For a surprise second installment of the community garden in a single week, we hear from Oscar talking to Sabrina Puia, From 312 HUB in Onehunga about the hub and creative spaces.
Ever since the killing of George Floyd, the city of Portland has witnessed consistent protests and civic action demanding police reforms. However, recently, camouflaged federal authorities without identification badges have begun arresting protesters in the city, while the Department of Homeland Security has deployed unmarked SUV’s to detain protesters. The White House has confirmed its order to send federal authorities to Portland and is threatening to send them to other American cities. Local elected officials, including the Mayor of Portland, have demanded that federal agents leave the city. Doug Becker speaks with Jennifer L. Selin, Nadine Strossen, and David S. Meyer about the legal and political implications of this, as well as the implications for democracy and civil liberties.
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Last Friday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown announced the signing of a new ‘City Deal’.
The deal will see closer partnership between the central government and Auckland Council, coordinating planning in areas such as infrastructure and transportation.
The deal will see a long-term partnership between the government and council, with regular meetings and cooperation on strategies for innovation and transportation, with reviews of sporting venues such as Eden Park and the Auckland Tennis Centre.
However, the deal has been critiqued by some as being a collection of promises without any new funding.
So for our weekly catch-up with the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March, he and producer Theo discussed the signing of the Auckland City Deal, and how the Green Party would work with Auckland Council on issues such as transportation and infrastructure.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary before the election this weekend, speaking to Rachel about recent polls, increasing support for minor parties, discourse around a potential hung parliament and debates as of late. Lucinda Bennett talks about kai for election night on Breakfast Food. Demarnia Lloyd from Cloudboy chats about the Down at the End of the Garden 20th anniversary tour. Jim beams in Live From A Slide on Greening Out to tell us about growing gorgeous gardens when working with limited space. Natural Ange is in the studio to answer your questions about holistic health. We recap your Top 10. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ellen, who operates under the pseudonym ‘Chronically Ellen’, is a digital creator, photographer and visual storyteller who utilises her skills to uplift sustainable brands through her own online business.
As part of EcoFest 2025, she is facilitating two workshops centred around developing skills around sustainable practices and building connections with others. The first involves upcycling old magazines, ‘waste’ and second hand materials to create artworks, and the second is a beginner-friendly gardening workshop which teaches participants how to grow food in containers.
Drawing on her experiences as a disabled wāhine and eco-friendly creative, Ellen speaks with Producer Sara about the importance of environmentalism and community, her workshops at EcoFest and how listeners can take small steps to make a big difference in the face of the climate crisis. Thanks EcoFest!
First up, Laura Kvigstad speaks with Te Roopu Nahinara, National Party Member Paul Goldsmith on the research and development tax incentive and discusses the recent report from the law commission that is intended to 'modernise abortion legislation.
Afterwards, Jennifer Rose Tamati speaks to Angela Maynard, Coordinator of the Tenants’ Protection Association about the recent ban on letting fees.
Following that, we catch up all the Australian news with Samantha Smith in Neighbourhood Watch. We talk about refuge children from Nauru quietly behind settled in New Zealand and another alt right speaker, Gavin McInnes, plans to tour in Australia
And finally, Stewart Sowman-Lund talks with playwright and Spinoff journalist Sam Brooks about his new play, ‘Jacinda'. They discuss the cross over between politics and art for this upcoming show.
On the Monday Wire this week, Ella is back with Under the Weather to tell us about everything climate related, including; extreme flooding, climate change protests in London, and heatwaves killing sperm. For our regular Green Party segment Jemima discusses the impact of the letting fee ban and the International Declaration on Biodiversity with co-leader Marama Davidson. Justin talks to Jason Myers from the AIDS Foundation about the 25th anniversary of the death of Eve van Grafhorst. Jemima speaks to the New Zealand Law Society President, Kathryn Beck, about the societys' Gender Equality Charter. Wrapping up with Worry Week, Damian talks to Massey University Associate Professor, Grant Duncan, about political ideologies and spectrums.
First up, we talk with Te Roopu Nahinara, National Party Member Amy Adams on the recent decission to ban letting fees, National's lack of support for the United Nations Migration Pact and government announcing they will be opening ministerial diaries to the public for the sake of transparency.
After that, Jennifer Rose Tamati speaks with Shaun Robbinson from the Metal Health Foundation and Ross Bell from the New Zealand Drug Foundation on synthetic cannabis being deemed an A class drug.
Following that, Radio Adelaide’s Sam Smith fills us in on all the Aussie news. Sam discusses the choice to have Australia's space agency based in Adelaide and the new encryption laws that will allow police to apply for warrants for encrypted messages.
Finally, Grace Watson speaks with John Buttle, senior lecturer in criminology at AUT about media portrayal of the Grace Millane case.
Ngā Tangata Microfinance is an organisation that offers no interest and no fee small loans to New Zealanders with a vision to build a more equitable society for people on low incomes. Jemima spoke to Executive Officer of Ngā Tangata Microfinance about unsafe credit can cost more for people than money itself. Robert explains that no interest loans greatly improve client's well being and make a huge difference to how they spend their money.
First up, Te Roopu Nahinara, National Party Member, Denise Lee is back. She fills us in on Nationals perspective of the climate change protests amongst school students, the Future of Education public meeting at One Tree Hill College, and Micheal Cullen's extended contract which paid him $1000.
Then, for wire worry week, members of political groups at the University of Auckland join us to talk about about cannabis reformation, student fees and renting regulations.
And finally for This Day in History, Ben Goldson reports on the reopening of the suez canal in 1957.
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