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The Wire with Laura: 7th of February, 2020

 The Wire with Laura: 7th of February, 2020 The Wire with Laura: 7th of February, 2020, 105.97 MB
Fri 7 Feb 2020

On The Wire this Friday...

First up, The National Party’s, Denise Lee, is back to keep us up to date on all the National Party news. 

Next, Rachel Simpson speaks with Closing The Gap Spokesperson, Peter Malcolm about bloated CEO income packages. 

Then, Laura Kvigstad has a chat with Chief Executive, Letitia Harding about new vaping educational resources that have been launched by the asthma and respiratory foundation. 

After that Rachel fills us in on a recent announcement from broadcasting minister Kris Faafoi 

And Finally, Ben is going back to America in Neutral Corner, he’s looking at the Iowa primary elections. 

 

Vaping Educational Resources with Letitia Harding: 7th of February, 2020

 Vaping Educational Resources with Letitia Harding: 7th of February, 2020 Vaping Educational Resources with Letitia Harding: 7th of February, 2020, 6.68 MB
Fri 7 Feb 2020

New vaping educational resources that have been launched by the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation, Laura Kvigstad has a chat with Chief Executive, Letitia Harding why the resources are important in addressing the concerns of rising youth use of vapes. 

Moving towards conversations on constitutional transformation: February 5, 2020

 Moving towards conversations on constitutional transformation: February 5, 2020 Moving towards conversations on constitutional transformation: February 5, 2020, 13 MB
Wed 5 Feb 2020

Tina Ngata is of Ngati Porou descent, she is a mother, a writer and an advocate for Māori rights. She has been a part of the Kia Mau movement that is working to recognise the injustice of the Doctrine of Discovery and speak against state sponsored memorialisation of James Cook. She has also been a steadfast voice against the commercialisation of whenua and caring for Papatūānuku. Recently Lillian came across a statement by Tina regarding the use of water and how imperialism relates to water and climate change. Lillian wanted to speak to her about this but as it is the 5th of February, started by asking how she is feeling in the lead up to Waitangi Day.

Historic ruling from the ICJ tells Myanmar to take provisional measures to prevent genocide: February 5, 2020

 Historic ruling from the ICJ tells Myanmar to take provisional measures to prevent genocide: February 5, 2020 Historic ruling from the ICJ tells Myanmar to take provisional measures to prevent genocide: February 5, 2020, 11.56 MB
Wed 5 Feb 2020

On 11 November 2019, Gambia filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Myanmar of breaching its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The complaint included an urgent request for the Court to order “provisional measures” to prevent all acts that may amount to or contribute to the crime of genocide against the Rohingya and protect the community from further harm while the case is being adjudicated. De facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, rejected accusations of genocide, and urged the court to reject the case and refuse the request for provisional measures. At the end of last month, the Myanmar government- established Independent Commission of Enquiry concluded that while the Myanmar security forces may have been responsible for war crimes and “disproportionate use of force”, it found no evidence of genocidal intent. The full report has yet to be made public. However, the International Court of Justice has now officially ordered Myanmar to take “provisional measures” to prevent genocidal acts against the Rohingya community. Lillian Hanly spoke with Francisco Bencosme, the Asia Advocacy Manager for Amnesty USA, about what this means.

NZ International Students Association on China Travel Ban: February 5, 2020

 NZ International Students Association on China Travel Ban: February 5, 2020 NZ International Students Association on China Travel Ban: February 5, 2020, 8.28 MB
Wed 5 Feb 2020

On Sunday the New Zealand government announced that it will be banning entry for any non-citizens traveling through China. The ban attempts to reduce the likelihood of coronavirus entering the country, with New Zealand citizens coming from China being forced to remain in isolation for up to 2 weeks. The announcement of the ban was quite sudden, and has left tertiary institutions to grapple with the large number of international students now unable to return because of the ban. The New Zealand International Students Association says the sudden ban puts international students at an “immense disadvantage” - being given very little time to make proper arrangements for their studies.

The Wire with Lillian: February 5th, 2020

 The Wire with Lillian: February 5th, 2020 The Wire with Lillian: February 5th, 2020, 109.98 MB
Wed 5 Feb 2020

On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones we have a coronavirus update, a milestone in forming metallic hydrogen and habitable planets orbiting black holes.

Lillian spoke to Amnesty International about the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice ordering Myanmar to take ‘provisional measures’ to prevent genocidal acts against the Rohingya community.

Felix spoke to the New Zealand International Student’s Association about the impact that the government’s travel ban is having on students returning for study.

Lillian also spoke to Tina Ngata about the lead up to Waitangi Day and putting constitutional transformation on the agenda for the upcoming elections.

Justin's International Desk: February 4th 2020

 Justin's International Desk: February 4th 2020 Justin's International Desk: February 4th 2020, 31.38 MB
Tue 4 Feb 2020

Public medical workers in Hong Kong are striking against the government's handling of the coronavirus situation.  While Chief Execuetive Carrie Lam's government announced a partial closure of the city's border with mainland China, unions demanded a full closure to prevent an outbreak in the community.  Justin talked to Joseph Lee, the heath sector lawmaker at Hong Kong's Legeslative Council, to find out more about the strike.

Justin's International Desk: February 4th 2020

 Justin's International Desk: February 4th 2020 Justin's International Desk: February 4th 2020, 13.41 MB
Tue 4 Feb 2020

International Desk gives an explainer of the Democratic primaries, starting from the Iowa caucus.

The Wire with Justin: February 4, 2020

 The Wire with Justin: February 4, 2020 The Wire with Justin: February 4, 2020, 40.79 MB
Tue 4 Feb 2020

Justin talked to Joseph Lee, a Hong Kong lawmaker, about the city's strike by public medical workers in protest of the government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak.

Louis talked to Annabeth Cohen of Forest and Bird about New Zealand's disapperaing wetlands.

International Desk gives an explainer of the Iowa Caucus.

We crossed to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira in Waitangi for a report on Waitangi Day.

Louis also spoke to Sam Hagard of E Tu Education about a government boost in trade and vocational training. 

Annabeth Cohen on Conserving Wetlands: Tuesday the 4th of February

Annabeth Cohen on Conserving Wetlands: Tuesday the 4th of February Annabeth Cohen on Conserving Wetlands: Tuesday the 4th of February , 13.95 MB
Tue 4 Feb 2020

Yesterday was World Wetlands Day, and well along we bring you some bad news Forest & Bird have found that the majority of wetlands on private land around New Zealand remain unprotected.

A series of aerial images from around the country showed how freshwater wetlands on private land have completely or partially disappeared from 2001-2016.

With more than ninety percent of New Zealand’s original wetlands already destroyed, what’s left is incredibly important.

The Wire's Producer Louis talked with Annabeth Cohen, a member of Forest & Bird & an advocate for Freshwater.