The Wire with Caeden

Recent protests in Pūtiki Bay have escalated in recent weeks, with conflict between security guards and protesters, and an increasing police presence. Protestors argue a marina being built in the area will harm the environment, and have criticised the developers for insufficient consultation.

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Director of Kennedy Point Marina, Kitt Littlejohn, about the protesters' beliefs and actions. Noah also spoke to Lissy Fehnker-Heather from Forest & Bird, and Emily Weiss from Protect Pūtiki, to understand the environmental and cultural concerns around the construction.

Justin spoke to Dr Duncan Webb of Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee on its inquiry into cryptocurrency.

Producer Conor Head-McCarthy spoke to Auckland Transport's Pete Moth and Greater Auckland Editor Matt Lowrie about the city's plans to extend bus routes across the city centre.

He also talked to registered clinical psychologist Gaynor Parkin about the psychologists unable to take in new clients.

Justin talked to Massey University marine biologist Professor Karen Stockin about orca behaviours.

The City Centre Bus Plan to improve transport within the city centre was released this week. Conor spoke to Pete Moth, Service Network Development Managert, and Matt Lowrie, Editor of Greater Auckland on the plans. They discussed what the changes to the bus system were going to be, the barriers that are in place to make the changes, and the time scale of such a development.

Conor spoke to Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Umbrella Wellbeing Gaynor Parkin about the shortage of psychologists in New Zealand and the need for more training. They also talked about what the Government can do to support psychologists and possible solutions for the mental health sector.