On today's show, we take a look at the controversy over AUSA members voting on whether an anti-abortion and anti-euthanasia group should be disaffiliated from the university.
An Australian constitutional law professor rates the chances of Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce staying in office, after he was revealed to be a New Zealand dual citizen.
A social work expert explains the comparisons drawn between the controversial youth camp on Great Barrier Island and National’s proposed camp.
We also speak to Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox and Lilly Peacock's back with the Green Desk.
Finally, we speak to documentary-maker Briar March about her new short film about a group of elderly who come together to make their own coffins.
On the Wire with Kelly for Rāmere, the 15th Mahuru:
Kelly talked with Stephens Mills from UMR research on the volatility and accuracy of polling in New Zealand.
She then chats with MP for Te Roopu Nahinara, the National Party, Jami-Lee Ross on the topic of health. They begin by discussing collective health spending over the past 9 years and National's vision should they be re-elected.
On Neighbourhood Watch this week: Nicole Wedding from Radio Adelaide is chatting to us about Rebel Wilson's recent win of a defamation case, the same sex postal vote, and changes to Australian media laws.
Laura and Conor chat with Ross Bell from the NZ Drug Foundation, and Abe Gray from The Opportunities Party. We discuss drug reform in New Zealand and the current election debate surrounding the issue.
Joel and producer Sam Smith took on The Wire for October 30th. Sam talked to Auckland University senior lecturer Dr Aroha Harris about the first annual commemoration of the NZ wars. Joel chatted to Green Party leader James Shaw about party donations as well as a call for action on the Manus Island detention centre.For the Pacific News segment, Southern Cross, Joel talked with AUT Pacific Media Centre’s Kendall Hutt and PhD Student Stephanie Tapungu about the prevalence of gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea. Producer Sam Smith also talked to Auckland University Musicologist Kirsten Zemke about the outcome of the National Party Eminem copyright case, and what it means for copyright law.
Today on the Wire, we deliver you a packed full Friday show of news and political commentary:
First up, producer Conor caught up with Professor Jane Kelsey from the University of Auckland Law Department. Kelsey updated us on the recent developments in negotiations of the TPP, and discussed possible motivations for states to pursue or reject the deal. National Party MP Jami-Lee Ross chats about the discussions occurring around the TPP agreements in Manila, and Kelly challenges some of National's views on the matter. They then talk about cabinet committees and the first week of a Labour parliament. Producer Laura talks with Rail and Maritime Transport Union Spokesperson, John Kerr, about a petition to Auckland Transport on the cutting of staff on trains and buses. Today on Neighbourhood Watch with Nicole Wedding from Radio Adelaide: Australian Labor MP Sam Dastyari was ambushed in a pub and attacked with racist comments. The Victorian disability minister urgently intervened to remove a man with a profound intellectual disability from prison. And finally, further controversy around the legislation of same-sex marriage. Producer Laura then talks with the Sustainability Manager at Reclaim, Peter Ralph, about recycling week and the efforts to raise awareness around the importance of recycling.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is reportedly a done deal, again. The rebranded Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership is due to be signed in Chile on 8 March. Labour and NZ First are confident in changes, and have spent this most part of this morning defending their decision to flip from their pre election stance and sign. Meanwhile James Shaw released a statement that greens still will not sign. I chatted today with TPP critic Professor Jane Kelsey of the University of Auckland Law School to unpack what changes are in the new agreement, and just how hard our government is pushing for their demands.
On today's Wire, Lachlan speaks with Savage from Republic New Zealand about the possibility of Aotearoa becoming a republic. Then, Neutral corner returns as Ben looks into the appointment of John Bolton as Trump’s national security adviser. Andrew LIttle joins Lachlan for our regular chat and this week they discuss judge protection, bail laws, and his views on whether New Zealand should become a republic. Edwina Hughes from Peace Movement Aotearoa joins us to discuss the UN’s recommendations on NZ social, economic, and cultural rights. Finally, Ben brings us this day is history on the beginning of the Bosnian War in 1992.
While the Health Select Committee is finalising its report on the Medicinal Cannabis Government Bill as we speak, the National Party has announced its intention to drop its support, instead putting a member’s bill in the ballot under MP Shane Reti’s name. National Party Leader Simon Bridges said he would not support an “un thought-through bill”, even though the opposition stood for the government bill in its first reading.
I talked to the Chris Fowlie, the spokesperson of the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and asked whether he was surprised by National’s support withdrawal, and what it meant for the future.
Earlier this year, New Zealand popstar Lorde became the latest in a long line of artists to pull out of shows in Israel. This came after pressure from the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, including two New Zealand activists who called on the singer to change her mind about playing in the country. The activists were later ordered to pay $12,000 by an Israeli court under a 2011 ‘anti-boycott’ law. Sam Smith spoke with Mark LeVine about the impact of BDS and the ongoing issue facing musicians on whether or not they should perform in Israel.
Stewart's back and he's hosting the Thursday show now!
This week:
Leader of the Opportunities Party, Geoff Simmons, joins Stewart live in studio to talk about his plans to make it into parliament at the next election.
After that, Liv talks to the founder of the Consent Club Wire Worry Week.
Plus, we check in with Justice Minister Andrew Little who’s back for his regular segment. Today we’re talking offshore donations, prisoner voting, MMP and law reforms.
Finally, Grace talks to Eva Sherwood about the gender gap in our tech sector.
All of that plus some unexpected pie eating chat, and a discussion on whether high schoolers should be allowed to protest climate change on a school day.
Despite efforts to preserve endangered animals, trafficking has increased in some parts of the world by an estimated 5000% according to conservationists and the poaching is pushing some animals to the very brink of extinction. In 2014, 46 countries signed the London Declaration which was set up to work towards ending wildlife trafficking through law enforcement and cross-country cooperation. Wildlife trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has reportedly helped fund Al-Qaeda-related groups. What is the scope of the problem? What should be done about it? Maria Armoudian speaks with David Wilkie, Tanya Wyatt, and Marc Bekoff.
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