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The Green Party has partnered with student unions for a people’s inquiry into student wellbeing. Chloe Swarbrick provides insight into how responses in parliament have been to this, and how it is important to have student voices heard. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

The Alabama governor, Key Ivey, has signed two major bills that have major anti-trans notions. Mainly, they focus on preventing trans kids from receiving gender-affirming surgery, and being safely out as trans. We speak to Abigayle Young, a queer student representative from Philadelphia, on why she believes this is happening and its implications. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at...

R1 News Bulletin for Thursday 14th April Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

On the programme today we are talking to Andrew Lessells, President of NZUSA, about the Green Party pairing up with student unions to start an open conversation about student wellbeing. We speak to Jack Brazil from Environmental Justice Otepoti about Ravensdown, phosphate, and the Western Sahara. We spoke to Camilla Belich, Labour MP and member of the Education and Workforce committee, who has giv...

R1 News Bulletin for Wednesday 13th April Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

The Green Party has partnered with student unions to open a conversation about student wellbeing and how factors such as education, COVID-19, working, and housing influence the student experience in Aotearoa. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

A pay transparency briefing presented to parliament in March is now being reviewed by the government. Camilla Belich gives insight as to what pay transparency is and why it is important to consider implementing it in Aotearoa. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

ARISE Church has been prominent in the media over the past fortnight, following allegations against the church made by ex-members, including Otago University Students. Critic Te Arohi has been covering these allegations and was recently contacted by ARISE Church’s RP representative regarding their articles. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1ne...

Ravensdown uses phosphate from Western Sahara for their superphosphate soil substance which is used widely by the agricultural community in Aotearoa. Environmental Justice Ōtepoti believes that they should change their phosphate source given the ongoing occupation that has left many refugees displaced and the impacts it has on the environment. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1....

We speak to Maggie and Asher, from Gender Neutral Bathrooms New Zealand, about gendered bathrooms in schools, the problems these cause and what the government can do to help. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

This week, Nico Penny caught up with the owner of new Korean restaurant and lunch spot, Rice + Cake. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

This week, budding zoologist Andrew Johnstone joins R1 News live in-studio to talk all things the royal albatross, or tōroa: the mysteries of their migration pattern, the conservation efforts in Ōtepoti, and their significance in te ao Māori. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released its latest damning report, warning that if emissions are not curbed by 2025, the world is off to hell in a handbasket. Why, then, are we seeing media bashing cyclists, underplaying climate-positive amenities like bus networks, and spotlighting the business sector’s reluctance to truly go green? Seb Rice-Walsh speaks to environmental sociol...

On Friday the 8th of April 2022, hundreds of students took to the streets of North Dunedin with brush and shovel in hand in honour of student Sophia Crestani, who died at a flat party in 2019 after a stairwell was overcrowded. This is the fourth annual street clean-up, formed by parties to the Sophia Charter: the University of Otago, the Otago University Students’ Association, the local council an...

On today’s show, Seb attends the fourth annual North Dunedin Street Clean-Up in memory of student Sophia Crestani who died in 2019; we look at why the media is negatively portraying climate change initiatives, speaking to environmental sociologist Kirsty Wild and editor of North & South Kirsty Cameron; in this week’s Local Legends, Nico catches up with Sophie, the owner of new Korean restaurant an...

We talk to Critic Te Arohi Editor Fox Meyer about this week's issue. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

After 2 months, the anti-mandate occupation of Õtepoti has ended. Protestors started in support of the Wellington occupation. They have peacefully dismantled their camp. We cross live to R1 News’s Kaia Kahurangi Jamieson. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Politicians are required to list an address on campaign materials. This practice has come under scrutiny recently for the safety risk it poses, especially for women, small parties and independent candidates without offices. We speak to Jessica Hammond of The Opportunities Party. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

In the wake of COVID-19, General Practitioners are stretched thin, with only 8 GPs in Dunedin accepting enrollments. Students are waiting up to two weeks to see someone at Student Health. How is this impacting the general well-being of students and where do we go from here? Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

R1 News Bulletin for Monday 11th April Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Haere mai ki te R1 News on Radio One 91FM On the programme today, we speak to OUSA Welfare and Equity Rep Lily Marsh on student access to healthcare; we are joined by Jessica Hammond from The Opportunities Party about the requirements for political candidates to list their address on their campaign material; we cross live to R1 News’ Kaia Kahurangi Jamieson in the Octagon as protestors clear out,...

Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan from UoO speaks about a new study on students in poor living conditions The survey, which involved 522 students, found 65% of respondents said they often or always felt cold in their homes and 74% of respondents saying they cut down on heating to save money. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Farmers Market forecast with Market Manager Michele Driscoll Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Taurus and Aries here is your Rāmere 8th April horoscope. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

The DCC is leaving Communities 4 Local Democracy, an anti-three waters lobby group. The Green Party sends an open letter to PM Jacinda Ardern calling for rent control. We talk to Dunedin Mayor, Aaron Hawkins. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz