The Wire with Caeden

Forest and Bird Aotearoa is calling on parties to announce more policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, following the release of data from Statistics New Zealand about emissions over the course of 2022. The organisation says that while a downward trend is shown, it is not enough, and is urging people to vote accordingly.

Wire producer Rosetta spoke to Geoff Keey, strategic advisor for Forest and Bird, about what they want to see from parties towards the election, and about the Climate Shift initiative to guide climate policy. 

According to new research, Māori are a third more likely to be admitted to hospital with treatment injuries because of healthcare complications than non-Māori.

Research conducted at a similar time also found Māori were less likely to have access to heart failure medications.

Caeden spoke to report co-author and Pharmacist Dr Joanna Hikaka (Ngāruahine) about the report’s findings.

They also spoke to Hariata Vercoe from the Korowai Aroha Health Centre about the context of these barriers and solutions. Caeden started by asking for her perspective on the research.

For Get Action! Otago University Students’ Association President Quintin Jane and Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association Te Aka Tauira President Jessica Ye discussed their petition to make tertiary education more accessible and introduce a universal study wage for all.

Producer Caeden is excited to share that Barbie (2023) hits cinemas across Aotearoa this evening.

In honour of what is an exciting event for many, including Caeden, they spoke to several feminists to analyse what the Barbie film means for the feminist movement and why so many people are excited about it.

First they spoke to Campus Feminist Collective chairwoman Lily Chen.

They then spoke to University of Auckland Communications Professor Bridget Conor for her perspective.