Drive from 4:00 to 7:00pm, interviews and commentary from a Christian perspective, hosted by Luke Weston.
It's like smartgate passport technology, and could be used in our schools.
One of the recommendations to tighten vetting procedures for teachers involves biometric identification - an automated means of identifying someone, using physical features.
It follows a Ministerial Inquiry into convicted sex offender Henry Te Rito Miki, who managed to teach in six schools under 53 different names.
Education Minister Hekia Parata is waiting on feedback from Internal Affairs and the Teachers’ Council, but has indicated most of the proposals will be implemented.
She joined Aaron Ironside this morning, and Aaron asked her if this inquiry has sent shudders down the spine of yourself and everyone at the ministry of education.
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Hundreds of people have gathered to celebrate King Tuheitia’s 6th year as the Maori King, at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia today.
The King gave his annual address in which he stressed the need for Maori to be united in working together to ensure our assets and language are looked after.
Mania Clarke has been down there and I caught up with her earlier.
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Contributor: Andrew L'Almont - Baptist Savings
Andrew gives some good advice about finance companies and what to watch for.
Listen below for the banking advice.
Contributors: Dan Wooding – Assist News
Right at the end of the London 2012 Olympics, an American group in a London Church held an event called the “Night of Olympic Champions” with Olympic champion, Carl Lewis, as one of the main speakers.
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Contributor: Brent Morgan – Leprosy Mission
Brent Morgan shares with us about his coming journey, where he'll be heading to Chitagong. He talks about all he'll be doing and what work he expects to see.
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New Zealand electronics companies could be among those caught up in new legislation being introduced in the United States.
The new law cracks down on armed groups in the Congo who are engaged in the deadly trade of conflict minerals, and which help sustain the human rights abuses in the region.
Otago University Professor, David Lont, says New Zealand suppliers of electronic goods, trading with US firms, will be expected to comply.
Listen below for the story.
Today is the start of Bee Week, which is a nationwide campaign aimed at protecting kiwi bees.
Bee’s are vital to the environment, as without bees we would lose two thirds of our food!
The campaign is called ‘Love Our Kiwi Bees’ and Bee Keepers from around the country push to Urge councils and home gardeners to use bee friendly sprays, and to plant bee friendly plants and trees.
Aaron Ironside talked to President of the National Beekeepers Association, Barry Foster this morning, and he asked why are the bees so important.
Listen below for the story.
