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Earthquake Recovery in Turkey and Syria w/ Carlos Calderon: February 10, 2023

 Earthquake Recovery in Turkey and Syria w/ Carlos Calderon: February 10, 2023 Earthquake Recovery in Turkey and Syria w/ Carlos Calderon: February 10, 2023, 25.84 MB
Fri 10 Feb 2023

A devastating earthquake in Southern Turkey and Northern Syria earlier this week has left thousands dead and hundreds of thousands displaced.

The death toll passed 20 thousand this morning, and is expected to rise even further.

Search and rescue efforts and relief organisations from around the world are pouring into the country to look for survivors, and help displaced peoples.

David spoke to Carlos Calderon from Oxfam Aotearoa about the situation on the ground and what New Zealanders can do to help.

To donate to relief efforts in the region, head to:
www.oxfam.org.nz
www.redcross.org.nz
www.unicef.org.nz

Ending the Biofuel Mandate w/ Jake Roos: February 9th, 2023

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Thu 9 Feb 2023

Another policy PM Chris Hipkins scrapped on Wednesday took out the government's planned biofuel mandate. 

They planned to make a portion of all fuel used in the Aotearoa plant based through the mandate, but decided to get rid of the policy upon the government's current focus on the cost of living. 

However, both motor trade groups and environmental groups are celebrating the policy being axed - one for the lower cost of fuel and the other for how it’ll actually improve Aotearoa's environment to not use biofuels.

Liam spoke to Jake Roos from Don't Burn Our Future about how the canning of the policy will actually be better for both the environment and our cost of living.

 

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Thursday February 9, 2023

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Thu 9 Feb 2023

Almost the end of the week, whānau! A lovely show for you this morning. Rachel speaks to Jennifer Curtin on Political Commentary, debriefing Cabinet's re-prioritisations. Delaney Mes tells us all about fish on Breakfast Food, and Rachel talks to Lucky Boy and Crystal from Phoebe Rings about their recent collaborative track. Whakarongo mai nei! 

The Wire w/ Liam: February 9th, 2023

 The Wire w/ Liam: February 9th, 2023 The Wire w/ Liam: February 9th, 2023, 99.21 MB
Thu 9 Feb 2023

E whai akei nei, coming up on the Thursday Wire…

We have various pieces covering the policy changes announced by prime minister Chris Hipkins on Wednesday. First, Liam spoke to VuW’s Peter Thompson about the RNZ-TVNZ merger being scrapped.
They also spoke to E Tu Unions Amy Newman about the minimum wage increase
And lastly they had a chat with Jake Roos from Don’t burn our Future about the scrapping of Aotearoas biofuel mandate. 
For The Green Desk, Troy Matich speaks to Amanda Larson from Greenpeace Aotearoa about how record fuel profits are impacting the climate. 
And producer Hanna Thomspon Lisa Woods, Amnesty International campaign director, about the pulling back of hate speech law reform. 

Postponing Hate Speech Reform w/ Amnesty International

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Thu 9 Feb 2023

After years of campaigning by community groups to table better protection against hate speech, the government has announced that law reform will be postponed and referred to the Law Commission. While some claim this move better recognises the right to freedom of expression, others argue the right should be balanced against other rights, such as the right to freedom from discrimination. 

Hanna spoke to Lisa Woods, Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand's Campaigns Director, about Aotearoa's hate speech laws, why reform is urgently needed, and what can be done in the interim. 

Minimum Wage Increase w/ Amy Newman: February 9th, 2023

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Thu 9 Feb 2023

Lastly in the series of chats about the policies Hipkins axed, we have something that’s actually been added: a minimum wage increase. 

This aims to see the minimum wage increased by a dollar fifty on the first of April, to 22.70 to meet inflation. 

However, some business groups have called to attention the impacts of the increase will have on employers in small businesses. 

 Liam Hansen spoke to Amy Newman from E Tu Union about the raise.

Scrapping the RNZ-TVNZ Merger w/ Peter Thompson: February 9, 2023

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Thu 9 Feb 2023

First up on our series of policies PM Chris Hipkins has pulled back on is the public media merger of Radio New Zealand and Television New Zealand. 

Kris Fafoi and Willie Jackson, the former and current broadcasting minister respectively, had initially set out a preferred deadline of March 1st with a final deadline of July 1st this year.

However, Hipkins claimed the merger was too expensive and unnecessary, replacing it with a funding boost for NZ on Air and RNZ. 

To learn more about what this means for public media in Aotearoa, Liam spoke to Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington’s Peter Thompson.

 

Auckland’s flood response w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 8 February, 2023

 Auckland’s flood response w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 8 February, 2023 Auckland’s flood response w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 8 February, 2023, 7.71 MB
Wed 8 Feb 2023

 

In the lead up to the 2023 General Election, The Wire will be speaking to ACT Party MP Karen Chhour about the political hot potatoes of today and tomorrow. 

For their first interview, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins asked Chhour about why she got into politics and ACT’s thoughts on the inquiry into the Auckland floods.

Record fuel profits w/ Greenpeace Spokesperson Amanda Larsen: February 08, 2023

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Wed 8 Feb 2023

Recent reports show that 2022 saw record profits from five major fuel companies globally, totalling over one trillion dollars in sales.

This announcement amidst the cost of living crisis and the repercussions of climate change has confused many, with demands for wind and fuel taxes to be implemented.

Tory Matich spoke to Greenpeace Spokesperson about this. 

The Wire with Jessica: 8 February, 2023

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Wed 8 Feb 2023

Our weekly catch up with the ACT Party returns for 2023. This year, we’ll be hearing from ACT Party MP Karen Chhour. 

News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speak to Jelly O’Shea from Intersex Aotearoa about their collaboration with Auckland Pride this year. 

And Liam Hansen interviews Iokapeta Magele-Suamasi about The Ōyster in Ōtara, a newly revamped art exhibition space in the town centre.