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Nine To Noon for Monday 25 July 2011

  • UK welfare system

    9:09 AM.Kathryn talks to Iain Smith, architect of the shake-up of the UK welfare system. The reforms are similar to recommendations made here by the Welfare Working Group. Audio

  • Killing rampage in Norway

    9:44 AM.Social anthropologist at the University of Oslo Thomas Eriksen discusses the implications of the car bomb attack on the prime minister's office and the slaying of young activists on Norwegian society… Read more Audio

  • Europe Correspondent - Seamus Kearney

    9:53 AM.Discusses the latest on the Norwegian attacks, a new deal on tackling the Greek debt crisis and the arrest of war crimes fugitive Goran Hadzic. Audio

  • Feature Guest - Charlene Hewat

    10:10 AM.27 years ago, Charlene Hewat stumbled across the remains of a poached rhino and was moved to help with their conservation. She became an advocate for Africa and African wildlife, and went on to found… Read more Audio

  • Book Review - A Red Herring Without Mustard

    10:39 AM.Written by Alan Bradley, published by Random House. Reviewed by Phil Smith. Audio

  • Politics with Matthew Hooton and Sue Bradford

    11:08 AM.Analysis of John Key's visit to Washington, deals between the National and Act parties, and better-than-expected polling last week for Labour's capital gains tax policy. Audio

  • Snow in Christchurch

    11:25 AM.There's snow up to sea level as Christchurch experiences its coldest snap in many years. Audio

  • Food and Wine with James Buckrell and John Hawkesby

    11:37 AM.James Buckrell is owner-director of BJ's Bakery in Hastings and judge for The Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards, and he gives us his recipes for Bacon and Egg, Mince, and Apple Pies. John Hawkesby… Read more Audio

  • Urbanist Tommy Honey

    11:51 AM.The Basin Reserve, tunnels, flyovers, and community involvement. Audio

09:05 The architect of the shake-up of the UK welfare system        

Iain Duncan Smith, the Work and Pensions Secretary and former Conservative Party leader who is pushing through legislation overhauling the welfare system in the UK, including a single universal credit to replace most existing benefits and tax credits. The reforms are similar to recommendations made here by the Welfare Working Group.

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09:30 Killing rampage shatters Norway's peaceful self-image

Thomas Hylland Eriksen, social anthropologist at the University of Oslo discusses the implications of the car bomb attack on the Prime Minister's offices, and the slaying of young activists from the ruling Labour party on Norwegian society and politics.

09:45 Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney

Seamus Kearney discusses the latest on the Norwegian attacks, a new deal on tackling the Greek debt crisis and the arrest of war crimes fugitive Goran Hadzic.

10:05 Charlene Hewat -  Rhino conservationist

Founder of the NGO Environment Africa

10:35 Book review with Phil Smith

A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley
Published by Orion

10:45 Reading: Spider by William Taylor (Part 6 of 10)

The story of a gangly teenager who gives up rugby to play the piano.

Listen again to this reading.

11:05 Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Sue Bradford

Matthew Hooton and Sue Bradford analyse John Key's visit to Washington; deals between the National and Act parties; and better than expected polling last week for Labour's capital gains tax policy.

11:25 Guest chef James Buckrell

Owner and director of BJs Bakery in Hastings, James Buckrell is a judge for The Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards, which will be announced in Auckland on Tuesday 26 July.  James is a former contestant who has won the supreme award and many golds.

11:45 Urbanist Tommy Honey

The Basin Reserve, tunnels, flyovers and community involvement.

Links:
Transport Improvements around the Basin Reserve, NZTA
Basin flyover start set for 2014, The Dominion Post
The Architectural Centre scheme