The Wire with Joel

Today on the Thursday Wire, Joe Wickins speaks to Tracy Morison, the President of ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa, about the government's plan for a funded national abortion telehealth service.

Alex Wierzbicki is producing the show for the first time! He explores how a move to Phase 3 of the Omicron response could impact hospitality workers and business owners. He interviews Jamie Freedman, President of the Auckland Branch of Hospitality New Zealand, and John Crocker, the National Secretary of Unite Union, about this and the wider impact of Omicron on the hospitality sector. 

Today on the Wednesday Wire, Christina Huang hosts for the first time!

Jemima Huston has her weekly chat with the ACT Party's Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden. They talk about teachers being considered essential workers, and international students entering the country.

Christina looks into the recent developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. She speaks to Associate Professor Jim Headley from the University of Otago about the political background of the crisis. She also talks to Professor Robert Ayson from Victoria University about Aotearoa's role in de-escalating the situation.

Aneeka speaks to Dr Robert Smith from the university of Otago about the current marine heatwave, and its implications for iwi, a sustainable seafood industry, and research efforts.

And finally, Christina speaks to Dr Alice Mills, a Criminology professor from the University of Auckland, about intimate partner homicide statistics and domestic violence in Australia and New Zealand.

Christina looks into the recent developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. She speaks to Associate Professor Jim Headley from the University of Otago about the political background of the crisis. She also talks to Professor Robert Ayson from Victoria University about Aotearoa's role in de-escalating the situation.

The next local election will take place this year on Saturday 8 October. The local elections determine the representatives of each city council, including the Mayor and the elected members of the District Health Boards. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Mayoral candidate Efeso Collins about his anouncement that he would bring fares-free public transport to Tāmaki Makaurau if he is voted in as Mayor. They discuss why he is running for Mayor, why free public transport is important and how it could be made possible, and why Aucklanders should get involved by voting or standing in local government elections.