For the first ever episode of WALAO! Oto and Jaycee interviewed local Tāmaki Makaurau indie rock outift Backshotz for a chat about their musical process and asian representation in the music scene here in Aotearoa.
They also had a chat about Budot music in the Philippines and it's spread through TikTok.
And, of course, they played 2 hours of the best independent music from Southeast-Asia and the diaspora abroad.
Backshotz is a 7 piece psychedelic indie rock outfit hailing from Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland, made up of a diverse group of brilliant musicians and lead by frontman Varit of Thai origin.
For the first episode of WALAO! Oto and Jaycee interviewed Backshotz to talk about their origins, musical process and Asian representation in the musical landscape of Aotearoa.
Air New Zealand recently announced their withdrawal from the Science Based Targets Initiative and removal of carbon intensity reduction targets.
The company says the move was driven by a lack of availability and affordability for new aircraft and sustainable aviation fuels.
The announcement drew criticism from experts who say the original plan was unrealistic and that the target removal was unsurprising.
Producer Josef spoke with Professor of Sustainable Business at the University of Otago, and Co-Director of He Kaupapa Hononga, Otago’s Climate Change Research Network, Sara Walton; about the announcement, and what it means for New Zealand’s emissions reduction target.
In a unique edition of Dear Science, expert Professor Allan Blackman spoke to us about the 250th anniversary of the discovery of oxygen, the history of the person who did it, and oxygen facts in the 21st century.
The repeal of section 7aa of the Oranga Tamariki Act was announced earlier this year, and the government is reviewing submissions on the bill this week. In response, more than 200 members of Ngāpuhi gathered at parliament on Monday 5th August to protest the change, which they claim will continue the historical mistreatment of tamariki Māori in state care as outlined in the recent abuse in state care report.
The repeal of section 7aa also joins a raft of other legislation under this government, which has been criticised for its targeting of policies or institutions designed to uplift Māori voices or address Māori issues.
In our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Katie Nimon, Wire host Castor asked about the removal of section 7aa and how the government is responding to criticisms. They also asked about the government’s broader approach to Māori issues, and how they plan to address systemic inequalities through policy.
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