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Listen back to features and interviews from 95bFM's daily news & current affairs show. Your hosts Joe Wickins, Casper McGuire, Emilia Sullivan, Stella Huggins, and Liam Hansen focus on the issues of Tāmaki Makaurau and elsewhere in independent-thinking bFM style. Weekdays 12-1pm on 95bFM.

Cycling to Beat Congestion W/ Cleve Cameron of Locky Docks: 22 March, 2023

Cycling to Beat Congestion W/ Cleve Cameron of Locky Docks: 22 March, 2023 Cycling to Beat Congestion W/ Cleve Cameron of Locky Docks: 22 March, 2023, 14.93 MB
Wed 22 Mar 2023

Congestion in the city centre last night held up vehicle traffic and delayed buses for up to an hour. This morning a number of organisations paid for a front page wrap around ad in the Herald promoting cycling.

Alex talked to Big Street Bikers' Cleve Cameron about how enabling cycling in the city might unclog the streets so everyone can get around quickly, cheaply and efficiently. 

The Wire With Jessica: 22 March, 2023

The Wire With Jessica: 22 March, 2023 The Wire With Jessica: 22 March, 2023 , 70.93 MB
Wed 22 Mar 2023

On The Wire for Rāapa Wednesday...

Emilia Sullivan interviewed Green Party co-leader James Shaw about a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which shows we only have a small window remaining to avoid the planet warming 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels.

News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins chatted with For their monthly catch-up News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Auckland University Students Association (AUSA) President Alan Shaker about how Auckland Transport disruptions are affecting students and more for their monthly catch-up.

And National Coordinator of Gender Minorities Aotearoa, Ahi Wi-Hongi, discussed anti-trans campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, aka Posie Parker, being allowed to enter Aotearoa to hold a transphobic event in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend.

Alex Bonham spoke to Cleve Cameron from Big Street Bikers about avoiding congestion by embracing cycling.

Andre Andre Fa'aoso talked to Doug Wilson from the University of Auckland about wireless charging roads.

Arno spoke to doctoral researcher Abdullah Kalantan from the University of Auckland about a new smoking cessation project during the month of Ramadan. 

And University of Auckland astrophysicist Richard Easther discussed light pollution from Starlink and other satellites.

TikTok Ban on Parliament Phones and Reprioritsing Spending w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 20 March 2023

TikTok Ban on Parliament Phones and Reprioritsing Spending w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 20 March 2023 TikTok Ban on Parliament Phones and Reprioritsing Spending w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 20 March 2023 , 6.38 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2023

For their weekly catch-up, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about the government banning TikTok from all parliamentary devices, and reprioritising its spending to refocus on the cost of living and Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.

The Wire w/ Milly: 21st March, 2023

The Wire w/ Milly: 21st March, 2023 The Wire w/ Milly: 21st March, 2023, 100.42 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Wire with Milly and producer Beth!

This week:

  • Milly and Beth talk all things Fungi with Joel Rindelaub for Dear Science
  • Milly has her weekly catch-up with Shane Reti and speaks to him about both healthcare workers and teachers who are struggling in their sectors 
  • Beth speaks to Hera Lindsay Bird about a new advice column in the Spinoff.
  • Milly speaks to Professor Alister Woodward from the University of Auckland regarding the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  • And Milly also spoke to Bianca Ranson from Forest and Bird about the closure of the Scallop fishery in the Hauraki Gulf. 

Spinoff Advice Column w/ Hera Lindsay Bird : March 21, 2023

Spinoff Advice Column w/ Hera Lindsay Bird : March 21, 2023 Spinoff Advice Column w/ Hera Lindsay Bird : March 21, 2023 , 18.84 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2023

Hera Lindsay Bird, Aotearoa poet and writer, has started a new advice column in the online magazine, The Spinoff called Help me Hera. This week Beth spoke to her about the new column as well as some of her other creative outlets. You can send questions in for Hera at helpme@thespinoff.co.nz. 

IPCC Report w/ Prof Alister Woodward : March 21, 2023

IPCC Report w/ Prof Alister Woodward : March 21, 2023 IPCC Report w/ Prof Alister Woodward : March 21, 2023 , 17.56 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2023

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Cycle yesterday on the 20th March 2023. With it's main criteria being mitigation and adaptation. Milly spoke to Alister Woodward is professor of medical epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Auckland on the Tuesday Wire, regarding the findings of the reports and what this means for public health. 

Hauraki Gulf Fisheries w/ Bianca Ranson : March 21, 2023

Hauraki Gulf Fisheries w/ Bianca Ranson : March 21, 2023 Hauraki Gulf Fisheries w/ Bianca Ranson : March 21, 2023 , 23.86 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Milly spoke to Bianca Ranson from Forest and Bird regarding the recent closure of the Scallop Fishery in the Hauraki Gulf. Overfishing and pollution in the Gulf have led to issues in biodiversity and the collapse of many species, Bianca Ranson explains how and why this has happened. She also informs listeners on some local activism they can get involved with to protect the species in our Gulf. 

Healthcare Workers and Teachers w/ Dr Shane Reti : March 21, 2023

Healthcare Workers and Teachers w/ Dr Shane Reti : March 21, 2023 Healthcare Workers and Teachers w/ Dr Shane Reti : March 21, 2023 , 24.53 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2023

In her weekly catchup with Dr Shane Reti on the Tuesday Wire, Milly discusses both school teachers and healthcare workers, who are struggling in thier industries. Shane fills us in on what the National Party's views are when it comes to these two vital industries with workers that feel understaffed and undepaid. 

Tutira Mai Relief Concert w/ Lewis Johnson: 20 March, 2023

Tutira Mai Relief Concert w/ Lewis Johnson: 20 March, 2023 Tutira Mai Relief Concert w/ Lewis Johnson: 20 March, 2023, 10.13 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

Nicholas Lindstrom interviews volunteer Lewis Johnson about his role in the aftermath of cyclone Gabrielle and the work he did for the 'Tutira Mai' Relief Concert hosted at Pipitea Marae.

Anti Co-Governance Rally in Orewa w Samah Huriwai-Seger and Jake Law: 20 March, 2023

Anti Co-Governance Rally in Orewa w Samah Huriwai-Seger and Jake Law: 20 March, 2023 Anti Co-Governance Rally in Orewa w Samah Huriwai-Seger and Jake Law: 20 March, 2023, 14.85 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

A protest against an anti co-governance speech in Ōrewa has gained national attention over the weekend.

Julian Batchelor has been on tour across the country, sparking frequent protests over his anti-co governance rhetoric and spread of what critics say is harmful misinformation.

Caeden Tipler spoke to Samah Huriwai-Seger, an activist with the Aotearoa Liberation League about the lead-up to and her impression of the protest.

Caeden also spoke to Jake Law, a Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member, who was present at the rally in Ōrewa on Saturday.

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: 23 March, 2023

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: 23 March, 2023 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: 23 March, 2023 , 8.87 MB
Thu 23 Mar 2023

For this week's City Counselling segment Simon spoke with Waitakare Councillor Shane Henderson. Shane has been out in the community discussing the budget and getting feedback on the proposed cuts from residents in Waitakere. Simon started by asking Shane how the feeling is in the Waitakere community towards the budget.

The Newest IPCC Report w/ The Green Party’s James Shaw: 22 March, 2023

The Newest IPCC Report w/ The Green Party’s James Shaw: 22 March, 2023 The Newest IPCC Report w/ The Green Party’s James Shaw: 22 March, 2023, 7.45 MB
Wed 22 Mar 2023

In this week’s chat with the co-leader of the Green Party, Emilia spoke with James Shaw about this week’s report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which shows we only have a small window remaining to avoid the planet warming 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, and how his party thinks our progress on emissions reductions has gone. 

Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : March 21, 2023

Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : March 21, 2023 Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : March 21, 2023, 27.08 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2023

This week on Dear Science Joel brings the listeners a fungi special, making a better name for fungi than the hit TV series The Last of Us has. From being forest farmers, food sources and carbon soakers, to in our everyday medicines keeping us alive, Joel delves in to the special world of fungi and all they have to offer!

Labour’s 'Policy Bonfire' w/ The Green Party’s James Shaw: 15 March, 2023

Labour’s 'Policy Bonfire' w/ The Green Party’s James Shaw: 15 March, 2023 Labour’s 'Policy Bonfire' w/ The Green Party’s James Shaw: 15 March, 2023, 12.42 MB
Wed 15 Mar 2023

In their first weekly interview of this year, Emilia Sullivan chats with Green Party co-leader James Shaw about Chris Hipkins’ so-called policy bonfire, the debate around mitigation and adaptation policies, and the importance of amplifying the youth voice in politics.

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: March 14, 2023

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: March 14, 2023 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: March 14, 2023, 30.39 MB
Tue 14 Mar 2023

This week on Dear Science, Beth and Milly talk to Allan Blackman about all things cutting-edge. New research reveals that too much of a good thing can be bad, with scientists proving that oxygen in high amounts can cause cell damage. A new discovery in the world of insulin has shown that the medicine used to treat type one diabetes could be made even more effective, and finally, scientists edge closer to a new room temperature superconductor - however not without some doubts. 

DF Cyclone Support and Political Neutrality w/ Andrew Little: March 9, 2023

DF Cyclone Support and Political Neutrality w/ Andrew Little: March 9, 2023 DF Cyclone Support and Political Neutrality w/ Andrew Little: March 9, 2023, 19.28 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2023

This week on the Thursday Wire's weekly catch-up with Labour's Andrew Little, Spike asks about the Defence Force's ongoing support for regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, and public servants' political neutrality code of conduct. 

Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : March 7, 2023

Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : March 7, 2023 Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : March 7, 2023 , 22.84 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2023

This week on Dear Science Milly and Beth are joined by Joel Rindelaub the day after his birthday to talk all things science! Sleep masks are proven to work in a study exploring human sensitivity to light, then it's out to space where the James Webb telescope has made some more puzzling discoveries: this time it's galaxies that are far bigger than we thought they would be, and finally finishing off with the fact than anyone can be good at maths, we just need good teachers + tutors + working hard. 

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: March 2, 2023

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: March 2, 2023 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: March 2, 2023, 16.18 MB
Thu 2 Mar 2023

Simon speaks to Councillor Shane Henderson about the damage to the communities on the west coast as well as why he described the upcoming Auckland City Budget as the most important in 10 years. 

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman : 28th February, 2023

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman : 28th February, 2023 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman : 28th February, 2023, 32.73 MB
Tue 28 Feb 2023

This week for Dear Science, Milly and Beth are joined by Allan Blackman in the studio to talk about the controversial Theraputic Products Bill, which passed in a landslide vote in parliment however, has been met with thousands of submissions against. Allan also shares some fantastic news about a 19-month-old whose life has been saved by a revolutionary genetic intervention, as well as an exciting prospect of medicines being able to counteract poisoning by smoke inhalation.

Tomorrow's World w/ environmental scientist Elliot Stevens: 27 February, 2023

Tomorrow's World w/ environmental scientist Elliot Stevens: 27 February, 2023 Tomorrow's World w/ environmental scientist Elliot Stevens: 27 February, 2023, 6.17 MB
Mon 27 Feb 2023

When you think of the word 'slash', the guitarist of Guns and Roses may come to mind. Today we are talking about a different type of slash. However, coincidently Slash did release a song last year titled 'The River Is Rising', which is what our slash has to do with. Slash is the name of the forest waste and excess timbre left from harvests.

Isla and Stella chatted with environmental scientist Elliot Stevens about the future direction of slash and catchment management following the events of cyclone Gabrielle which saw slash washed up in flood waters.