The Wire with Caeden

Following the severe Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami on January 15th, The Salvation Army is asking for donations to support its humanitarian and recovery efforts in Tonga and parts of Fiji. 

I spoke to Commissioner Mark Campbell about their long-standing relationship with Tonga, and the services and aid they provide through the Pacific Emergency Fund.

We started the interview with Commissioner Campbell providing an update on the wellbeing of their staff affected by the disaster.

Welcome back to the Friday Wire for 2022!

This week on the show, host Jessica Hopkins spoke to Drowning Prevention Auckland's Chief Executive Nicola Keen-Biggelaar about the dangers of waterfalls.

She also interviewed Commissioner Mark Campbell of the Salvation Army about their aid work in Tonga.  

Our regular City Counselling segment is returning for the New Year. Today Jessica spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about Auckland Transport’s reduced services and his plans for increasing transport choices for West Auckland residents

And our new Producer Liam spoke to Otago University Immunologist Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu about the preparations our Government and schools are making in case of an Omicron outbreak in Aotearoa.

International Desk reports on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing severe pressure on his leadership as more Conservative MPs are supporting a no-confidence motion after it was revealed he attended lockdown-breaching parties.

Justin talked to Professor Jennifer Curtin of the University of Auckland on policy lessons from Australia on handling Omicron, Tonga, and the traffic light system.