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First Up for Thursday 28 May 2020
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Best of First Up for Thursday 28 May
10:00 AM.On today's podcast: an Auckland Thai restaurant gives away free meals to those in need; accusations Islamaphobia is on the rise among New Zealand's Indian community; an Asylum Seeker family struggling… Read more Audio
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Meet the Mayors - Anita Baker, Porirua
5:53 AM.It's time to speak to one of our local leaders again - this week we're heading to Porirua, a city just north of Wellington. Anita Baker was elected mayor there at the last election, after serving… Read more Audio
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Claims Islamophobia rampant in NZ Indian community
5:44 AM.There are accusations Islamophobia among New Zealand Indian's has never been more widespread. It comes after an Indian community leader resigned from Wellington's Justice of the Peace association… Read more Audio
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Struggling Asylum Seekers plea for equal refugee support: "Please treat us the same"
5:44 AM.A family of Asylum Seekers say they're struggling to survive in New Zealand and they're pleading with the government to give them the same support as other refugees. Their calls are backed by the… Read more Audio
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Auckland Thai restaurant gives free meals to those in need
5:33 AM.An Auckland Thai restaurant's been giving away hundreds of meals to those in need this month. So far Kiin Thai Restaurant in Mount Eden has handed out 200 meals so far - and expects it will 300 by the… Read more Audio
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Parties to house sales affected by Covid-19 - explore options
5:24 AM.Parties to a house sale are being urged to explore all alternative options if the buyer cannot complete a settlement due to Covid-19 financial hardship. Legally, the developer or vendor can keep the… Read more Audio
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National Plan of Action for Seabirds working to zero deaths
5:11 AM.The Government has launched a new plan aimed at stopping the thousands of seabird deaths that happen from commercial fishing each year. More seabirds breed in New Zealand waters than anywhere else in… Read more Audio
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Former principal of rescued trampers confident of abilities
5:10 AM.Rescued trampers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are now recovering from their 18 day ordeal in Kahurangi National Park. They went missing after getting lost in the fog early into their tramp. News… Read more Audio
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Australian correspondent Pam Corkery on fallout from Covid
5:08 AM.It's time to check in with our Aussie neighbours.. We're joined by Pam Corkery from Brisbane. Audio