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The Wire w/ Milly: 30 May, 2023

The Wire w/ Milly: 30 May, 2023 The Wire w/ Milly: 30 May, 2023, 46.01 MB
Tue 30 May 2023

For his final appearance on Dear Science, Dr Joel Rindelaub talked about why fake news is spread and how to spot it, as well as implicit bias and how to better recognise your own biases.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins caught up with National's Dr Shane Reti. They spoke about their new housing growth plan and the National Party’s opposition to keeping the current superannuation age. 

Beth Torrance-Hetherington reported on the climate strikes that took place around the country last week. 

And for Sāmoan language week, Rosetta Stone interviewed Rina from the University of Auckland’s Sāmoan Students Association, and AUT Pro Vice Chancellor Pacific Jacoba Matapo about celebrating Sāmoan language in culture in Aotearoa. 

Get Action! w/ Migrant Workers Association NZ's Anu Kaloti

Get Action! w/ Migrant Workers Association NZ's Anu Kaloti Get Action! w/ Migrant Workers Association NZ's Anu Kaloti, 27.19 MB
Mon 29 May 2023

It is estimated that Aotearoa currently has 14,000 people residing here who do not have visas or any kind of legal status.

Recent news about ‘Dawn raids’ by police on alleged overstayers has prompted a spotlight to be placed on how we treat our migrant communities.

For our segment Get Action! Nicholas spoke to Anu Kaloti about their petition launched on Action Station calling for the government to grant amnesty and working rights to overstayers currently residing in Aotearoa.

The Wire w/ Jessica: 29 May, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 29 May, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 29 May, 2023 , 35.87 MB
Mon 29 May 2023

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about the National Party joining ACT in opposing government policy to increase housing density in major cities and calls to protect mining by big overseas companies on Aotearoa’s conservation land. 

Nicholas talked to Anu Kaloti from Migrant Workers Association New Zealand about their petition to grant amnesty to all migrant workers who have overstayed their visa regardless of their country of origin.

And Leilani is the new host of Tomorrow's World — the segment that explores how science affects people and our future on planet Earth. For her first piece, she spoke to Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau, a Doctoral Candidate Population Health at the University of Auckland and Lisa Te Morenga, an Associate Professor in Nutrition and Māori Health about how 7 out of 10 Type 2 diabetes cases globally are related to poor diet, and how Aotearoa fits into that statistic.                                 

Gas Cooking w/ Professor John Tookey: May 25, 2023

Gas Cooking w/ Professor John Tookey: May 25, 2023 Gas Cooking w/ Professor John Tookey: May 25, 2023, 21.45 MB
Thu 25 May 2023

In the USA, gas cooking has entered the culture wars with the way you cook becoming a part of your political identity. Professor John Tookey is a professor at AUT in the school of Future Environments and he discusses the issues around gas cooking, as well as whether we could see a political battle over the way you cook here in Aotearoa. Simon began by asking Professor Tookey what alternatives there are to gas cooking.

Gisborne Nurses Strike w/ Christine Warrander: 25 May, 2023

Gisborne Nurses Strike w/ Christine Warrander: 25 May, 2023 Gisborne Nurses Strike w/ Christine Warrander: 25 May, 2023, 11.01 MB
Thu 25 May 2023

Yesterday, nurses on ward 5 at Gisborne hospital walked off the job for an hour to protest their working conditions. Earlier in the week, Te Whatu Ora went to the employment court to try and stop the strike, but failed. Christine Warrander is a nurse on ward 5 at the hospital, and Simon began by asking her how yesterday’s strike went.

The Wire w/ Spike: 25 May, 2023

The Wire w/ Spike: 25 May, 2023 The Wire w/ Spike: 25 May, 2023, 103.19 MB
Thu 25 May 2023

On The Wire for Rāpare this week,

Spike speaks to:

- Labour MP Andrew Little about the new US-Papua New Guinea security deal

-  Professor James Russell about the kiwi Paora in Miami Zoo

- Michaela van der Schaaf from Auckland City Mission about increased demand for food assistance

Simon speaks to:

- City Councillor Lotu Fuli about the Council budget and "nice to have" service cuts

- Professor John Tookey about gas cooking and the growing "culture war" surrounding it

- Gisborne Hospital nurse Christine Warrander about yesterday's nurses strike and Te Whatu Ora's legal action

and for Eurovision:

- David speaks to our European correspondent Cameron Adams about the Ukraine war and turmoil in Greek politics

Miami Zoo Kiwi w/ James Russell: May 25, 2023

Miami Zoo Kiwi w/ James Russell: May 25, 2023 Miami Zoo Kiwi w/ James Russell: May 25, 2023, 8.97 MB
Thu 25 May 2023

Spike speaks to Professor of Conservation Biology James Russell about the kiwi Paora in Miami Zoo, and the right and wrong conditions for kiwi in captivity. 

Food Assistance Demand w/ Micaela van der Schaaf: May 25, 2023

Food Assistance Demand w/ Micaela van der Schaaf: May 25, 2023 Food Assistance Demand w/ Micaela van der Schaaf: May 25, 2023, 8.94 MB
Thu 25 May 2023

Spike speaks to Micaela van der Schaaf, director of food security at Auckland City Mission, about the recent rise in demand for food assistance. 

New Funding to Reduce Carbon Emissions at Steel Mill w/ Joe Gallagher: 24 May, 2023

New Funding to Reduce Carbon Emissions at Steel Mill w/ Joe Gallagher: 24 May, 2023 New Funding to Reduce Carbon Emissions at Steel Mill w/ Joe Gallagher: 24 May, 2023, 13.51 MB
Wed 24 May 2023

E tū Union members working at the New Zealand Steel mill in Glenbrook have welcomed the Government’s offer to contribute funding for new electric furnaces to halve coal use at the site. The $140 million dollar investment will require upskilling for workers to use. 

Arno spoke with Joe Gallagher of E tū about the challenges involved in the transition, the benefits, and what workers would need to do to. 

Arno started by asking for an overview of E tū Union.

 

The Wire w/ Andre: 24 May, 2023

The Wire w/ Andre: 24 May, 2023 The Wire w/ Andre: 24 May, 2023, 91.69 MB
Wed 24 May 2023

On the show for Rāapa: 

Andre Fa’aoso speaks to Associate Professor Susan St John about the 2023 Budget and how it falls short in addressing family poverty, hardship and food insecurity. 

Emilia chats to James Shaw in our weekly chat with the Green Party co-leader, this week they chat about the 140 million dollar subsidy for NZ Steel, they reflect on last week’s budget, and they chat about the Green Party’s candidate list ahead of the general election.

On the Green Desk Jack Marshall talks to Tai Lohrer from the University of Auckland about marine conservation areas. 

Arno spoke to two E Tu union representatives, firstly Joe Gallagher about new funding to reduce carbon emissions at Glenbrook steel mill

And then Rachel Mackintosh about E Tu’s view on the 2023/2024 budget.

Alex, spoke to Pam Ford from Tataki Auckland Unlimited about the role the economic agency plays in the region.