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The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 31, 2023

The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 31, 2023 The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 31, 2023, 105.83 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

The Tuesday Wire team is joined by Davide Mercadante for Dear Science. The team discusses the discovery of hidden trees throughout Europe that gives new hope for carbon storage, potentially hazardous litter leaf and the pitfalls of biodegradable bags might not be as good as we thought to recycle organic waste!

For our weekly segment Nicholas catches up with the National Party’s Dr Shane Reti to discuss National’s potential Pasific Island caucus and the Party’s plans to scrape Fair Pay legislation.

Nicholas also spoke to activist and academic Te Matahiapo about Matike Mai, a working group looking into possible avenues for constitutional reform in Aotearoa. 

Lou spoke to Samuel Andrews on his findings on Sexualised Drug use in Gay and Bisexual men in New Zealand

And, Josh spoke to Dr Arama Rata on the coverage of the Auckland Palestine march, and coverage of Palestine, in New Zealand Media and Omar Hasaniah, a former Gazan Resident, on his experiences in Aotearoa this month.

Dear Science w Davide Mercadante October: 31, 2023

Dear Science w Davide Mercadante October: 31, 2023 Dear Science w Davide Mercadante October: 31, 2023, 24.02 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

This week Davide joins the crew to discuss the discovery of hidden trees throughout Europe that gives new hope for carbon storage, potentially hazardous litter leaf and the pitfalls of biodegradable bags might not be as good as we thought to recycle organic waste!

Matike Mai; research, findings and possible reform for Aotearoa’s constitution w/ Te Matahiapo: October 31, 2023

Matike Mai; research, findings and possible reform for Aotearoa’s constitution w/ Te Matahiapo: October 31, 2023 Matike Mai; research, findings and possible reform for Aotearoa’s constitution w/ Te Matahiapo: October 31, 2023, 21.97 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

The lead up to this year’s election has been marked by conversations regarding Māori rights and crown obligations under Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

As our country reckons with the contentious history of colonisation, work has started on imagining a new Aotearoa.

Matike Mai is a working group dedicated to researching ways in which Aotearoa’s constitution can better reflect He Whakaputanga (The declaration of Independence), Te Tiriti O Waitangi and the United Nations declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples.

Nicholas spoke to a member of Matike Mai, Te Matahiapo to discuss the mahi that has been done so far, as well as the reasons why constitutional reform will benefit not just Māori  but all people who call New Zealand home.

Nicholas began by asking Te Matahiapo to explain what Matike Mai is.

 

What's Up w/ Shane Reti: October 31, 2023

What's Up w/ Shane Reti: October 31, 2023 What's Up w/ Shane Reti: October 31, 2023, 12.79 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

This week for our weekly catchup with Dr Reti, Nicholas asked Dr Reti about the National Party’s plans to scrap Fair Pay Agreements.

Fair Pay legislation was passed last year, the legislation would require employers in certain sectors to negotiate minimum working conditions for employees, with Unions and employee representatives.

The interview began with a question about National’s potential lack of MP’s of Pacific Island descent. As it currently stands Angee Nicholas would be the only National MP of Pacific Island descent. Angee Nicholas currently holds her seat by thirty votes so it is possible she may end up out of parliament. 

Nicholas began by asking Dr Reti how National plans to make sure the Pacific Island population of Aotearoa is represented in the new government.

 

I/V/ w SCRAN: 31 October, 2023

I/V/ w SCRAN: 31 October, 2023 I/V/ w SCRAN: 31 October, 2023, 11.46 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

Lewis, the vocalist from SCRAN is in the studio talking about the band’s debut single, Born Again, which has a great accompanying music video.

Stage Direction w/ Jack Buchanan & Isla Mayo: 31 October, 2023

Stage Direction w/ Jack Buchanan & Isla Mayo: 31 October, 2023 Stage Direction w/ Jack Buchanan & Isla Mayo: 31 October, 2023, 9.53 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

Jack Buchanan and Isla Mayo are to talk about in Silo Theatre's Live Live Cinema: Night of the Living Dead on from 2-12 November at The Hollywood. 

Ready Steady Learn w/ Bernard Sama: 28 February, 2023

Ready Steady Learn w/ Bernard Sama: 28 February, 2023 Ready Steady Learn w/ Bernard Sama: 28 February, 2023, 11.96 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

Bernard Sama is our guest for Ready Steady Learn, talking about his PhD research which is devoted to critiquing the refugee law system in Aotearoa New Zealand from a therapeutic jurisprudence perspective. Whakarongo mai nei!

Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson: 31 October, 2023

Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson: 31 October, 2023 Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson: 31 October, 2023, 10.98 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

The Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the Māori seats for Auckland Council vote and upcoming Diwali celebrations.

Palestine Coverage w/ Arama Rata & Omar Hasaniah: October 31, 2023

Palestine Coverage w/ Arama Rata & Omar Hasaniah: October 31, 2023 Palestine Coverage w/ Arama Rata & Omar Hasaniah: October 31, 2023, 17.78 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

Josh Black talks to Dr Arama Rata about the lack of coverage in a protest she attended, and the NZ media's reporting  on gaza. He also talks to Omar Hasanaiah, a previous Gaza resident, on his experiences as a Palestinian in NZ.

Stinky Grooves: Tuesday October 31, 2023

Stinky Grooves: Tuesday October 31, 2023 .mp3 mp3, 251.06 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

Sounds for CEASEFIRE NOW