Last week, when we focused on cultural appropriation for Worry Week, Mary-Margaret wanted to look into the modern uses of kava, and ask an expert about the monetisation of it and the problems that may arise from that. Daniel Hernandez is an anthropology lecturer here at Auckland uni, and a lot of his research has centred around kava. He started by telling Mary-Margaret about the history of the plant.
Nicky Hager has exposed allegations of sexual assault, war crimes in Afghanistan and a homophobic culture within the New Zealand Defence Force. Ben speaks to Organise Aotearoa who are picketing at the Defence Force’s offices today. Olivia speaks to the Auckland Women’s Centre’s Leonie Morris about their forum on Mana Wahine last week. In international news, Justin takes us to South Korea where a former president has just been jailed for accepting bribes from large companies including Samsung. Mary-Margaret speaks to an Auckland University anthropology lecturer about kava, and its place in the modern Pacific world. And finally, for the Green Desk this week, we have a chat with Auckland Council's Chief Sustainability Officer about the city’s Climate Action Plan.
Tuwhenuaroa spoke to Donna Kerridge, a modern day practitioner of the ancient Māori healing methodology of Rongoa Maori about its application in New Zealand today.
Tuwhenuaroa gives a brief history of Te Reo in New Zealand, then discusses with Lillian what Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori means in a modern context, and what the future may hold.
Mobile Phone’s are an essential part of modern life. Everything from interacting with friends, sending money overseas and accessing the vast information vaults of the internet are all accessible through one’s mobile phone. Almost everyone has one, whether they be top of the line or bottom of the bargain barrel. This reliance on our collective connectivity have made the companies who manufacture these products a lot of money. However, like anything, the precious materials used to make a mobile are finite. So what happens if we run out? What is the environmental impact of this mass production? Tuwhenuaroa speaks to RE:Mobile’s Francis Barrett, and started off by asking what RE:Mobile is, and they’re goals are for the future.
The State Sector Act 1988 is set to be repealed and replaced with the new Public Service Act. On Monday State Services Minister Chris Hipkins announced that current law is now unable to support the operation of modern public services. The new Act will provide public services with more flexibility, allow for greater cooperation between agencies and establish principles for an apolitical service. Supporters of the Bill include the Public Service Association, as Union members throughout the public sector have been contributing feedback on certain issues leading up to its introduction. PSA National Secretary Glenn Barclay emphasized the importance of recognising that public servants should have the same rights as the average citizen. William Boyd spoke with Mr Barclay about the introduction and implications of the new bill. Will started off by asking him what new changes are being presented.
On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones we are talking about modern societies and early humans.
Felix spoke to Mayor Phil Goff about the most recent Auckland Council annual budget and how they plan to cut their emissions by 20%, he also talked about the ongoing bus lockout in and the Prime Minister’s decision to move Auckland’s port.
Lillian visited Te Urewera recently in the leadup to the statutory pardon from the government to Rua Kēnana and his descendants, she spoke to a number of his mokopuna about their thoughts on the pardon and the future.
Today on the wire we go through the best of 2019, snatching some interviews with big impact from throughout the year.
First up we have Lillian Hanly talking to Akala about race, class and division in the modern world you can listen to that on its own here
Then we have Tuwherenoa's report on Ihumatao early this year as police involvement in the protests increased
Sherry Zhang looks into waste management issues in New Zealand and finds context overseas
And finally, Felix discusses workers rights with activist Chloe Ann-King
It's time to critique The Goop Lab - celebrity wellness empires are booming by capitalising off preying upon us. By taking real fears of Big Pharma and modern alienation, these companies tell us that the way out is purchasing these absurd, scientifically and morally questionable solutions. For a hefty fee, of course.
This Valentines Day Rachel unites her two passions: feminist scammers and wacky self care products.
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Rapley's 3rd Isolation Show
feat selection from:
Jeremy Scott
J.S Mutation
Eric Big Arm & Stacy Ellen Rich
Mark Cisneros
Kel Mason
Madison Farmer
Max Frechette
Teo Lazar
The Echo Ohs
Bob Bert
Playlist:
Really Red - Modern Needs
King Louie & The Loose Diamonds - Gypsy Switch
The Preacher's Kids - Adult High
The Du-Ettes - Please Forgive Me
Suicide - Ghost Rider
The Screamers - 122 Hours Of Fear (Part 1 & Part 2)
Die Group - Disease Control
Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds - Nine Mile Blubber Pile
Des Demonas - Bay Of Pigs
Hammered Hulls - Written Words
Shrapnel - Combat Love
Thin Lizzy - Killer On The Loose
G.T.R.R.C - Job (The Nubs)
Motorhead - Overkill
The Mantles - Don't Lie
Black Abba - Betting On Death
John Prine - Your Flag Decal Won't Get You In To Heaven Anymore
The Othermen - Last Night I Had A Nightmare We Got Married
The Othermen - Midnight Crying Time
Facility Men - The Day The Symbols Died
Facility Men - Futility Den
Charlie Megira - Alligator Man
Pylon - Feast On My Heart
Shadow & The Cracks - 800 Meters
The Wolf Manhatten Project - Jar In The Staircase
Lydia Lunch Retrovirus - Still Burning
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