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The vast and harsh impact of Aotearoa dealing with its worst flood and worst cyclone in history within just two weeks has led to stronger calls than ever for strong and long-lasting climate policy.
Climate Minister James Shaw has been a particularly vocal candidate, claiming the government has spent too much time bickering about whether or not the crisis is real or not, which lead to the issues we’ve currently struggled with.
To learn more about the links between the climate crisis and the extreme weather events, Liam spoke to Daithi Stone, a climate scientist from NIWA.
Liam had bFM’s first chat with defence minister Andrew Little for 2023, where they talked about his first couple weeks in the role and the extreme weather events in Te Ika-Ā-Maui, the North Island.
Continuing on with the cyclone reporting, Liam spoke to Daithi Stone from NIWA about the links between Cyclone Gabrielle and the climate crisis.
We also have bFM European Correspondent Cameron Adams back on for EuroVision, chatting about the war in Ukraine, Scotland first minister NIcola Sturgeon's resignation, and more.
Liam also spoke to Sophie Lund Ramussen, an Oxford University researcher at the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit in Denmark. We had a chat about her discovery of the world's oldest hedgehog named Thorvald, and what it means for species conservation.
And producer Hanna Thompson spoke to Professor Euan Mason from the NZ school of forestry at the University of Canterbury about erosion in the cyclones.
Since the Christchurch mosque attacks in 2019, the pandemic and the conspiracy theories and anti-government sentiment that developed in response, there has been increased scrutiny and media coverage of far-right groups in Aotearoa.
In his new book, FEAR: New Zealand's Hostile Underworld of Extremists, Independent researcher Byron Clark helps make sense of alt-right influence in Aotearoa, identifies the main perpetrators and looks at why we are susceptible to misinformation, conspiracy theories, and fear-mongering.
News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Clark about why we should be watchful and fearful of the alt-rights growing influence.
News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to Auckland University Student's Association President Alan Shaker in the studio for their monthly catch-up.
For their weekly interview, ACT Party MP Karen Chhour talks about the government's minimum wage increase and Chris Hipkins' recent policy purge, which included halting an amendment to protect religious groups from incitement of hatred.
And independent researcher Byron Clark talks about his new book FEAR: New Zealand's Hostile Underworld of Extremists, which has come out today, and why we should be watchful and fearful of the far-right's potential impact on politics.
On The Green Desk, Producer Troy Matich interviews Professor John Hopkins from the University of Canterbury about what a national state of emergency means for Aotearoa.
For their first catch-up this year, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA) President Alan Shaker about the support available for students affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, their safe zones initiative in collaboration with the Auckland Council, aggressive religious recruitment on campus, and orientation week plans.
For their weekly interview, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT Party MP Karen Chhour about the government's minimum wage increase and recent policy purge, which included halting an amendment to protect religious groups from incitement of hatred.
To get a sense of what’s driving the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle and what makes in an unprecedented weather event, Casper talked to Dr Dáithí Stone, climate scientist at NIWA.
In the wake of Aucklands recent severe weather events, Milly speaks to Asaad Shamseldin from Auckland University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering about the Auckland Stormwater System and why it has failed in some areas, as well as the plans for the city's stormwater going forward.
For this week's Tuesday Wire, Allan Blackman joined Casper and Milly over the phone for Dear Science. Casper spoke to National’s Shane Reti about the government’s policy reshuffle announced this week and Dáithí Stone, climate scientist at NIWA about what’s driving Cyclone Gabrielle.
Milly speaks to Assad Shamseldin from the University of Auckland about improving our stormwater infrastructure. And Milly also spoke to epidemiologist Michael Baker about the new measles case identified in New Zealand.
Recently an imported case of measles has been detected in New Zealand, Milly speaks to epidemiologist Michael Baker from the University of Otago regarding the risks of an outbreak and what we can do to stop the spread of measles, which has mostly been eliminated in New Zealand.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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