The Wire with Caeden

Happy November, listeners!

Joel Rindelaub joined Christina over the phone for a spooky Halloween special of Dear Science, discussing zombie ants, being scared to death, and existing in a simulation.

Casper spoke to Dr Shane Reti from the National party for our weekly segment about NCEA pass rates and alcohol law reform.

Christina spoke to Dr Ethan Plaut, a University of Auckland communications lecturer, about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover.

Casper also spoke to Darrin Bull from ADHD New Zealand about the barriers preventing people from obtaining an ADHD diagnosis.

He also had a kōrero with animal rights activist Aya Oba from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses about their protest against the Melbourne Cup.

Public consultation on New Zealand’s Aerospace Strategy and Space Policy Review will close today, the 31st of October. The consultation documents highlight the need to engage with Māori on New Zealand’s space activities and engagements, though some commentators argue that the consultation has been too rushed for Māori to have meaningful input. 

Joe spoke to Dr Pauline Harris, an Associate Professor at Te Putahi a Toi: School of Maori Knowledge, Massey University, on this matter.

Welcome to the Friday Wire!

Liam had their regular chat with city councillor Shane Henderson. 

David talked to Labour MP Camilla Bellich about the passing of the Fair Pay Agreements bill.

David also spoke to Victoria University of Wellington Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies Paul Morris about antisemitism.

The Fair Pay Agreements bill passed its third and final reading on Wednesday night.

Introduced to parliament earlier this year, the bill will allow workers in a certain industry to negotiate for better pay and working conditions industry wide.

Negotiations will be triggered if ten percent of workers or 1000 employees in an industry agree.

David spoke to Labour MP Camilla Belich about the subject.