Simon Wallace
Resthomes call for help as Pay Equity deal goes in to effect
Rest homes are calling for support as a the Pay Equity deal goes in to effect. The Aged Care Association's chief executive, Simon Wallace, says some small homes could close. Audio
MPs warned pay equity bill could "cripple" care sector
As pay equity legislation looms to give 55 thousand care and support workers a pay rise, the Government has been warned it would cripple the industry and force some providers to close if they're not… Audio
Rest homes criticise new immigration rules as too harsh
The Aged Care Association plans to vocalise its opposition to the Government's new immigration policies. The association fears the industry, which relies heavily on migrants, will suffer. Audio
Aged Care Association does u-turn, welcomes pay rises
The association fought Kristine Bartlett and unions in court, saying "hundreds of rest homes" would have to close. But now it's changed it's stance. Video, Audio
Ata Kak
In 1994, Ghanaian artist Ata Kak released his cassette Obaa Sima in Ghana and Canada. He sold three copies, and disappeared. Years later, Awesome Tapes From Africa's Brian Shimkovitz found one, and… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 21
Temuera Morrison sings the hits, DIY dance with 1080p Collection and Glaswegian DJ duo Optimo Audio
Optimo
Glaswegian DJ duo Optimo tell Simon Wallace how they've kept the dancefloor democratic over a decade of Sunday club nights. Audio
Optimo
JD Twitch and JG Wilkes of long running Glasgow DJ duo Optimo talk with Simon Wallace ahead of their debut New Zealand performance. Audio
Flights to the UK about to get cheaper
The British government's decision to cut taxes on long-haul flights means it's going to get a little bit cheaper to fly from England to New Zealand. Audio
Simon Wallace: dairying in Brazil
Director and general manager of Leitissimo, a New Zealand-owned company that runs the largest pastoral dairy farm in Brazil. Audio
