A meeting of all major pacific nations is happening in the Solomon Islands next month. The stability of this conference has been threatened by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Pacific with China and the United States fiercely competing for
New Zealand recently withdrew funding from the Cook Islands, who have signed a multitude of bilateral deals with China that brings the nation in closer cooperation with the Asian superpower.
Tuvalu previously threatened to boycott the conference as the US, China and Taiwan (which are partner countries) have been barred from participating amid rising geopolitical tensions but has since said they will attend.
Producer Sanat wanted to understand a little bit more about the importance of the Pacific Islands Forum and the role that New Zealand plays in the conference of nations, especially in a pacific environment where climate change threatens the sanctity of so many Pacific Island communities.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, regular Wire Host Caeden spoke to MP Shanan Halbert about four-year parliament terms, the High Court challenge against the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, and the Public Services Commissioner investigating potential changes to several lived experience ministries.
For International Desk, they spoke to Andre Fa’aoso from the Yale Daily News about the current experiences of international students in the United States, especially as the Trump administration targets Universities for funding cuts.
For City Counselling this week, Producer Sanat spoke with Councillor Julie Fairey about a new plan up for limited consultation to build higher-density housing within the city.
He also spoke to the University of Auckland’s Associate Professor of Pacific Studies Gordon Nanau about the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum and the surrounding geopolitical tensions between Pacific Island nations.
A very special fashion edition of Morning Glory today, with Thursday host Emma Gleason playing songs from past runway soundtracks (including Zambesi, Kate Sylvester, Twenty-seven Names and Karen Walker), chatting to Dan Ahwa, creative director of New Zealand Fashion Week, about the Into The Archives Show, playing a couple of designer song requests, and interviewing from Te Wiki Ahua O Aotearoa's Nina Bailey and Finn Mora-Hill in studio.
Emma speaks with stylist and New Zealand Fashion Week creative director Dan Ahwa about the return of the event after a two-year hiatus, how he brought the Into The Archives show to the runway and why it matters.
Milly and Rosetta are joined by Ophelia from Blue for the very first iteration of Well Seasoned! Using produce from Eden's Box, Ophelia talks us through some things you can make.
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