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Ready Steady Learn w/ Daniel Kelly: May 6, 2025

Ready Steady Learn w/ Daniel Kelly: May 6, 2025 Ready Steady Learn w/ Daniel Kelly: May 6, 2025, 148.03 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

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!

Thanks to the University of Auckland

95bFM Breakfast w/ Jonny: Rātū May 6, 2025

95bFM Breakfast w/ Jonny: Rātū May 6, 2025 95bFM Breakfast w/ Jonny: Rātū May 6, 2025, 242.8 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

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!

Prisoner voting ban w/ People Against Prisons Aotearoa's Emmy Rākete: 6 May, 2025

Prisoner voting ban w/ People Against Prisons Aotearoa's Emmy Rākete: 6 May, 2025 Prisoner voting ban w/ People Against Prisons Aotearoa's Emmy Rākete: 6 May, 2025, 7.51 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

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.

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 6th May, 2025

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 6th May, 2025 Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 6th May, 2025, 39.1 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

This week on Dear Science our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about people falsely reporting what they eat, fluoride in drinking water, and a retracted paper on the Sodom comet

Northwest transport upgrades and teachers registration fees w/ the National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 6th May, 2025

Northwest transport upgrades and teachers registration fees w/ the National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 6th May, 2025 Northwest transport upgrades and teachers registration fees w/ the National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 6th May, 2025, 21.67 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

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. 

Risks of pesticides to native wildlife w/ the University of Auckland’s Professor James Russell: 6th May, 2025

Risks of pesticides to native wildlife w/ the University of Auckland’s Professor James Russell: 6th May, 2025 Risks of pesticides to native wildlife w/ the University of Auckland’s Professor James Russell: 6th May, 2025, 16.02 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

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.

New study shows link between vaping and incurable lung disease w/ Asthma Foundation NZ's Letitia Harding

New study shows link between vaping and incurable lung disease w/ Asthma Foundation NZ's Letitia Harding New study shows link between vaping and incurable lung disease w/ Asthma Foundation NZ's Letitia Harding, 10.57 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

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.

Stinky Grooves: Tuesday May 6, 2025

Stinky Grooves: Tuesday May 6, 2025 Stinky Grooves: Tuesday May 6, 2025, 239.41 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

Your regular rough and tumble...

95bFM Drive w/ Nicholas & Rosetta: Rātu May 6, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ Nicholas & Rosetta: Rātu May 6, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ Nicholas & Rosetta: Rātu May 6, 2025, 247.55 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

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. 

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Guest Interview w/ Daffodils: Rātu May 6, 2025

Guest Interview w/ Daffodils: Rātu May 6, 2025 Guest Interview w/ Daffodils: Rātu May 6, 2025, 18.32 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

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!