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Outrage at Michelangelo Statue w/ Susanna Trnka: 4 April, 2023

 Outrage at Michelangelo Statue w/ Susanna Trnka: 4 April, 2023 Outrage at Michelangelo Statue w/ Susanna Trnka: 4 April, 2023, 18.18 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

Parents in Tallahassee, Florida were outraged when their children were shown Michelangelo’s statue of David in a class about the Renaissance, calling it pornographic. Beth spoke to Professor Susanna Trnka about the uproar and what this means culturally.

The Wire w/ Jessica: 4 April, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 4 April, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 4 April, 2023 , 98.48 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

On The Wire for Rāhina Monday:

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins discussed the minimum wage and benefits increase and an alternative Waitematā Harbour crossing with ACT’s Karen Chhour. 

Jessica Hopkins talked to Public Transport Users Association spokesperson John Reeves about mass bus cancellations in Tāmakai Makaurau. 

Hanna Thompson spoke to Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp about addressing child poverty in Aotearoa, reforming our welfare system, and indigenous foreign policy.

Nicholas Lindstrom interviewed associate professor Paula Morris about the state of New Zealand literature, the Auckland City Council budget, funding for the arts and the Aotearoa book review, and a new literature review website.

And Caeden Tipler spoke to several experts on our melting glaciers and what that means for climate change.

Minimum Wage and Benefits Increase and an Alternative Waitematā Harbour Crossing w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 03 April, 2023

 Minimum Wage and Benefits Increase and an Alternative Waitematā Harbour Crossing w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 03 April, 2023 Minimum Wage and Benefits Increase and an Alternative Waitematā Harbour Crossing w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 03 April, 2023, 11.15 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

For their weekly catch-up, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT’s Karen Chhour about the minimum wage and benefits increase and an alternative Waitematā Harbour crossing.

She started off the interview by asking Chhour why ACT opposes these measures to help low income earners with the rising cost of living.

Public Transport Crisis in Tāmakai Makaurau w/ Public Transport Users Association Spokesperson John Reeves: 03 April, 2023

 Public Transport Crisis in Tāmakai Makaurau w/ Public Transport Users Association Spokesperson John Reeves: 03 April, 2023 Public Transport Crisis in Tāmakai Makaurau w/ Public Transport Users Association Spokesperson John Reeves: 03 April, 2023, 6.3 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

Last month, Auckland Transport was criticised for encouraging people to travel at off-peak times during what they called “March madness”. Since then, we have also seen mass delays and cancellations across Tāmaki Makaurau. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Public Transport Users Association spokesperson John Reeves about this issue. 

She started off the interview asking Reeves if he believes we are in a public transport crisis.

The Wire w Milly : April 4, 2023

The Wire w Milly : April 4, 2023 The Wire w Milly : April 4, 2023 , 103.51 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Wire! This week on the show:

- Female anatomy is discussed at length on Dear Science with Joel Rindelaub

- Milly has her weekly catch up with Dr Shane Reti and speaks to him about Electrify New Zealand, National's most recently announced renewable energy policy 

- Milly speaks to Professor Steve Matthewson from the University of Auckland about building stronger communities in the wake of natural disaster. 

- Beth speaks to professor Susanna Trnka regarding the recent uproar caused by a Michelangelo statue at a Texas school 

- Milly speaks to Valerie Morse from Auckland Peace Action about putting an end to Military Pacts and Lobbying, as concerns rise about New Zealand's involvement with NATO and AUKUS

Military Pacts and Lobbying w/ Valerie Morse : 4 April, 2023

Military Pacts and Lobbying w/ Valerie Morse : 4 April, 2023 Military Pacts and Lobbying w/ Valerie Morse : 4 April, 2023 , 15.26 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

Concerns regarding New Zealands Military involvement with NATO and AUKUS have recently been raised. This week on the Tuesday Wire Milly spoke to Valerie Morse from Auckland Peace Action regarding New Zealand's involvement both these groups, investigating the consequences if New Zealand gets involved and our Nuclear Free Status. 

Building Stronger Communities w/ Professor Steve Matthewman : April 4, 2023

Building Stronger Communities w/ Professor Steve Matthewman : April 4, 2023 Building Stronger Communities w/ Professor Steve Matthewman : April 4, 2023, 20.56 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire Milly Speaks to professor Steve Matthewman from the University of Auckland regarding community empowerment in the wake of natural disaster. They discuss the altruistic nature of humans and how to build a strong community. 

Electrify New Zealand w/ Dr Shane Reti : April 4, 2023

Electrify New Zealand w/ Dr Shane Reti : April 4, 2023 Electrify New Zealand w/ Dr Shane Reti : April 4, 2023 , 19.04 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

The National Party announced a new policy this week, showing a commitment to renewable energy, Electrify New Zealand. This week on the Tuesday Wire for Milly's weekly catchup with Dr Shane Reti, Milly questions him on what this policy will entail as well as delving in to the criticism. 

The Connection Between Melting Glaciers and Climate Change w/ Drew Lorrey and Lauren Vargo: 03 April, 2023

 The Connection Between Melting Glaciers and Climate Change w/ Drew Lorrey and Lauren Vargo: 03 April, 2023 The Connection Between Melting Glaciers and Climate Change w/ Drew Lorrey and Lauren Vargo: 03 April, 2023, 26.79 MB
Mon 3 Apr 2023

Aotearoa’s relentless summer has caused an unprecedented decline of our glaciers, some of which have now mostly vanished. The La Niña weather pattern meant record high sea temperatures on the West Coast. This caused the air to warm as far as the alpine glaciers. Scientists have famously called melting glaciers “global warming’s coalmine canaries” because of their link to temperature and precipitation. Caeden Tipler spoke to Drew Lorrey, Climate and Environment Applications Principal Scientist at NIWA, about the link between glaciers and climate change, as well as the importance of us paying attention to them.

 

Embracing Māori Renaming W/ Professor Robin Kearns: March 30, 2023

 Embracing Māori Renaming W/ Professor Robin Kearns: March 30, 2023 Embracing Māori Renaming W/ Professor Robin Kearns: March 30, 2023, 15.56 MB
Thu 30 Mar 2023

The New Zealand Geographic Board has recently accepted City Rail Link and Auckland Transport's proposal to rename Britomart as Waitematā station. Professor Robin Kearns is an advocate for renaming places around Aotearoa New Zealand that better reflect the local history as opposed to being named after people and places with little or no relevance to the land. Simon began by asking Professor Kearns why it is important to embrace Māori renaming in Aotearoa New Zealand.