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Nine To Noon for Thursday 25 May 2017

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09:05 Public sector union welcomes investigation of Auditor General 

The public sector union says it's crucial that an investigation into how whistle blowers were treated at the Ministry of Transport gets to the bottom of what happened. Yesterday, Martin Matthews stood down as Auditor General - the top official auditing the public sector, while a review is conducted into his suitability for the role. The review will consider his conduct during a major fraud that was carried out by a senior manager, under his watch at the Transport Ministry. The State Services Commission also announced it is taking over an investigation into whether whistle blowers were forced out of the ministry by Harrison. Kathryn talks with PSA National Secretary Glenn Barclay.

09:25 Global tech recruits sample Capital living

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Photo: Wellington Council

Wellington's global job seeker campaign, LookSee, attracted international headlines and applications from an incredible 48,000 prospective employees from the tech sector. Just under 100 were chosen. They are here in the capital this week for job interviews and to meet with employers. Kathryn Ryan talks to would-be workers, Sean Fisher and Darren Kidd as well as David Jones from the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency. 

09:30 Michelle Connell: Off The Beaten Track

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Off The Beaten Track screenshot Photo: Public Domain

Kathryn Ryan interviews Michele Connell, one of the founders of Off The Beaten Track, a new website which is hoping to offer an Air BnB-like service to private landowners who are happy to host tourists on their farms, vineyards and orchards. 

09:45 UK correspondent Matthew Parris

Matthew discusses the latest news from the bombing in Manchester and the suspended election campaign.

10:05 The inside story of the Volkswagen scandal

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Photo: AFP

When news of Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' fraud first broke in September 2015, it sent shockwaves around not only the automaker industry, but the world. The cover-up involving 11 million vehicles worldwide has so far cost the company US$25 billion, numerous resignations and several criminal charges. So, from the rise of 'the people's car' during the Nazi era to one of Germany's most trusted global brands, how did Volkswagen fall so far? Kathryn speaks with the author of Faster, Higher, Farther - The Inside Story of the Volkswagen Scandal, Jack Ewing.

10:35 Book review

Jane Westaway reviews The Case Against Fragrance by Kate Grenville.

10:45 The Reading

11:05 New Technology with Robbie Allan

Robbie explains how driverless cars claimed their first CEO scalp, why Sky TV is on the ropes and a new high for Bitcoin.

11:25 Waste-free parenting - can it be done ?

A baby uses use more than 5000 nappies until it is two years old. Nappies take around 500 years to biodegrade.

There is more than one re-usable nappy option

On average women use 12,000 tampons or pads, costing thousands of dollars over a lifetime. 10 years = 1 menstrual cup (depending on model). 1 cup = costs between $25.00 - $65.00

Kate Meads and her son Daniel

Cloth nappy days are here again! Kathryn Ryan talks to waste free parenting advocate Kate Meads aka The Nappy Lady Kate Meads runs a waste-free parenting workshop where she speaks about reducing waste and boosting the family budget, by using things like reusable nappies and menstrual cups.

11:45 TV Review: Lara Strongman

Lara Strongman has been watching My Party Song on Maori TV, and All Change at Longleat on Prime.