Lately for Thursday 1 September 2022

10:18 Legislating against gobbledygook

A bill which would force all government departments and Crown agencies to use clear, concise language passed its second reading in parliament today.

If it becomes law there would be designated plain language officers throughout the public service to ensure the use of plain language in all official government documents and on websites. 

The opposition has slammed it as stupid and creating a language police.

But Nelson MP Rachel Boyack who is behind the Bill tells Karyn she's determined to get rid of the goobledygook.

10:25 Brothels not playing fair with sex workers

"They wouldn't get away with it at McDonalds" - that's how one sex worker describes unfair employment conditions in some of the country's brothels.

Almost 20 years since New Zealand became the first country in the world to decriminalise prostitution in 2003 - there are claims that sex workers are facing workplace exploitation.

Otago University researcher Claire Weinhold looked at the way brothels are running their businesses and tells Karyn that many were found wanting.

10:35 Shayne Carter and Dimmer hit the road

Shayne Carter and Dimmer are finally on the road for the 20th anniversary of the release of the Dimmer album "I Believe You Are A Star" after a few Covid cancellations.

Shayne joins Karyn to talk about what's in store.