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A major research project has recently concluded, investigating the urban transformation of Ōutautahi Christchurch.

Made with the support of arts organisation  Life in Vacant Spaces, the project has reflected on the arts events and creative spaces that were formed at the outset of the earthquakes. 

The research also detailed the positive mental health affects of the installations and events, as well as some positive ecological impacts. 

Liam spoke to Massey University research fellow and lead researcher Kelly Dombroski, first asking her to run through the research titled Huritanga: ten years of transformational place-making.

The first round of Brazil’s presidential election takes place next Monday New Zealand time. 

The two front runners will be former President Lula and controversial current President Jair Bolsonaro.

There are worries Bolsonaro will refuse to accept the results of the election if he loses. This could spill out into violence.

David spoke to Brazilian New Zealander Pedro Mello about what could happen.

This week on The Wire for Rāpare Thursday!

We’ve got our regular segment with Andrew Little brought to us by Tuva’a. He speaks to the Health Minister about Mental Health awareness week and the new funding for Pharmac.

Joe speaks to Professor Karen Waldie, a developmental neuropsychologist from the University of Auckland and research lead for the Growing Up in New Zealand Psychology Domain about this years theme of reconnecting for Mental Health Awareness Week. 

Trishil brings OurActionStation over to the Thursday Wire this week, today we look at the #BusFairCampaign seeking to end privatisation of public transport, he spoke to Louisa Jones from First Union on the matter. Trishil also speaks to Ban-Al Galani 0800 What’s Up about their youth mental health focus over the last 21 years

Finally, we’ve got Frances with the Green Desk. She looks at Reconnecting with nature this week, and spoke with Drew Divehall, the Speak Wellbeing Adviser at the Department of Conservation on the matter.

That's us for this weeks Thursday Wire!

Public transport is crucial in the fight against climate change, making our cities more liveable and supporting sustainable mobility for vulnerable and low-income communities.

However bus drivers, passengers and the environment have been victims of a decades-long experiment in privatisation. 

In July 2021 FIRST Union’s #BusFair campaign called for the Ministry of Transport to abolish the current tendering model (the “PTOM”), massively increase investment in public transport, and work together with stakeholders to bring our public transport back into public ownership.

Trishil spoke to Louisa Jones from First Union on the matter for this weeks delayed ActionStation.