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The Wire w/ Joe: August 29, 2022

 The Wire w/ Joe: August 29, 2022 The Wire w/ Joe: August 29, 2022, 103.86 MB
Mon 29 Aug 2022

This week on The Wire for Rāhina Monday!

Joe speaks to Greenpeace about the UN Treaty to Protect Sea Life and how the UN is failing to reach an agreement, Anne Daniels from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation about the Primary Health Care rally happening today, Dr Makarena Dudley, a Dementia Researcher from the University of Auckland, about recruiting more Māori participants in their studies. Finally, Joe speaks to Lisa Woods, Campaign Director from Amnesty International Aotearoa about the latest Ombudsman Review of Otago Corrections Facility and it highlights systemic issues in the treatment of inmates 

Trishil speaks to Dr Nicki Jackson from Alcohol Health Watch about the Alcohol Harm Minimisation Bill for our regular fornightly segment OurActionStation.

Welfare Cuts w/ Brooke Stanley Pao of AAAP: August 26th, 2022

 Welfare Cuts w/ Brooke Stanley Pao of AAAP: August 26th, 2022 Welfare Cuts w/ Brooke Stanley Pao of AAAP: August 26th, 2022, 19.55 MB
Fri 26 Aug 2022

The Labour Party was one of many to criticise the National Parties policy announcements of minimising welfare for youth and focusing on pushing them into work. 

However, the Auckland Action Against Poverty group has called out the government for their own actions of sanctioning those on the benefit.

They claim Labour has cut benefits of around 4000 people who aren't well, are injured or living with a disability in the last 5 years.

To learn more, Liam spoke to Brooke Stanley Pao from the organisation about their frustrations.

 

The Environmental Impact of Cruise Ships w/ Timothy Welch

The Environmental Impact of Cruise Ships w/ Timothy Welch The Environmental Impact of Cruise Ships w/ Timothy Welch , 12.5 MB
Fri 26 Aug 2022

NZ has seen a return of cruise ships for the first time in two years.

The tourism industry is happy to see the return, however, these vessels have a terrible impact on surrounding environments.

David spoke to University of Auckland lecturer Timothy Welch about the kinds of impacts cruise ships are having on surrounding environments

Greyhound Track Proposal w/ Anna de Roo

 Greyhound Track Proposal w/ Anna de Roo Greyhound Track Proposal w/ Anna de Roo, 8.59 MB
Fri 26 Aug 2022

The lease for Manukau Greyhound Racing Track expires at the end of this year.

Auckland Council is currently taking submissions regarding a proposal of turning it into an athletics and track and field facility.

Animal charity SAFE says it supports the once in a lifetime opportunity to turn the facility into something every Aucklander can enjoy.

David spoke to Campaign Manager Anna de Roo regarding SAFE’s position on the proposal.

The Wire w/ Liam: August 26, 2022

 The Wire w/ Liam: August 26, 2022 The Wire w/ Liam: August 26, 2022, 102.02 MB
Fri 26 Aug 2022

Liam and David are in the studio together at last on The Friday Wire! Today on the show:

Liam had a chat with city Councillor Pippa Coom about the mayoral election and the transport emissions reduction plan on City Counselling.

They also spoke with Auckland Action Poverty Groups’ Brooke Stanley Pao about sanctions placed on those receiving welfare help.

And finally they had a chat to Michele Lloyd from Stats NZ about heightened rates of acidity in New Zealand's water. 

David spoke to Anna de Roo from animal charity SAFE regarding the proposal to redevelop the Manukau greyhound racing track.

He also talked to University of Auckland Lecturer Timothy Welch about the environmental impact of cruise ships.

 

Aotearoa's Pest Eradication Success w/ Professor James Russell

 Aotearoa's Pest Eradication Success w/ Professor James Russell Aotearoa's Pest Eradication Success w/ Professor James Russell, 17.95 MB
Thu 25 Aug 2022

A recent study compiling international data has shown that Aotearoa is responsible for almost a quarter of international pest eradication on islands. Stella spoke to one of the contributors, University of Auckland’s Professor James Russell, a conservation biologist, about the nuances of the data.

 

Education and Well-being of Ukrainian Children w/ Andy Robinson

 Education and Well-being of Ukrainian Children w/ Andy Robinson Education and Well-being of Ukrainian Children w/ Andy Robinson, 17.54 MB
Thu 25 Aug 2022

Today is national independence day for Ukraine, celebrating their separation from the Soviet Union- it’s also the 6 month mark for the ongoing conflict with Russia. Stella spoke with Andy Robinson from World Vision about the ramifications of the conflict for the innocent children caught in the crossfire. World Vision is working on multiple aspects of child wellbeing, and today Stella and Andy focused on education and mental health. 

 

Weekly Catch-Up w/ Andrew Little: 25 August

 Weekly Catch-Up w/ Andrew Little: 25 August Weekly Catch-Up w/ Andrew Little: 25 August, 25.65 MB
Thu 25 Aug 2022

This week Tuva’a chats with Labour’s Andrew Little about comments made by ACT’s Brooke Van Velden about ICU bed numbers, in bfm reporter Alex’s interview yesterday. They also talk about the outgoing speaker, Trevor Mallard's accomplishments in the role. 

The Wire w/ Stella: 25 August

 The Wire w/ Stella: 25 August The Wire w/ Stella: 25 August, 122.1 MB
Thu 25 Aug 2022

Kia ora, and welcome to the Thursday Wire! This week, Stella speaks to Andy Robinson from World Vision about the education and mental health of Ukrainian children. She also speaks to conservation scientist Professor James Russell from the University of Auckland about his recent work, that shows Aotearoa is one of the highest contributors to pest eradication worldwide!

Green Desk is back as always, Frances updates us on the week’s environmental news, this week speaking to Watercare about one of their largest projects. Finally, Tuva’a has his regular catch-up with Labour’s Andrew Little, who responds to comments made by Brooke Van Velden, from the ACT party, about funding usage for ICU beds.

 

The Green Desk w/ Shane Cunis

 The Green Desk w/ Shane Cunis The Green Desk w/ Shane Cunis, 23.61 MB
Thu 25 Aug 2022

Frances speaks with Shane Cunis from Watercare about their Central Interceptor project- which just might be the biggest wastewater infrastructure project in Aotearoa.