Over the weekend RNZ reported that the Labour Party would not be giving up the Auckland Central seat this election to the Green Party. Labour Representative Helen White will run for the position again, but this time against Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick and a yet to be announced National Party MP. RNZ asked White what she would say to people who pointed out Swarbrick's profile to which she said, "I'd ask them whether they're looking for a celebrity or someone to do this job very seriously." Jemima Huston and Zoë Larsen Cumming speak to the candidates about their work, the relevance of celebrity in an election and why the Auckland Central seat is always framed as a "cat fight".
With Auckland currently in a level 3 lockdown with the rest of the country in level 2, the National party has announced what their plans would look like if they were elected for the next term of government. Producer James Tapp briefly covers some of the key points National makes as well as some areas to continue looking at.
This week during her weekly chat with the Green Party co-leader James Shaw, Zoë Larsen Cumming asks about the Green's opinion on National's border policy, the extension of paid sick leave, support for students who don't qualify for the wage subsidy, and Iwi-led check points.
Zoë has her weekly chat with Green Party co-leader James Shaw on National's border policy announcement, the Green's call for paid sick leave extensions, student support during Covid 19, and Iwi-lead lockdown check points.
Producer Aneeka Moheed brings a piece on the economic effects of Covid 19 on small businesses, talking to Bestie Cafe, Mercury Plaza and an AUT economist.
Zoë interviews the principal of Aorere College Greg Pierce on reports of students in low decile high schools having to choose between continuing their studies or dropping out to support their families who were financially burdened by the Covid 19 lockdowns.
Finally, Zoë interviews University of Warwick astrophysics professor and exo-planet hunter Dr. Daniel Bayliss on an asteroid heading towards the planet.
Ayana talks to specialst in Chinese politics, Professor Anne-Marie Brady, about the persecution of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, how it got to this point, and New Zealand's role in taking a stand against this humanitarian crime.
Today on the Wire, Lyric Waiwiri-Smith speaks to Paul Majurie from the Tūpuna Maunga Authority about the Warehouse banning the sale of fireworks in their stores. They discuss the effects of fireworks and Guy Fawkes Day on our local mountains.
Jemima Huston breaksdown some key parts of the 2021 Budget announced by the government last week. This piece will highlight some of the work of our newest news teamers who have been interviewing experts about the budget over the last few days.
Lyric talks to Emily Weiss from Protect Pūtiki about their petition to save Putiki Bay, in Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island, from the construction of a new marina.
Finally, we bring you the third episode of Tomorrow’s World with Isla Christensen and Stella Huggins. This week they talk trash - the future of waste management and recycling.
This week James and Brooke talk about some of the top things in Aotearoa's current affairs, touching on the 2021 budget, Palestine, and teachers excellence.
James starts of asking about the budget which ACT has opposed, inquiring into whether they saw any positives come from it at all.
Teachers Excellence is next on the agenda, with ACT proposing a 250 million dollar annual fund is put towards rewarding teachers excellence in response to the government freezing public sector wages.
Lastly, James asks about Palestine, questioning where ACT's stand point is in relation to condemning violence and whether they support a 2 state solution.
This week on the Tuesday Wire, we have the fourth episode of Tomorrow’s World, the segment where Isla Christensen and Stella Huggins delve into the world of science and our future on planet Earth. This week they discuss imposter syndrome and its effect on students.
Jemima Huston speaks to Lissy Fehnker-Heather, the Auckland Regional Manager of Forest and Bird, about the impact the planned Kennedy Point Marina is having on the local little blue penguin or kororā colony.
In response to tomorrow's nurses strike, Lyric Waiwiri-Smith chats with an anonymous nursing student about the future of their profession.
The K Rd Chronicle now has a permanent space in the Lim Chhour Food Court on Karangahape Road opposite St Kevins Arcade. Ayana spoke to the pulication's founder and editor, Six, about what this means for the K Rd Chronicle, the journey to get to this point, why mainstream media can't tell these stories, and what's next.
Recent protests in Pūtiki Bay have escalated in recent weeks, with conflict between security guards and protesters, and an increasing police presence. Protestors argue a marina being built in the area will harm the environment, and have criticised the developers for insufficient consultation.
Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Director of Kennedy Point Marina, Kitt Littlejohn, about the protesters' beliefs and actions. Noah also spoke to Lissy Fehnker-Heather from Forest & Bird, and Emily Weiss from Protect Pūtiki, to understand the environmental and cultural concerns around the construction.
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