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Increase in Anti-Asian Hate since Covid-19 w/ Steph Tan, Christian Oh and Nicholas Lepham: March 30, 2021

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Tue 30 Mar 2021

Following protests against anti-Asian hate in New Zealand and the states, Jade decided to talk to Auckland protest organiser and Yale University Covid-19 public health researcher Steph Tan, and then Asian American activists Christian Oh and Nicholas Lepham on the increase in anti-Asian racism in America. 

Call for Funding Increase in Early Childhood Education Sector w/ NZEI Te Riu Roa: March 30, 2021

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Tue 30 Mar 2021

NZEI Te Riu Roa and early childhood employers are calling for increased funding in the early childhood education sector under the government's 2021 budget. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Paul Goulter, NZEI Te Riu Roa’s National Secretary, about the sector is poorly funded and what mechanisms need to be put in place to change this. 

 

The Green Party's James Shaw on Cycle Lanes, Dawn Raids and Women's: March 29, 2021 Prisons

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Mon 29 Mar 2021

Felix spoke to James Shaw about the Greens' proposal to introduce cycling lanes to the harbour bridge, the calls for the government to apologize for the dawn raids of 1974 and 1976, and the newly announced review of women's prisons.

SAFE CEO Debra Ashton on Animal Exports During The Suez Canal Crisis: March 29, 2021

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Mon 29 Mar 2021

Felix spoke to SAFE CEO Debra Ashton about the risks faced by live animal exports due to the blockage of the Suez Canal.

The Wire with Felix: March 29, 2021

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Mon 29 Mar 2021

On today's Wire

Felix spoke to James Shaw about the harbour bridge, the dawn raids, and a review of women's prisons.

He also spoke to Debra Ashton of SAFE about the risks live animal exports are facing due to the Suez Canal blockage.

Jess reports on the #stopasianhate march in Aotea Square last weekend

Finally, she also spoke to Ihshan Gumilar about how VR technology can be applied to studies on empathy.

Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage Law w/ Ginny Andersen: March 23, 2021

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Fri 26 Mar 2021

Yesterday, Labour MP Ginny Andersen's Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage bill passed its third and final reading unanimously in Parliament. The law will amend the Holidays Act and covers miscarriage and still birth. Both the mother and their partner can access up to 3 days leave under the law. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Ginny Andersen about the law change and why it is important that miscarriage is seen as a loss rather than a sickness. 

Faith in Politics and Social Causes in Business w/ MP Christopher Luxon; 26 March, 2021

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Fri 26 Mar 2021

Christoper Luxon, the National MP for Botany, had his maiden speech in Parliament this week. He spoke about his career as Air New Zealand's CEO, his goals for the National Party, and the role of his faith in his personal life. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke about the speech with Luxon as part of his weekly catch-up with the MP.

School Strike for Climate Action w/ Izzy Cook; March 26, 2021

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Fri 26 Mar 2021

On Friday 12th April, students across Wellington will strike from school to protest inaction against climate change. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to one of the leaders of the strike, Izzy Cook from Hutt Valley High School, about the goals for the strike.

The Suez Canal blockage w/ Dr Murat Üngör; 26 March, 2021

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Fri 26 Mar 2021

On Tuesday, a 400 metre long cargo ship become stuck in Egypt's Suez Canal, blocking all other ships from getting through. The Canal is a crucial route for global trade and the blockage may have significant implications for the global economy. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Dr Murat Üngör, a professor in economics from the University of Otago about the significance of the crisis.

The Wire with Jemima and Noah: March 26, 2021

 The Wire with Jemima and Noah: March 26, 2021 The Wire with Jemima and Noah: March 26, 2021, 100.36 MB
Fri 26 Mar 2021

Today on the Friday Wire, Noah Ferguson-Dudding talks with National Party MP Christopher Luxon, for his regular catch up with the National Party. They discuss faith in politics and social policies at a government level versus a business level. 

Jemima Huston speaks to Labour MP Ginny Andersen about her Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage bill, which passed it’s third reading in parliament yesterday. 

Noah catches up with School Strike for Climate New Zealand and speaks to Izzy Cook about their next strike in Wellington. 

Finally, Noah talks to Murat Üngör about the cargo ship blocking the Suez canal in Egypt.