11 February 2012 - 5:56 am NZ time
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Sharon Buckland conducted research called 'The New Zealand Babyboomer Dreams Study'. It looks at the intentions and aspirations of NZ babyboomers. We are also joined by Ian Pool, Professor of Demography at University of Waikato. (20′50″)
Could the scheme run out of money to the detriment of lower-income families? (10′35″)
Jack Hitt reports back to us with the latest news from the United States. (13′16″)
A former rugby player and policeman who's survived a broken neck and a brain tumour, Jason Barrell is now a successful motivational speaker. He's just released his first book 'Try, Try Again'. (28′52″)
By Kate Grenville, reviewed by Emma Hart. Published by Text Publishing. (4′32″)
Business and economics commentator Rod Oram discusses the financial services firm Lehman Brothers one year on from it's bankruptcy, and the impact it had on our country. (15′49″)
Ant Timpson is a film industry cheerleader who runs events like the 48 Hour Filmmaking competition and The Incredibly Strange Film Fest. His company Headstrong provides support for new filmmakers. We also hear from Steve Newall of the NZ Music Industry Commission. (16′19″)
Media commentator Denis Welch is here to discuss the latest media issues with us. (10′36″)
09:05 Babyboomers' retirement and old age expectations
Sharon Buckland conducted research called The New Zealand Babyboomer Dreams Study. It looks at the intentions and aspirations of NZ babyboomers; and Ian Pool, Professor of Demography at University of Waikato.
09:30 Wealthy are keenest on home insulation subsidy - could the scheme run out of money to the detriment of lower-income families?
Peter Neilson, chief executive officer Business Council for Sustainable Development; and Helen Gatonyi, from the Tenancy Protection Association.
09:45 US correspondent Jack Hitt
10:05 Jason Barrell
Former rugby player and policeman who survived a neck injury and brain tumour. Now a successful motivational speaker, Jason Barrell has just released his first book Try, Try Again.
10:30 Book Review with Emma Hart
The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville
Published by Text Publishing
10:45 Reading: My Lord Above - a short story by David Lyndon Brown
Mr Krishna, a one eyed Shakespeare quoting shopkeeper, befriends a young man who has fallen in love with the crane driver he's seen from his balcony.
11:05 Business and economic commentator Rod Oram
11:30 Should there be an NZ Film Month?
Ant Timpson film industry cheerleader who runs events like the 48 Hour Film-making competition, the Incredibly Strange film fest etc. His company Headstrong provides support for new filmmakers; and Steve Newall, NZ Music Industry Commission - runs NZ Music Month.
Links:
Email: ant@woosh.co.nz
11:45 Media commentator Denis Welch discusses the latest media issues
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American businessman and blind adventurer Mike May was totally blinded at age three from an explosion of calcium carbide. At the age of 46 he regained partial sight after cornea transplants and pioneering stem cell procedure. He runs the Sendero Group which employes many blind people and assists those with disabilities by using technology.

Mike speedskiing totally blind. Image copyright Mike May.
The man who returned the Daleks to Dr Who, screenwriter Robert Shearman talks to Kathryn about why he wanted to bring back the time travelling Doctor's most persistent enemy and make the Daleks far more menacing than ever before. Robert Shearman is a writer, playwright, and director - and will be in New Zealand next month for Writers and Readers week at the New Zealand Festival of Arts.
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