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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.

Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp on Indigenous Climate Policy

Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp on Indigenous Climate Policy Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp on Indigenous Climate Policy, 21.29 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

For their weekly catch up, Hanna spoke to Takutai Kemp, Te Pāti Māori's candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau, about climate adaptation. They discussed the ongoing impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, Te Pāti Māori's proposals for a Māori adaptation fund and collaboration between the Crown and whānau, hapū and iwi, and insights to be gleamed from tikanga when designing policy.

The Wire With Jessica: 20 February, 2023

The Wire With Jessica: 20 February, 2023 The Wire With Jessica: 20 February, 2023 , 60.81 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

On The Wire for Rāhina Monday...

News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to ACT’s Karen Chhour about the government banning TikTok from all parliamentary devices and reprioritising spending to refocus on the cost of living and Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.

Hanna Thompson talks to Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp about the ongoing impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and centring indigenous voices in the climate crisis debate. 

Caeden Tipler speaks to Samah Huriwai-Seger from the Aotearoa Liberation League and Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member Jake Law about an anti-co-governance roadshow in Ōrewa. 

Nicholas Lindstrom chats to “Tutira Mai” Cyclone Relief Concert volunteer Lewis Johnson about the event. 

And Alex Bonham interviews urban advocate and former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson about how we can make our cities safer for tamariki

Road Safety Around Schools w/ former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson

Road Safety Around Schools w/ former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson Road Safety Around Schools w/ former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson, 7.72 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

Last week, a boy was run over by a car on his scooter in Christchurch, leaving him critically injured. 

This is just one of the hundreds of road accidents in Aotearoa this year that have seriously injured pedestrians or micro-mobility users. 

Per capita, Aotearoa has one of the highest rates of driveway and road accidents in the world. 

Alex Bonham spoke to urban advocate and former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson about how we can make our cities safer for tamariki.

Drinking Water Safety in Aotearoa W/ Marnie Prickett: 16 March, 2023

Drinking Water Safety in Aotearoa W/ Marnie Prickett: 16 March, 2023 Drinking Water Safety in Aotearoa W/ Marnie Prickett: 16 March, 2023, 15.55 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

Research Fellow at Otago University Marnie Prickett recently co-wrote a report for the Public Health Communication Centre titled 'When The First Barrier Falls: Strengthening Protection for Drinking Water Sources'. Simon spoke with Marnie about protecting drinking water sources in Aotearoa as well issues with the water supply. She began by discussing the 2016 Havelock North contamination.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week W/ Professor Karen Waldie: 16 March, 2023

Neurodiversity Celebration Week W/ Professor Karen Waldie: 16 March, 2023 Neurodiversity Celebration Week W/ Professor Karen Waldie: 16 March, 2023, 13.43 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

This week is neurodiversity celebration week in Aotearoa. Professor Karen Waldie is a Professor in the School of Psychology and with the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland. Simon started by asking Professor Waldie what neurodiversity celebration week is and why it is important.

The Wire with Spike: March 16, 2023

The Wire with Spike: March 16, 2023 The Wire with Spike: March 16, 2023, 130.16 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

Kia ora, and welcome to The Wire for Rāpare Thursday!

Today Spike speaks to:

- Associate Dean Dr. Paul Heyward about today's teacher strike and current conditions for teaching staff

- and Mapu Maia CEO Pesio Ah-Honi about this Saturday's Lotto cyclone fundraiser and the harms of lottery gambling

Simon speaks to:

- Professor Len Gillman about the Government's scrapping of planned speed reductions

- Professor Karen Waldie about Neurodiversity Celebration Week

- and Marnie Pickett on drinking water safety in Aotearoa

That's us for The Wire!

Teacher's Strike w/ Dr. Paul Heyward: March 16, 2023

Teacher's Strike w/ Dr. Paul Heyward: March 16, 2023 Paul Heyward: March 16, 2023, 13.56 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

Today, 50,000 ECC, primary and secondary school teachers go on strike across the motu to push for better working conditions. Spike speaks to Dr. Paul Heyward, Associate Dean of Teaching at Auckland University, about the strike, and current working conditions for teachers.

Lotto Cyclone Fundraiser w/ Pesio Ah-Honi: March 16, 2023

Lotto Cyclone Fundraiser w/ Pesio Ah-Honi: March 16, 2023 Lotto Cyclone Fundraiser w/ Pesio Ah-Honi: March 16, 2023, 19.18 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

Labour has announced a special Lotto draw this Saturday as part of a cyclone relief fundraising effort, but advocates for gambling harm reduction are asking whether the benefits outweigh the harm of gambling. Spike speaks to Pesio Ah-Honi, CEO of Pasifika gambling support organisation Mapu Maia, about the upcoming draw, and the harms of gambling on communities.

Lowering Speed Limits to Reduce Emissions W/ Professor Len Gillman: 16 March, 2023

Lowering Speed Limits to Reduce Emissions W/ Professor Len Gillman: 16 March, 2023 Lowering Speed Limits to Reduce Emissions W/ Professor Len Gillman: 16 March, 2023, 9.7 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

This week Prime Minister Hipkins announced a plan to scrap cuts to speed limits on many roads. The safety benefits of lowering speed limits has been well documented, but Professor Len Gillman is an advocate for the lowering of speed limits to help reduce emissions. Simon began by asking Professor Gillman what the benefits of lowering speed limits across Aotearoa are.

Samaritans Helpline w/ Chairman Tony Robinson: 15 March, 2023

Samaritans Helpline w/ Chairman Tony Robinson: 15 March, 2023 Samaritans Helpline w/ Chairman Tony Robinson: 15 March, 2023, 18.66 MB
Wed 15 Mar 2023

Samaritans Aotearoa New Zealand is an organisation that allows people to speak to empathetic volunteers who can help them deal with emotional and practical issues they are experiencing. In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, many people have called in with various issues and been given an empathetic ear by the Samaritans. Arno spoke to Tony Robinson, chairman of Samaritans Aotearoa New Zealand to find out more about the organisation. Firstly, Arno asked him about the mission of Samaritans.

If you or a loved one needs someone to talk to about any problems, please call them on 0800 72 66 66.

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.