Earlier this week, the nine-day trek that was Hīkoi mō te Tiriti made it to its final destination, the grounds of Parliament.
The hīkoi was in response to a myriad of policies from the National, ACT, and NZ First coalition government regarding Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi, including the ACT Party’s highly controversial Treaty Principles Bill, and sought to highlight how te Tiriti unites Aotearoa through kotahitanga.
Producer Sofia spoke to renowned Māori activist and artist, Tāme Iti, about the overall energy on the hīkoi, the support for its kaupapa, and the message he thinks it sent to the coalition.
Wire Hosts Caeden and Castor were at the hīkoi in Te Whanganui-a-Tara on Tuesday. They spoke to Tangata Whenua, Tangata Moana, and Tangata Tiriti about why they were there, also asking protestors if they had a message for ACT leader David Seymour, who brought the Bill to Parliament.
For our weekly catchup with queen's from RuPauls Drag Race Down Under Season 4,Radio Mother Host, Joel, spoke to Karna Ford about her experiences on the show, and what is next for her!
Earlier this week, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown released his draft mayoral proposal for Auckland Council’s annual plan for the year 2025-26.
Within this, a major part of the proposal is a council controlled organisation reform which could see Auckland Transport stripped of its planning, strategy and policy roles, council’s urban regeneration agency Eke Panuku Development abolished, and the roles of the council’s economic development and regional facilities agency Tātaki Development Auckland reduced.
Additionally, a new space for homeless support in Auckland’s city centre, Manaaki Tangata, has opened up as a collaboration between Māori wardens, Auckland Council and Eke Panuku Development Auckland.
Producer Sofia caught up with Councillor Julie Fairey about both of these topics.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum occured last week with the United States in attendance. The 21 nations discussed issues of free trade and climate change impact in the region.
The United States has also shifted their foreign policy on Ukraine, allowing the use of their missiles in Russia.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has received scrutiny for unconventional cabinet picks over the past week. The most controversial of these is Attorney-General nominee Matt Gaetz, who is under investigation by the House ethics committee for drug use, misuse of campaign funds, and allegations of sexual misconduct.
Wire Host Caeden speaks to Andre Fa'oso from the Yale Daily News about all of these topics for State of the States.
Carb on Carb have a chat with Milly about their final tour, a 10-date run of Australia and New Zealand. After 12 years of touring and 3 albums, it's the final hoorah for the dynamic duo. Check out the details for their Auckland show via their Instagram!
Featuring Political Commentary with Bryce Edwards, a chat to Bob Mould ahead of his show this Saturday, and Lucia catches up with Mark Bowen of IDLES ahead of their show in Tāmaki Makaurau next January.
Playlist
Steve Gunn - Lurker (Live at Atlantic Sound Studios)
Tame Impala - Borderline
Moana & the Tribe - Ātahu (feat. Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole)
Thee Golden Geese - Georgie Pie
Nadia Reid - Hotel Santa Cruz
BlueMoonDisco - Bungle's Bungle
A Place To Bury Strangers - Mind Control
Splitterzelle - Golem
Bob Mould - The War
Bob Mould - Wishing Well
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory - Afterlife (Radio Edit)
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