Lately for Friday 8 April 2022

10:18 Action Plan on Modern Slavery

The Government says it wants to crack down on modern slavery.

Proposals unveiled today are part of a wider plan of action against forced labour and people trafficking.

But measures to address the problem are long overdue according to Matt Robson - an immigration lawyer who has represented in many cases of underpaid foreign workers in slavish conditions here in NZ

10:25 Public Funding for Medicinal Cannabis Company

 $13 million dollars of public money will be invested in a medicinal cannabis company.

Puro which grows cannabis across 10 hectares at two sites in Marlborough, has started a 5 year 32-million-dollar growth project - to develop production systems, increase plantings and explore export markets.

Visiting the business this morning, Minister Damien O'Connor committed to giving13 million dollars to it - through the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund.

Dr Waseem Alzaher is the CEO of Cannabis Clinic - he says its good news for jobs and exports but does very little to serve the needs of people in New Zealand wanting to unlock the benefits of cannabis products.

10:40 Out Lately with Finn Johannson

Finn Johannson with his pick of the week's best new tracks.

Artist: Stax with Max Stadfield

Track: Ich Geb 8

Album: Suboptimal

Artist: Mophing People

Track: Be Myself

Album: Alternative EP

Artist: Tawobi

Track: IDC

Album: 20XR

Artist: Jane Bruckner

Track: Even Sadness Is Not Sad

Album: Agnes