Yesterday, the latest six-monthly survey of housing support providers under the National Homelessness Data Project, or NHDP, showed that homelessness in Auckland has more than doubled in the year to September. The report also found that 14 of the 21 agencies interviewed reported an increase in homelessness.
As well as this, Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 has taken effect. And according to an interim report into social media harm, a social media ban for children in New Zealand is worth exploring further.
And last week the Government announced the replacement of the Resource Management Act, or RMA. The coalition said its replacement will slash red tape and supercharge growth.
For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Wednesday Wire Host Max spoke to MP Ricardo Menendez March about the Government’s new RMA reforms and a potential social media ban in New Zealand.
But first they discussed the latest report on Auckland homelessness.
Yesterday, the latest six-monthly survey of housing support providers under the National Homelessness Data Project, or NHDP, showed that homelessness in Auckland has more than doubled in the year to September. The report also found that 14 of the 21 agencies interviewed reported an increase in homelessness.
As well as this, Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 has taken effect. And according to an interim report into social media harm, a social media ban for children in New Zealand is worth exploring further.
And last week the Government announced the replacement of the Resource Management Act, or RMA. The coalition said its replacement will slash red tape and supercharge growth.
For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Wednesday Wire Host Max spoke to MP Ricardo Menendez March about the Government’s new RMA reforms and a potential social media ban in New Zealand.
But first they discussed the latest report on Auckland homelessness.
For Max's final Wire 😢 he spoke with Green Party MP Ricardo Menendez March for our weekly catchup w/ The Green Party. They discussed the latest report on Auckland homelessness, a potential social media ban in Aotearoa, and the Government’s RMA reforms.
In June, former Wednesday Wire host Oto spoke to an Iranian New Zealander living in Iran, going under the alias ‘Maryam’, to discuss Israel launching missiles inside Iranian territory.
In September, Max spoke with John Minto from the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa to discuss US President Trump’s leaked Gaza Riviera plan.
In October, Producer Manny spoke with Professor of Conservation Biology James Russel, on preparations made to prevent an explosion of predator species when the beech trees fruit.
And earlier this month, Producer Flo spoke with University of Auckland researcher Kirsten Tilleman, about the safety of queer people on public transport.
The Wednesday Wire will return in January 2026... Merry Christmas to all, and a happy New Year!
the bro shaskey (ngāti porou) joins me in the studio to chat about his upcoming set at RnV, sunday sessions at nami record bar (tickets here!), and new music dropping in 2026???? what the hell we are so blessed! shot shaskey!
the final manu chat of the year and this week we are having a kōrero about te kotare/sacred kingfisher! a special native bird which needs no introduction :) whakarongo mai nei!
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