The Wire w/ Castor: 13th April, 2026

This week on the Monday Wire...

For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party’s Simon Court, Producer Thomas asked about the Iran ceasefire, the United States blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the Broadcasting Standards Authority.

News Director Castor spoke to Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, Dr. Elham Bahmanteymouri, about the new Auckland City Deal and the differing opinions on Auckland’s development. 

Thomas also talked to E tū director, Mat Danaher about a new survey of journalist union members which found some concerning trends.

And he spoke to Te Kaihautū Māori for the PSA, Jack McDonald about new proposed job cuts to the Ministry of Justice and Te Puni Kōkiri.