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Revaluations and the Annual Budget w/ Chloe Wollard and Shane Henderson: March 14, 2022

 Revaluations and the Annual Budget w/ Chloe Wollard and Shane Henderson: March 14, 2022 Revaluations and the Annual Budget w/ Chloe Wollard and Shane Henderson: March 14, 2022, 13.66 MB
Mon 14 Mar 2022

New Zealand's property revaluations were released on the 8th March, meaning rates in certain areas may be increasing. Chloe Wollard, valuations manager for Auckland City Council explains how the revaluation system works and why some suburbs are seeing such a large valuation increase. Auckalnd City Councillor, Shane Henderson, then discusses where your increased rates may be going, and how you can help shape the councils annual budget for 2022/2023.

MindTheGap Pay Registry w/ Nina Santos: March 14, 2022

 MindTheGap Pay Registry w/ Nina Santos: March 14, 2022 MindTheGap Pay Registry w/ Nina Santos: March 14, 2022, 8.7 MB
Mon 14 Mar 2022

New Zealand's first Pay Registry is now up and running on the MindTheGap website, in the hopes that transparency coming from companies about their pay inequalities will help narrow the pay gap. Nina Santos, campaign spokesperson for MindTheGap spoke with Charlie about the new registry and the current state of New Zealand's pay gap.

Long Covid w/ Dr Anna Brooks: March 14, 2022

 Long Covid w/ Dr Anna Brooks: March 14, 2022 Long Covid w/ Dr Anna Brooks: March 14, 2022, 7.02 MB
Mon 14 Mar 2022

The long lasting effects of COVID-19 are becoming clearer to scientists, with long covid now presenting itself as a long term problem for those who have previously had COVID-19. Dr Anna Brooks from the University of Auckland spoke to Charlie about the concerns around long covid, and how to manage symptoms.

The Auckland Mayoral Election and Efeso Collins w/ Sarah Barker: 14 March, 2022

 The Auckland Mayoral Election and Efeso Collins w/ Sarah Barker: 14 March, 2022 The Auckland Mayoral Election and Efeso Collins w/ Sarah Barker: 14 March, 2022, 5.96 MB
Mon 14 Mar 2022

With the Auckland Mayoral election taking place in October, incumbent Phil Goff is retiring and will not be endorsing a candidate.

However, Unions Auckland have gotten behind Manukau Ward Councillor, Efeso Collins. This is the first time in recent history the organisation has endorsed a candidate. Sam Clark spoke to Unions Auckland Spokesperson Sarah Barker.

What it is Like for Ukrainian Refugees in Lviv w/ Ukrainian Citizen Victoria Vasyliuk

 What it is Like for Ukrainian Refugees in Lviv w/ Ukrainian Citizen Victoria Vasyliuk What it is Like for Ukrainian Refugees in Lviv w/ Ukrainian Citizen Victoria Vasyliuk, 15.53 MB
Mon 14 Mar 2022

Until yesterday, the Ukrainian city of Lviv has been a safe place for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war. 

Ukraine says up to 30 Russian missiles have been fired at the Yavoriv military training base near the border with NATO member Poland.

Officials say at least 35 people were killed, and 134 were critically injured in the attack.

A few days before this horrific attack, I spoke with Victoria Vasyliuk, a resident of Lviv who has been hosting refugees from Kyiv. 

We discussed what it has been like on the ground for internally displaced people in Ukraine. She also gave a personal account of Russia's aggression against her country.

Please note this interview took place prior to the recent tragedy in Lviv.

The Wire w/ Casper and Liam: March 11, 2022

 The Wire w/ Casper and Liam: March 11, 2022 The Wire w/ Casper and Liam: March 11, 2022, 100.6 MB
Fri 11 Mar 2022

Today on the Wire Liam spoke to the chairperson of the Public Broadcasting Governance Group, Tracey Martin about the new public media entity being built out of a TVNZ and RNZ merger.

Casper talked to Dr Robert Patman from the university of Otago about the government's recently passed Russia sanctions bill.

Casper also had his fortnightly chat with Auckland city counceller Pippa Coom. This week they discussed Auckland's regional fuel tax.

Finally, Liam interviewed Dr Matiu Rātima about Ngā Hau e Whā o Tāwhirimātea, his new guide for tertiary educators on culturally responsive teaching.

Building a New Public Media Entity w/ Tracey Martin: Friday, March 11

 Building a New Public Media Entity w/ Tracey Martin: Friday, March 11 Building a New Public Media Entity w/ Tracey Martin: Friday, March 11, 19.52 MB
Fri 11 Mar 2022

On Thursday, Broadcasting and Media Minister Kris Fafoi announced that a new public media entity will be created through the merging of TVNZ and Radio New Zealand.

Fafoi has stated that this will future proof both organisations and provide a centralised source for all New Zealanders to rely on for public journalism.

The announcement has received mixed responses from across the media sector, with it being called a "solution looking for a problem” by National Party broadcasting spokesperson Melissa Lee .

Liam spoke to former MP Tracey Martin, who was a chairperson on the Public Broadcasting Governance Group about what we could see out of the new entity.

Russia Sanctions Bill w/ Robert Patman: 11 March, 2022

 Russia Sanctions Bill w/ Robert Patman: 11 March, 2022 Russia Sanctions Bill w/ Robert Patman: 11 March, 2022, 20.82 MB
Fri 11 Mar 2022

With unanimous support, a bill passed through parliament under urgency which levies targeted sanctions towards Russia and key Russian figures. This Russia sanctions bill is New Zealand’s method of condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine without a resolution passing through the UN’s security council, which was previously the only legal way New Zealand could have imposed sanctions on Russia.

Casper spoke with Dr Robert Patman from the University of Otago about the bill, how it differs from a previously proposed autonomous sanctions bill, and what it says about New Zealand’s modern approach to international relations.

Ngā Hau e Whā o Tāwhirimātea: Culturally Responsive Teaching w/ Dr Mātiu Ratima: Thursday, March 11

 Ngā Hau e Whā o Tāwhirimātea: Culturally Responsive Teaching w/ Dr Mātiu Ratima: Thursday, March 11 Ngā Hau e Whā o Tāwhirimātea: Culturally Responsive Teaching w/ Dr Mātiu Ratima: Thursday, March 11, 22.64 MB
Fri 11 Mar 2022

University of Canterbury press has recently released Ngā Hau e Whā o Tāwhirimātea: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning for the Tertiary Sector.

The guide intends to assist tertiary educators in incorporating several Māori values and pieces of Te reo Maori into their teaching.

To learn more, Liam spoke to project leader Dr Mātiu Ratima about the resource.

 

The Wire with Joe and Emilia: March 10, 2022

 The Wire with Joe and Emilia: March 10, 2022 The Wire with Joe and Emilia: March 10, 2022, 114.71 MB
Thu 10 Mar 2022

Today on The Wire, our regular interview with Labour’s Andrew Little is back. Tuva’a speaks to Little about hospital bed capacity, health system restructure and the new Pharmac review. 

Emilia speaks to Kali Mercier, the Policy and Advocacy Manager of the New Zealand Drug Foundation about new roadside drug testing legislation.

She also talks to Tony Mitchell, Chair of Bike Auckland about the current state of cycling safety in Auckland, whether we will see a change in the urgency of reforms as gas prices get steeper, and how more kiwis turn to cost-efficient transport such as cycling.

Finally, Joe speaks to Niamh O'Flynn, the programme director for Greenpeace, who today was sailing to Helena Bay to protest against the war in Ukraine.

That's us for Thursday!