Sunday Morning for Sunday 9 October 2011
8:12 Insight: Law-making and Urgency
Insight considers the government’s use of urgency as concerns are raised about decreasing opportunities for public input into legislation.
Written and presented by Philippa Tolley
8:40 Barry Coates – Dadaab Refugee Camp
Oxfam NZ’s executive director Barry Coates has this week been visiting the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya. Dadaab is the largest refugee camp in the world, with a population of 450,000 people, mostly from nearby Somalia, who have fled war, drought and famine in their homeland. Barry talks to Chris about what he saw at Dadaab, as well as about Oxfam’s work in the region.
9:06 Mediawatch
Mediawatch looks at how the New Zealand Herald was punished by parliament in a way that is “outrageous” – according to its editor; and there's further fallout from the day the PM became DJ. And with the quarter-finals looming, Mediawatch also looks at how one man's groin strain gutted a nation.
Produced and presented by Colin Peacock and Jeremy Rose.
9:40 Steve Walsh – Global Risks
Steve Walsh talks about the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2011, how the world is increasingly unable to deal with risks such as food supply and financial insecurity, and the need for long-term thinking.
Steve Walsh is an executive director of Marsh Corporation, an insurance broker and risk advisor.
10:06 Gary Hermansson – Sports-Minded
As the All Blacks prepare for tonight’s RWC quarter-final match against the Pumas, sports psychologist Gary Hermansson tells Chris that success on the field is all in the mind – and describes why some sportspeople choke under pressure. Gary has been team psychologist for NZ at Commonwealth and Olympic Games, for the NZ Equestrian Team at the World Equestrian Games, and with the Black Caps.
Going Mental in Sport: Excelling through Mind-management, by Gary Hermansson, is published by Inside-Out Books.
10:45 Hidden Treasures
This week on Hidden treasures Trevor Reekie showcases new music from a father and son who are exploring new horizons in flamenco; as well as a track from what can be considered a definitive compilation of unearthed gospel music.
Produced by Trevor Reekie
11.05 Ideas: Sir Brian Lochore
The only All Black coach to have successfully guided the team to victory at a Rugby World Cup, Sir Brian Lochore talks to Chris Laidlaw about his formative experiences, farming, some of those who influenced him, and, of course, rugby.
Presented by Chris Laidlaw
Produced by Jeremy Rose
11.55 Feedback
What you, the listeners, say on the ideas and issues that have appeared in the programme.