Funding
Arts, Culture and Heritage: What’s in it for you?
Funding and support for Artists and the Arts are the main election issues facing the major political parties in respect to Arts, Culture and Heritage. In the build up to Election 2017 Upbeat on RNZ…
Political discussion: Arts, Culture and Heritage with National’s Maggie Barry
In our final political discussion around Arts, Culture and Heritage policy, recent Minister for the Arts Maggie Barry outlines where National stands on funding for the Arts, what the Arts contribute… Audio
Political discussion: Arts, Culture and Heritage with Maori co-leader Marama Fox
Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox contributes to this week’s ongoing discussion on arts, culture and heritage policy. With just over a week until the general election what will the Maori Party offer… Audio
Political discussion: Arts, Culture and Heritage with Grant Robertson
Every day this week we put the tough questions to the major political parties’ Arts spokespeople. Labour’s Associate Arts spokesman Grant Robertson discusses the importance of Arts, how Labour will… Audio
Health Minister 'flippantly dismissing real problem' at hospitals
Jonathan Coleman says patients with minor problems are clogging up hospitals, but studies and experts don't back him up. Audio
Northland DHB boss refuses to comment on its future
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says he would consider speaking with Northland DHB's chairperson Sally Macauley about the pressure on the health board. Audio
Youth programme says it could do more than military camp
A struggling but successful youth support programme in Kapiti says it could do more for disillusioned young people than a military style camp, if only it had more funding. Video, Audio
NZMA president calls for senior Health Ministry staff to be sacked
Public health funding is grossly inadequate and the Health Minister needs to 'sweep out the senior rank' of his 'incompetent ministry', New Zealand Medical Association President Pippa MacKay says. Video, Audio
Grant mapping, who gets what and why?
For the first time, funders including gaming trusts, councils and grant makers have come together to map the grants being applied for by Wellington charities to see who is being funded and why. The… Audio
More and more children need English as second language lessons
A growing number of students in New Zealand schools need English lessons to make the most out of school. In the past decade it has increased by 50 percent. But teachers in some parts of the country… Audio
Kyle MacDonald: mental health funding
The CTU's economist Bill Rosenberg reckons the government's health budget is $215m short of what it says it can cover in services. Health minister Jonathan Coleman disagrees. Psychotherapist Kyle… Audio
Mayor's Taskforce highlights barriers to building more homes
Auckland's mayor Phill Goff says his council needs more funding options to help pay for infrastructure associated with new housing developments. Audio
Govt short changing health sector by $2.3 billion- Labour
The Labour Party says the government is short changing the health sector to the tune of $2.3 billion. The party's leader Andrew Little says funding hasn't kept up with the growing population and… Video, Audio
Games fans fund their own fun
The crowdfunding website Kickstarter's become an important way for 'tabletop games' designers to connect with fans and raise the cash needed to produce their games. Audio
Youth workers warn of impending crime spree
Auckland youth workers are warning of a crime spree as three million dollars of spending on crime and gang prevention comes to an end this month. Up to eight programmes across the city will have to… Audio
Wellington arena 'years in the making' - Phil Sprey
Wellington based promoter Phil Sprey responds to news today that the Capital could be set to get a new arena. Video, Audio
Government ditches data plan after privacy breaches
The government' controversial data-for-funding policy, which had been due to kick in from July, would have required social service providers to hand over client data to be eligible for funding. Audio
St John's threats to end single crewing works out
Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced almost $60 million will be made available over the next four years to ensure all ambulances have two staff by 2021. But while some are welcoming the announcement, the… Audio
Environmental groups fear result of funding boost
Environmental groups fear extra funding to cope with growing numbers of tourists will be bad for the country's national parks. Audio
Dame Malvina on spotting talent
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation Art Excellence Awards give young artists a financial boost. Dame Malvina says the judging panel is looking for people with strong communication and performance, but… Audio
