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The Wire with Jessica: January 18, 2023

 The Wire with Jessica: January 18, 2023 The Wire with Jessica: January 18, 2023, 53.29 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2023

On The Wire with Jessica, the Scottish Green's equalities and human rights issues spokesperson, Maggie Chapman, and Research Associate at the University of Auckland Public Policy Institute, Dr Sarah Bickerton, discuss the UK government blocking a Scottish gender recognition bill. 

Marilyn Garson Co-founder of Alternative Jewish Voices and Kate Stone, a Co-covenor of the coordinting group for Justice For Palestine speak on the extent to which activists for Palestinian rights are being falsely accused of antisemitism to silence their voices.

And SAFE For Animals CEO Debra Ashton shares their calls to end Rodeo in Aotearoa.

Lake Snow w/ Sandra Wotherspoon: January 17, 2023

Lake Snow w/ Sandra Wotherspoon: January 17, 2023 Lake Snow w/ Sandra Wotherspoon: January 17, 2023 , 13.78 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2023

Lake Snow is a phenomena that is being seen in our alpine lakes across Aotearoa. Milly spoke to Sandra Wotherspoon from the Department of Conservation about what Lake Snow is and how to prevent the spread of this to our Tapu lakes in the alpines. 

Wisewool Industry w/ Henry Hansen: January 17, 2023

 Wisewool Industry w/ Henry Hansen: January 17, 2023 Wisewool Industry w/ Henry Hansen: January 17, 2023, 13.13 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2023

Milly spoke with Henry Hansen the CEO of Wisewool a company spearheading a project to boost the New Zealand wool industry. They discuss the $790,000 granted towards the project from the Ministry for Primary Industries and the possibilities when it comes to the use of strong wool. 

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: January 17, 2023

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: January 17, 2023 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: January 17, 2023, 35.38 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2023

On the first Dear Science of the year Allan Blackman joins us to talk all things anti-ageing with some alarming evidence that we can reverse and speed up ageing. We also discuss the science of silky smooth chocolate, and the war in Ukraine's impact on atomic findings. 

Oxfam Report w/ Jason Myers: January 17, 2023

 Oxfam Report w/ Jason Myers: January 17, 2023 Oxfam Report w/ Jason Myers: January 17, 2023, 17.18 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2023

Casper spoke with Jason Myers from Oxfam regarding a recent report commenting on the richest 1% of the world's population, that hold almost twice as much money as the bottom 99% of the population. 

The Wire w/ Casper: January 17, 2023

 The Wire w/ Casper: January 17, 2023 The Wire w/ Casper: January 17, 2023, 93.21 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2023

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Casper and Milly speak to Allan Blackman for Dear Science. Casper also spoke to Jason Myers from Oxfam regarding thier report released on billionaires. Milly speaks to Sandra Wotherspoon from the Department of Conservation regarding "Lake Snow", as well as Henry Hansen from Wisewool regading a new initiative to regenerate the NZ wool industry. 

The Wire w/ Spike: January 16, 2023

 The Wire w/ Spike: January 16, 2023 The Wire w/ Spike: January 16, 2023, 104.03 MB
Mon 16 Jan 2023

This week on The Wire for Rāhina Monday:

Arno speaks to journalist Rod Oram about the current state of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Spike speaks to Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster about the rise of data breaches affecting New Zealand organisations and companies in 2022, along with an increase in malicious attacks.

Arno also speaks to Shamubeel Yakub about the continuing cost of living crisis, its causes, and how it might affect us into the future.  

Data Breaches w/ Michael Webster: January 16, 2023

 Data Breaches w/ Michael Webster: January 16, 2023 Data Breaches w/ Michael Webster: January 16, 2023, 15.13 MB
Mon 16 Jan 2023

Spike speaks to Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster about the increase of data breaches in New Zealand over 2022. 

Ukraine State of Affairs w/ Rod Oram: 16 January, 2023

 Ukraine State of Affairs w/ Rod Oram: 16 January, 2023 Ukraine State of Affairs w/ Rod Oram: 16 January, 2023, 17.43 MB
Mon 16 Jan 2023

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been going on a lot longer than most expected. This war has been marked by innovative technology and a far stronger resistance to the invasion than previously imagined. Arno spoke to journalist of economics and politics Rod Oram to get an update on the latest occurrences in the conflict. 

 

Arno started off by asking about the casualties on both sides, to find out who currently has the upper hand in this conflict.

Cost of Living Crisis w/ Shamubeel Eaqub: 16 January, 2023

 Cost of Living Crisis w/ Shamubeel Eaqub: 16 January, 2023 Cost of Living Crisis w/ Shamubeel Eaqub: 16 January, 2023, 8.33 MB
Mon 16 Jan 2023

The cost of living crisis has been plaguing a post-Covid New Zealand for years now, with a record 11% increase in grocery supplier costs last year. In addition the New Zealand dollar is not doing well internationally. 

Arno spoke with economist Shamubeel Eaqub to find out more about this crisis. He started off by asking how increased costs further up in the supply chain would affect everyday grocery prices. Also covered were tips for Kiwis going forward.