Flatting Today

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Spoke about the Registration of Boarding House Owners Amendment for the Residential Tenancies Act. What the amendments seek to do and some suggestions on further developing them to improve renters' rights.

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Daniel talks about the cold student flats in Otago including with how the Healthy Homes Standards can fall short in these sorts of circumstances and how it is a bad idea to force students to live in these substandard conditions as it harms their learning and broader future development.

Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

*The second half of the interview*

The team are joined by Georgie Dansey and Tangi Utikere from the Labour Party for a wide-ranging conversation about rainbow representation, advocacy and politics in Aotearoa. They discuss the role of rainbow voices in Parliament, the impact of proposed gender definition legislation, access to gender-affirming healthcare, the importance of community-led activism, and how young people and allies can help shape a more inclusive future. The kōrero also touches on coming out, union roots, political participation, and a few lighter moments along the way.

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

*The first half of the interview*

The team are joined by Georgie Dansey and Tangi Utikere from the Labour Party for a wide-ranging conversation about rainbow representation, advocacy and politics in Aotearoa. They discuss the role of rainbow voices in Parliament, the impact of proposed gender definition legislation, access to gender-affirming healthcare, the importance of community-led activism, and how young people and allies can help shape a more inclusive future. The kōrero also touches on coming out, union roots, political participation, and a few lighter moments along the way.

A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.