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Linguistics of the government's Covid-19 communications strategy w/ Julia de Bres: March 1, 2022

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Tue 1 Mar 2022

Throughout the pandemic, the New Zealand government’s Covid-19 response has been one of the strongest in the world. But its communications strategy has not been as widely praised, with government advice inclung phrases such as “you’re good bro”, the “shot cuz” vaccination buses, and the infamous "Two Shots for Summer" campaign.

I spoke to Julia de Bres, a senior linguistics lecturer at Massey University, about the government's communication strategy, and their seemingly odd usage of Kiwi slang.

Cultural infrastructure w/ Chloë Swarbrick: February 28, 2022

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Mon 28 Feb 2022

An open-letter with 60 signatures was submitted by Green MP Chloë Swarbrick with solution suggestions to improve culture infrastructure in Auckland. Charlie spoke to to Chloë about the proposals, accepted solutions and the future of artistic and social spaces.

The Wire with Charlie and Sam: February 28, 2022

 The Wire with Charlie and Sam: February 28, 2022 The Wire with Charlie and Sam: February 28, 2022, 62.08 MB
Mon 28 Feb 2022

On today's Monday Wire Charlie spoke with Yurko Galdun, Chairman of the Ukrainian Association of New Zealand Northern Regions, about the peaceful protest against Russia's military action that happened in Auckland. As Omicron raises staff shortage concerns in the health sector, Bindi Norwell, CEO of ProCare, discussed their ‘Mission Possible’ initiative with Charlie. Green MP Chloë Swarbrick also spoke with Charlie about an open-letter to improve cultural infrastructure.


Sam spoke with Marcelle Dawson, sociology professor at Otago University about the anti-mandate protests happening in Welington. As many students went back to university today, once again online, Sam spoke with two post graduate students about wanting a partial refund on fees.

Auckland protests against Russia w/ Yurko Galdun: February 28, 2022

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Mon 28 Feb 2022

A peaceful protest took place on 27th February to show support for Ukraine and condemn Russia's military action. Yurko Galdun, Chairman of the Ukrainian Association of New Zealand Northern Regions, spoke with Charlie about the protest, and why what's happening in Ukraine should be important to New Zealanders. Yurko also discusses where you can give aid and donations.

ProCare's 'Mission Possible' w/ Bindi Norwell: February 28, 2022

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Mon 28 Feb 2022

Omicron has caused a rise in stress levels and an influx of patients in the health sector. Bindi Norwell, CEO of ProCare, spoke to Charlie about the company's new initiative that hopes to help aid health professionals.

The Sociology of The Anti-Mandate Protests w/ Professor Marcelle Dawson: February 28, 2022.

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Mon 28 Feb 2022

The anti-mandate protests in Wellington have been going on for nearly three weeks. They’re becoming increasingly problematic, with residents and reporters being threatened. 

New Zealand has a long history of protests and this is the most widely-covered protest since the 1981 Springbok Tour. But what makes these anti-mandate protests different? 

Sam Clark spoke to sociology Professor Marcelle Dawson from The University of Otago, who specialises in social movements and popular protest.

 

Postgrad students want fees partially refunded: February 28, 2022.

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Mon 28 Feb 2022

It’s the first week back for many University of Auckland students. As announced earlier this month, all classes will be online. Students say they want their fees partially refunded, as they won’t have access to facilities.

Sam Clark spoke to postgrad students Amy Hirst and Nerng Tim about beginning yet another semester of online study.

 

The Wire with Jessica: February 25, 2022

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Fri 25 Feb 2022

Host Jessica Hopkins speaks to Save the Children's Child Rights Advocacy and Research Director, Jacqui Southey about the Government's progress in reducing child poverty.

She also has her regular chat with Auckland Councillor, Pippa Coom.

Producer Liam Hansen spoke with Investigative Journalist Nicky Hager about the Chief Ombudsman’s latest inquiry into his allegations of the New Zealand Defence Force misinforming the Chief about Operation Burnham. 

The Government's Child Poverty Reduction Progress w/ Save the Children's Jacqui Southey: February 25, 2022

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Fri 25 Feb 2022

The latest Stats NZ data shows a downward trend in all nine child poverty measures in Aotearoa. 

However, Save The Children says we still have a long way to go to ensure all tamariki in Aotearoa are able to thrive. 

Jessica Hopkins spoke to Advocacy and Research Director Jacqui Southey, who says that more attention needs to be given to lifting the incomes of our lowest-income families.

They started the interview discussing Jacqui’s response to the Government's announcement that 66,500 children have been lifted out of poverty since 2018. 

City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: February 25, 2022

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Fri 25 Feb 2022

Today on my regular catch up with Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom we discussed the Women4Climate Mentorship Programme that is coming to Tāmaki Makaurau this year.

The programme taking place in several C40 cities globally aims to contribute to the emergence of the next generation of climate leaders by sharing knowledge and experience. 

Jessica Hopkins spoke to Pippa about who is eligible, and clarified the programmes' inclusion of non-binary and gender queer people.