For our weekly catchup with the Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez-March, Oto speak to him about Simeon Brown’s Health Infrastructure Plan, the downgrading of climate change in the new Defence Capability Plan and the recently announced extension of military assistance to Ukraine.
He spoke to Amanda Larsson - Senior Campaign manager for Greenpeace Aotearoa, about Greenpeace’s investigation into meat processing corporation JBS and their role in the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
And he spoke to Sue Coutts, an advocate for the Zero Waste Network about their take on the government’s proposal to update the waste minimisation act.
Max spoke to the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa co-chair, John Minto, about the PSNA appeal to New Zealand Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, in which they requested that New Zealand initiate the call for an internationally enforced “no-fly” zone over Gaza.
On the 22nd of April 2025, the Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa, or PSNA, wrote to the New Zealand Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, requesting that New Zealand initiate the call for an internationally enforced "no-fly" zone over Gaza.
PSNA Co-Chair, John Minto, said that it would be "a small but practical step to blunt Israel's continuing genocidal attacks on Palestinians".
Producer Max spoke with John Minto, to talk about the appeal to Foreign Minister Winston Peters, New Zealand's commitment to the region, as well as the impact it would have if New Zealand were to take action.
A recent study of 156,000 has shown that New Zealanders should be aware of the differences between Australian work culture, before considering crossing the ditch.
The study has found that Australia pales in comparison to New Zealand regarding a workplace being fair regardless of race, age, and sexual orientation, with only 51% of those saying they consider their workplace as a psychologically and emotionally healthy environment to work in.
This comes as there has been a surge in New Zealanders leaving to Australia, with Stats NZ findings from 2023 showing a net migration loss of 44,500.
News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to the general manager of Great Place to Work New Zealand & Australia; a global human resources research and certification organisation, Rebecca Moulynox, about these findings, and what New Zealanders should consider before working in Australia.
Yesterday, at the age of 88, Pope Francis passed away from stroke and heart failure. As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was also known for being outspoken on various rights issues, including around immigration, refugees, climate change, and the occupation of Palestine.
The next pope is expected to be decided over the coming weeks, with multiple people seen as frontrunners for the position.
To discuss the life, accomplishments, and death of Pope Francis, Wire host Castor spoke to senior lecturer of theological and religious studies, Dr. Nick Thompson.
Last week finance minister Nicola Willis announced a budget cut of 25% to the reserve bank. The cut follows criticisms of the reserve bank staffing numbers, which have risen significantly since 2018.
Also last week education minister Erica Stanford announced $100 million of new classroom developments across the country, with one large development in Massey. The move has been well received, though some have pointed out the continued impacts of overcrowding in the school system, particularly due to housing intensification in parts of the country.
In our weekly catchup with National’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about each of these issues, starting with reserve bank budget cuts.
Stella Marina - Charif Megarbane
Spoonful (Victor Rice Dub) - Eddie Skuller
Ceefax Richard Norris Amp Freqq Dub - Richard Norris
In Every Country - Busy Signal
African - Anthony B
Limb X Limb Riddim (Instrumental) - Seani B
How Love Is Your Deep? - Brendon Moeller
Unite - Synkro
K:umbia - Biased
Cumbia Psicodelica - Tribilin Sound
Tropidelico - Tribilin Sound
Palenque - Carlos Haayen Y Su Piano Candeloso
La Noche - Leon Cardona Y Los Internacionales
Talisman (Vegyn Remix) - Vegyn / Air
The Healing (Born to Go Mix) - Deeply Armed
TURBO DOMINION - HHY & The Kampala Unit
Death Mask - Death In Vegas
Fracture - Phaeleh
Light Touch - Luigi Tozzi
Vronabe - Tammo Hesselink
Harbour Launch - Tammo Hesselink
All Mod Cons - Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan
Limescale Of The Mind (DJ Narciso Remix) - Swimful
Crazy Legs (Africanoise Remix) - Black Rave Culture
Remember - Windu
Felt Bat - Lauer
Vessel Of Skin - Broken English Club
Tektite (Gas Core) - Galtier
The People Of The Town - Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan
Kelly Watch the Stars (Vegyn Remix) - Vegyn / Air
Chou Ostak - Charif Megarbane
Corrida - Charif Megarbane
East of What - Charif Megarbane
7.2-B - Pretty Sneaky
Three Treasures - Afterlife & Moonseed
Open Green Spaces - Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan
Sonic Broom - Pretty Lightning
Lulled - J.WLSN
Velms - Phaeleh
For Dear Science our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about dimethyl sulphide found on the exoplanet k2-18b, plants farming nickel, and turning rain into electricity.
In our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about reserve bank budget cuts and new classroom developments in Auckland.
They also spoke to Senior Lecturer in theological and religious studies, Dr. Nick Thompson from the University of Auckland about the passing of Pope Francis and its implications.
Producer Amani spoke with the Environmental Protection Authority’s Shaun Prescow about the manufacture of tattoo inks in New Zealand.
And News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to Great Place to Work New Zealand and Australia’s Rebecca Moulynox about a new study showing poorer working conditions in Australia compared to New Zealand.
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