200

Peter Griffin on the weekly feature Dear Science, talking about the lack of funds for research in last week's budget and refuting claims that swine flu originated in New Zealand.

Hamish and Nikki Blair

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:26:00 +1200

Nikki Blair on the dire state of child health in New Zealand and our countries high number of preventable accidents that harm our children