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Swimming Safely This Summer: assessing water quality w/ Land Air Water Aotearoa: January 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Jan 2021

Another important consideration when heading to a beach for a swim this summer is the quality of our water. For a scientific perspective on water quality, I spoke with Land Air Water Aotearoa’s ‘Can I swim here?’ Science Lead Anna Madarasz-Smith. Anna speaks on how water quality is assessed by LAWA, how the pubic can find information on polluted waterways and what impact potentially toxic algae can have on people and animals. 

Check out www.lawa.org.nz to get regularly updated water quality data for your local beach or waterway. The website can also tell you whether waterways are safe for your dog!

This is part one of a two part piece. Part one looks at the risks the public can face when swimming at the beach in an interview with Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Northern Region Chief Executive Matt Williams. Listen here.

Waikeria Uprising w/ Emilie Rāteke and Simeon Brown: January 11/12, 2021

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Tue 12 Jan 2021

Sixteen inmates in Waikeria prison in the Waikato protested for six days before surrenduring on January 3rd. They were allegedly protesting the extremely poor living conditions in the prison such as dirty drinking water, unclean laundry and food hygeine malpractice. Aneeka spoke to Emilie Rāteke, from People against Prisons Aotearoa, and Simeon Brown, the spokesperson for Corrections from the National Party, about the uprising and the prison system in the country.

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, January 11, 2021

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Mon 11 Jan 2021

Welcome back to the first Wire of 2021! On the show today: 

Zoë brings a report on the mob of pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol. She also speaks to senior lecturer at Auckland University Dr. Maria Armoudian about how the environment where an event like this can happen festered, and Philadelphia residents Sarah Thompson and Marshall Johnston on the difference in police response at Capitol Hill to the Black Lives Matter protests, and their thoughts on how Joe Biden will fare in bridging the deep political divide in the United States. 

Then, Aneeka interviews Emilie Rakete from People Against Prisons on the Waikeria Prison protest. 

Finally, Jess interviews Dr Neal Curtis on the state of democracy in the U.S. and the banning of Trump from social media platforms. 

Whakarongo mai! 

The State of Democracy in the United States w/ Dr. Neal Curtis

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Mon 11 Jan 2021

Manuy are calling for Trump's impeachment following pro Trump rioters storming the Capitol last week after the current president encourgaed his supporters to contest the result of the 2020 Presidential Election.

Jess talked to Dr. Neal Curtis, an associate professor in media and communication at The University of Auckland, about what factors reinforce white supremacy and entitlement, social media's role in spreading disinformation, and Trumps ban on several platforms.

The interview starts by discussing what has led to the current state of democracy in the United States. 

The Wire with James: December 18th, 2020

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Fri 18 Dec 2020

Join James, Lyric and Jade for the final wire of 2020, where they play some of their best pieces from this year, ranging from pigs to the depths of the music industry.

The Wire with Justin: December 17, 2020

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Thu 17 Dec 2020

On their weekly chat, Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the government's COVID vaccination programme and a deal over Ihumātao.

International Desk reports on the updates on Brexit.

The Thursday Wire showcases the best of 2020, including Ayana talking to Minister Damien O'Conor over RECP, the Auckland Central candidates' debate, and a January interview with Dr Siousxie Wiles on coronaviruses.

Labour's Andrew Little: 17th December 2020

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Thu 17 Dec 2020

Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the government's COVID-19 vaccination programme, and a then-potential agreement over the future of Ihumātao.

Justin's International Desk: December 17th 2020

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Thu 17 Dec 2020

International Desk updates on Brexit, as the transition period between the UK and the EU will end on December 31st.

The Wire with Karanama: December 16, 2020

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Wed 16 Dec 2020

It's the final Wednesday Wire of 2020! Today on the show we look at some of the best stories that Bronnie, Felix and Karanama have covered this year, alongside a special 'best of' Dear Science. 

Firstly, we look into some of the most interesting and outright bizaare stories from Marcus Jones and Allan Blackman on Dear Science

Then we replay Felix's report on each political parties youth policies in the build up to the October election

We then look into Bronnies interview with Michael Apathy on Climate Anxiety

Karanama then plays his interview with Tai Tupou, from the I AM HOPE foundation on bullying and mental health in schools

And finally, we re-listen to Felix's report on the leadership of former head of the National Party Todd Muller 

See you in 2021!

The Wire with Jemima: December 15, 2020

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Tue 15 Dec 2020

This week we bring you the best of the Tuesday Wire this year! 

Jemima recaps her piece on the core issues for american voters leading up to the US Presidential Election with University of Waikato politics lecturer Justin Phillips. 

Hanna covers the continuing issue that is the differing referendum provisions for Māori Wards and Local Councils. She plays her conversation with Toni Boynton from Te Rōpū Tautoko Maori about this issue.

We also run through some of our favourite pieces from 95bFM's 2020 Election Coverage, such as the "competency vs. celebrity" debate in the Auckland Central seat, whether New Zealand’s emssions targets are up to scratch, and the successful End of Life Choice referendum.