As the conflict in Gaza continues, international calls for a ceasefire have also been highlighted. Along with calls for a ceasefire, talks between Israel and Hamas have continued for months, despite disruptions.
However, Dr Ritesh Shah says a ceasefire alone is not enough to address systemic issues within the region. Shah’s research is into the well-being and education of children and young people in Gaza.
Wire host Castor spoke to him about humanitarian efforts, ceasefire talks, and what else the international community could do to contribute to lasting peace in the region.
He also spoke about a series he began at the University of Auckland, which is linked below with a description:
Through guest speakers and films (including several Palestinian scholars), the intention is to provide a space for staff and students within our university to learn more about how contemporary struggles in Palestine are the product of legacies of settler colonialism, racism, capitalism, and imperialism. It is also an opportunity to question some of the orthodoxies that have held problems in their place in Palestine and begin to imagine alternative futures. The series also gives specific attention to the education project in all of this—and how it has been a source of oppression, liberation, and hope for Palestinians over time and in different forms.
The series starts on August 1 and runs over three successive Thursdays that month (August 1, 8, 15) from 4-6 pm (note, the first session runs until 6:30 pm). Those who are interested in attending can register for one or more of the seminars at this link, where you can also find more information about each seminar in the series.
The government recently announced changes and funding for maths education in primary and intermediate schools. The changes include requiring all primary and secondary teachers to have an NCEA level 2 qualification in maths and introducing standardised maths tests twice yearly.
The changes are the first major update in around twenty years, and are cautiously welcomed by those in the sector.
Wire host Castor spoke to senior lecturer of mathematics education at the University of Auckland, Lisa Darragh, about the existing system and the potential changes.
For Dear Science, we chatted with our expert Professor Allan Blackman about the 250th anniversary of the discovery of Oxygen.
In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Katie Nimon about the removal of section 7aa of the Oranga Tamariki Act in light of Ngāpuhi members gathering at parliament, and how this reflects the government’s attitudes towards Māori issues.
They spoke to Senior lecturer in Education at the University of Auckland, Dr Ritesh Shah from the University of Auckland about humanitarian aid and ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.
And they spoke to Dr Lisa Darragh from the University of Auckland about the government's newly announced maths curriculum changes.
Producer Josef spoke to Sara Walton, Professor of Sustainable Business at the University of Otago, about Air New Zealand’s removal of its 2030 emissions reduction targets and withdrawal from the science-based targets initiative.
Rosetta has a kōrero with Julia Parnell, one of the directors behind The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019) a documentary detailing the career of Martin Phillips. With an expansive discography and years of incredible contribution to Aotearoa music, Martin Phillips' recent passing has shocked and saddened many across our music community, so today with the help of AudioCulture and Julia, we honour his life and career. You can check out the two-part tribute to Martin, with reflections, memories and experiences from his friends and colleagues here.
Another successful bFM Drive show with Rosetta! Today we have plenty of good tunes, a recap of the SRN Top 10, your entertainment guide, news, weather, and surf. And, we have a very special and emotional segment of AudioCulture, where we chat to Julia Parnell about the life and expansive career of Martin Phillips.
MJ Lenderman - She's Leaving You
Maple Syrup - Vacation
salvia palth - you wouldn't ask a fire to stop
ralWuss - New Wave Drag
Princess Chelsea - Forever Is A Charm
Revulva - Beep Beep
Jamie XX - All You Children (ft. The Avalanches)
Goat - Ouroboros (Radio Edit)
Amamelia - Gay Slut
Caru & DylanBiscuit - Boys a Liar
JessB - Power (ft. Sister Nancy & Sampa The Great)
Kédu - Every Day
SOPHIE - Reason Why (feat. Kim Petras & BC Kingdom)
wear pounamu :) - starry eyed
Islands of Nuvonesia - kdd
Totems - Echolocate
CMD - Dangerzone feat. Raggadon
Amamelia - Drop It Low
Benga - Night (Zinc Remix)
CMD - Bad Boy Sound
Hasji - TCJ Inna Gorge
Mokotron - HĪRERETIA RĀ (Akcept Remix)
Rubi Du - Guiding Star [Mokotron Remix]
skymning - Te Pō
Riki Gooch & Alistair Fraser - Tutaki
Green Grove - Trailer
New Gum Sarn - Money Talks
花溪 Flowerstream - Flying Sofa
Earlier this year legislation was introduced to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. Section 7AA emphasises the importance of Māori youth being placed with families that represent their whakapapa, as well as honour principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The ACT Party, and Minister for Children Karen Chhour say this section is putting children in danger, removing them from stable families to place them instead with whanau that align with their whakapapa and iwi.
Oranga Tamariki say there is no empirical evidence to support these claims - causing widespread backlash, with many believing the move is simply pushing the ACT party’s ideologies.
Today Ngāpuhi, Aotearoa’s largest iwi are on a hikoi to parliament in opposition to this repeal, saying it will disadvantage Māori rangatahi, who make up the majority of those in state care.
For their weekly catch up producer Evie spoke to the ACT Party’s Simon Court about the intentions of the repeal, and the party’s feelings around the backlash.
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