The abridged summary of a series of 5 interviews compiled by Thursday Wire host Oscar Perress on the topics of planning, engagement and our views of land in Aotearoa. Featuring the words of MP Judith Collins, Minister Phil Twyford, Jacqueline Paul and Olivia Haddon.
On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we talk about a new form of carbon, the PCR inventor, and subaquatic spiders.
Minister for Urban Development Phil Twyford speaks to Lillian about the new announcement regarding a new approach to urban planning to allow city growth.
Sherry speaks to barrister Marie Dyhrberg and People Against Prison’s Emilie Rākete on prisoner’s rights to sending mail amid discussions in Cabinet for law changes following the Christchurch Terror Attacks.
And Tuwhenuaroa speaks with NZTech Chief Executive Graeme Muller about the economic benefits the interactive media sector may have for New Zealand.
News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland Stephen Hoadley about Türkiye's presidential election.
Andre Fa’aoso speaks to Nikki Chamberlain, Senior Law Lecturer at the University of Auckland about New Zealand privacy laws and a recent press release that says our current Privacy Act is fit for 2011.
On the Green Desk Jack Marshall speaks to Doctor Andrea Harvey, a research fellow at the University of Technology Sydney about wild animal emotions.
Arno speaks with Ruhi Bajaj, doctoral researcher at the University of Auckland, about the potential to use smartwatches in clinical settings to give early warning signs.
Alex talked to Ben Van Bruggen of the Urban Room about city planning policies and how urban form makes a difference to our quality of life.
The Tuesday Wire team is joined by Dr Allan Blackman for Dear Science. The team discusses new developments in genetic editing, the scientific ramifications of the Dunning-Kruger effect and the dangers of eating salad in space.
Nicholas catches up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti about the extent of his party’s support for the "Treaty Principle's" bill and the interim ruling made by the International Court of Justice regarding South Africa’s case against Israel.
Nicholas also spoke to Dr Treasa Dunworth for an in-depth analysis of the ICJ's interim ruling in South Africa's case against Israel.
Sofia speaks to Head nurse of Havelock North School Caryn Williams about the growing concerns of meningitis in Aotearoa.
They also spoke to Emma McInnes current chair of Women in Urbanism about a new survey being conducted regarding issues identified by wāhine in urban space.
In 2018, Women in Urbanism Aotearoa conducted a survey that found more than 75% of women experienced harassment while using public transport, cycling, or walking.
The survey is being conducted once again, and this time is paired with workshops aimed at better understanding Wāhine Māori experiences in a western framework.
ARUP, a collective organisation of engineers and designers, are heading the research project to see what urban space and transport systems might look like planned from a Te Ao Māori perspective.
Sofia spoke to Senior Transport Planner at ARUP Tiffany Robinson about the project.
In which his Worship talks the Auckland bulding boom. Are Auckland builders cutting to many corners on price, quality, and workmanship to get the job done in time? Should we be expanding Aucklands Urban Boundary out into the countryside?
Last week it was announced that Auckland is now a UNESCO city of music, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The Creative Cities Network was started in 2004 to promote social, economic and cultural development among cities who have identified creativity as a strategic factor and enabler for sustainable urban development. Auckland will join the 180 members from 72 countries around the world covering seven creative fields and becomes just the 31st city of music. Sam Smith spoke to Recorded Music NZ’s Mark Roach about the news and what it means for the local music scene.
On today's Wire, India speaks to Oxfam NZ's Executive Director about the Paradise Papers, a huge document leak which reveals how the world’s elite use offshore havens to avoid paying tax.
Dr Jackie Blue from the Human Rights Commission discusses Labour’s changes to paid parental leave and the Equal Pay Act.
On Green Desk with Conor Mercer, we hear about shallow reef systems, and the importance of citizen scientists.
We speak to Greer Rasmussen from Women in Urbanism about the importance of accessibility in Auckland’s transport, and illustrator Toby Morris discusses ethics in cartoons.
Producer Laura Kvigstad talks to Bill Mackay, a university of Aucland architecture lecturer who has a unique focus on urban planning. He spells out what the future of transport could look like for Kiwis as well as the future of our cities may become.
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