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Samaritans Helpline w/ Chairman Tony Robinson: 15 March, 2023

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Wed 15 Mar 2023

Samaritans Aotearoa New Zealand is an organisation that allows people to speak to empathetic volunteers who can help them deal with emotional and practical issues they are experiencing. In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, many people have called in with various issues and been given an empathetic ear by the Samaritans. Arno spoke to Tony Robinson, chairman of Samaritans Aotearoa New Zealand to find out more about the organisation. Firstly, Arno asked him about the mission of Samaritans.

If you or a loved one needs someone to talk to about any problems, please call them on 0800 72 66 66.

Silicon Valley Bank Collapses w/ Chanelle Duley : March 14, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank Collapses w/ Chanelle Duley : March 14, 2023 Silicon Valley Bank Collapses w/ Chanelle Duley : March 14, 2023 , 10.7 MB
Tue 14 Mar 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Milly spoke to Chanelle Duley from the University of Auckland's Faculty of Economics regarding the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, exploring what caused it, the flow on effects, especially in the tech sector, and the effects that this might have on our banks here in New Zealand. 

Ecotricity w/ Al Yates: March 14th, 2023

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Tue 14 Mar 2023

The average New Zealander emits over 6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, and 1.4 tonnes of this comes from electricity usage. Ecotricity has become the first energy company in Aotearoa to become climate positive certified. In today's Wire Beth spoke to the co-founder and CEO of Ecotricity Al Yates about the company.

Build-to-rent and Housing Policy w/ Shane Reti: March 14th, 2023

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Tue 14 Mar 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Milly has her weekly catch-up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti, and speaks to him about Housing Minister Chris Bishop's most recent speech delivered last week. In the speech, Chris Bishop revealed a number of changes regarding legislation and policy to do with the current build-to-rent scheme, including changes to the Overseas Investment Act and to the Income Tax Act. Dr Shane Reti and Milly discuss the current issues to do with housing and the party's plans to help ease the pressure on the housing market. 

The Tuesday Wire w/ Milly : March 14, 2023

The Tuesday Wire w/ Milly : March 14, 2023 The Tuesday Wire w/ Milly : March 14, 2023 , 101.47 MB
Tue 14 Mar 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Wire! 

This week on the show:

  • Milly and Beth are joined in the studio for Dear Science with Allan Blackman 
  • Milly speaks to the National Party’s Shane Reti regarding the proposed changes to the build-to-rent policy, and Nationals housing plans. 
  • Beth speaks with Al Yates, the CEO of Ecotricity, New Zealand’s first climate-positive electricity company. 
  • Milly speaks to Chanelle Duley from the University of Auckland's faculty of economics regarding the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank.
  • Milly speaks to Lokesh Padhye from the University of Auckland's faculty of Environmental Engineering regarding the proposed ban of PFA use in makeup. 

 

Proposed PFA Use Ban w/ Lokesh Padhye : March 14th, 2023

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Tue 14 Mar 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Milly speaks to Lokesh Padhye from the University of Auckland's faculty of Environmental Engineering regarding the proposed ban on the use of PFAs in makeup products. Milly explores what PFAs are, why they are harmful to us and the environment, and what we can do as citizens of Aotearoa to combat their use. 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 13 March, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 13 March, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 13 March, 2023 , 98.56 MB
Mon 13 Mar 2023

For their weekly interview, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to the ACT Party’s Karen Chhour about school teachers striking on Thursday and the Auckland Council’s budget proposal. 

She also discussed the significance of Michelle Yeoh's Best Actress nomination at the Academy Awards and Asian representation in the film industry with Filmmaker and Co-Founder of the Pan-Asian Screen Collective, Shuchi Kothari.

Producer Daniel Teunissen spoke to Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland, Ritesh Shah, about the influence of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on other humanitarian crises. 

He also asked philosopher Neil Durrant about his reasons not to be a stoic and why we should instead look at the philosophy of Nietzsche.

Why the World’s Other Humanitarian Crises Don’t See the Same Response as Ukraine w/ Ritesh Shah: 13 March, 2023

Why the World’s Other Humanitarian Crises Don’t See the Same Response as Ukraine w/ Ritesh Shah: 13 March, 2023 Why the World’s Other Humanitarian Crises Don’t See the Same Response as Ukraine w/ Ritesh Shah: 13 March, 2023 , 14.84 MB
Mon 13 Mar 2023

 

Why don't the world's other humanitarian crises see the same response as Ukraine? As beautiful as the response has been, why is there a discrepancy with people from other countries seeking refuge? 

 

Daniel asked this question to Ritesh Shah, a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland. His research bridges several disciplines — including sociology, politics, international relations, and anthropology. 

 

Why not to be a Stoic w/ Neil Durrant: 13 March, 2023

 Why not to be a Stoic w/ Neil Durrant: 13 March, 2023 Why not to be a Stoic w/ Neil Durrant: 13 March, 2023, 11.68 MB
Mon 13 Mar 2023

For an ancient philosophy, Stoicism is doing quite well in our times. On Instagram stoic quotes are abundant. You can find quotes like:

“We suffer more in imagination than in reality.” 

Daniel spoke with philosopher Neil Durrant about his article on why we shouldn't be stoic but should listen to Philosopher Nietzsche instead. 

 

Daniel started by asking him: What is stoicism?

Teacher Strike and Auckland Council Budget w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 13 March, 2023

Teacher Strike and Auckland Council Budget w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 13 March, 2023 Teacher Strike and Auckland Council Budget w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 13 March, 2023 , 11.97 MB
Mon 13 Mar 2023

For our weekly catch up, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about school teachers stopping work on Thursday to call for better pay and conditions, and the Auckland Council’s budget proposal, which is currently out for public consultation. 

You can have your say on the Auckland Council budget until 28 March.