Since the Industrial Revolution in 1840, the burning of fossil fuels and land use change have increased the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
While much of this excess carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere, a significant portion is absorbed by the oceans. As a result, the pH of the oceans is steadily decreasing, threatening marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and the communities that depend on them.
This week, Leilani spoke to Dr Cliff Law from Earth Sciences New Zealand about ocean acidification
With the rise of fast fashion outlets like Shein and Temu alongside the wider mainstream options available that contribute substantial amounts of clothing waste to landfill, experts are calling for an urgent response on a governance, business, and individual level.
Wire Host Sara spoke to Mindful Fashion Chief Executive Jacinta Fitzgerald about the problem, and the industry response to sustainability, as well as University of Auckland Marketing Professor Mike Lee about the importance of ethical consumption.for individuals.
First, is the interview with Fitzgerald, where she begins by talking about the organisation Mindful Fashion.
Following this, Sara spoke to Marketing Professor Mike Lee about the research he has undertaken around consumerism.
Last week, Social Media Companies began to face a Jury Trial for the first time. The claims being made are that social media is addictive and harmful for young people’s mental health; and that this is by design.
While this unfolds, experts have pointed to significant links between this trial, and those faced by the Tobacco Industry. Similar arguments are being made, on both sides, and there are lessons that can be taken from the decades long fight to hold tobacco and smoking accountable for its health harms.
Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke to Senior Research Fellow in General Practice and Primary Care at the school of Population health at the University of Auckland, Dr Samantha Marsh, about these links, and what more we need to see about social media based harms domestically.
Health Coalition Aotearoa and Healthy Families South Auckland have recently released a report looking at food security issues in South Auckland and actions which can be taken to improve access to affordable, nutritious food in these areas.
The report recommended multiple measures which could be taken such as expanding Ka Ora Ka Ako the Healthy School Lunches programme through a sugary drinks tax, giving communities a say in how many junk food outlets are in their neighbourhoods and allowing Auckland Council to better utilize underused public land for kai initiatives.
Its main call to action, however, is to ensure solutions are community-led with a collaborative approach from local and central government, to guarantee those suffering are being put first in systematic fights against the industrial food complex and economic inequality.
To discuss the report and its findings producer Thomas spoke to Health Coalition Aotearoa CoChair and Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health, Boyd Swinburn.
We kick off 100% New Zealand Music Week here on the b! The most wonderful week of the year. We also launch Industry Rider, a segment for NZMM 2024 where Stella speaks to promoters, musicians and makers in Aotearoa what they need on their list to fulfil this year's theme (amplifying Aotearoa). Listen to chats from Half Queen and Swallow The Rat. Pennie chats trench coats on Fashun. Dame Hinewehi Mohi speaks to Rachel about her induction into the Recorded Music NZ 2024 NZ Music Hall of Fame. Suri reviews James from Percival Everett on Loose Reads. Finn Johansson is in the studio to chat about the release of his single with Ny Oh, We Still Got It which came out on Friday with a music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ronsad takes out the NZMM Second Guessing win! On Isthmus'n That, Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson about overnight flooding, parking payment changes in the central city and the Auckland Long Term Plan. Romi Wrights is chatting about an upcoming performance at Auckland Live's "Kick Back in a Beanbag and Lean into the Weekend" lunchtime gig series on Friday, May 24th at The Civic. Lana Walters is in for Stage Direction, talking about her Comedy Festival show Don't Lick That. On Ready Steady Learn, senior marketing lecturer Shahper Richter talks us through her research on the Metaverse. Industry Rider (an NZMM special) continues, with chats from Anthony Metcalf and Gussie Larkin. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Nicola Willis, the Deputy Leader of the National Party speaks to Rachel about the Pre-Budget Speech and MP David MacLeod being stood down. Alec is in the studio to talk about his recent signing to Sunreturn and his new single. Valere is chatting about her latest EP, Gold Dust. Industry Rider continues, with chats from Matthew Crawley and Geneva AM today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris helps us wade through the political goings-on of the nation on Political Commentary. Lucinda Bennett gives inner city food recommendations on Breakfast Food. D.C. Maxwell is in the studio chatting about his NZMM cover of the Skeptics track, Agitator, and what he’s up to before he heads to Naarm. The Hobby Goblins arrive for judgement day on their rave puppets. Billy T nominee Advait Kirtikar is in to talk about his Comedy Festival show, New Show Who Dis. Industry Rider today is with AJA and Louisa Nicklin. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
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