Last week in a speech from ACT party leader David Seymour which he described as his own “State of the Nation” speech, he called for the privatisation of government assets. Seymour noted recent issues in public sectors such as health and housing, proposing that private organisations would manage operations better than the government.
The Public Service Association says the privatisation of the health sector will lead to the prioritisation of profits over health outcomes for individuals. Countries like the United States where the health system is almost entirely private see those with or without insurance rejected from hospitals, unable to pay for life-saving treatment.
Wire host Castor to National Secretary of the Public Service Association, Fleur Fitzsimons, about how a private health system would work in Aotearoa.
For Dear Science this week, our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about good old Ernest Rutherford and why his mug is on our 100 dollar bills.
In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Tom Rutherford about National’s recent cabinet reshuffle and Christopher Luxon’s state of the nation speech.
They also spoke to National Secretary of the Public Service Association, Fleur Fitzsimons, about ACT party leader David Seymour’s calls for privatisation of Aotearoa’s health sector.
Producer Athena spoke to Director of Global Studies at the University of Auckland, Chris Ogden, about how and why Trump weaponises chaos.
Facing The Horses Tail - Al Wootton
Tromba Bandita - Procida Ritual Project
Abbadia - Hiss Is Bliss
Computer Love - Kid Loco meets Soul Sugar
Calvinist Hospitality - Al Wootton
Wired Version - Ghost Dubs
African Queen - King Jammy
Egyptian Reggae - Pancho Acosta
Cumbia De Los Bee Gees - Cumbia Machuca
Carnaval De Jujuy - Money Chicha
Medicine Totem Edits 19 - totem projects/Big Audio Dynamite
Swell (Pye Corner Audio Remix) - Mattheis
Inga Elektra - Charlotte Bendiks feat. Plevna
Okul Terk - Grup Ses & Gökalp
Yay - Grup Ses & Gökalp
Imperial Toledano - Al Wootton
Loss Is Not Infinite - Roy + God Colony
Eek Klap - Good Mostly Bad
i’m in love... (GLOK Remix) - Andy Bell feat. Dot Allison and Michael Rother
Beyond Light And Shade - Polygonia
you'd be much better off without me - Aroma Nice
Sea - Slikback
Stickers - V/Z
Meine Muse (Rework For The Düsseldorf Düsterboys) - Philipp Johann Thimm
Space Taxi - Sula Bassana
Airport City - Zaumne
Green Arrow - Prairiewolf
Silver Cycles - Prairiewolf
Sanctuary - Bill Orcutt
Ballad - Milan W.
Scorched Jerusalem - Band of Holy Joy
blend-strumental one - Kevin Shields
Out Out Out - Brown Spirits
Ceremony - 00970
Autobahn (Bass Version) - Kid Loco meets Soul Sugar
Settle in for another week of immersive soundscapes, handpicked to inspire, uplift, and connect.
Hosted by PHILLIEE, tonight’s episode features the Sound of Sydney by Carlos Avilés, continuing our spotlight on the artist Cousin. A late-night soundtrack for discovery, creativity, and serene reflection awaits.
~ Universal Harmony ~
Oozing a grateful aura, massaging the creative mind.
Playlist
Percussions - March 2013
Klein Zage - The Sayers
Antenna - Timbales
Tornado Wallace - Sea Translation
Dam Swindle - Figure of Speech
Igor B - Turtle Cove
Jaakko Eino Kalevi - Who Put the Bomb
Cleveland - Dx6
Bedouin - Hologram
IZ & DIZ - Mouth (Brad Peeps Remix For Friends)
Dizraeli - I Freak Out (Smbd Brukxit Dub) [Dub]
Frits Wentink - Double Man (KiNK Remix)
Elleot - Fairground (Diego Krause Remix)
Kudu - Transit
Roberto (CA) - Oceanic
DJ Moonbeam - You're From The Future
Voom:Voom - Influenza
4004 - Guilt Is My Shadow
Motor City Drum Ensemble - Send a Prayer, Pt. 2
Shur-I-Kan - Jazz Club (Max Graef Remix)
Chaos In The CBD - Background Explorer
Ben Hauke - Ain't Bad
Cousin - Muster
The Extra T's - Flash Boogie
Lalo Schifrin - Agnus Dei
The System - Find It In Your Eyes
Mark Barrott - Over At Dieter's Place (Luis Delgado Mix)
ICYMI - Jonny chats to Tom of local punk legends Guardian Singles about their fundraiser gig to head to SXSW later in the year, plus Ready Steady Learn with Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland, and a highlight of Hunter's kōrero with Finn from The Veils on Short Player.
Jonny chats to Tom of Guardian Singles about their upcoming fundraiser on Thursday night to get the band all the way across to the US for SXSW 2025! Whakarongo mai nei!
Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens chats about her study focusing on the resurgence of kauae among wāhine Māori, examining how historical contexts and generational influences shape perceptions of kauae expectations. Plus the role of social media in expresssion and identity.
Featuring AudioCulture with artist Nancy Howie, and a kōrero with the curators of the opening event for Auckland Pride 2025 Te Tīmatanga. Whakarongo mai nei!
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