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The State Sector Act 1988 is set to be repealed and replaced with the new Public Service Act.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
In today’s catch up with Minister Little, Mary-Margaret asks about the meaning of “operational matters” and not being able to comment on them, and what he thinks of our modern national security regime in light of revelations that our Secret Service broke into the Czechoslovakian Embassy in the late 80s.
We hear from the senior news editor of The Spectrum, the University of Buffalo’s a student magazine, about what it feels like to be on the ground as New York cautiously lifts some COVID-19 restrictions.
Zoe Kounadis joins us for Neighbourhood Watch once again and explains several significant cuts this week, including ones to childcare and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Splore’s director John Minty discusses the return of the festival, opportunities for local music while our borders are closed, and cultural shifts we might see in terms of festivals after COVID-19.
Ayana talked to Terry Johanson, Massey University Lecurer from the Centre of Defence and Security Studies, about the dichotomy between the NZDF more colonial day to day life and modern Aotearoa. They talked about the role of tradition and ceremony, and how the NZDF has a mix of a very strong Maori culture and a very strong colonial British culture.
New Host Ayana tackles her first Friday Wire with Producer Noah!
First, Ayana talks with Dr Dean Knight, Consitutional Advisor for NZ Republic, about what New Zealand would look like as a Republic and the importance of symbolism.
Next, Ayana explores the dichotomy of the colonial structure of the NZDF and modern Aotearoa with Massy Centre of Defence and Security Studies Lecturer Terry Johanson.
Then Noah talks to Dr Olivier Jutel from the University of Otago about the role of 'shock jocks' in our media, their value, and how the public reacts to them.
Finally, James talks to Matt Lowrie from Great Auckland about the controversial East-West link road and the environmental and economic impact.
Felix turns a journalistic eye to the world's most mysterious stories. This week, he enters the world of fantasy to discover the truth behind modern sightings of Elves and Trolls.
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