Julia Whaipooti
School system overhaul
The government has announced a massive overhaul of the school system, stripping them of the right to manage their enrollment zones and their property. Audio
Judge calls for more support once youth offenders are released
The Principal Youth Court Judge, John Walker, is calling for much more support for youth offenders when they're released to stop the high rates of re-offending.
Latest figures show 90 percent of the… Audio
Auckland vice-chancellor refuses to back down
The vice-chancellor of the University of Auckland is refusing to compel members of a group accused of harbouring white supremecist views to take down their posters and stickers from around campus. Audio
Last day for postal voting in local govt. elections
Postal voting for local government candidates closes today. The Spinoff's Hayden Donnell , who's been following local body elections up and down the country for some months, joins us to chat about… Audio
Question of the Day for 8 October 2019
If you won the mayoralty of your town or city, what would your first act be? Audio
Koru club overcrowded
An opinion piece by Brook Sabin on Stuff decries the overcrowding of Air New Zealand's Koru Club. It says it's time to kick out the freeloaders because now it's more spacious outside the lounge than… Audio
Vege prices could rise 60 percent in 25 years
A recent report commissioned by Horticulture New Zealand suggests a single lettuce could cost as much as $5.50 in today's money by the year 2043. Agribusiness professor Hamish Gow joins the panel to… Audio
Endeavour replica arrives in Gisborne
The replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour ship made its way into Turanganui-a-Kiwa today, greeted thousands of spectators and about 50 protestors. Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Chris Gallavin (Part 2)
Postal voting for local government candidates closes today. The Spinoff's Hayden Donnell , who's been following local body elections up and down the country for some months, joins us to chat about… Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Chris Gallavin (Part 1)
The replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour ship made its way into Turanganui-a-Kiwa today, greeted thousands of spectators and about 50 protestors. A recent report commissioned by Horticulture New… Audio
I've been thinking for 8 October 2019
What the Panellists Julia Whaipooti and Chris Gallavin have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 8 October 2019
A thread went virl on twitter earlier this year it was by the comedian Zak Toscani and followed his quest to discover and suitably punish the workmate who had been stealing another of his colleagues'… Audio
Maori Women's Welfare League says government failing Maori
The president of the Maori Women's Welfare League has sent a clear message to members at the 67th national conference this year - the government has failed to deliver transformative change for Maori… Audio
Australian vegan offended by neighbour's BBQ smell
An Australian vegan has gone to court over the BBQ smell from her neighbour's property. Audio
Mobility park rage a real problem for legitimate permit holders
Disability advocate Sally Wenley talks about mobility park rage even against legitimate permit holders after a man's car was damaged in Napier and a threats were made. Audio
Rate cap for loan sharks
The government is looking to set in legislation a rate cap for loan sharks, FinCap has lobbied for this for a while, spokesperson Soraiya Daud joins the discussion. Audio
Question of the day for 4 September 2019
What do you think about a 'rent to buy' scheme for first home buyers? Audio
Should MP's curb their bad behaviour during Question Time?
Should MP's curb their bad behaviour during question time? Audio
More calls for compulsory vaccination and penalties for not
The measles outbreak has prompted calls for compulsory vaccinations and penalties for non-compliance. Audio
Kiwibuild reset a complete rethink of the scheme
Kiwibuild reset by the government turned into a complete rethink of how the scheme should run. Audio
