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Active Transport w/ Dr Lee Beattie

 Active Transport w/ Dr Lee Beattie Active Transport w/ Dr Lee Beattie, 31.04 MB
Wed 8 Jun 2022

A recently published paper titled 'Equity and other effects of a program facilitating and promoting active travel', investigated the implementation of walking and cycling infrastructure and run programs to promote and normalise active travel. Stella spoke with Dr Lee Beattie about the results, and what we can do with them. 

The Research Ecosystem w/ Dr Lucy Stewart

 The Research Ecosystem w/ Dr Lucy Stewart The Research Ecosystem w/ Dr Lucy Stewart, 21.11 MB
Wed 8 Jun 2022

Science has proven to be a key part of how Aotearoa’s society functions, but its importance isn’t reflected in the amount of funding allocated to research. Stella spoke with Dr Lucy Stewart, senior scientist and co-president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists about the recent budget's allocation of funding to research, and the intricacies of the research system.

The Wire w/ Stella 8 June

 The Wire w/ Stella 8 June The Wire w/ Stella 8 June, 127.08 MB
Wed 8 Jun 2022

Welcome back to the Wednesday Wire! This week:

Stella speaks to Dr Lucy Stewart about the state of the scientific research ecosystem in Aotearoa.

Trishil celebrates World Ocean Day by speaking to Associate Professor Travis Horton from the University of Canterbury about his research into Ocean protection with the use of satellite and drone technology.

Alex speaks with ACT party deputy leader Brooke Van Velden about the Government’s new Rural Health Strategy and ACT’s Housing Infrastructure Bill. 

Stella speaks to Dr Lee Beattie about the walkability of towns in Aotearoa and the positive outcomes that can be achieved with programmes for active transport.

Seabed Mining Petition w/ James Hita: June 7, 2022

 Seabed Mining Petition w/ James Hita: June 7, 2022 Seabed Mining Petition w/ James Hita: June 7, 2022, 11.51 MB
Tue 7 Jun 2022

In April, Tuvalu's government reversed their decision to sponsor seabed mining in a huge win for environmental activists. Now, Greenpeace is delivering a petition to Parliament to urge politicians to ban the practice here in Aotearoa. 

James Hita, a Greenpeace seabed mining campaigner, joined Christina live during the news hour to discuss the petition and what it means going forward.

Graffiti in Auckland w/ CAPO, Dr Reuben Woods and Shane Henderson: June 7, 2022

 Graffiti in Auckland w/ CAPO, Dr Ruben Woods and Shane Henderson: June 7th 2022 Graffiti in Auckland w/ CAPO, Dr Ruben Woods and Shane Henderson: June 7th 2022, 33.12 MB
Tue 7 Jun 2022

In the past few months, following Auckland's long lockdowns, residents saw a boom in graffiti on public structures.  

This has led to a lot of discussion about the artform, and its place in the cultural zeitgeist.

While everyone from artists to politicians to locals agree that graffiti on private residential property is vandalism, the conversation of painting on public structures like bridges and trains has been more divided.

Jack Horsnell spoke with Graffiti artist, CAPO, street art expert, Dr Reuben Woods and Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson to understand why this discussion is taking place. 

The Wire with Christina: June 7, 2022

 The Wire with Christina: June 7, 2022 The Wire with Christina: June 7, 2022, 122.03 MB
Tue 7 Jun 2022

This week on the Wire, Christina and Jack did some deep dives on some hot-button topics.

In the wake of a string of mass shootings over the weekend, Christina looked into gun culture and gun control laws in the United States.

Jack looked into graffiti in Tamaki Makaurau. He spoke with graffiti artist CAPO, street art expert Dr Reuben Woods, and city councillor Shane Henderson.

Christina also had her regular catch up with Allan Blackman on Dear Science. This week, they discussed the imperial and metric systems, a super-reactive chemical that could change how we analyse the climate, and silk tags used to detect if medication is dodgy or not.

And finally, James Hita, a seabed mining campaigner from Greenpeace, called into the show to chat with Christina about a Greenpeace petition being delivered to Parliament on Wednesday.

Whakarongo mai!

Gun culture and control in the US: June 7, 2022

 Gun culture and control in the US: June 7, 2022 Gun culture and control in the US: June 7, 2022, 13.91 MB
Tue 7 Jun 2022

In the wake of multiple deadly mass shootings in the United States, Christina did some research on the gun culture deeply entrenched in US society, as well as the political reluctance to introduce stricter gun legislation. Here is her report.

Security Agency Delay w/ Abdur Razzaq: June 3, 2022

 Security Agency Delay w/ Abdur Razzaq: June 3, 2022 Security Agency Delay w/ Abdur Razzaq: June 3, 2022, 15.35 MB
Fri 3 Jun 2022

One of the primary recommendations by the Royal Comission following the March 15 Christchurch mosque attack was the establishment of a new national intelligence and security agency.

However, this agency which would be named NISA, is yet to be created.

Casper spoke to Abdur Razzaq from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand about what this agency is and why community advocates are questioning the government’s hesitation on the matter.

The Wire w/ Casper: June 3rd, 2022

 The Wire w/ Casper: June 3rd, 2022 The Wire w/ Casper: June 3rd, 2022, 101.49 MB
Fri 3 Jun 2022

We've got a nice range of climates stories, policy discussions, and more to end off The Wire this week!

Casper talked to Auckland city counsellor Pippa Coom about Phil Goff’s proposed climate action budget. 

Liam spoke to Liam Martin from Victoria University of Wellington about the Clean Slate scheme.

Casper also spoke to Abdur Razzaq from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand about the delay of a recommended intelligence and security agency,

Liam also had a chat with Professor Craig Stevens on the recently discovered Amphipod ecosystem under Antarctica. 

And finally Casper spoke to Tom Kay from Forest and Bird about wetland preservation.

 

The Clean Slate Act w/ Liam Martin: June 3rd, 2022

 The Clean Slate Act w/ Liam Martin: June 3rd, 2022 The Clean Slate Act w/ Liam Martin: June 3rd, 2022, 22.2 MB
Fri 3 Jun 2022

The Clean Slate Act has recently been under discussion, as activists fight for the scheme to be extended to those who’ve been imprisoned. 

The scheme currently allows criminal records to be sealed, drastically assisting former criminals with getting employed, becoming a tenant and getting a mortgage. 

The scheme currently does not apply to those who've been imprisoned within their lifetime, instead focusing on those who have paid fines or undergone other forms of punishment. 

To learn more about the scheme and how it could be changed, Liam spoke to Liam Martin, a Criminology professor at Victoria University of Wellington.