Mary-Margaret speaks to Te Ara Whatu’s Nate Rew about the ecological harm posed by Council’s bid to draw more than double their current water grab from Waikato River each day.
Justin takes us through the 101 of what’s happening in Hong Kong, where several protestors have been arrested after China’s issuing of a new National Security law.
Andrew Little joins us again today, he tells Mary-Margaret about the New Zealand Criminal Cases Review Commission, the restoration of the right to legal representation in the family court, and making justice systems less homogenous.
In Neighbourhood Watch, Zoe explains where the second wave of COVID-19 is happening in Australia, and we find out where funding for the arts is going at the moment.
And finally, Ollie is helping you feel more rested in his discussion with Psychologist Dan Ford about sleeping patterns
Mary-Margaret speaks to Andrew Becroft about the extension of the role of Children’s Commissioner to monitor of treatment of children in secure detention centres
Emmy Rakete gives us the where and when of their rally demanding that the officers who hurt Nikau Andrews are brought to account
Ollie talks to Michael Burnett from The Brothers Green about hemp, and if they have upheld their responsibility to partner with Ngai Tahu
In Neighbourhood Watch, Zoe updates us on the situation at Melbourne Towers, and the border between Victoria and New South Wales being closed
And Andrew Little joins us to discuss several developments this week, such as the proposed rewriting of the Official Information Act
Ollie Joblin speaks with Ministers Stuart Nash and Julie Anne Genter on the new roadside drug testing bill as well as the new cycleway at Orakei and a new campaign set to address measles in our youth. Mary-Margaret Slack speaks to Neal Curtis about Clare Curran’s comments on toxicity in Parliament and the role that media plays in the problem. In City Counselling, Oscar Perress speaks to Tracy Mulholland about the adoption of the budget, the maunga authority, Te whau pathway and He waka eke noa! And finally, we hear from National’s environment spokesperson about scrapping the RMA completely
Mary-Margaret speaks to Amy Klitscher, who started New Zealand’s first zero waste catering business. They discuss the logistics of zero waste catering, and learning about the history of food production.
Ollie speaks to an Auckland University professor who is conducting research into the mental benefits of microdosing LSD.
In a new Friday segment, The Week That Was, Ollie and Mary-Margaret break down the week that’s been in headlines.
And finally, Jay brings us an interview with the Disability Commissioner about yesterday’s repealing of a National-era law that prevented family caregivers of the disabled from taking court action when necessary.
Today on the wire James hosted his first ever show with the help of news director, Jemima Huston.
This week on the weeky chat with justice minister Andrew Little, we discuss end-to-end encryption, Labours manifesto as well as policy surrounding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and incarceration rates.
James brings us teo reports, one on rainbow law and one on electoral law in preperation for Saturday when election day rolls around.
James also brings an interview with Justin Sobion, an international postgraduate student whose wife is stuck in Switzerland. Next week james will bring a follow up interview to understand the situation better.
This week was a fun one, with the reins of Friday wire having been handed to James Tapp, the former Thursday and Monday wire producer.
On this weeks show, James talks to Jane Wrightson from the retirement commission about a financial literacy survey that was conducted, with results raising eyebrows.
James also talked to environment minister, David Parker, about a COVID fast tracked project in Northland, as well as a few other bits and pieces about the RMA.
Producer Ollie Joblin talks to Watercare's acting CEO, Marlon Bridges, about how Auckland is doing
Ollie also has a chat to Siri Anderson from 350 Aotearoa about how our bank accounts and savings impact fossil fuels, as well as what we can do as indivuals.
There has been a lot going on this week, and the Friday wire had it all.
The show starts off with an interview with Richard Hills as part of city councilling, where Oscar asks about weed management.
Next up is an interview with Allison Vaughn from the SPCA about the impact of fireworks on animals across the country
James also talks to the chief executive of the teaching council, Lesley Hoskin, about training surrounding racism in the classroom and how it impacts students.
Finally we finish off with the week that was with Ollie, where we talk about the New Zealand and US elections among other big news.
In this final piece investigating Climate Change in New Zealand, Conor looks beyond Earth into space - to New Zealand's MethaneSAT space mission. He speaks to two familar voices, NIWA's Dr. Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher and the University of Auckland's Professor David Noone about the topic, going into detail about what the mission is and it's overall goals. They also speak about international connections and putting New Zealand on the world stage, scientifically.
For the first piece with Dr. Mikaloff-Fletcher, click here.
For the second piece with Professor David Noone, click here.
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Louis spoke to comparative linguist Dr. Martine Robbeets about the origins of Transeurasian languages and DOC's Aaron Flemming about progress on the Hump Ridge Track.
Charlie talked with Shine's Holly Carrington about family violence in light of a new report and the Minister for Conservation, Kiri Allen, about the new marine mammal sanctuary in the Bay of Islands.
Finally, Christina was joined by Glenda Fryer, as she finished her six-week segment with the Waitemata Local Board.
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