The Wire with Ayana: March 12, 2021

New Host Ayana tackles her first Friday Wire with Producer Noah!

First, Ayana talks with Dr Dean Knight, Consitutional Advisor for NZ Republic, about what New Zealand would look like as a Republic and the importance of symbolism. 

Next, Ayana explores the dichotomy of the colonial structure of the NZDF and modern Aotearoa with Massy Centre of Defence and Security Studies Lecturer Terry Johanson.

Then Noah talks to Dr Olivier Jutel from the University of Otago about the role of 'shock jocks' in our media, their value, and how the public reacts to them. 

Finally, James talks to Matt Lowrie from Great Auckland about the controversial East-West link road and the environmental and economic impact. 

Whakarongo mai!