On dear science this week James, Aneeka and Allan about Chernobyl, Dorothy Hodgkin and laser beams!
James has his weekly catch-up with the ACT party’s Brooke Van Velden, where they talk about her motion last week, unionism and new laws from the government around cracking down on gangs
Aneeka talks to Fiona Patten from the Reason Party in Australia about Victorian drug laws and the drug symposium for ‘What’s the Buzz’
James talks to Will McKenzie, one of the candidates for the Eden Albert by election in studio to talk about why he is the best candidate, as well as a small interview with Jose Fowler, who is also running for the seat as an independent candidate
Lots of water and talk about hate speech in Friday's wire.
Noah spoke to Professor Paul Spoonley about the government's proposed changes to hate speech laws. He then discussed these laws, as well as proposed reforms to water management, with National MP Christopher Luxon.
First-time producer Frances spoke to Green MP Eugenie Sage, and Water NZ CEO illian Blythe, about the importance of getting a diverse range of opinions through the process of water reforms.
Finally, Noah spoke to Auckland Councillor for Waitakere, Shane Henderson, about transport, climate change, and housing.
This week on the show, Jessica Hopkins spoke to Terry Bellamak of Abortion Law Reform New Zealand about extreme anti-abortion laws that have come into affect in Texas in the United States.
She also talked to Debbie Sorenson from Pasifika Futures about the impact of the delta outbreak on Pasifika people, particularly the Samoan community, and the recent announcement of government funding to support Pacific health and vaccination services.
Louis Macalister interviews SAFE’s Will Applebe and a Greyhound Trainer, Craig Roberts about the recent review of the Greyhound racing industry.
Lastly, he speaks to Scott Hindman, a resident and member of Bethells Emergency Response Group about the impact of last weeks flooding on the Bethells Beach community.
The Government has announced a major review of Aotearoa's electoral laws, and lowering the voting age is one of the main issues being considered.
An independent panel of experts recommended by political parties, universities, youth and Māori organisations, and the law society will be appointed to conduct the review by the 2023 elections.
The youth-led campaign to Make it 16, has been advocating to lower the voting age to 16 in Aotearoa since 2019.
Jessica Hopkins talks to year 13 student, and Auckland member, Sanat about this announcement, and what the panel should consider in their decision.
Justin talked to Justice Minister Andrew Little about the anniversary of the Pike River Mine disaster, rental law reforms, a new national interest test on selling assets and New Zealand First donation controversies.
Justin also gave an update about the situation in Hong Kong and talked to Janet Ng, who is running for local councillor in the local elections this weekend.
Mary-Margaret talked to Tuari Potiki about honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in cannabis law reforms.
Neighbourhood Watch looks into Canberra slashing robodebt and the bushfires.
Justin caught up with Justice Minister Andrew Little and discussed on parliament's work culture, situation on managed isolation, treaty settlement process with Te Whakatotea iwi, and advertising on referendums.
James spoke to Assistant Privacy Commisioner Liz McPhersen on a survey finding out what New Zealanders want from privacy law.
On Neighbourhood Watch, Justin spoke to Zoe on federal environment law, updates to Covid-19-related welfare, and a campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility.
James spoke to Auckland University's Jennifer Lees-Marshment about the Vote Compass
On our weekly chat, Justin discussed with Justice Minister Andrew Little on anti-terrorism laws and sentencing, a petition for more paid sick leave, and recent cyber attacks.
Justin chatted with Australian correspondent Zoe Kounadis on Neighbourhood Watch about mobile phones being banned in migrant detention facilities, Victoria's gagging laws, and Melbourne prosecuters not pressing charges on two police officers responsible for the death of an aboriginal woman.
James talked to Lifewise Chief Executive Jo Denvir about homesless people in Auckland during the second lockdown.
Welcome back to another Monday Wire, on today's show:
Isla and Stella bring you "Tomorrow's World". They look at AI and machine learning with Krithik Ramesh, who won the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair at 16.
Charlie speaks to Olga Pantos from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research about how microplastics affect our lives, and how they're monitored. She also speaks to Oska Rego from the New Zealand Animal Law Association about the current state of New Zealand's cattle laws and what can be done to improve them.
Sam speaks to Dr Paul Winton about the 1.5 Project, how you can reduce your carbon emissions, and further climate action. He also speaks to Wendy Johns from Friends of Oakley Creek about the restoration of Te Auaunga Oakley Creek.
On May 10th New Zealand’s employment court reached a landmark decision against the Gloriavale religious community, classifying the work members do as employment, going against the claims that residents were volunteers.
This comes after years of allegations against the group exposed kiwis to a world of physical abuse and workers violations, with children as young as 6 being made to work long hours at Gloriavales many businesses’.
Jack spoke with Dr Bill Hodge, an employment law expert about the decision, and what it could mean for the future of the secretive community.
The allegations against Gloriavale have also re-ignited demands for the community to lose its tax exempt status, I talked to professor of Law Michael Littlewood about the possibility of this, however I started by asking him why they are tax exempt in the first place.
Gangs, gang violence, drugs, organised crime. We're seeing a lot of this in the headlines recently, and a lot of fear surrounding gangs in Aotearoa is perhaps one reason why politicians are keen to flex their political muscle and introduce increasingly punitive laws. However, recent research has shown these laws haven’t worked in the past whenever there was a media frenzy about gang violence. Christina spoke to Dr Jarrod Gilbert, a sociologist from the University of Canterbury.
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