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The Wire w/ Joel: 14 July, 2025

The Wire w/ Joel: 14 July, 2025 The Wire w/ Joel: 14 July, 2025, 87.05 MB
Mon 14 Jul 2025

This week on the Monday Wire: 

For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel spoke to MP Simon Court about the party’s annual rally that happened yesterday, and the choice of US author, James Lindsay, as a keynote speaker, as well as the recent public hearings into the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the government’s Covid-19 response.

Following up with their chat with MP Simon Court, Joel spoke to the Pōneke Anti-Fascist Coalition’s Anne Campbell, about James Lindsay, and his controversial views.

Joel spoke to Dr Collin Bjork — a senior Communications lecturer at Massey University, about the government’s recently released AI strategy. 

And Joel spoke to AI and technology governor, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, about how the government’s AI strategy coexists with te ao Māori.

Producer Samantha spoke to University of Auckland Geology Professor, Phil James, about the sustainbility issues with modern society in the global north.

Whakarongo mai!

ACT 2025 Rally, James Lindsay as Keynote Speaker, and Public Hearings on Covid-19 Response w/ the ACT Party’s Simon Court: 14 July, 2025

ACT 2025 Rally, James Lindsay as Keynote Speaker, and Public Hearings on Covid-19 Response w/ the ACT Party’s Simon Court: 14 July, 2025 ACT 2025 Rally, James Lindsay as Keynote Speaker, and Public Hearings on Covid-19 Response w/ the ACT Party’s Simon Court: 14 July, 2025, 21.13 MB
Mon 14 Jul 2025

Yesterday, the ACT Party held their annual rally, being called the “Free and Equal Rally”.

Notably, US author, James Lindsay, was a keynote speaker at the event.

Lindsay is the author of ‘Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything About Race, Gender, and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybody’ - among other titles, such as ‘Race Marxism: The Truth About Critical Race Theory and Praxis’ and ‘The Queering of the American Child: How a New School Religious Cult Poisons the Minds and Bodies of Normal Kids’.

Party Leader, David Seymour, says Lindsay is a “prominent advocate for free speech”. Prior to the event, a spokesperson for the party said Lindsay would discuss “reclaiming liberalism in an age of extremes”.

For our weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the ACT Party’s Simon Court about the rally, why the party chose Lindsay as a keynote speaker, and we address some of the concerns with Lindsay’s previous comments.

They also discussed the first public hearings into the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the former government’s Covid-19 response, and what to expect heading into the next hearings in Wellington next month.

But first, they discussed ACT’s 2025 “Free and Equal” Rally.

Sustainability a structural issues in society w/ University of Auckland Professor of Population Health Phil Shane: 14, July 2025

Sustainability a structural issues in society w/ University of Auckland Professor of Population Health Phil Shane: 14, July 2025 Sustainability a structural issues in society w/ University of Auckland Professor of Population Health Phil Shane: 14, July 2025, 30.43 MB
Mon 14 Jul 2025

As the climate and sustainability crisis worsens worldwide, questions must be asked not only about how to get out of it, but also what must come next.

Resource extraction, particularly in the global south, is allecerating our environmental issues and making the world more dangerous for everyone. Moves towards renewable energy and EV's may not be enough to prevent future catastrophe.

Producer Samantha sat down with Professor of Population Health Phil Shane about what changes must be made in order for our society to sustain itself.

Phase Two of The Covid-19 Inquiry and Advisory Group Recommendations on Climate Adaptation Legislation w/ Labour’s Arena Williams: 10 July, 2025

Phase Two of The Covid-19 Inquiry and Advisory Group Recommendations on Climate Adaptation Legislation w/ Labour’s Arena Williams: 10 July, 2025 Phase Two of The Covid-19 Inquiry and Advisory Group Recommendations on Climate Adaptation Legislation w/ Labour’s Arena Williams: 10 July, 2025, 15.27 MB
Thu 10 Jul 2025

Public hearings as part of phase two of the Royal Commission into COVID-19 took place in Auckland this week.

The second phase of the inquiry has a stronger focus on lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and the impact of the Covid-19 response on business and the economy.

And yesterday, an independent reference group set up by the Ministry of Environment shared their recommendations for climate adaptation legislation.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Arena Williams about both of these topics.

Phase 2 of the Covid-19 Inquiry w/ Restaurant Association Chief Executive Officer Marisa Bidois & public health expert and Pacific academic Sir Collin Tukuitonga: 10 July, 2025

Phase 2 of the Covid-19 Inquiry w/ Restaurant Association Chief Executive Officer Marisa Bidois & public health expert and Pacific academic Sir Collin Tukuitonga: 10 July, 2025 Phase 2 of the Covid-19 Inquiry w/ Restaurant Association Chief Executive Officer Marisa Bidois & public health expert and Pacific academic Sir Collin Tukuitonga: 10 July, 2025, 32.79 MB
Thu 10 Jul 2025

This week’s second phase of the national covid-19 inquiry has seen public hearings from the community and experts talking about the wider impacts of mandates and lockdowns during the pandemic.

As health experts are urging the government to anticipate and better prepare for a future pandemic, and people in all sectors across New Zealand still work through the ongoing effects of Covid-19, this inquiry needs to inform critical decision making and processes for the central government. 

Speaking more about the inquiry and the general effects of Covid-19, I spoke with public health expert Sir Collin Tukuitonga about his research findings and the importance of pandemic preparedness, as well as Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois about the need to support businesses and hospitality in New Zealand

The Wire w/ Caeden: 10 July, 2025

The Wire w/ Caeden: 10 July, 2025 The Wire w/ Caeden: 10 July, 2025, 75.78 MB
Thu 10 Jul 2025

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Arena Williams about Phase Two of the Covid-19 inquiry and advisory group recommendations on climate adaptation legislation.

For International Desk, they spoke to Charles Hunt from Boise State University about United States President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill”. 

For this week’s City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Shane Henderson about Mayor Wayne Brown’s recent council body reforms, as well as concerns around homelessness in the CBD this Winter

Regarding Phase Two of the Covid-19 Inquiry, she spoke with both Restaurant Association Chief Executive Marisa Bidois, and public health expert Sir Collin Tukuitonga

International Desk: Donald Trump’s ‘Big, beautiful’ Mega-Bill w/ Boise State University’s Charlie Hunt: 10 July, 2025

International Desk: Donald Trump’s ‘Big, beautiful’ Mega-Bill w/ Boise State University’s Charlie Hunt: 10 July, 2025 International Desk: Donald Trump’s ‘Big, beautiful’ Mega-Bill w/ Boise State University’s Charlie Hunt: 10 July, 2025, 12.56 MB
Thu 10 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump’s mega-spending bill passed its final vote in the House of Representatives and is now set to become law.

Despite its controversy and universal opposition from the Democrats, the bill has been supported by the vast majority of Republicans.

For International Desk, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Associate Professor of Political Science at Boise State University, Charlie Hunt, about the bill and Republican support.

Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party: 9 July, 2025

Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party: 9 July, 2025 Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party: 9 July, 2025, 19.59 MB
Wed 9 Jul 2025

Recently, a study was conducted by researchers at the University of Southampton which uncovered a shift in the circulation of the Southern Ocean.

The study showed that the shift would draw up more salt water from the deep ocean, subsequently accelerating the loss of ice in the Antarctic and leading to an increase of sea levels and global heating.

The week before, the government allowed the terrorist designation given to the far-right ‘Proud Boys’ group to expire, effectively decriminalising the act of funding or openly supporting the group here in Aotearoa.

And, just yesterday Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed a number of changes to Family Boost which she said would help families with the cost of living.

For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, News and Editorial Director Joel spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez March to get the party’s take on all of these issues.

Kaupapa to support rural Māori communities with mate wareware w/ the University of Auckland’s Makarena Dudley: 9 July, 2025

Kaupapa to support rural Māori communities with mate wareware w/ the University of Auckland’s Makarena Dudley: 9 July, 2025 Kaupapa to support rural Māori communities with mate wareware w/ the University of Auckland’s Makarena Dudley: 9 July, 2025, 11.84 MB
Wed 9 Jul 2025

Dementia, or mate wareware is a devastating and life changing condition that affects 70,000 New Zealanders today. 

There have been calls to support rural Māori communities with members who have the condition, as Māori are more likely to experience mate wareware than other groups in the country.

A kaupapa has been launched by the University of Auckland’s Dr Makarena Dudley and Sir Richard Faull to better provide rural Māori communities with better education, guidance, and support.

On Monday, Producer Samantha spoke to Dudley, who is the Deputy Director Māori at the Centre of Brain Research Te Huinga Hinengaro, about the research, and what support is needed for these communities.

The Wire w/ Oto: 9 July, 2025

The Wire w/ Oto: 9 July, 2025 The Wire w/ Oto: 9 July, 2025, 89.93 MB
Wed 9 Jul 2025

For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party News and Editorial Director Joel spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about the recent study showing the increased speed of Antarctic ice melt, the removal of the Proud Boys designation as a terrorist group and The government's recent Family Boost announcement.

For this week’s Get Action! Wednesday Wire host Oto spoke with Dave Macpherson from Save our Trains Southern about a petition of his calling for the restoration of the Southerner Train line.

Producer Max spoke with PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons, to talk about the historic strike that is occuring at Pharmac this week.

Oto spoke with the co-head of Maori and Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland Gordon Nanau about French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to grant New Caledonia associated statehood.

And Monday Producer Sam spoke to the Deputy Director Māori at the Centre of Brain Research Te Huinga Hinengaro, Dr Makarena Dudley, about her kauapapa to support rural Māori communities with members suffering from mate wareware, or dementia.