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.
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.
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.
This is my first show back after a short hiatus... and it's great to be back! While I was away, I had lots of time to collate some tunes for your Thursday morning. Some highlights include: In Aid of Gaza, a ten track UK Garage compilation supporting the conflict in Gaza; alongside the usual mish-mash of ambient melodic sounds. See you all next week!
This week for Eli's one to four, he is brutally replaced by Milly from Monday Morning Glory. She's in a silly goofy mood and the sun is shining. Need we say more, drink up these songs of liquid gold and soak in that Thursday arvo sunshine!
Activists continue to work towards achieving climate justice. Many have emphasised that climate change is not just an environmental issue, but also a social and economic issue that affects every part of our lives.
For Get Action! This week, our segment where we talk to people campaigning for different causes, Olivia spoke to ActionStation's Climate Justice Campaigner, Pania Rei, about the importance of indigenous perspectives in achieving climate justice, and about her work in this area.
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