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Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 16 November, 2023

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 16 November, 2023 Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 16 November, 2023, 10.44 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about mayors across Aotearoa calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the length and secrecy of coalition talks and National’s plan to reverse the offshore oil and gas ban. 

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 16 November, 2023

Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 16 November, 2023 Breakfast Food w/ Lucinda Bennett: 16 November, 2023, 14.09 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

 Lucinda Bennett chats coleslaw (slaw? cold slaw?) on Breakfast Food.

I/V/ w Eyeliner: 16 November, 2023

I/V/ w Eyeliner: 16 November, 2023 I/V/ w Eyeliner: 16 November, 2023, 16.63 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

Eyeliner dials in to chat about his new album, brb. 

I/V/ w Alexander Gandar: 16 November, 2023

I/V/ w Alexander Gander: 16 November, 2023 I/V/ w Alexander Gander: 16 November, 2023, 12.16 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

Alexander Gander is in the studio talking about his 20 minute documentary Every Word Counts, produced for The Spinoff, which is out now. Whakarongo mai nei!

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Co-governance and Human Rights w/ University of Auckland Professor of Law, Claire Charters: 16 November, 2023

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Co-governance and Human Rights w/ University of Auckland Professor of Law, Claire Charters: 16 November, 2023 Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Co-governance and Human Rights w/ University of Auckland Professor of Law, Claire Charters: 16 November, 2023, 17.92 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission recently released a fact sheet explaining the connection between human rights, te Tiriti o Waitangi and co-governance.

Professor of Law at the University of Auckland Claire Charters says that ‘the fact sheet helps to unpack co-governance arrangements in Aotearoa New Zealand and how they are consistent with a modern, liberal democracy.’

Beth spoke with Professor Charters about the relationship between co-governance, te Tiriti o Waitangi and human rights in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how our co-governance arrangement could better reflect te Tiriti and the rights of indigenous peoples. She began by asking about the importance of co-governance.

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: 16 November, 2023

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: 16 November, 2023 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: 16 November, 2023, 9.18 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

For our weekly catch-up with Auckland Council, Beth spoke to Counsellor Shane Henderson about the Council’s consultation on Tāmaki Makaurau’s freshwater and community involvement.

Support for the Clean Car Discount and the National Party’s Plan to Scrap It w/ Rob Birnie: 16 November, 2023

Support for the Clean Car Discount and the National Party’s Plan to Scrap It w/ Rob Birnie: 16 November, 2023 Support for the Clean Car Discount and the National Party’s Plan to Scrap It w/ Rob Birnie: 16 November, 2023, 13.75 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

In the past year, New Zealanders have purchased a record number of pure electric vehicles at over 24,000, along with 88,000 hybrids, according to the Ministry of Transport. The new government has stated their intentions to scrap the Clean Car Discount along with the Ute Tax from December 31st.

Beth spoke with Volunteer at Better NZ Trust Rob Birnie about national support for the Clean Car Discount, and began asking him if he thought the Clean Car Discount had influenced people’s decision to purchase a pure electric vehicle or hybrid.

The Wire w/ Jessica: 16 November, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 16 November, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 16 November, 2023, 94.18 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

For our regular catch-up with the Labour Party, Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader, Carmel Sepuloni, about the 2023 Pacific Islands Forum. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Epidemiologist, Professor Michael Baker, about his concerns that Aotearoa is entering a ‘fifth wave’ of Covid-19. 

Producer Beth spoke to Counsellor for Waitakere, Shane Henderson, about the Council’s consultation on government direction and improvement to Tāmaki Makaurau’s freshwater and community involvement in freshwater management

She spoke to Professor of Law at the University of Auckland Claire Charters about the relationship between co-governance, te Tiriti o Waitangi and human rights in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how our co-governance arrangement could better reflect te Tiriti and the rights of indigenous peoples

She also spoke to Volunteer at the Better NZ Trust Rob Birnie about national support for the Clean Car Discount and the National Party’s plan to scrap the policy

Producer Castor spoke to Professor of Environment at the University of Auckland, Giovanni Coco, about the removal of mangroves across Aotearoa and its negative consequences for the environment.

The Downsides of Mangrove Removal w/ Giovanni Coco: 16 November, 2023.

The Downsides of Mangrove Removal w/ Giovanni Coco: 16 November, 2023. , 15.49 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

Councils across Aotearoa have been removing mangroves for various reasons including for aesthetics, beach access, and reduced muddiness. 

However, mangroves actually reduce muddiness on their own, as well as supporting local ecosystems and minimising flood risk. 

Producer Castor spoke to University of Auckland Professor of Environment, Giovanni Coco, about the removal of mangroves and how this can harm New Zealand’s wetlands and estuaries.

Concerns About a ‘Fifth Wave’ of Covid-19 w/ Professor Michale Baker: 16 November, 2023

Concerns About a ‘Fifth Wave’ of Covid-19 w/ Professor Michale Baker: 16 November, 2023 Concerns About a ‘Fifth Wave’ of Covid-19 w/ Professor Michale Baker: 16 November, 2023 , 7.28 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

In the past week, Te Whatu Ora have reported more than FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED active cases of Covid-19 and more than TWO HUNDRED hospitalisations, the highest hospitalisation figure in six months.

But those under 30 are still not eligible for a second booster and preventative antiviral medication is not easily accessible.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker about why he believes Aotearoa is experiencing a ‘fifth wave’ of Covid-19, what may have caused it, and what we can do to avoid spreading the virus.