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Risks of pesticides to native wildlife w/ the University of Auckland’s Professor James Russell: 6th May, 2025

Risks of pesticides to native wildlife w/ the University of Auckland’s Professor James Russell: 6th May, 2025 Risks of pesticides to native wildlife w/ the University of Auckland’s Professor James Russell: 6th May, 2025, 16.02 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

New research published in the New Zealand veterinary journal has found that tuatara may be at risk from rat poison. The case has raised questions about pesticide and rodenticide use in Aotearoa, and weighing the risks to native wildlife against the benefits of pest eradication. 

To discuss the poisoning and its wider ramifications for conservation in Aotearoa, Wire host Castor spoke to the University of Auckland’s Professor James Russell.

Prisoner voting ban w/ People Against Prisons Aotearoa's Emmy Rākete: 6 May, 2025

Prisoner voting ban w/ People Against Prisons Aotearoa's Emmy Rākete: 6 May, 2025 Prisoner voting ban w/ People Against Prisons Aotearoa's Emmy Rākete: 6 May, 2025, 7.51 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

In light of the government’s announcement to reinstate the prisoner’s voting ban, the decision has received significant criticism.

Such criticisms include the ban being described as a violation of fundamental rights, and a weak incentive for criminals

Producer Faith spoke to criminology lecturer from the University of Auckland, and press spokesperson for People Against Prisons Aotearoa Dr. Emmy Rākete, and how she feels about the move.

Young people, social media, and politics w/ Global Innovator, Matt Hart: 5 May, 2025

Young people, social media, and politics w/ Global Innovator, Matt Hart: 5 May, 2025 Young people, social media, and politics w/ Global Innovator, Matt Hart: 5 May, 2025, 7.18 MB
Mon 5 May 2025

Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, and Producer Evie, in studio, to discuss young people, social media, and politics.

New Zealand, and Trump's Russia/Ukraine peace deal w/ the University of Otago's Robert Patman: 5 May, 2025

New Zealand, and Trump's Russia/Ukraine peace deal w/ the University of Otago's Robert Patman: 5 May, 2025 New Zealand, and Trump's Russia/Ukraine peace deal w/ the University of Otago's Robert Patman: 5 May, 2025, 8.71 MB
Mon 5 May 2025

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in London. Starmer thanked Aotearoa for its “support” for its “coalition of the willing” regarding safeguarding the potential peace deal being put forward by the Trump Administration.

However, concerns have been raised about what the administration is proposing, which could result in original Ukraine land annexed by Russia, such as Crimea in 2014, belonging to Moscow, and ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine.

News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Host, Joel, spoke to Robert Patman, a Professor of International Relations at the University of Otago, about his article on the Conversation, discussing his concerns regarding this and how New Zealand should move forward in reiterating support for Ukraine.

*This caption has been edited to add "safeguarding" regarding Luxon and Starmer's meeting in London while discussing Ukraine and Russia.

Legislation aimed to change New Zealand's imports of animal products from countries with different animal welfare standards w/ the University of Auckland's Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere: 5 May, 2025

Legislation aimed to change New Zealand's imports of animal products from countries with different animal welfare standards w/ the University of Auckland's Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere: 5 May, 2025 Legislation aimed to change New Zealand's imports of animal products from countries with different animal welfare standards w/ the University of Auckland's Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere: 5 May, 2025, 8.4 MB
Mon 5 May 2025

Currently, a lot of animal products imported into the country are coming from countries with animal welfare standards behind those of Aotearoa, such as in the US and China.

In a report released earlier this year by Animal Policy International, findings show that 60% of all pork eaten in the country comes from overseas.

In light of these concerns, a petition will be delivered to Parliament tomorrow, aiming to better regulate imports of animal products into the country to fit our standards.

News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland about this, and what he hopes comes out of this petition.

Latest review on Pharmac's services and culture w/ Professor Paula Lorgelly: 01 May, 2025

Latest review on Pharmac's services and culture w/ Professor Paula Lorgelly: 01 May, 2025 Latest review on Pharmac's services and culture w/ Professor Paula Lorgelly: 01 May, 2025, 15.74 MB
Thu 1 May 2025

A recent review of Pharmac, also known as Te Pātaka Whaioranga,  has found their current approach not fit for purpose, calling for an overhaul of their strategy and internal culture. 

The pharmaceutical management agency faced criticism last year as a result of a lack of credibility and inconsistency of services. 

With the proposal this week to scrap Pharmac’s Māori directorate, concerns were especially emphasised about the equitable outcomes for Maaori and Pasifika populations.

While the aim of the independent review was to look into ways to improve the services of Pharmac, it found that staff were sceptical that any meaningful changes could occur.

Producer Sara spoke with University of Auckland’s Professor of Health Economics Paula Lorgelly about the review and what changes are necessary. She started by asking about the key findings

International Desk: What the Canadian election results say about strategic voting, Trump, and young people w/ Vote16 Canada’s Aleksi Toiviainen: 1 May, 2025

International Desk: What the Canadian election results say about strategic voting, Trump, and young people w/ Vote16 Canada’s Aleksi Toiviainen: 1 May, 2025 International Desk: What the Canadian election results say about strategic voting, Trump, and young people w/ Vote16 Canada’s Aleksi Toiviainen: 1 May, 2025, 23.97 MB
Thu 1 May 2025

The Canadian election has been won by Mark Carney’s Liberal Party.

Despite losing the election, the Conservatives made significant gains in their levels of support, particularly with young people. 

United States President Donald Trump also loomed large in the election, following his comments earlier this year that he would make Canada the “51st state” and the trade war he has started with Canada. 

For International Desk, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Aleksi Toiviainen, co-organiser for Vote16 Canada and democracy advocate, about the results of the election.

Prisoner voting rights and the strikes happening this May Day w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 1 May, 2025

Prisoner voting rights and the strikes happening this May Day w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 1 May, 2025 Prisoner voting rights and the strikes happening this May Day w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 1 May, 2025, 10.9 MB
Thu 1 May 2025

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced a total ban on prisoners voting will be reinstated. 

The move has been criticised by the opposition parties, as well as those working in criminal justice.

Today is May Day, also known as International Workers Day and unions across Aotearoa are taking action against what they say is an “anti-worker agenda” from this government.

Workers across a wide range of industries are stopping work and taking strike action. 

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about all of these issues.

The Wire w/ Caeden: 1 May, 2025

The Wire w/ Caeden: 1 May, 2025 The Wire w/ Caeden: 1 May, 2025, 107.41 MB
Thu 1 May 2025

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni about the government removing voting rights from prisoners and the strikes happening across Aotearoa for May Day today.

For International Desk, they spoke to Aleksi Toiviainen, co-organiser for Vote16 Canada and a democracy advocate, about the recent Canadian election result.  

And they spoke to University of Auckland Associate Professor Brendon Dunphy about the threats facing seabirds in Aotearoa and the recent Oceania Seabirds Symposium.

For City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke with Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about the Waitākere Ranges management plan

She also spoke with Professor of Health Economics Paula Lorgelly about the latest review of Pharmac.

UNICEF to Launch Groundbreaking Project to 3D Print Prosthetics for War-Injured Gaza Children w/ Tania Sawicki Mead: April 30, 2025

UNICEF to Launch Groundbreaking Project to 3D Print Prosthetics for War-Injured Gaza Children w/ Tania Sawicki Mead: April 30, 2025 UNICEF to Launch Groundbreaking Project to 3D Print Prosthetics for War-Injured Gaza Children w/ Tania Sawicki Mead: April 30, 2025, 13.71 MB
Wed 30 Apr 2025

Gaza currently has the highest number of child amputees per capita in the world, with over 23,000 children having sustained conflict-related injuries, and many thousands facing disabilities and needing long-term rehabilitation.

This week it was announced that UNICEF would be launching a groundbreaking project to 3D print prosthetic limbs for war-injured children in Gaza, thanks to funding from the Federation of the Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ).

To talk about this project, as well as the impacts it could have on the children in Gaza, Producer Max spoke with the Head of Communications at UNICEF Aotearoa, Tania Sawicki Mead.