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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. 

 

The Future Of Auckland w/ Professor John Morgan From The University of Auckland: 9 March, 2023

 The Future Of Auckland w/ Professor John Morgan From The University of Auckland: 9 March, 2023 The Future Of Auckland w/ Professor John Morgan From The University of Auckland: 9 March, 2023, 13.98 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2023

The future of Auckland is a debate that many individuals are engaging in after the weather events of the past few months. Professor John Morgan outlines his vision for what a liveable Auckland looks like and how we go about transitioning to a city that works for all Aucklanders in the face of the climate crisis. Simon started by asking Professor Morgan if we need to rethink what is normal after the recent weather events.

The Wire w/ Spike: March 9, 2023

 The Wire w/ Spike: March 9, 2023 The Wire w/ Spike: March 9, 2023, 101.31 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2023

Kia Ora, and welcome to The Wire for Rāpare Thursday!

This week on the show, Spike speaks to:

- Andrew Little on ongoing support from NZDF for regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, and the recent controversy surrounding public servants and their political neutrality code of conduct

- Associate Professor Kelly Burrowes on health inequities for women in regards to research, clinical trials and disease screening

- and Gresham Bradley from Rainbow New Zealand about Georgina Beyer and her legacy as a campaigner, politician and landmark figure

And Simon speaks to:

- Professor John Morgan about the future of Auckland

- Dr. Ayesha Scott on investing with a gender lens

- and Dr. Ulrich Speidel on his thoughts around the communication outages after Cyclone Gabrielle, and how to make infrastructure more resilient

That's us for the Thursday Wire!

Georgina Beyer's Legacy w/ Gresham Bradley: March 9, 2023

 Georgina Beyer's Legacy w/ Gresham Bradley: March 9, 2023 Georgina Beyer's Legacy w/ Gresham Bradley: March 9, 2023, 20.52 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2023

Georgina Beyer, a landmark political figure in Aotearoa, passed away earlier this week.

She was both the world’s first transgender mayor and transgender MP, and campaigned relentlessly for LGBTQ+ rights throughout the course of her life.

Spike Keith spoke to the head of the Rainbow New Zealand charity, Gresham Bradley, about her life and legacy.

Investing With a Gender Lens w/ Dr. Ayesha Scott From AUT

 Investing With a Gender Lens w/ Dr. Ayesha Scott From AUT Ayesha Scott From AUT, 14.6 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2023

By investing with a gender lens investors can send a clear message to companies that female representation in boardrooms is an important issue. Dr. Ayesha Scott is a senior lecturer at AUT and she shares how this can help with gender equity. Simon began by asking Dr. Scott what investing with a gender lens is?

The Communications Network After Cyclone Gabrielle w Dr. Ulrich Speidel From The University of Auckland 9 March, 2023

 The Communications Network After Cyclone Gabrielle w Dr. Ulrich Speidel From The University of Auckland Ulrich Speidel From The University of Auckland, 12.66 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle knocked out communication networks across parts of the North island and there have been calls that the communication network across Aotearoa is not up to standard to deal with disasters of this scale. Dr. Ulrich Speidel is a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland and he shares his thoughts on the current state of communication networks across Aotearoa. Simon started by asking him why cyclone Gabrielle knocked out so many communication networks.

Healthcare and Health Research Inequities For Women w/ Professor Kelly Burrowes: March 9, 2023

 Healthcare and Health Research Inequities For Women w/ Professor Kelly Burrowes: March 9, 2023 Healthcare and Health Research Inequities For Women w/ Professor Kelly Burrowes: March 9, 2023, 12.24 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2023

Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and a continued cause of inequity for women is differences in healthcare and medical research. I spoke to Associate Professor Kelly Burrowes about this inequity, its causes, and how it can be resolved going forward.

Drug checking clinics at the University of Auckland w/ NZ Drug Foundation Harm Reduction Manager, Phil Glaser: 8 March, 2023

 Drug checking clinics at the University of Auckland w/ NZ Drug Foundation Harm Reduction Manager, Phil Glaser: 8 March, 2023 Drug checking clinics at the University of Auckland w/ NZ Drug Foundation Harm Reduction Manager, Phil Glaser: 8 March, 2023, 9.87 MB
Wed 8 Mar 2023

The NZ Drug foundation will be on the University of Auckland campus tomorrow between 3pm-7pm, offering their free and confidential drug checking service. 

Drug checking can help reduce risk by providing people with information about what they’re really taking so they can make more informed, and often safer, decisions about their drug use.

95bFM News Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Harm Reduction Manager, Phil Glaser, who will be running the clinic about the importance of their service, and some concerns they have after their recent clinics during O-Week.

The Wire with Jessica: 6 March, 2022

 The Wire with Jessica: 6 March, 2022 The Wire with Jessica: 6 March, 2022, 67.6 MB
Wed 8 Mar 2023

For their weekly interview, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT’s Karen Chhour about the Health NZ chair being sacked, the government's tourism workforce plans, and School Strike 4 Climate.

Drag Queens Erika and CoCo Flash from Rainbow Storytime NZ discuss the importance of drag storytime events in Aotearoa. 

For Action Station, Producer Daniel Teunissen speaks to the Area Manager of the Citizens Advice Bureau Auckland City, Kate Anderson, about Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposal to cut its funding for the service. 

Our Europe correspondent Cameron Adams reported on the 'Art is a Weapon' festival in Berlin.

And Daniel interviewed Paul Callister, from the Institute of Governance and Policy Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, about why restoring long-distance passenger rail should be a part of Aotearoa's strategy to lower its climate emissions.

The Wire w/ Jessica: March 8, 2023

 The Wire w/ Jess: March 8, 2023 The Wire w/ Jess: March 8, 2023, 107.84 MB
Wed 8 Mar 2023

On The Wire this Rāapa Wednesday!

Jess interviews NZ Drug Foundation Harm Reduction Manager, Phil Glaser, about their free, confidential drug checking clinic happening near the University of Auckland campus tomorrow. Jess also talks to the COO of pet insurance specialist PD Insurance, Michelle Le Long about their Lead the Way initiative with the Department of Conservation to help dog owners become more aware of Aotearoa’s sensitive coastlines.

Joe Wickins speaks to Assistant Professor of History at Texas Tech University, Daniella McCahey, about Sir Edmund Hillary’s Trans-Antarctic Expedition and how it may have set us apart from the rest of the Commonwealth. 

Arno speaks to Associate Professor Kelly Burrowes of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute on a potential prescription restriction for vaping in New Zealand. He also chats to University of Otago professor and Fukushima Daiichi disaster expert Karly Burch on Japan’s dumping of toxic wastewater into the Pacific, and Professor Janet Stephenson, Director of the Centre for Sustainability at the University of Auckland, on the struggles Maori face when it comes to managed retreat and planned relocation. Finally, Arno interviews Sally Cory, head of Veterinary Service for the NZVA, on protecting pets post-flooding.

That's us for the Wednesday Wire!