Last night, the Geen’s medicinal cannabis bill, presented by Chloe Swarbrick, was voted down in its first reading by 73 votes to 47. The bill went further than the government’s medicinal cannabis bill by allowing those with doctors permission to grow their own cannabis. Despite National saying some MPs would be allowed a conscience vote, all National MPs ended up voting against the bill, along with the entirety of NZ First. Lachlan spoke with Chloe about the bill, first asking her how she was feeling after the bill was voted down.
On the Wire today, Dear Science discussions involve questions around the success of fit bits, the slow turning of the earth's magnetic poles and Donald Crowhurst, who, 50 years ago attempted to sail around the world.
Will Parsonson tells us about the SpaceX launch this morning.
Tracey Martin talks about Waitangi Day.
Dr. Vincent O'Malley explains New Zealand's Declaration of Independence on Wire Worry Week where we are looking in depth at Waitangi.
Finally, Lisa Boudet explains the water crisis in Cape Town South Africa.
Joel talks to James Shaw for the first time this year. They discussed his trip to Waitangi and how the Labour Party had not yet admitted that Māori sovereignty was never ceded to the crown. They also discussed the inclusion of questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in the 2023 census and the importance of gathering statistics on rainbow communities.
On todays Dear Science, AUT's Allan Blackman talks to us about how asparagus has been found to effect the metabolisation of cancer cells in breast cancer patients. We also talk about Moles, not the skin growth nor the burrowing mammal, but the unit of measurement. Finally we discuss how 2019 will be the year of the periodic table, and Will makes some good suggestions for Allans plans to celebrate the famous chemistry tool.
The Salvation Army recently released their State of the Nation report, highlighting the struggle of low income families in Aotearoa. Lachlan spoke with Associate professor Susan St John of the Child Poverty Action Group about the report.
After Bill English announced his resignation on Tuesday, the National Party's leadership race began, with Simon Bridges, Judith Collins and Amy Adams currently standing for the position. Jemima talked to political commentator, Dr Bryce Edwards, about English's resignation, the pros and cons of each leadership candidate, the National Party leadership seclection process and who he thinks has got it in the bag.
On this week's Wire, Jemima discusses the media focus on sexual violence with HELP’s Executive Director Kathryn McPhillips. Then Ben brings us an all new segment on the alleged poisoning of a former Russian spy. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their weekly chat where they discuss the Ngati Rangi settlement and how sexual violence is treated in the criminal justice system. Then professor Chris WIlkins Joins Lachlan to discuss the availability of meth in Aotearoa. Finally, Ben brings us this day in history on the beginning of the Syrian civil war in 2011.
Over the weekend the US, Uk and France launched an air strike in Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in the town of Douma.
The attack targeted three facilities that researched, stored and produced chemical weapons. There were no reported casulties but the attack is said to have set the chemical weapons programme back years.
Trump declared it a sucess tweeting "Mission Acomplished" while Theresa May claimed there was "no practical alternative."
Lucy Austin spoke with indeligence and defence analyst Paul Buchanan about the recent event and its consequences.
Auckland University is proposing to close the specialist artistic libraries, as well as the libraries on the Epsom and Tamaki campuses. Students are outraged at this, particularly at the lack of consultation with students on the plans. Reilly Hodson talks to Rachel Ashby about the student response and the action that comes next.
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