Sandra Grey is the president of the Tertiary Education Union. She recently spoke at a forum at Massey university, and said that the privatisation of universities impedes the ability of academics to discuss the actions of powerful institutions. An article published on the union’s website on election day last year discussed how the previous National government posed significant threats to academic freedom. Mary-Margaret asked what role the Tertiary Education Union play in ensuring New Zealand universities have academic freedom.
Leonard Powell hosts the Tuesday Wire today. First up on the show, Conor Knell does an International story about the Iran Nuclear Deal, in relation to Donald Trumps administration scandal. Jack Marshall has his hands full on the Green Desk. Firstly, he chats with Environmental Minister David Parker about Our Land Report 2018 and what it entails. Jack then chats with Sohaib Rafique, a researcher from Australia who is looking into how the rise of electric cars may impact the power grid. Finally, Conor speaks to Mark Shaw for Wire Worry Week about Cyber Security and the risks around Crypto Currencies. Happy Birthday to David Attenborough, 92 today.
Allan Blackman from AUT talks to us about science in the justice system and water on one of Jupiter's moons.
Stuart McCutcheon speaks to us about the closing of the creative arts libraries at The University of Auckland.
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft discusses research showing the high number of children from disadvantaged homes being prescribed anti-psychotic medication.
Jenny Marcroft from NZ First is taking over the weekly segment from Tracey Martin and spends some time introducing herself to us.
Wannabe bad girls Saraid and Amelia join Jogai in the studio to chat Cult Show: The Revitalisation of the New Zealand Women's Archives - a new theatrical unpacking of the history of intersectional feminism in Aotearoa. Produced in collaboration with Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum and with the generous assistance of Creative New Zealand, the show is on at The Basement for a very limited time from May 29 - June 2. Ft. the musical stylings of Che Fu and Aaradhna.
Lucy Austin speaks with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Associate Professor Mera Lee-Penehira about the significance of the moko kauae in relation to the recent discussion around non-Māori getting a moko kauae.
The issue arose in the media after non-Māori self-help coach Sally Anderson got a moko kauae.
Mera discusses why it is culturally significant for Māori and the issue of appropriation by pakeha.
Remember that time when Cool Britannia ruled? Or, at the very least, had really good PR? Iconic British magazine The Face probably had a lot to do with that, and Kiran's brought in a brand new tome on its history and heyday, Paul Gorman's The Story of The Face: The Magazine That Changed Culture. Ooh err.
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