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The Wire w/ Caeden: 29 May, 2025

The Wire w/ Caeden: 29 May, 2025 The Wire w/ Caeden: 29 May, 2025, 83.72 MB
Thu 29 May 2025

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about Budget 2025, particularly its impact on rangatahi, and the Regulatory Standards Bill.

For International Desk, they spoke to Greenpeace campaigner Juressa Lee about the upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference. 

For this week’s City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Shane Henderson on Auckland Council’s recent approval for new development in the city centre, as well as the latest updates in the Western Springs speedway v stadium debate

For her second topic, of national and global military spending, she spoke with Massey University Defence and Security Associate Professor Anna Powles, as well as Peace Movement Aotearoa coordinator Edwina Hughes. 

The Impact of Budget 2025 on Rangatahi and the Regulatory Standards Bill w/ Shanan Halbert: 29 May, 2025

The Impact of Budget 2025 on Rangatahi and the Regulatory Standards Bill w/ Shanan Halbert: 29 May, 2025 The Impact of Budget 2025 on Rangatahi and the Regulatory Standards Bill w/ Shanan Halbert: 29 May, 2025, 11.56 MB
Thu 29 May 2025

Last Thursday Budget 2025, the “Growth” Budget, was announced.

As part of the Budget, there were significant changes to Kiwisaver.

There are also new eligibility limits for 18 and 19-year-olds to access benefits, based on parental income.

And the ACT Party’s Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its first reading and is now before the Finance and Expenditure Committee.

The bill has been criticised for its potential effect on the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our laws. 

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke with Shanan Halbert about both of these issues.

The Impact of Budget 2025 on Rangatahi and the Regulatory Standards Bill w/ Shanan Halbert: 29 May, 2025

The Impact of Budget 2025 on Rangatahi and the Regulatory Standards Bill w/ Shanan Halbert: 29 May, 2025 The Impact of Budget 2025 on Rangatahi and the Regulatory Standards Bill w/ Shanan Halbert: 29 May, 2025, 11.56 MB
Thu 29 May 2025

Last Thursday Budget 2025, the “Growth” Budget, was announced.

As part of the Budget, there were significant changes to Kiwisaver.

There are also new eligibility limits for 18 and 19-year-olds to access benefits, based on parental income.

And the ACT Party’s Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its first reading and is now before the Finance and Expenditure Committee.

The bill has been criticised for its potential effect on the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our laws. 

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke with Shanan Halbert about both of these issues.

The Upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference w/ Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand’s Juressa Lee: 29 May, 2025

The Upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference w/ Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand’s Juressa Lee: 29 May, 2025 The Upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference w/ Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand’s Juressa Lee: 29 May, 2025, 13.9 MB
Thu 29 May 2025

From 9th June, the United Nations Ocean Conference is being held in France, which is co-hosting the event with Costa Rica.

More than 50 world leaders are expected to attend, with 1500 delegates from almost 200 countries. 

The conference follows the world’s first deep-sea mining application for the international seabed, which was submitted to the United States government as opposed to the United Nations regulator.

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Juressa Lee (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Rarotonga), seabed mining campaigner at Greenpeace, about the conference. 

Psychic Glands, 29th May 2025

Psychic Glands, 29th May 2025 Psychic Glands, 29th May 2025, 247.98 MB
Thu 29 May 2025

Guest Interview w/ Moe Laga for F.O.L.A: May 29, 2025

Guest Interview w/ Moe Laga for F.O.L.A: May 29, 2025 A: May 29, 2025, 14.76 MB
Thu 29 May 2025

Whakarongo mai nei to HALFQUEEN's kōrero with Aniva Artist in Residence Moe Laga about the upcoming show Fetū x Fetu'u, part of this year's F.O.L.A. programme. 

The Upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference w/ Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand’s Juressa Lee: 29 May, 2025

The Upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference w/ Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand’s Juressa Lee: 29 May, 2025 The Upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference w/ Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand’s Juressa Lee: 29 May, 2025, 13.9 MB
Thu 29 May 2025

From 9th June, the United Nations Ocean Conference is being held in France, which is co-hosting the event with Costa Rica.

More than 50 world leaders are expected to attend, with 1500 delegates from almost 200 countries. 

The conference follows the world’s first deep-sea mining application for the international seabed, which was submitted to the United States government as opposed to the United Nations regulator.

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Juressa Lee (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Rarotonga), seabed mining campaigner at Greenpeace, about the conference. 

95bFM Drive w/ HALFQUEEN: Rāpare May 29, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ HALFQUEEN: Rāpare May 29, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ HALFQUEEN: Rāpare May 29, 2025, 248.79 MB
Thu 29 May 2025

Featuring Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie thanks to The Hempstore, then later kōrero with Aniva Artist in Residence Moe Laga about the upcoming show Fetū x Fetu'u  part of this year's F.O.L.A programme. 

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

What's Up w/ Deborah Russell: May 28, 2025

What's Up w/ Deborah Russell: May 28, 2025 What's Up w/ Deborah Russell: May 28, 2025, 13.76 MB
Wed 28 May 2025

Jonny chats to Labour MP Deborah Russell about the budget and it's impacts on young people, beneficiaries, and whether it favours high-income earners over social equity. 

The Wire w/ Oto: 28 May, 2025

The Wire w/ Oto: 28 May, 2025 The Wire w/ Oto: 28 May, 2025, 98.33 MB
Wed 28 May 2025

For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez-March, Oto speak to him about the recent Budget 2025 announcement, specifically related to the: Environment, Māori outcomes and housing.

He spoke to Rodger Tiedemann, a hematologist at Auckland City Hospital and Associate Professor of Cancer Research at the University of Auckland, about the lack of additional funding for blood cancer treatments in Budget 2025.

And he spoke to Professor Patria Hume a Professor Human Performance AUT about the recent death of a 19-year old from Palmerston North taking part in a runit-styled tackle game.

Max spoke to Dan Hikuroa, an associate professor at Waipapa Taumata Ra University of Auckland, about the current water crisis that New Zealand could be facing.

And he spoke to Chris Hall, an associate professor at the department of molecular medicine and pathology at the University of Auckland about how daylight can boost our immunity.