The Wire w/ Alex: 21 April, 2026

This week on the Tuesday Wire…

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin speaks with us about Poison Frogs, Songbirds generating Neurons, and Personalised Brain Sensors.

For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Host Alex spoke with Ryan Hamilton about New Zealand’s Fuel Stocks, and how the Government is moving forward with regards to fuel and positioning around the Strait of Hormuz.

Producer Flo spoke with Associate Professor Andrew Erueti at the University of Auckland’s law school about the government’s proposed changes to Treaty Obligations. 

And Producer Liam spoke with Steve Bielby, director of the St James Holdings, about the rebuild of the historic St James Theatre, what challenges and opportunities it has brought and what this will mean for Auckland and its heritage.