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Guy Fawkes and Our Maunga w/ Paul Majurey: May 25, 2021

 Guy Fawkes and Our Maunga w/ Paul Majurey: May 25, 2021 Guy Fawkes and Our Maunga w/ Paul Majurey: May 25, 2021, 18.94 MB
Tue 25 May 2021

What has led to the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority closing off local mountains during Guy Fawkes day? Lyric Waiwiri-Smith talks to Paul Majurey from the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority about their support to ban the public sale of fireworks, the behaviour on our local maunga leading up to Guy Fawkes day, and the costs to keep our maunga protected.

Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill w/ Julia Shallcrass: May 24, 2021

 Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill w/ Julia Shallcrass: May 24, 2021 Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill w/ Julia Shallcrass: May 24, 2021, 12.52 MB
Mon 24 May 2021

The Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill recently passed, increasing employer funded sick leave from five to 10 days.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood says the bill will benefit both employees and employers.

I talked to Julia Shallcrass, a business expert and director of Kiwiboss, about the bill, and how increasing sick leave has been shown to boost productivity. 

The Value of Funding our Arts Sector w/ Dr Mark Harvey: May 24, 2021

 The Value of Funding our Arts Sector w/ Dr Mark Harvey: May 24, 2021 The Value of Funding our Arts Sector w/ Dr Mark Harvey: May 24, 2021, 11.73 MB
Mon 24 May 2021

Following the release of the 2021 Budget, Dr Mark Harvey, a Senior Lecturer in Dance Studies, has raised concerns that the arts are not a priority. 

Harvey says despite the wider arts sector accounting for up to 7% of the total workforce, it receives a disproportionately small proportion of overall government spending.

Jessica Hopkins interviewed Harvey about why funding the arts sector is economically valuable, but is also essential to our mental health and wellbeing. 

Pākehā Should Take the Lead Against Racism w/ Professor Peter O’Connor: May 24, 2021

 Pākehā Should Take the Lead Against Racism w/ Professor Peter O’Connor: May 24, 2021 Pākehā Should Take the Lead Against Racism w/ Professor Peter O’Connor: May 24, 2021, 12.48 MB
Mon 24 May 2021

Peter O’Connor, a Professor in critical studies in Education, says Aotearoa still has significant work to do when it comes to calling out racist systems that have deeply privileged Pākehā.

I had a korero with O’Connor about his newsroom article and why Pākehā New Zealanders need to take the lead against Racism in Aotearoa. 

The Green Party's James Shaw on Budgets, Palestinian Statehood, and Wage Suppression: May 24, 2021

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Mon 24 May 2021

Felix spoke to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the 2021 budget and what it means for climate change, the Green Party’s call for the government to recognize Palestine’s statehood, and their petition to stop wage suppression within the public sector.

Stranger Than Fact w/ Felix: The Hollow Earth

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Mon 24 May 2021

Felix turns a journalistic eye to the world's most mysterious stories. This week, he investigates a bizarre conspiracy theory that claims the Earth is hollow, and that Nazi's are living on the inside...

The Wire with Felix: May 24, 2021

 The Wire with Felix: May 24, 2021 The Wire with Felix: May 24, 2021, 100.97 MB
Mon 24 May 2021

On today's Wire:

Felix speaks to Green co-leader James Shaw about the budget, Palestinian statehood, and wage suppression.

Jess Hopkins speaks to Prof. Peter O'Connor about his claim that Pakeha New Zealanders should take the lead against racism.

On Stranger Than Fact, Felix explores the "Hollow Earth" theory and why some people believe there are Nazis living underground.

Jess speaks to arts expert Mark Harvey about the latest budget's impact on the arts sector

Lastly, she speaks to business expert Julia Shallcrass about increases to sick leave.

The Friday Wire with Ayana: May 21, 2021

 The Friday Wire with Ayana: May 21, 2021 The Friday Wire with Ayana: May 21, 2021, 105.47 MB
Fri 21 May 2021

This week on the Friday Wire, Bronwyn covers for Ayana with the help of producer Noah Ferguson-Dudding. 

Noah speaks to National MP, Christopher Luxon, about the Government’s new budget and the latest political polling.

Bronwyn chats with Breanna Ward, who is swimming the Foveaux Strait to raise awareness for shark conservation. 

In our regular segment with Auckland Council, Shane Henderson talks about a range of transport issues. 

Noah concludes by speaking to Geoff Plimmer from the Victoria of University about the Government’s recent public sector wage freeze.

City Counselling w/ Cr Shane Henderson: May 21, 2021

 City Counselling w/ Cr Shane Henderson: May 21, 2021 City Counselling w/ Cr Shane Henderson: May 21, 2021, 20.76 MB
Fri 21 May 2021

Bronwyn spoke to Shane Henderson around the theme of 'transport'. They spoke about e-scooters, free hop cards and an inner-city congestion toll. Councillor Henderson also showed his support for Bike Auckland's “Liberate the Lane” Harbour Bridge event happening Sunday May 30th. You can hear a previous interview with Bike Auckland about the event here. 

Swimming Foveaux for the Sharks with Breanna Ward: May 21, 2021

 Swimming Foveaux for the Sharks with Breanna Ward: May 21, 2021 Swimming Foveaux for the Sharks with Breanna Ward: May 21, 2021, 26.33 MB
Fri 21 May 2021

Bronwyn speaks to Breanna Ward, who is taking on the immense physical challenge of swimming the Foveaux Strait (Te Ara a Kiwa)  to raise awareness for shark conservation. Bre will be just the 11th person to swim the 28km distance from Bluff to Rakiura (Stewart Island). Bronwyn and Bre talk training, shark conservation and the stigma around our fierce, finned friends. 

You can find more information about how to donate and show your support on Bre's Facebook Page “Swimming Foveaux for the Sharks”.