Rob spelunks right into the spectacular Longyou Caves in Zhejiang province, China. While Rob's astounded at just how they were constructed, Mike adds: "good stud height" and Leonard reckons they look like the rave set from The Matrix. Sure.
Recent research has shown New Zealanders are the most wasteful people in the developed world, producing 3.86kg of waste per capita per day. The problem is set to get worse with China refusing to take much of the low grade plastic is has previously disposed of for us. I spoke with Jo Knight from Zero Waste NZ about waste in Aotearoa and what we need to do to produce less of it. I began by asking her why we produce so much waste.
Two iwi who settled Treaty breaches with the crown in the 1990s have received a combined $370 million in further payment due to clauses in the agreements. Waikato Tainui and Ngai Tahu were paid the money in December last year due to relativity clauses that mean they get a portion of future settlements over the $1 billion fiscal envelope set in the 1990s. Lachlan spoke with Treaty Negotiations minister Andrew Little about the payments.
The departure lounge is a multimedia exhibition paying homage to the stories and history of the kings arms, music venue and bar which is set to close down at the end of this month. Joel talked to Rachael Burke, one of the artists involved in the exhibition, about the significance of the of the work.
Friday Morning Glory host Danielle nabbed a few minutes with Connan Mockasin and his dad Ade right after their outstanding set on the Fountain Stage at Laneway for a quick chat about Connan's countrywide tour, his upcoming concept album, and good times in Te Awanga.
Their upcoming Kings Arms gig may be sold out, but you can still catch the freshly reunited D4 when they play Auckland City Limits this March. Dion stopped by the studio to talk Valentines DJ sets, vomit ceilings and getting the band back together. Check out their other tour dates and hopefully get loose(er) HERE.
Today is the first day back at uni for Auckland uni students and it’s a busy day on campus. All of the uni clubs have set up their stalls in the quad and Albert Park in the hopes they’ll get some new sign ups. Mary-Margaret went to ask some of the people at the stalls about joining clubs at uni and what it can add to your uni experience. She started by asking the student running the netball stall how many players are on their netball team.
Student Life can be difficult. In fact, extra cash and support through counselling is often much needed. The University of Auckland has set up a Wellbeing Fund and is asking former students to put money into it. Lillian Hanly finds out more.
Wire host Conor speaks with Associate Professor Rebecca Campbell, of the Uiversity of Otago. Rebecca is at the forefront of very exciting findings related to Polycystic Ovary Research. Her team has found promising results in a pre-clinical setting, which could bolster research in new directions. Her team is now coordinated with Sweedish clinicians to further reseach in a clinical environment.
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