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Campus watch w/ AUSA President: Alan Shaker February 28, 2024

 Campus watch w/ AUSA President: Alan Shaker February 28, 2024 Campus watch w/ AUSA President: Alan Shaker February 28, 2024, 18.29 MB
Wed 28 Feb 2024

AUSA President Alan Shaker joins the Wednesday Wire team in the studio to discuss; 

O-Week 2024, the merger between AUSA and PGSA, constitutional reform and the opening of the rec centre

 

The Wire w/ Nicholas: February 28, 2024

 The Wire w/ Nicholas: February 28, 2024 The Wire w/ Nicholas: February 28, 2024, 112.26 MB
Wed 28 Feb 2024

Nicholas speaks up with the Green Party's Dr Shane Reti about the passing of Greens MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins.

Nicholas also spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Amy Chan on new research into vaccine hesitancy. 

Sofia spoke to veteran activist and Head Chair of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa John Minto about the hows, whys, and whens of protesting, narrowing in on the current Palestine protests occuring across the country.

Oto spoke to John Crocker from Unite Union, a union that advocates for migrant workers amongst a number of groups, who said that there was more to the scheme than what was found in the review.

Nicholasalso speaks to AUSA president Alan Shaker about devolpements in the association.

 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 27 February, 2024.

The Wire w/ Jessica: 27 February, 2024. , 93.87 MB
Tue 27 Feb 2024

For Dear Science this week, Dr Cushla McGoverin chatted with news and editorial director Jessica Hopkins about Northern Patagonian rock art, an inchworm-inspired robot with enhanced transport capabilities, and the FDA approving the first medication to treat severe frostbite. 

Producer Castor spoke to National’s James Meager about gang patch legislation and the clean car discount repeal.

And producer Sofia spoke to co-chair of Health Coalition Aotearoa, Lisa Te Morenga, about the repeal of the Smoke-Free legislation and current legal requirements for public policy-making transparency in New Zealand. 

Auckland Museum Moving Away From ‘Colonial Past’ w/ Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington: 26 February, 2024

 Auckland Museum Moving Away From ‘Colonial Past’ w/ Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington: 26 February, 2024 Auckland Museum Moving Away From ‘Colonial Past’ w/ Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington: 26 February, 2024, 12.36 MB
Tue 27 Feb 2024

Last week, the Auckland War Memorial Museum announced it would be  moving from what it calls a "colonial museum" to a Te Tiriti-centric approach.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington about their response to this move and why it is necessary.

Gang Patches and Clean Car Discount w/ National’s James Meager: 27 February, 2024.

 Gang Patches and Clean Car Discount w/ National’s James Meager: 27 February, 2024 Gang Patches and Clean Car Discount w/ National’s James Meager: 27 February, 2024, 20.27 MB
Tue 27 Feb 2024

In our weekly interview with National’s James Meager, producer Castor began with National’s promised ban on wearing gang patches in public. The ban is due to come later this year as part of a bundle of legislation aimed at reducing gang presence in communities. 

A similar law was passed by the Whanganui District Council in 2009, which was later reviewed by the High Court and found to be unlawful and in violation of the Bill of Rights. 

Castor then briefly discussed Labour’s clean car discount, which was repealed by the National government on the 31st of December last year. Ministry of Transport data shows that registrations of new electric vehicles have decreased from 1 in 4 in 2023 to 1 in 26 in January this year. 

Repeal of the Smoke Free Legislation and Public Policy-Making Transparency w/ Health Coalition Aotearoa Co-chair Lisa Te Morenga: 27 February, 2024

 Repeal of the Smoke Free Legislation and Public Policy-Making Transparency w/ Health Coalition Aotearoa Co-chair Lisa Te Morenga: 27 February, 2024 Repeal of the Smoke Free Legislation and Public Policy-Making Transparency w/ Health Coalition Aotearoa Co-chair Lisa Te Morenga: 27 February, 2024, 24.07 MB
Tue 27 Feb 2024

Last week, a public servant at the Ministry of Health who leaked an official document was dismissed. The leaked document showed the Associate Minister of Health, Casey Costello, requesting advice on freezing the annual increase in tobacco excise tax. 

Health Coalition Aotearoa has released a consultation document advocating options to address and improve transparency in public policy-making and the regulation of lobbying in New Zealand.

Producer Sofia spoke to co-chair of Health Coalition Aotearoa and Professor of Māori Health and Nutrition at Massey University, Lisa Te Morenga, about the coalition government’s plans to repeal the Smoke Free legislation and the current legal requirements for public policy-making transparency in Aotearoa. 

Anti-Palestinian Misinformation in Aotearoa w/ John Minto: 26 February, 2024

 Anti-Palestinian Misinformation in Aotearoa w/ John Minto: 26 February, 2024 Anti-Palestinian Misinformation in Aotearoa w/ John Minto: 26 February, 2024, 10.63 MB
Mon 26 Feb 2024

Concerns have been raised about the spread of fake news and propaganda and to justify anti-Palestinian actions.

News and Editorial Director Jesica Hopkins spoke to National Chair Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa John Minto about why unfounded claims are being repeated in the media and by politicians, here in Aotearoa and globally?

Highest risk of measles outbreak in at least a decade w/ The University of Otago’s Professor Michael Baker: 22 February 2024

 Highest risk of measles outbreak in at least a decade w/ The University of Otago’s Professor Michael Baker: 22 February 2024 Highest risk of measles outbreak in at least a decade w/ The University of Otago’s Professor Michael Baker: 22 February 2024, 14.23 MB
Thu 22 Feb 2024

High vaccination rates from 1969 onwards have prevented measles outbreaks during recent years, but a dropoff in vaccinations has increased risks. 

While previously the 95% vaccination rate necessary to prevent outbreak was achieved from around 2014 to 2017, currently vaccination rates sit at around 83%. 

Producer Castor spoke to The University of Otago’s Professor Michael Baker about increased measles risk in Aotearoa and possible countermeasures.

The National Party’s assessment based learning in schools policy w/ Tom Pearce: 22 February, 2024

 The National Party’s assessment based learning in schools policy w/ Tom Pearce: 22 February, 2024 The National Party’s assessment based learning in schools policy w/ Tom Pearce: 22 February, 2024, 16.62 MB
Thu 22 Feb 2024

In their leadup to the 2023 election, the National party campaigned on increasing assessment in primary schools. 

Castor spoke to doctoral student at the University of Auckland, Tom Pearce, about assessment based education, the campaigned policies, and alternative methods to increase learning for students.

Aotearoa’s Human Rights Issues and the Impact of the Universal Periodic Review w/ Dr Karanina Sumeo: 22 February, 2024

 Aotearoa’s Human Rights Issues and the Impact of the Universal Periodic Review w/ Dr Karanina Sumeo: 22 February, 2024 Aotearoa’s Human Rights Issues and the Impact of the Universal Periodic Review w/ Dr Karanina Sumeo: 22 February, 2024, 22.33 MB
Thu 22 Feb 2024

Human rights groups from Aotearoa, such as the Human Rights Commission, have been in Geneva ahead of the Universal Periodic Review of our progress on human rights issues.

Caeden spoke to Acting Chief Commissioner, Dr Karanina Sumeo, about Aotearoa's human rights issues and what the impacts of the review could be.