On the Wire today we have Dear Science as usual with Allan Blackman talking about possible interstellar probes, luminescent fingerprints and nuclear fusion.
Conor Knell speaks with NZEI president Lynda Stuart about getting rid of National Standards.
Lisa Boudet talks with Ian Musson, the programme manager for Kōkiri, a new Māori startup accelerator and Māori entrepreneurship.
Finally, Lillian Hanly investigates a new game played on your smart phones called The Problem.
The Spinoff is an online magazine that publishes a wide range of news, media criticism, and cultural observations. They’re self-described as ‘smart, funny and provocative.’ The magazine’s founder, Duncan Greive just announced he was stepping aside from his role as editor with Toby Manhire taking his place. Joel talked to Duncan about his journey to editor and why he made the move to managing editor.
Summer is well and truely coming (as it does every year) and Penelope is back with us to talk about hats. But not your standard, sun-smart hat, we're talking bicornes and tricornes in all different colours and sizes. Is it time to bring this trendy number back?
Jenna's here and today she talks about the Going West Books & Writers Festival. She also recommends you check out The Commercial Hotel by John Summers. It gives a classic sense of small town New Zealand, says Jenna, so if you enjoy something smart, funny and nostalgic give it a read! Whakarongo mai!
Pennie joins Mikey to talk about the subculture, Halbstark or the ~greasers~ that are obsessed with Elvis. Discussing their various bolts and locks, there's all sorts for Mikey and Penelope to delve into.
This week during Zoë Larsen Cumming's weekly chat with Green Party co-leader James Shaw, they talk about the campaigning suspension, the election, the agriculture industry and whether the opportunity the first lockdown posed for a fresh and greener future coming out of the first lock down was realised.
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