The Wire with Caeden

Producer Alex Wierzbicki interviews Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey about the recently signed Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Professor Kelsey is a well-known commentator on globalisation and neoliberalism and has previously criticised the NZ Government for it's approach to FTAs.

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Christina kicks off the show with Dear Science, which has moved to Tuesday! She talks to Professor Allan Blackman from AUT about the distinction between "chemical weapons" and other weaponry, the accidental discovery of radioactivity 126 years ago, and new research showing dogs can go into mourning when their canine companions die.

Christina also speaks to Professor Bronwyn Hayward and Professor Anita Wreford, two researchers involved with the Intergovernmental Climate Change report released today. They discuss the findings of the report, economic and agricultural impacts, and what can be done to mitigate the global crisis.

Producer Trishil Dahya speaks to Associate Professor Stevel Weddell from the University of Canterbury about new research that can improve the quality of satellite imagery.

And finally, Christina speaks to senior linguistics lecturer Julia de Bres from Massey University about the government's Covid-19 communication strategy and the language used in their vaccination campaigns.

Throughout the pandemic, the New Zealand government’s Covid-19 response has been one of the strongest in the world. But its communications strategy has not been as widely praised, with government advice inclung phrases such as “you’re good bro”, the “shot cuz” vaccination buses, and the infamous "Two Shots for Summer" campaign.

I spoke to Julia de Bres, a senior linguistics lecturer at Massey University, about the government's communication strategy, and their seemingly odd usage of Kiwi slang.

On today's Monday Wire Charlie spoke with Yurko Galdun, Chairman of the Ukrainian Association of New Zealand Northern Regions, about the peaceful protest against Russia's military action that happened in Auckland. As Omicron raises staff shortage concerns in the health sector, Bindi Norwell, CEO of ProCare, discussed their ‘Mission Possible’ initiative with Charlie. Green MP Chloë Swarbrick also spoke with Charlie about an open-letter to improve cultural infrastructure.

Sam spoke with Marcelle Dawson, sociology professor at Otago University about the anti-mandate protests happening in Welington. As many students went back to university today, once again online, Sam spoke with two post graduate students about wanting a partial refund on fees.