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Tutira Mai Relief Concert w/ Lewis Johnson: 20 March, 2023

 Tutira Mai Relief Concert w/ Lewis Johnson: 20 March, 2023 Tutira Mai Relief Concert w/ Lewis Johnson: 20 March, 2023, 10.13 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

Nicholas Lindstrom interviews volunteer Lewis Johnson about his role in the aftermath of cyclone Gabrielle and the work he did for the 'Tutira Mai' Relief Concert hosted at Pipitea Marae.

Anti Co-Governance Rally in Orewa w Samah Huriwai-Seger and Jake Law: 20 March, 2023

 Anti Co-Governance Rally in Orewa w Samah Huriwai-Seger and Jake Law: 20 March, 2023 Anti Co-Governance Rally in Orewa w Samah Huriwai-Seger and Jake Law: 20 March, 2023, 14.85 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

A protest against an anti co-governance speech in Ōrewa has gained national attention over the weekend.

Julian Batchelor has been on tour across the country, sparking frequent protests over his anti-co governance rhetoric and spread of what critics say is harmful misinformation.

Caeden Tipler spoke to Samah Huriwai-Seger, an activist with the Aotearoa Liberation League about the lead-up to and her impression of the protest.

Caeden also spoke to Jake Law, a Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member, who was present at the rally in Ōrewa on Saturday.

Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp on Indigenous Climate Policy

 Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp on Indigenous Climate Policy Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp on Indigenous Climate Policy, 21.29 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

For their weekly catch up, Hanna spoke to Takutai Kemp, Te Pāti Māori's candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau, about climate adaptation. They discussed the ongoing impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, Te Pāti Māori's proposals for a Māori adaptation fund and collaboration between the Crown and whānau, hapū and iwi, and insights to be gleamed from tikanga when designing policy.

The Wire With Jessica: 20 February, 2023

The Wire With Jessica: 20 February, 2023 The Wire With Jessica: 20 February, 2023 , 60.81 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

On The Wire for Rāhina Monday...

News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to ACT’s Karen Chhour about the government banning TikTok from all parliamentary devices and reprioritising spending to refocus on the cost of living and Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.

Hanna Thompson talks to Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp about the ongoing impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and centring indigenous voices in the climate crisis debate. 

Caeden Tipler speaks to Samah Huriwai-Seger from the Aotearoa Liberation League and Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member Jake Law about an anti-co-governance roadshow in Ōrewa. 

Nicholas Lindstrom chats to “Tutira Mai” Cyclone Relief Concert volunteer Lewis Johnson about the event. 

And Alex Bonham interviews urban advocate and former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson about how we can make our cities safer for tamariki

Road Safety Around Schools w/ former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson

 Road Safety Around Schools w/ former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson Road Safety Around Schools w/ former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson, 7.72 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2023

Last week, a boy was run over by a car on his scooter in Christchurch, leaving him critically injured. 

This is just one of the hundreds of road accidents in Aotearoa this year that have seriously injured pedestrians or micro-mobility users. 

Per capita, Aotearoa has one of the highest rates of driveway and road accidents in the world. 

Alex Bonham spoke to urban advocate and former Christchurch councillor Mike Davidson about how we can make our cities safer for tamariki.

Teacher's Strike w/ Dr. Paul Heyward: March 16, 2023

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Thu 16 Mar 2023

Today, 50,000 ECC, primary and secondary school teachers go on strike across the motu to push for better working conditions. Spike speaks to Dr. Paul Heyward, Associate Dean of Teaching at Auckland University, about the strike, and current working conditions for teachers.

Lotto Cyclone Fundraiser w/ Pesio Ah-Honi: March 16, 2023

 Lotto Cyclone Fundraiser w/ Pesio Ah-Honi: March 16, 2023 Lotto Cyclone Fundraiser w/ Pesio Ah-Honi: March 16, 2023, 19.18 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

Labour has announced a special Lotto draw this Saturday as part of a cyclone relief fundraising effort, but advocates for gambling harm reduction are asking whether the benefits outweigh the harm of gambling. Spike speaks to Pesio Ah-Honi, CEO of Pasifika gambling support organisation Mapu Maia, about the upcoming draw, and the harms of gambling on communities.

The Wire with Spike: March 16, 2023

 The Wire with Spike: March 16, 2023 The Wire with Spike: March 16, 2023, 130.16 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

Kia ora, and welcome to The Wire for Rāpare Thursday!

Today Spike speaks to:

- Associate Dean Dr. Paul Heyward about today's teacher strike and current conditions for teaching staff

- and Mapu Maia CEO Pesio Ah-Honi about this Saturday's Lotto cyclone fundraiser and the harms of lottery gambling

Simon speaks to:

- Professor Len Gillman about the Government's scrapping of planned speed reductions

- Professor Karen Waldie about Neurodiversity Celebration Week

- and Marnie Pickett on drinking water safety in Aotearoa

That's us for The Wire!

Neurodiversity Celebration Week W/ Professor Karen Waldie: 16 March, 2023

 Neurodiversity Celebration Week W/ Professor Karen Waldie: 16 March, 2023 Neurodiversity Celebration Week W/ Professor Karen Waldie: 16 March, 2023, 13.43 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

This week is neurodiversity celebration week in Aotearoa. Professor Karen Waldie is a Professor in the School of Psychology and with the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland. Simon started by asking Professor Waldie what neurodiversity celebration week is and why it is important.

Drinking Water Safety in Aotearoa W/ Marnie Prickett: 16 March, 2023

 Drinking Water Safety in Aotearoa W/ Marnie Prickett: 16 March, 2023 Drinking Water Safety in Aotearoa W/ Marnie Prickett: 16 March, 2023, 15.55 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

Research Fellow at Otago University Marnie Prickett recently co-wrote a report for the Public Health Communication Centre titled 'When The First Barrier Falls: Strengthening Protection for Drinking Water Sources'. Simon spoke with Marnie about protecting drinking water sources in Aotearoa as well issues with the water supply. She began by discussing the 2016 Havelock North contamination.