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The Wire w/ Spike: April 6, 2023

 The Wire w/ Spike: April 6, 2023 The Wire w/ Spike: April 6, 2023, 120.77 MB
Thu 6 Apr 2023

Kia ora, and welcome to The Wire for Rāpare Thursday!

This week, Spike speaks to:

- Labour MP Andrew Little about high rates of Defence Force attrition and the AUKUS alliance

- and Scott Optican about Trump's recent arrest, and its potential implications

Simon speaks to:

- Councillor Shane Henderson about Auckland Light Rail, the proposed extra harbour crossing and communities still recovering post-cyclone

- Morgan Donoghue from Ours Not Mines on mining on conservation land

- and Helen Petousis-Harris on a potential whooping cough epidemic 

FIRST Union's Budget Submission w/ Robert Reid: 5 April, 2023

 FIRST Union's Budget Submission w/ Robert Reid: 5 April, 2023 FIRST Union's Budget Submission w/ Robert Reid: 5 April, 2023, 18.52 MB
Wed 5 Apr 2023

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s plan to address the budget shortfall includes cutting funding to many public services, while retaining expensive golf courses that ratepayers are paying for. 

It also suggests selling public assets like shares in Auckland Airport to help fill a $295m budget shortfall. 

FIRST Union, a union representing 30,000 workers in Aotearoa, recently made a budget submission to Auckland Council. They branded Mayor Wayne Brown’s Submission as insufficient and irredeemable, and made several suggestions for improvement. 

Arno spoke to FIRST Union President Robert Reid, and started off by asking what FIRST’s position is on the proposed $21m budget cut for bus services.

 

10-year Pacific Health Plan w/ Dr Teuila Percival: 5 April, 2023

 10-year Pacific Health Plan w/ Dr Teuila Percival: 5 April, 2023 10-year Pacific Health Plan w/ Dr Teuila Percival: 5 April, 2023, 29.6 MB
Wed 5 Apr 2023

Better housing, income equality, and better access to healthcare and education are some of the things researchers believe will improve the quality of living for Pasifika children in Aotearoa. The recommendations are in a report titled Tamaiti Ole Moana, and alongside the recommendations of the report is a 10-year-pacific health plan driven to provide better outcomes for Pacific children and families. 

The health plan focuses on improving Pasifika’s access to quality housing, boosting incomes, improving access to quality healthcare, and finally, a quality education. 

Andre Fa'aoso spoke with Dr Teuila Percival, Paediatrician and Director of Moana Connect in the studio this morning. I first asked her whether the government had been receptive to the report.

Computerised Models of Children's Physiology w/ Dr Haribalan Kumar: 5 April, 2023

 Computerised Models of Children's Physiology w/ Dr Haribalan Kumar: 5 April, 2023 Computerised Models of Children's Physiology w/ Dr Haribalan Kumar: 5 April, 2023, 16.52 MB
Wed 5 Apr 2023

Mātai Medical Research Institute and the Auckland Bioengineering Institute are working on new research to generate complete computerised models of children’s physiology, particularly internal organs. 

Currently, the only modelling data available is incomplete, from overseas, or of adult organs. Researchers hope to develop an idea of what normal physiology for New Zealand children looks like in order to allow for earlier detection of abnormalities.

Arno spoke to Dr Haribalan Kumar of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute to find out more. 

Arno started our interview by asking why complete child physiology models were only now being created.

Building Stronger Communities w/ Professor Steve Matthewman : April 4, 2023

Building Stronger Communities w/ Professor Steve Matthewman : April 4, 2023 Building Stronger Communities w/ Professor Steve Matthewman : April 4, 2023, 20.56 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire Milly Speaks to professor Steve Matthewman from the University of Auckland regarding community empowerment in the wake of natural disaster. They discuss the altruistic nature of humans and how to build a strong community. 

Electrify New Zealand w/ Dr Shane Reti : April 4, 2023

Electrify New Zealand w/ Dr Shane Reti : April 4, 2023 Electrify New Zealand w/ Dr Shane Reti : April 4, 2023 , 19.04 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

The National Party announced a new policy this week, showing a commitment to renewable energy, Electrify New Zealand. This week on the Tuesday Wire for Milly's weekly catchup with Dr Shane Reti, Milly questions him on what this policy will entail as well as delving in to the criticism. 

Outrage at Michelangelo Statue w/ Susanna Trnka: 4 April, 2023

 Outrage at Michelangelo Statue w/ Susanna Trnka: 4 April, 2023 Outrage at Michelangelo Statue w/ Susanna Trnka: 4 April, 2023, 18.18 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

Parents in Tallahassee, Florida were outraged when their children were shown Michelangelo’s statue of David in a class about the Renaissance, calling it pornographic. Beth spoke to Professor Susanna Trnka about the uproar and what this means culturally.

Military Pacts and Lobbying w/ Valerie Morse : 4 April, 2023

Military Pacts and Lobbying w/ Valerie Morse : 4 April, 2023 Military Pacts and Lobbying w/ Valerie Morse : 4 April, 2023 , 15.26 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

Concerns regarding New Zealands Military involvement with NATO and AUKUS have recently been raised. This week on the Tuesday Wire Milly spoke to Valerie Morse from Auckland Peace Action regarding New Zealand's involvement both these groups, investigating the consequences if New Zealand gets involved and our Nuclear Free Status. 

The Wire w Milly : April 4, 2023

The Wire w Milly : April 4, 2023 The Wire w Milly : April 4, 2023 , 103.51 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Wire! This week on the show:

- Female anatomy is discussed at length on Dear Science with Joel Rindelaub

- Milly has her weekly catch up with Dr Shane Reti and speaks to him about Electrify New Zealand, National's most recently announced renewable energy policy 

- Milly speaks to Professor Steve Matthewson from the University of Auckland about building stronger communities in the wake of natural disaster. 

- Beth speaks to professor Susanna Trnka regarding the recent uproar caused by a Michelangelo statue at a Texas school 

- Milly speaks to Valerie Morse from Auckland Peace Action about putting an end to Military Pacts and Lobbying, as concerns rise about New Zealand's involvement with NATO and AUKUS

Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : April 4, 2023

 Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : April 4, 2023 Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : April 4, 2023, 23.24 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2023

This week on Dear Science Joel Rindelaub brings us an exciting topic all to do with the amazing anatomy of the female. Join Milly, Beth and Joel as they discuss the clitoris across the animal kingdom from dolphins to humans.