Last week
UNICEF revealed New Zealand is one of the worst places in
the world to be a child. We have the third hightest rate of
child mortality in the OECD world. Since the report was
released, there have been renewed calls from Child Youth and
Family, and from MP's to ban the law that allows parents to
smack their children. There has also been suggestions of a
Minister for Children, and a greater focus placed on the
care of our future. Today we talk to Sharon Cole, from
Parents Centre New Zealand.
Keith Hill
creator of "This is Not a Love Story", a story about a love
triangle premiers at the Auckland Festival of Arts on
October 3rd at Sky City Theatre. Keith joins us today.
And we look at the growing importance of APEC in the
face of the WTO collapse
In the House
Political Review with Alastair Thompson
And
the Book Review with Mark Easterbrook.
Aucklanders can tune in at 95 on the FM
dial.
From the desk of Renee Mundy, 95bFM
Radio, News and Editorial Director
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