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Listen back to features and interviews from 95bFM's daily news and current affairs show. Joel Armstrong, Castor Chacko, Oto Sequeira, and Caeden Tipler focus on the issues of Tāmaki Makaurau and elsewhere in independent-thinking bFM style. Monday-Thursday 12-1pm on 95bFM.

The Wire w/ Andre: 17 May, 2023

The Wire w/ Andre: 17 May, 2023 The Wire w/ Andre: 17 May, 2023, 100.87 MB
Wed 17 May 2023

On The Wire for Rāapa: 

Emilia Sullivan chats to James Shaw in our weekly chat with the Green Party co-leader, this week they chat about the fire at Loafers Hostel, as well as a chat about the budget ahead of its release tomorrow.

On The Green Desk, Jack Marshall speaks to Michael Bunts from the Department of Conservation about the role that new and developing technologies have in solving Aotearoa’s biodiversity threats.

Host Andre Fa'aoso speaks to James Mitchell, manager for Consumer Price Delivery at Stats NZ about their recent report highlighting the largest annual increase in food costs since 1987.

Andre also speaks to Doctor Jessica Stubbing, research fellow at The Centre for Informed Futures about a report highlighting key things that are affecting youth mental health, and about a youth oriented approach to mental health reform.

Arno speaks with Dr George Laking, cancer researcher, about the effects of vaping and relative harms in Aotearoa, and Bridget Abernathy about ways to save power this winter.

Alex speaks to Morgan Bailey from Rocket Lab on the recent 'Rocket Like a Hurricane' launch and the development of the Neutron.

It's a packed show!

Loafers Hostel Fire, Forestry Slash Inquiry & Budget 2023 w/ Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw: 17 May, 2023

Loafers Hostel Fire, Forestry Slash Inquiry & Budget 2023 w/ Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw: 17 May, 2023 Loafers Hostel Fire, Forestry Slash Inquiry & Budget 2023 w/ Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw: 17 May, 2023, 13.91 MB
Wed 17 May 2023

Our chat with James Shaw is back again on The Wire for Wednesday.

Emilia Sullivan chats to the Green Party co-leader about yesterday’s hostel fire in Wellington, the inquiry into forestry slash on the East Coast, and the Budget ahead of its release tomorrow.

Youth mental health report w/ Jessica Stubbing: 17 May, 2023

Youth mental health report w/ Jessica Stubbing: 17 May, 2023 Youth mental health report w/ Jessica Stubbing: 17 May, 2023, 18.24 MB
Wed 17 May 2023

Climate change, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and lack of accessible support are some of the key concerns and issues highlighted in a youth wellbeing report. Ka Whakahuatau te Rangatahi mõ te Toiora or the Youth Wellbeing insights report has highlighted key issues affecting the mental health of young people throughout Aotearoa.

The report also outlines the disproportionate mental health struggles of minority communities including Māori, Pasifika and rainbow youth. The report emphasises that policymakers need to acknowledge the experiences of rangatahi within future mental health system reform and investment. 

To speak more about the report, its findings and the reactions to it, Andre Fa'aoso spoke to Doctor Jessica Stubbing, research fellow in Koi Tū, The Centre for Informed Futures.

Stats NZ food price report w/ James Mitchell: 17 May, 2023

Stats NZ food price report w/ James Mitchell: 17 May, 2023 Stats NZ food price report w/ James Mitchell: 17 May, 2023, 8.81 MB
Wed 17 May 2023

The most recent food price report from Stats NZ hints at tough future for Kiwi’s wallets. The report says that annual food prices have increased by twelve point five percent, the largest increase in food prices since September 1987, which shortly followed the introduction of GST in 1986. 

Some of the key numbers from the report show that over the recent period:

  • grocery food prices increased by 14.0 percent
  • fruit and vegetables prices increased by 22.5 percent
  • restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food prices increased by 9.0 percent
  • meat, poultry, and fish prices increased by 9.5 percent
  • non-alcoholic beverage prices increased by 8.0 percent.

To learn more about what food items substantially increased in price, Andre Fa'aoso spoke to James Mitchell, manager for Consumer Price Delivery at Stats NZ.

"Rocket Like a Hurricane" launch w Morgan Bailey of Rocket Lab 17 May 2023

"Rocket Like a Hurricane" launch w Morgan Bailey of Rocket Lab 17 May 2023 "Rocket Like a Hurricane" launch w Morgan Bailey of Rocket Lab 17 May 2023, 14.86 MB
Wed 17 May 2023

Last Monday Rocket Lab launched the first two of four satellites under the banner "Rocket Like a Hurricane"  to improve the monitoring of tropical storms. Alex Bonham spoke to Morgan Bailey of Rocket Lab to find out how these satellites will make an impact, and to discover the reasons why they are putting so much money into developing the medium size reusable Neutron Rocket. 

Saving Energy in Winter w/ Bridget Abernathy: 17 May, 2023

Saving Energy in Winter w/ Bridget Abernathy: 17 May, 2023 Saving Energy in Winter w/ Bridget Abernathy: 17 May, 2023, 10.11 MB
Wed 17 May 2023

Bridget Abernathy is the CEO of the Energy Retailers Association. They have recently launched a campaign called Energymate that shows Kiwis how they can reduce power usage during the energy-intensive winter months. 

Arno had a brief chat with her about some common energy-saving tips. Arno started the interview by asking what Kiwis could do to reduce their power consumption. 

Check out energymate.nz for more tips and tricks on saving power this winter.

Vaping w/ Cancer Specialist Dr George Laking: 17 May, 2023

Vaping w/ Cancer Specialist Dr George Laking: 17 May, 2023 Vaping w/ Cancer Specialist Dr George Laking: 17 May, 2023, 21.61 MB
Wed 17 May 2023

Dr George Laking is a cancer specialist and director for the Centre for Cancer Research at the University of Auckland. He believes Australia’s prescription-only model for vaping is overkill and will be ineffective at reducing harms in New Zealand. 

Arno started the interview by asking if he was glad that the legislation had not passed in parliament this term to restrict vaping further.

 

The Budget w/ Dr Shane Reti : May 16, 2023

The Budget w/ Dr Shane Reti : May 16, 2023 The Budget w/ Dr Shane Reti : May 16, 2023 , 19.69 MB
Tue 16 May 2023

Thursday this week the budget will be announced, with many pre-budget announcements already made, Milly from the Tuesday Wire speaks to Dr Shane Reti for their weekly catch up on what this all means. 

The Wire w/ Milly : May 16, 2023

The Wire w/ Milly : May 16, 2023 The Wire w/ Milly : May 16, 2023, 98.62 MB
Tue 16 May 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Wire! This week on the show: 

  • The comedy special of Dear Science with Joel Rindelaub
  • Beth Speaks to Kimberly O'Sullivan on the Consumer Care Guidelines 
  • Milly has her weekly catch up with Dr Shane Reti where they talk about the upcoming budget announcement
  • Tyler Baikie and Corey Fuimaono from bFM Drive spoke with Mark Adams, Senior Vice President of VICE Media, on where the innovation in technology and marketing is going where young people ought to be cautious and keep a level head.

All this and more on the Tuesday Wire!

Consumer Care Guildeline w/ Kimberly O'Sullivan : May 16, 2023

Consumer Care Guildeline w/ Kimberly O'Sullivan : May 16, 2023 Consumer Care Guildeline w/ Kimberly O'Sullivan : May 16, 2023 , 7.34 MB
Tue 16 May 2023

Consumer Care Guidelines aim to protect vulnerable and medically dependent customers’ access to electricity. The Electricity Authority recently released their report ascertaining company compliance with Consumer Care Guidelines. This week on the Tuesday Wire, Beth speaks to Kimberly O'Sullivan Senior Researcher at the University of Otago Wellington all about this. 

Dear Science w/ Doctor Cushla McGoverin: 17th December, 2024

Dear Science w/ Doctor Cushla McGoverin: 17th December, 2024 Dear Science w/ Doctor Cushla McGoverin: 17th December, 2024, 18.51 MB
Tue 17 Dec 2024

For Dear Science this week our expert Doctor Cushla McGoverin chatted to us about mealworms eating plastic, spray on tattoos measuring brain activity, and neanderthal-human interbreeding

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

The assassination of the United Healthcare CEO and Yale’s student body voting for divestment w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 12 December, 2024

The assassination of the United Healthcare CEO and Yale’s student body voting for divestment w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 12 December, 2024 The assassination of the United Healthcare CEO and Yale’s student body voting for divestment w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 12 December, 2024, 20.04 MB
Thu 12 Dec 2024

The Healthcare exec Brian Thompson was shot dead by a masked assailant last week. 

The crime has gained significant controversy and attention online, with many using it to restart the debate on the inequities of the United States healthcare system.

And this week Yale University was the latest college to commit to divesting from weapons manufacturing after a student vote.

For State of the States this week Wire Host Caeden speak to Andre Fa’aoso from the Yale Daily News about both of these topics.

The new ferry announcement and nearly a quarter of beneficiaries being paid incorrectly w/ Labour Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni: 12 December, 2024

The new ferry announcement and nearly a quarter of beneficiaries being paid incorrectly w/ Labour Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni: 12 December, 2024 The new ferry announcement and nearly a quarter of beneficiaries being paid incorrectly w/ Labour Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni: 12 December, 2024, 17.71 MB
Thu 12 Dec 2024

The government as announced their plan for the Cook Strait ferry a year after they scrapped Labour’s plan, including cancelling the ferries the Labour government had ordered.

And a new report from the Ministry of Social Development has revealed nearly a quarter of beneficiaries are not receiving their correct entitlements.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about both of these topics.

Time-of-use charges and Auckland Council selling its Auckland Airport shares w/ Councillor Shane Henderson: 12th December, 2024

Time-of-use charges and Auckland Council selling its Auckland Airport shares w/ Councillor Shane Henderson: 12th December, 2024 Time-of-use charges and Auckland Council selling its Auckland Airport shares w/ Councillor Shane Henderson: 12th December, 2024, 12 MB
Thu 12 Dec 2024

For City Counselling this week, producer Sofia caught up with Councillor Shane Henderson about proposed time-of-use charging to solve congestion problems in Tāmaki and Council selling their remaining Auckland Airport shares last week. 

Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez-March: December 11th, 2024

Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez-March: December 11th, 2024 Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez-March: December 11th, 2024, 21.47 MB
Wed 11 Dec 2024

The Green party recently released He Ara Anamata - the Green party’s emissions reduction plan.

The document covers more than 10 areas of the economy and energy Sector that a Greens-led government would be looking to adapt to minimise carbon emissions and protect the natural landscapes of Aotearoa. 

It also comes 5 months after the government released their own draft emissions plan. Numerous experts pointed out that the government is behind on their own plan’s targets to meet the crucial emissions budget for 2031-2035.

For their weekly catchup, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez-March to discuss the party’s new emissions reduction plan and how they would address climate and the economy in a greens-led government.

Police staffing numbers and new insulation guidelines w/ the National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 10th December, 2024

Police staffing numbers and new insulation guidelines w/ the National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 10th December, 2024 Police staffing numbers and new insulation guidelines w/ the National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 10th December, 2024, 9.62 MB
Tue 10 Dec 2024

Last election, one of the National Party’s main campaign promises was to be ‘tough on crime’, promising to increase police coverage and penalties for crimes. A target was set to increase the number of police officers by 500 by November 2025, however some police leaders today say this goal is unrealistic. 

The government also announced this week some shakeups to insulation standards, which they say should make houses more affordable. 

In our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor spoke to him about police staffing targets and new insulation standards.

Dear Science w/ Dr. Cushla McGoverin: 10th December, 2024

Dear Science w/ Dr. Cushla McGoverin: 10th December, 2024 Cushla McGoverin: 10th December, 2024, 15.55 MB
Tue 10 Dec 2024

This week on Dear Science, our expert Doctor Cushla McGoverin chatted with us about what latrines teach us about people, climate variation affecting Chinese dynasties, and invasive species becoming threatened.

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Bootcamp Reoffences, Proposed Changes to Employment Law and David Seymour's Incumbent Term as Deputy PM w/ the ACT Party’s Simon Court: 9 December, 2024

Bootcamp Reoffences, Proposed Changes to Employment Law and David Seymour's Incumbent Term as Deputy PM w/ the ACT Party’s Simon Court: 9 December, 2024 Bootcamp Reoffences, Proposed Changes to Employment Law and David Seymour's Incumbent Term as Deputy PM w/ the ACT Party’s Simon Court: 9 December, 2024 , 16.62 MB
Mon 9 Dec 2024

Last week it was revealed that two of the ten participants in the government's pilot bootcamp programme were on the run. 

The youth were two months into the community rehabilitation phase of the programme, following the three month youth justice residence phase. Both teens were found in the weekend, but had allegedly reoffended, and are now set to come before the court. 

For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, who have been heavily advocating for this programme, Producer Evie spoke to Simon Court about this incident. 

She also talks to him about proposed changes to employment law which would give employers the power to dismiss workers earning over $180,000 without the employee refuting the decision. 

And finally, she talks to him about David Seymour’s incumbent run as Deputy Prime Minister, which is set to begin in May of next year.

Changes to Auckland Transport's responsibilities, bus and train fare hikes nationwide, and concerns over the opening of the City Rail Link w/ Councillor Julie Fairey: 5th December, 2024

Changes to Auckland Transport's responsibilities, bus and train fare hikes nationwide, and concerns over the opening of the City Rail Link w/ Councillor Julie Fairey: 5th December, 2024 Changes to Auckland Transport's responsibilities, bus and train fare hikes nationwide, and concerns over the opening of the City Rail Link w/ Councillor Julie Fairey: 5th December, 2024, 20.99 MB
Thu 5 Dec 2024

For City Counselling this week, Producer Sofia spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about changes to Auckland Transport’s responsibilities, nationwide bus and train fare hikes, and concerns over the opening of the City Rail Link. 

President Biden pardoning his son and President-elect Trump’s nominee for FBI Director w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 5 December, 2024

President Biden pardoning his son and President-elect Trump’s nominee for FBI Director w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 5 December, 2024 President Biden pardoning his son and President-elect Trump’s nominee for FBI Director w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 5 December, 2024 , 18.32 MB
Thu 5 Dec 2024

For State of the States this week, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, who was due to be sentenced next week for three felony charges.

They also discuss Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, who is the latest in a long list of unorthodox picks for government positions from Trump