Jonny is joined by Daniel Kelly from the Science Faculty to learn all about his doctoral research into ways to grow food without fueling climate change - using syntropic agroforestry techniques!
Featuring the fortnightly catch-up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson on Isthmus'n That, and Daniel Kelly talks research into food-growing techniques that avoid contributing to climate change on Ready Steady Learn, thanks to the University of Auckland!
In light of the government’s announcement to reinstate the prisoner’s voting ban, the decision has received significant criticism.
Such criticisms include the ban being described as a violation of fundamental rights, and a weak incentive for criminals
Producer Faith spoke to criminology lecturer from the University of Auckland, and press spokesperson for People Against Prisons Aotearoa Dr. Emmy Rākete, and how she feels about the move.
This past week the government announced plans to reinstate the prisoner voting ban. The ban was altered in June 2020 by the Labour led coalition government in a change which allowed prisoners serving a sentence of less than three years to vote in elections. This change followed a recommendation from New Zealand’s High Court, which found a prisoner voting ban was inconsistent with New Zealand’s Bill of Rights.
In 2025, the government is now looking at repealing the bill and reinstating the ban. The National Party has argued that there are certain responsibilities that members of society must uphold, and that those who do not fulfil these responsibilities will have their rights taken away. Asked about human rights concerns and the High Court ruling on the bill, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said “I do not care what anyone else says about it.” The bill is set to join others as part of this government’s “tough on crime” approach.
In our weekly catchup with National’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about the prisoner voting ban and how the change would benefit the general public.
New research published in the New Zealand veterinary journal has found that tuatara may be at risk from rat poison. The case has raised questions about pesticide and rodenticide use in Aotearoa, and weighing the risks to native wildlife against the benefits of pest eradication.
To discuss the poisoning and its wider ramifications for conservation in Aotearoa, Wire host Castor spoke to the University of Auckland’s Professor James Russell.
A recent study from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has shown the links between vaping, and an incurable lung disease.
Producer Faith spoke to the foundation’s chief executive Letitia Harding about these findings, and how she thinks the government should address the issue.
Ska Al Shami - Dub Caravan
Let's Communicate (Elijah Minnelli Version) - Quasi Dub Development + Lee Perry
Last Breath (Al Wootton Remix) - Om Unit & Soreab
Boomshot! - Dad of the Year
El Serranito (Reggae Mix) - Tribilin Sound
Transient Transmission (Intercept's retwist of Adrian Sherwood's Iota Remix) - Pitch Black
Unfinished Business 2 - Cloud Management
Ana No Ne - Mamazu & YO.AN
Chakana - Tribilin Sound
Infinito - Seba Schiume
Avispa - Alejandro Marenco
Hdden Hand - Woodleigh Research Facility
Parkstraat - Windu
08932168 - Mytron + Zongamin
Spider - patioworld
L'Ancienne - Djrum
Clump - Batu
Raining On Your Pillow (Daniel Avery Remix) - DIIV
Moonlight Crush (Floating Away Dub) - Or:la
Grom - Arsankhan
Track 04 (りんロゴ) (ALF CHAMPION & MDHNTR Raw Dub) - Kito Jempere + Jimi Tenor + Fotiniya + Rich Thair
Protect Yourself (Main Mix) - Field Of Dreams
Outer Force (Troels Yuri Remix) - Gold Phillings
La Manina - Piezo
Boulevard De Bakou - Arsankhan
Violet - Maria Somerville
Projections - Maria Somerville
It's Where I'm From - The Moonlandingz + Iggy Pop
Yama Yama - The Moonlandingz
Belghi Kull Mawaidi - Georgette Sayegh & Melhem Barakat
Ard El Marrah (Mambo) - Sayed Salamah
Elengi - Richard Olatunde Baker
Elephant - Polonius
East Los - Kutmah
Druid Dance - Khotin/Nik 7
Today on the show Rosetta and Nick chat with Theo from Daffodils about their new, completely free, monthly night of music at Whammy's Public Bar (FKA The Wine Cellar) - Public Service! The duo also catch up with Paul Kennedy for AudioCulture, to chat about the 50th anniversary of the Official Aotearoa Music Charts. Plus news, weather, surf, prizes, and plenty of goooood music.
Rosetta and Nick catch up with Theo from Daffodils, who is up in the studio to chat about 'Public Service' - a new, completely free, monthy night of music hosted by Whammy's Public Bar (FKA The Wine Cellar)! The inaugural night of Public Service takes place on Wednesday May 7 at 7:30pm, with performances from Daffodils and Left Hand Loz!