National Party MP Catherine Wedd recently filed a private members bill that would look at restricting social media use for young people, mainly those under 16. While the bill has received some criticism from the ACT party, other parties such as Labour have agreed that legislation around this issue is important.
At the end of April New Zealand First MP Jenny Marcroft put forward a private members bill forward that would seek to define the word ‘woman’ in New Zealand law. The bill was received with criticism from opposition parties and the general public, who say the bill is drawing on transphobic sentiments to distract from more important issues.
In our weekly catchup with National’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about each of these issues, starting with the potential social media restrictions.
Military confrontation between India and Pakistan has many regional and international actors concerned about stability in the region. While a ceasefire agreement has been reached, conditions are still uncertain, especially given indications that India doesn’t see it as a ceasefire.
Wire host Castor spoke to Director of Global Studies at the University of Auckland, Chris Ogden, about the ceasefire both now and moving into the future.
This morning Jonny chats with Leif Vollebekk ahead of his show in Auckland, catches up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson on Isthmus'n That, former Morning Glory host Charlotte Ryan selects tunes and chats us through her new playlist for NZ On Air, and Ready Steady Learn with Nadine Riwai thanks to the University of Auckland!
Playlist
Bailter Space - X
Diagonal - Anticipation
The Big Moon - Trouble
Beverly Kills - Eyes Wide Open
Lawn - Sports Gun
Fèng - C-SAW (ruins)
BlueMoonDisco - Bungle's Bungle
Leif Vollebekk - Hot Tears
Leif Vollebekk - Long Blue Light
Purple Mountains - Storyline Fever
DOPE LEMON - Sugarcat
The Bats - Loline
Neive Strang - Gather Round
christoph el' truento - Performer Dub feat. Mara TK (Locomotive Version)
The Phoenix Foundation - Whistling in the Darkness
PhD candidate Nadine Riwai phones in to talk to Jonny and the listeners about her doctorate research into culturally safe screening Māori that are both mana-enhancing and whānau-centric. To learn more about Nadine's research in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, head over here and whakarongo mai.
Producer Faith spoke with public health researcher and professor from the University of Otago Janet Hoek about the benefits of Labour's health spokesperson Dr. Ayesha Verrall's new bill.
For Dear Science this week, our expert, Doctor Cushla McGoverin, chats with us about a new twist on the famous marshmallow experiment, a new snake antivenom, and new steps towards lithium batteries.
In our weekly catch-up with the National Party’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about social media restrictions for young people and NZ First’s recent gender bill.
They also spoke to Director of Global Studies at the University of Auckland, Chris Ogden, about the India/Pakistan ceasefire and stability in the region.
Producer Faith spoke to public health researcher, Professor Janet Hoek, from the University of Otago about Labour MP Dr. Ayesha Verrall’s tobacco transparency bill
She also spoke to the Public Service Association union’s kaihautu, Janice Panoho, about how the coalition government’s recent law changes will affect Maori and Pacifica women in particular
The government’s recent changes to laws on gender pay equity have received backlash from unions– particularly the Public Service Association.
Producer Faith spoke to the union’s kaihautu Janice Panoho about these changes, how they affect Maori and Pacifica women, and what steps need to be taken moving forward
Nick is joined on the airwaves by Australian house DJ 1tbsp, aka Maxwell Byrne (Golden Vessel), to chat ahead of his show at Neck of The Woods on May 24 - and to talk about his forthcoming 'Hotel Living EP', out on June 12!
Today on the show, Nick and Rosetta chat with Josh for Spaced Out, thanks to the Stardome! Nick has a kōrero with Australian house DJ 1tbsp about his forthcoming EP and show at Neck Of The Woods on May 24, and Rosetta catches up with Liam K. Swiggs of The Big Fresh Collective to chat about FOOTMAHI 2025! Plus news, weather, surf, prizes, and plenty of good toooons :) Whakarongo mai nei!
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