The Wire with Joel

On their weekly chat, Justin discussed with Justice Minister Andrew Little on the election, government portfolios, and the potential to wipe criminal records relating to cannabis.

Justin also had a brief catch-up with the new MP for Auckland Central Chlöe Swarbrick.

James spoke to Plastics New Zealand CEO Rachel Barker on the circular economy.

On Neighbourhood Watch, Justin and Zoe talked about the Queesnland Liberal Party promising to impose a youth curfew, the federal government's reluctance to fund Indigenous legal services, and only 1 out of 82 police officers in Victoria accused of family violence were found guilty.

Following up on last week’s election, Felix Walton spoke to Annie Newman from the E tū union about what the results mean for the future of workers rights in Aotearoa.

In the Wire this week, Dear Science's Marcus Jones talks about the first room-temperature superconductor, a new NASA mission to lightly graze an asteroid, and the mystery of why adding salt to sweet foods makes them taste even sweeter. 

Felix speaks to Annie Newman from E tū about the election results and what this new Government means for worker’s rights.

Bronwyn interviews Brooke van Velden, deputy leader of the Act party about her party’s success, and what this means going forward. 

And clips from NZ First’s Tracey Martin speaking about what’s next and responding to Barry Soper’s theory about the party’s unsuccessful election result.

Left of centre parties have emerged strong after the election, with the Labour Party commanding an outright majority, the Māori Party returning to Parliament, and unexpected success for the Green Party. Pundits have commented this gives them an unprecedented mandate to make bold changes - changes the Greens and the Māori Party have been pushing for. However, Labour don't need a coalition partner, and have exercised caution in government and on the campaign trail.

Hanna spoke to AAAP Coordinator Brooke Stanley Pao about what changes are needed to alleviate poverty in Aotearoa, and the prospects for welfare reform under different coalition arrangements.