For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke with Shanan Halbert about the local elections turn-out, the ceasefire in Gaza, and the infighting in Te Pāti Māori.
On City Counselling this week, Producer Sanat spoke to freshly elected councilor Shane Henderson about his campaign and what he’s most looking forward to over the next three years.
He also spoke to Justine Smythe, chair of the Breast Cancer Foundation about the extension of free mammogram screenings to women up to 74 year olds.
Lastly, he had a conversation with Te Punaha Matatini’s Co-Director Markus Luczak-Roesch about the Science System Advisory Group’s latest report and changes to New Zealand’s science research funding regime.
And Producer Jasmine spoke with Meg de Ronde, CEO of Te Kāhui Tika Tangata (Human Rights Commission), on the mahi and obligations of Aotearoa as signatories to the UN Subcommitee on the Prevention of Torture, in light of their visit earlier this month.
Karl Fisher, DoC ranger on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, joins Rosetta and Milly for a chat about all the wonderful walks, sites, and things to do on the island! Whakarongo mai nei!
On HALFQUEEN's show, Chris discusses the week of cannabis in the news on Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hempstore. Later, Mat is in the studio to make a delicious cocktail utilising a whiskey liqueur on Cocktail Corner, thanks to Thomson Whiskey.
Chris discusses the Safer Drug Laws Report, Nandor Tanczos' is the new mayor of Whakatane, and the ASA ruling against Hell's Pizza on Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hempstore.
Mat is in the studio to make a delicious cocktail utilising the new Tommy whiskey, ginger and honey liqueur on Cocktail Corner, thanks to our pals at Thomson Whiskey.
Rosetta and Milly chat with Kirikiriroa based creative Brandon De La Cruz about his new album Blue Irises in Hologram - out tomorrow! We also get a first listen of the album's new single 'Every Little Boy In Auckland'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Earlier this week, the Government announced science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050, in what they say will provide farmers and exporters with a clear pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity and trade competitiveness.
Following Cabinet approval, the target will be set at a range of 14–24 per cent below 2017 levels by 2050, reflecting the findings of the independent Methane Science Review released in 2024.
For our weekly catch-up with The Green Party, News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to MP Ricardo Menendez March about this topic.
They also discussed the most recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and recent findings from the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ showing Aotearoa’s oceans are warming 34% faster than the global average.
But first, they discussed the Government’s changes to methane targets.
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