On Friday last week, the consultation process for the proposed new English curriculum for intermediate and high school students ended.
The proposed English curriculum will result in senior high school students learning Shakespeare and 19th-century texts, and spelling and keyboard lessons for younger students.
However, concerns have been raised that the proposed curriculum is ‘Eurocentric,’ does not engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and lacks Māori and Pacific text.
News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Claudia Rozas — a lecturer in Critical Studies at the University of Auckland, about why elements of te ao Māori should be incorporated into the English curriculum and the importance of Māori and Pacific text being engaged with.
The ACT Party has recently announced that candidates standing in local elections, if elected, will oppose attempts to mitigate emissions at a local level.
ACT Local Government spokesperson, Cameron Luxton, says council’s should “focus on what they can control,” and not “costly symbolic declarations”.
For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party’s Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to him about this move.
We also discussed the government’s sanctions on Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
New Zealand has joined countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and Norway, in banning Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over allegedly “inciting extremist violence" against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and “undermin[ing] peace” for a two-state solution.
Finally, we discussed changes being made to the proposed anti-stalking laws.
But first, we discussed ACT candidates opposing attempts to mitigate emissions at a local level.
Peter Lineham phones in to catch up Crawley and us listeners about his recent travels to China and the ways in which religions are currently practiced in China.
Milly and Tuva'a chat to Suri from the Time Out book store about a book that follows a water droplet throughout time! From a Mesopotamian King all the way to modern day..
Matthew is joined in the studio by folk musicians Australian Ned Collette and American Thalia Zedek (on the phone) to chat about their upcoming show at the Auckland Unitarian Church this Wednesday. Whakarongo mai nei!
Blind Mango Chutney takes you on a journey through the jazz universe.
Joining him in the studio this week is evergreen vocalist local legend Linn Lorkin, telling stories and painting colours from a whole lifetime in music—and *singing* her newest book: Linn Lorkin’s Song Book, lyrics referencing life from Grey Lynn to K Rd.
DJ Sassy pops in to fix microphones and deliver the Gig Guide and general sunniness.
And Blind Mango continues the tribute to Frank Gibson Jr., because there’s so much to play, and to others to whom the Grim Reaper has been unkind this week: Sly Stone, who needs no introduction, and trumpeter Al Foster, best known for his work with Miles Davis.
The 95bFM Jazz Show is sponsored by San Ray on Ponsonby Rd, eulogised earlier by Linn Lorkin
Playlist
Linn lorkin Live - The Grey Lynn Song
Linn lorkin Live - K Road
Linn lorkin Live - Ponsonby Road - Acapella
Linn lorkin Live - When Tama Plays
Linn Lorkin Live!!!! - Family At The Beach
K. $ J.J. - My Funny Valentine
Wilbert Longmire - Scarboroujgh Fair / Canticle
Joe Beck - Cactus
Allan Broadbent Trio Feat. Frank Gibson Jnr - Au Privave
Space Case FeaT. Frank Gibson Jnr - Hello Al
Mike Nock / Dr ( actually) Frank Gibson Jnr - Open Door
Sly and Family Stone - Que Sera Sera
Miles davis feat. Al Foster - Honky Tonk
Sly & The Family Stone - The Same Thing (Makes You Laugh, Makes You Cry)