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The Green Party's James Shaw on Sea Birds, Changing Sex on Birth Certificates, and Housing: March 22, 2021

 The Green Party's James Shaw on Sea Birds, Changing Sex on Birth Certificates, and Housing: March 22, 2021 The Green Party's James Shaw on Sea Birds, Changing Sex on Birth Certificates, and Housing: March 22, 2021, 24.46 MB
Mon 22 Mar 2021

Felix spoke to James Shaw about how fishing equipment is dangerous for sea birds, a new bill which aims to make it easier for trans people to change the sex on their birth certificate, and The Green Party's new plan to address the housing crisis.

What the Hell Is an NFT? w/ Alexandra Sims: March 22, 2021

 What the Hell Is an NFT? w/ Alexandra Sims: March 22, 2021 What the Hell Is an NFT? w/ Alexandra Sims: March 22, 2021, 20.61 MB
Mon 22 Mar 2021

Felix explains what an NFT is and why you should care about their environmental and economic impact, with the help of University of Auckland Professor and Blockchain Researcher Alexandra Sims.

The Wire with Felix: March 22, 2021

 The Wire with Felix: March 22, 2021 The Wire with Felix: March 22, 2021, 99.83 MB
Mon 22 Mar 2021

On today's Wire:

Felix spoke to James Shaw about seabirds, changing sex on birth certificates, and housing.

He also spoke to Alexandra Sims about NFTs and blockchain.

Meanwhile Jess spoke to Steph (Hai Hui) Tan about the #stopasianhate movement and her struggle with racism in Aotearoa.

Vaccinations in New Zealand w/ Professor John McMillan; 19 March, 2021

 Vaccinations in New Zealand w/ Professor John McMillan; 19 March, 2021 Vaccinations in New Zealand w/ Professor John McMillan; 19 March, 2021, 7.15 MB
Fri 19 Mar 2021

Vaccines have become increasingly important but controversial over the past year. Last week, a court ruled that a four year old under the protection of Oranga Tamariki could receive vaccinations, despite her father's objections. Noah spoke to Professor John McMillan from the University of Otago's bioethics centre on the case and New Zealand's attitude to vaccines.

Water Fluoridation w/ NZ Dental Association

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Fri 19 Mar 2021

The government has just announced that water fluoridation will now be managed by the Ministry of Health, rather than local councils. Fluoridation plays an important role in preventing tooth decay, but there are some regions in New Zealand which do not have access to it. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Dr Rob Beaglehole from the New Zealand Dental Association on the importance of the government's decision.

Uyghur Persecution in Xinjiang with Professor Anne-Marie Brady: March 19, 2021

 Uyghur Persecution in Xinjiang with Professor Anne-Marie Brady: March 19, 2021 Uyghur Persecution in Xinjiang with Professor Anne-Marie Brady: March 19, 2021, 26.56 MB
Fri 19 Mar 2021

Ayana talks to specialst in Chinese politics, Professor Anne-Marie Brady, about the persecution of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, how it got to this point, and New Zealand's role in taking a stand against this humanitarian crime. 

Ethical Investing with Sam Stubbs: March 19, 2021

 Ethical Investing with Sam Stubbs: March 19, 2021 Ethical Investing with Sam Stubbs: March 19, 2021, 14.6 MB
Fri 19 Mar 2021

Ayana talks to Simplicity's Managing Director Sam Stubbs about the revelation of Icehouse Ventures partnership with iFlytek, a company who produces technology that is involved in the surveillance and persecution on Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. Ayana asked about how we draw line when it comes to ethical investing and how this complicated web works. 

How Should We Tackle International Humanitarian Crimes with Golriz Ghahraman: March 19, 20201

 How Should We Tackle International Humanitarian Crimes with Golriz Gharhaman: March 19, 20201 How Should We Tackle International Humanitarian Crimes with Golriz Gharhaman: March 19, 20201, 17.52 MB
Fri 19 Mar 2021

Ayana talked to Green Party's Golriz Ghahraman about what the Green Party thinks the Government should be doing to take a stand against the crimes against human rights by the Chinese Communist Party and how New Zealand Uyghur Muslims are faring in New Zealand right now. 

The Wire with Ayana: March 19, 2021

 The Wire with Ayana: March 19, 2021 The Wire with Ayana: March 19, 2021, 106.97 MB
Fri 19 Mar 2021

Welcome to the Friday Wire with Ayana and Noah! 

First, Ayana speaks to Professor Anne-Marie Brady about the persecution on Uyghur Muslims in Xinjhang and New Zealand's role in standing up against international humanitarian abuse.

Secondly, Ayana follows this story through to ethical investing by talking to Sam Stubbs, Managing Director of Simplicity, about the complexities of ethical investing. Simplicity is known for ethical investing and had shares in Icehouse Ventures, who had a relationship with iFlytek whose technology is involved in the persecution of Uyghar Muslims. 

Thirdly, Ayana speaks to Green Party's Golriz Ghahraman on what the New Zealand Government should do in the face of international humanitarian crimes. 

Then, Noah talks to Dr Rob Beaglehole from the New Zealand Dental Association about the change to the law that see's the Ministry of Health manage flurodation of water.

And finally, Noah talks to Professor John McMillan from Otago University's Bio-Ethics Centre regarding a court ruling a child would get vaccinated despite protests from her father. 

Whakarongo mai! 

 

 

The Wire with Justin: March 18, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: March 18, 2021 The Wire with Justin: March 18, 2021, 97.16 MB
Thu 18 Mar 2021

Justin spoke to Heart of the City's chief executive Viv Beck on Auckland CBD business performances during the America's Cup.

On their weekly chat, Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about extending regulations on medicinal cannabis, a Greens' proposal to decriminalize cannabis, and the Ministry of Health not hitting targets of a measles vaccination campaign.

On Neighbourhood Watch, Justin and Radio Adelaide's Zoe Kounadis chatted about March 4 Justice protests against sexual assault and calls for action on aboriginal deaths in custody.

Justin also talked to advocay group Route 501's co-founder Filipa Payne on New Zealand deportees from Australia.

Producer George Easton spoke to Auckland University Student Association (AUSA) President Anamika Harirajh about their mental health week and online exams.