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TikTok Ban on Parliament Phones and Reprioritsing Spending w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 20 March 2023

TikTok Ban on Parliament Phones and Reprioritsing Spending w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 20 March 2023 TikTok Ban on Parliament Phones and Reprioritsing Spending w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 20 March 2023 , 6.38 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2023

For their weekly catch-up, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about the government banning TikTok from all parliamentary devices, and reprioritising its spending to refocus on the cost of living and Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.

The Wire w/ Milly: 21st March, 2023

The Wire w/ Milly: 21st March, 2023 The Wire w/ Milly: 21st March, 2023, 100.42 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Wire with Milly and producer Beth!

This week:

  • Milly and Beth talk all things Fungi with Joel Rindelaub for Dear Science
  • Milly has her weekly catch-up with Shane Reti and speaks to him about both healthcare workers and teachers who are struggling in their sectors 
  • Beth speaks to Hera Lindsay Bird about a new advice column in the Spinoff.
  • Milly speaks to Professor Alister Woodward from the University of Auckland regarding the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  • And Milly also spoke to Bianca Ranson from Forest and Bird about the closure of the Scallop fishery in the Hauraki Gulf. 

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.

Lowering Speed Limits to Reduce Emissions W/ Professor Len Gillman: 16 March, 2023

Lowering Speed Limits to Reduce Emissions W/ Professor Len Gillman: 16 March, 2023 Lowering Speed Limits to Reduce Emissions W/ Professor Len Gillman: 16 March, 2023, 9.7 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2023

This week Prime Minister Hipkins announced a plan to scrap cuts to speed limits on many roads. The safety benefits of lowering speed limits has been well documented, but Professor Len Gillman is an advocate for the lowering of speed limits to help reduce emissions. Simon began by asking Professor Gillman what the benefits of lowering speed limits across Aotearoa are.

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.

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.