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City Counselling w/ Lotu Fuli: 14 September, 2023

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Thu 14 Sep 2023

For this week’s City Counselling, Beth spoke to Counsellor for Manukau Lotu Fuli about Auckland Council’s consultation around Māori seats and the upcoming Midtown Street Party. 

Liberate the Lane w/ Karen Hormann: 14 September, 2023

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Thu 14 Sep 2023

Bike Auckland has recently introduced Liberate the Lane, a call to introduce a cycling and walking lane to the Harbour Bridge. Today on the Wire, Beth spoke with Chair of Bike Auckland Karen Hormann about Liberate the Lane and why it’s so important.

Climate Change's Impact on Wildlife w/ Dr Kayla Kingdon-Bebb: September 14th, 2023

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Thu 14 Sep 2023

Climate change continues to be hugely impactful, with experts saying many of Aotearoa New Zealand’s wildlife species remain at risk of harm and extinction. WWF New Zealand has emphasised the importance of nature in mitigating the effects of climate change on our wildlife.

Olivia spoke to Chief Executive of WWF New Zealand, Dr Kayla Kingdon-Bebb, about the need for the Government to do more to mitigate climate change, and potential climate solutions. 

Marnie Prickett on National and Act’s Intentions Around Aotearoa’s Water Sources: 14 September, 2023

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Thu 14 Sep 2023

Beth recently spoke with Organiser and Spokesperson for Choose Clean Water, Marnie Prickett, about the Public Health Communication Centre’s survey about political parties’ plans to protect Aotearoa’s drinking water sources.

The survey showed that Greens, Te Pati Māori and Labour had the best policies for this, while National and Act had little to no plans to protect Aotearoa’s drinking water.

Since then, National and ACT have spoken about their intentions surrounding protecting the health of Aotearoa’s water. Beth caught up with Marnie Prickett again to talk about this. 

Labours versus Greens promises of free dental w/ Labour's Dr Ayesha Verrall and the Green's Ricardo Menéndez March: 14 September, 2023

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Thu 14 Sep 2023

Multiple political parties have announced their own “free dental” policy for this election. The Greens announced their free dental policy in August, with Labour following with their own announcement for free dental for under 30s earlier this month. 

Caeden spoke to the hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, Minister for Health, about Labour’s free dental policy and why they have chosen to restrict their policy to under 30s. 

They then spoke to Greens MP and Health Spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March about the Green’s own free dental policy, how it’s different from Labour’s, and how they hope to implement it. 

Live Animal Exports w/ SAFE CEO Debra Ashton: 13 September, 2023

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Wed 13 Sep 2023

The export of live animals by sea for livestock purposes, namely cattle, was banned in recent years, coming into effect on April 30 of this year. 

This ban was due to poor conditions for the animals and uncertainty over how they would be treated at their final destinations. 

Some political parties want to reintroduce live animal exports this election cycle. 

Arno spoke to Save Animals From Exploitation CEO Debra Ashton about live animal exports. 

Arno started our interview by asking why they believe live animal exports are unethical and cruel to animals.

 

'River of Freedom' documentary and misinformation and disinformation in the lead up to the election w/ Byron C Clark: 13 September, 2023

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Wed 13 Sep 2023

A newly released documentary 'River of Freedom' is being shown in several cinemas across the country. 

The documentary focuses on the perspectives of the convoy who occupied parliament grounds in 2022, who in the film's own words, were “fed up with Covid-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates.”

The film has been promoted on platforms like The Platform, Counterspin, and Reality Check Radio, and has been accused of promoting disinformation. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to activist, researcher, and author of 'Fear: New Zealand's Hostile Underworld of Extremists’, Byron C Clark, about his impression of the documentary, and looking out for misinformation and disinformation in the lead up to the election. 

Human Issues and Climate Policy w/ The Opportunities Party’s Epsom Candidate Dr Nina Su: 13 September, 2023

Human Issues and Climate Policy w/ The Opportunities Party’s Epsom Candidate Dr Nina Su: 13 September, 2023 Human Issues and Climate Policy w/ The Opportunities Party’s Epsom Candidate Dr Nina Su: 13 September, 2023, 31.87 MB
Wed 13 Sep 2023

Nicholas caught up with The Opportunities Party’s Epsom Candidate Dr Nina Su for our bi-weekly conversation in the lead up to this year's election.

The Opportunities Party has released three major environmental priorities; electrifying our public transport by 2030, empowering farmers to foster bio-diversity, and rejuvenating the Emissions Trading Scheme.

During our conversation we spoke about The Opportunities Party’s environmental policies. But first, Nicholas began by covering last week’s policy focus on The Wire, human issues.

Nicholas began by asking Dr Su about The Opportunities Party’s commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi and funding for the arts.

 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 19 September, 2023

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Wed 13 Sep 2023

I spoke to The Opportunities Party’s Epsom Candidate Dr Nina Su, about their commitment to honouring Te Tiriti, funding for the arts, and their environmental policy.

Arno interviewed Save Animals From Exploitation (SAFE) CEO Debra Ashton about live animal exports.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to activist, researcher, and author of 'Fear: New Zealand's Hostile Underworld of Extremists’, Byron C Clark, about a newly released documentary. 'River of Freedom', which accused of promoting disinformation. 

And Ash-Rose spoke to Youthline Clinical Services Manager, Joanna Madsen, about the government's plan to send co-response teams to those who call emergency services in mental distress.

National Tax Cuts w/ Duane Leo

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Tue 12 Sep 2023

The Public Service Association is concerned that Nationals proposed tax cuts may come at the cost of many public services.

Josh spoke to Duane Leo from the Public Service Association to find out more.