Lately for Wednesday 1 December 2021
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Midweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell
10:36 PM.Hayden looks at the reaction to Christopher Luxon's appointment, an acquisition by NZME, RNZ's launch of its long-awaited youth service Tahi and the need for more editing of opinion pieces. Read more Audio
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Dunedin installs first Changing Places bathroom
10:28 PM.The Dunedin City Council is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities this Friday with the South Island's first Changing Places bathroom. Founder and disability advocate, Jenn Hooper… Read more Audio
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Strike brewing for Timaru port
10:18 PM.The Rail and Maritime Transport Union has issued a second strike notice at Timaru Port. Rail and Maritime Transport Union South Island organiser John Kerr joins Karyn to discuss their plan of action.
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Photo: RNZ Andrew Robertson
10:18 Strike brewing for Timaru Port
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union has issued a second strike notice at Timaru Port. Members of the union prepare for a possible two day strike following stalled pay negotiations. Rail and Maritime Transport Union South Island organiser John Kerr joins Karyn to discuss their plan of action.
Photo: PrimePort Timaru
10:25 Dunedin installs first Changing Places bathroom
The Dunedin City Council is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities this Friday with the South Island's first Changing Places bathroom. Changing Places New Zealand was formed in 2017 to provide fully accessible bathroom facilities in public places throughout the country. A Changing Places bathroom has a ceiling hoist, adult sized changing table and enough room for a caregiver to move around and an accessible toilet. Founder and disability advocate, Jenn Hooper, chats to Karyn about her fight to get the bathrooms built.
Rotokauri Changing Places bathroom in Hamilton Photo: Changing Places NZ
10:40 Midweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden looks at the reaction to Christopher Luxon's appointment, an acquisition by NZME, RNZ's launch of its long-awaited youth service Tahi and the need for more editing of opinion pieces.
Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas
10:55 Lately Music
Artist: Brian Jonestown Massacre
Track: Before You Forget
