This week on The Wire, Milly rejoins the news team for a fleeting moment alongside her producer Sofia! Castor speaks to National's James Meager about the Three Waters replacement and changes to the sex and gender school curriculum, Sofia speaks to Gerard Rushton Chairman of Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa about vaccines and first year university students, as well as Professor Troy Baisden, the Co-President of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, talking about impending cuts in the science sector. There's also Dear Science with Alan Blackman. Do not be surprised by impromptu updates on Grant Robinson's resignation from parliment!
This week on Dear Science, Alan brings us some interesting food news - from why blueberries aren't really blue to "meaty rice". Also, Alan and The Wire team attempt to take you to lower frequencies as we discover that lower voices might be the key to social standing. All here on Dear Science, thanks to MOTAT!
National's government announced the axing of Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways: a large science reform program set up only last year.
It has left scientists concerned that budget cuts will further hit the already struggling sector; including the end of an 11-ten-year collaborative science programme known as the National Science Challenge
Producer Sofia Kent spoke to Professor Troy Baisden, the Co-President of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, about what the future of science research looks like in Aotearoa.
Camp A Low Hum jealousy is rife this morning- but Rachel and Stella are very happy for all those there. Grace from Rebel Yell chats about their show with Power Nap and Marcus Whale this Wednesday. Lochie Noble from Mirror Ritual speaks to Rachel about Cross Street Music Festival on Saturday 9 March. Jenna dials in from Camp A Low Hum to review the reprint of Lord Jim At Home on Loose Reads. Sam Brooks (writer and actor) and Sean Rivera (actor) are in the studio talking about their play, The Perfect Image, on as part of Auckland Pride. Whakarongo mai nei!
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