Andrew Dickens Afternoons

So Barack Obama is on our soil. Today he’s playing golf at Kauri Cliffs in Northland.  It was an early start for the former president after arriving just after midnight last night.  He was up and away on a helicopter at 8am.So that bodes well for his golfing buddies including Sir John Key. Nothing like a bit of jet lag to add to your handicap.Tomorrow sees the big function on the Auckland waterfront with 1000 invited guests.  But no media. Invited or covering. That’s because Obama is sidelined and they don’t want any slip of the tongue causing international ructions.So if the event is all about US and New Zealand relations, you wonder how anything will get publicity further abroad.  Let’s be frank. This is an Air New Zealand promo organised by Sir John Key, who coincidentally is on the Air New Zealand board.It’s no wonder they’re playing at Kauri Cliffs and not a Paraparaumu where Tiger Woods played because there’s no way Barack Obama could fly into the Kapiti Coast this week.There’s been much said that this

On the day Greenpeace presented a petition to Parliament Nikki called Andrew Dickens to express her opposition to oil exploration.LISTEN TO THE FULL CHAT WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says loan sharks and second-tier lenders are still preying on New Zealanders.Caller Johnny chats with Andrew Dickens on loan sharks and shares his experiences. LISTEN TO THE FULL CHAT ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stuff up in the Waitemeta bowel screening trial and a delay in the institution of national bowel screening until 2021, due to a lack of resources pressed Rebecca’s buttons. Have you had a bowel cancer scare? Have you had a lucky escape? Or has it claimed a life of someone close to you?LISTEN ABOVE AS REBECCA SPEAKS WITH ANDREW DICKENSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carmen Marie Yanko - the innocent victim who died when a driver fleeing from police crashed into her car was believed to be travelling to a Sunday market where she ran a stall.  It is understood the 53-year-old was also a cancer survivor. Her children say they are "heartbroken and reeling from this senseless tragedy that occurred early yesterday morning".local Nelson resident Adrienne who knew of Carmen talks to Andrew Dickens about her concerns of police pursuing fleeing drivers.LISTEN TO THE FULL CALL WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate the release of Murder on the Orient Express on DVD, Andrew Dickens has teamed up with the Great Journeys of New Zealand to give away an epic prize.Callers had to follow clues given out on air to work out which location he was talking about. Today, Andrew called his two lucky winners, Michelle in the North Island and Judie in the South Island, to tell them they had won their prize.LISTEN TO THE WINNERS TALK WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVEGo to Andrews Dickens Newstalk ZB Facebook page for a chance to win a copy of Murder on the Orient Express. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks the beginning of what could be a historic event. North Korea has agreed to meet suspend nuclear missile testing, and Kim Jong Un has requested a meeting with US President Donald Trump.It would mark the first ever face to face meeting between leaders of the two countries if it goes ahead.Yet, while Andrew Dickens told listeners that Donald Trump desereves to be congratulated over it, this is not solely because of him.LISTEN TO ANDREW DICKENS' TAKE ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is International Women's Day, a celebration of all the amazing women who make up our lives.As always, there have been some complaints from some as to why we have such a day, but proud father Mike shared one story as to why the day is so important.He told Andrew Dickens about his daughter and her journey to becoming a pilot.His comments led Andrew to share his own story about the importance of women in his life. LISTEN TO MIKE'S STORY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ticket re-selling website Viagogo is back in the spotlight this week after a new raft of complaints over dodgy tickets ripping people off.One father has had to suffer the heartbreak of ending up on the wrong side of a scam. Rob told Andrew Dickens how he had to deal with broken hearted children wh thought they were going to see Bruno Mars at the weekend, only to be denied entry. LISTEN TO ROB TALK WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entertainment reporter Karl Puschmann tells Andrew Dickens about an unexpected consequence of the success of the movie Black PantherLISTEN ABOVE AS KARL PUSCHMANN SPEAKS WITH ANDREW DICKENSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entertainment reporter Karl Puschmann tells Andrew Dickens about an unexpected consequence of the success of the movie Black PantherLISTEN ABOVE AS KARL PUSCHMANN SPEAKS WITH ANDREW DICKENSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not just primary school children showing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms following the Christchurch earthquake, it's their teachers too.A University of Otago study has found school teachers were among the majority of frontline workers with PTSD.Local research done in Canterbury last year revealed up to 80 per cent of Christchurch five-year-olds displayed symptoms.Professor David McBride says teachers consistently had high scores for emotional exhaustion, anxiety and social dysfunction.Researchers have passed on their findings to the teaching unions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not just primary school children showing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms following the Christchurch earthquake, it's their teachers too.A University of Otago study has found school teachers were among the majority of frontline workers with PTSD.Local research done in Canterbury last year revealed up to 80 per cent of Christchurch five-year-olds displayed symptoms.Professor David McBride says teachers consistently had high scores for emotional exhaustion, anxiety and social dysfunction.Researchers have passed on their findings to the teaching unions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new documentary has highlighted the effects of climate change on Earth - but for once, it's not a depressing story.,Living the Change, from filmmakers Antoinette Wilson and Jordan Osmond, interviews local and international experts on the effects of climate change, but the film also talks with families, couples and individuals throughout New Zealand about the little ways in which people are changing things for themselves and the world.The duo talked with Andrew Dickens about their movie and how people can make positive changes for the planet. LISTEN TO ANTOINETTE WILSON AND JORDAN OSMOND TALK WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVELiving the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Future from Happen Films on Vimeo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new documentary has highlighted the effects of climate change on Earth - but for once, it's not a depressing story.,Living the Change, from filmmakers Antoinette Wilson and Jordan Osmond, interviews local and international experts on the effects of climate change, but the film also talks with families, couples and individuals throughout New Zealand about the little ways in which people are changing things for themselves and the world.The duo talked with Andrew Dickens about their movie and how people can make positive changes for the planet. LISTEN TO ANTOINETTE WILSON AND JORDAN OSMOND TALK WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVELiving the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Future from Happen Films on Vimeo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday David Seymour raised eyebrows when he said one reason why he is going on Dancing with the Stars is because there are too many fat politicians. "I don't think you need to name the names, I think you guys in the media should get out there with your wide angled lenses and look around," he told reporters. Andrew Dickens brought the comments up during his show today, and one caller, Robyn, had some strong words for any fat-shamers out there.READ MORE: David Seymour fat-shames fellow politiciansLISTEN TO ROBYN'S CHAT WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday David Seymour raised eyebrows when he said one reason why he is going on Dancing with the Stars is because there are too many fat politicians. "I don't think you need to name the names, I think you guys in the media should get out there with your wide angled lenses and look around," he told reporters. Andrew Dickens brought the comments up during his show today, and one caller, Robyn, had some strong words for any fat-shamers out there.READ MORE: David Seymour fat-shames fellow politiciansLISTEN TO ROBYN'S CHAT WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch's Mayor is vowing the city won't be caught out by ex-cyclone Gita.Lianne Dalziel told Andrew Dickens heavy rain is due to set in any time between 5pm and last until 1am.She says the city's been caught out by an unpredictable storm event before."And I'd much rather send the message that this is serious, we're taking it seriously. It doesn't mean that it's going to be as bad as it was in July, but it could, and what's worse is that it could be worse."She is urging people to get off the roads and to a safe place before darkness falls, which was one reason for declaring the state of emergency now.That particularly goes for people living along the Heathcote River."If you've flooded before or it got close to flooding before, you really ought to think about heading out and staying with family and friends. We will be setting up a welfare centre at Pioneer Stadium just in case."​LISTEN TO LIANNE DALZIEL TALK WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch's Mayor is vowing the city won't be caught out by ex-cyclone Gita.Lianne Dalziel told Andrew Dickens heavy rain is due to set in any time between 5pm and last until 1am.She says the city's been caught out by an unpredictable storm event before."And I'd much rather send the message that this is serious, we're taking it seriously. It doesn't mean that it's going to be as bad as it was in July, but it could, and what's worse is that it could be worse."She is urging people to get off the roads and to a safe place before darkness falls, which was one reason for declaring the state of emergency now.That particularly goes for people living along the Heathcote River."If you've flooded before or it got close to flooding before, you really ought to think about heading out and staying with family and friends. We will be setting up a welfare centre at Pioneer Stadium just in case."​LISTEN TO LIANNE DALZIEL TALK WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So the baby shower in parliament is becoming a down pour. Yesterday the Greens Julie Anne Genter announced she's having a baby, she called a press conference at midday. It would be nice to say these sorts of things don't matter so much anymore in 2018 but in calling a press conference to announce a piece of family news Julie Anne Genter was admitting that for many people this is still a big deal. It bugs a lot of people who believe that when you get into politics you're there to serve the people 365 days a year and you're not supposed to disappear for a few months to have children and those people are wondering why it seems to be happening more often. For them, I have a few observations. First of all, Parliament is becoming younger. At the last election, the average age of our politicians was just a nick below 50. While the 50s to 60s were the most represented there's a bubble of of MPs aged 30 to 50. Not surprisingly these people are at baby making age. There are more MPs aged 20 to 40 too. The left-leaning