The Wire with Joel

This week, we sit down for a little discussion regarding updates of two subjects previously covered. We speak about the new developments around the Windrush Scandal that has seen British citizens of Commonwealth descent wrogfully detained and reported. We also discuss recent comments around the Irish border issue from politicians both British and Irish.

Today on the Wire, Damian spoke with Bex Martelletti from the Auckland Museum about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at the museum. Our regular segment with the Southern Cross focused on the arrest of two Burmese journalists, concern in Fiji over power of their military and the discussion of climate change in the 49th Pacific Islands Forum. Dan talked to David Hines from Secular Education Network about religious instruction in state schools. Jemima spoke with Green Party MP, Chlöe Swarbrick, about Te Reo as a core curriculum by 2025 and the Education Amendment Bill. 

It’s Wire Worry Week and we’re learning about endangered species. Oscar talks to Dr Ngaire Hart about one of the most endangered species: bees. Mary-Margaret speaks to Susan Jordan, the creator of a feminist dance show that will be on at TAPAC later this month. We catch up with Andrew Little again, this week he spoke about the launch of an international human rights book, and family justice reform. And finally, Ben’s giving us another This Day in History, this week he takes us back to 1972 for the Munich Olympics Massacre.