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Dr Dean Knight on New Zealand as a Republic: March 12, 2021

 Dr Dean Knight on New Zealand as a Republic: March 12, 2021 Dr Dean Knight on New Zealand as a Republic: March 12, 2021, 8.81 MB
Fri 12 Mar 2021

Ayana talked to Dr Dean Knight, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at Victoria University of Wellington and Constitutional Advisor for NZ Republic, about what it would mean for New Zealand if we ditched the British Soveriegn as our head of state and became a Republic. They discuss what it would look like, the importance of symbolism, and where other constitutional monarchies are sitting with similar decisions right now. 

The East-West Link w/ Matt Lowrie; 12 March, 2021

 The East-West Link w/ Matt Lowrie; 12 March, 2021 The East-West Link w/ Matt Lowrie; 12 March, 2021, 17.07 MB
Fri 12 Mar 2021

The East-West Link road is yet to be built but has already been criticised by a number of groups. Forest and Bird have criticised the proposal for its detrimental effect on the environment. James Tapp spoke to Matt Lowrie from Greater Auckland to learn more.

Terry Johanson on the Colonial Culture of the NZDF: Mach 12, 2021

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Fri 12 Mar 2021

Ayana talked to Terry Johanson, Massey University Lecurer from the Centre of Defence and Security Studies, about the dichotomy between the NZDF more colonial day to day life and modern Aotearoa. They talked about the role of tradition and ceremony, and how the NZDF has a mix of a very strong Maori culture and a very strong colonial British culture.

The Wire with Ayana: March 12, 2021

 The Wire with Ayana: March 12, 2021 The Wire with Ayana: March 12, 2021, 100.36 MB
Fri 12 Mar 2021

New Host Ayana tackles her first Friday Wire with Producer Noah!

First, Ayana talks with Dr Dean Knight, Consitutional Advisor for NZ Republic, about what New Zealand would look like as a Republic and the importance of symbolism. 

Next, Ayana explores the dichotomy of the colonial structure of the NZDF and modern Aotearoa with Massy Centre of Defence and Security Studies Lecturer Terry Johanson.

Then Noah talks to Dr Olivier Jutel from the University of Otago about the role of 'shock jocks' in our media, their value, and how the public reacts to them. 

Finally, James talks to Matt Lowrie from Great Auckland about the controversial East-West link road and the environmental and economic impact. 

 

Whakarongo mai!  

The Thursday Wire: 11th March 2021

 The Thursday Wire: 11th March 2021 The Thursday Wire: 11th March 2021, 95.35 MB
Thu 11 Mar 2021

This week on the Thursday Wire, Bronwyn covers for Justin in a jam-packed episode featuring: 

Minister Andrew Little talking about the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report, the National Party Board’s review into the 2020 election, and commemorations and policy action ahead of the 2-year anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks;

Aneeka speaks to Manu Kahlon from Merge cafe on Karangahape Road about the help they need to continue supporting the homeless community;

Neighbourhood Watch's Zoe Kounadis from Radio Adelaide about a possible case of COVID-19 spread through wastewater, and an update on the allegations of sexual assault against Attorney General Christian Porter;

In a brand new segment, George chats with with the Auckland University Students Association, Anamika Harirajh;

And Bronwyn interviews her sister, Maya Wilde, about how zebrafish jamming to MC Hammer’s "Can’t Touch This" can help us understand the auditory system in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Zebrafish Brains, MC Hammer and Auditory Processing with Maya Wilde: 11 March 2021

 Zebrafish Brains, MC Hammer and Auditory Processing with Maya Wilde: 11 March 2021 Zebrafish Brains, MC Hammer and Auditory Processing with Maya Wilde: 11 March 2021, 17.15 MB
Thu 11 Mar 2021

What do Zebrafish, MC Hammer and Auditory Processing in pople with Austism Spectrum Disorder have to do with each other? Bronwyn speaks to Maya Wilde, her sister and PhD student at the Queensland Brain Institute, about a recent study by her colleague Rebecca Poulsen which Maya helped out on. It shows how the brains of Zebrafish respond to different sounds - including MC Hammer's "Can't Touch This" - and what that can teach us about auditory processing in humans.

The Wire with James: March 10, 2021

 The Wire with James: March 10, 2021 The Wire with James: March 10, 2021, 105.99 MB
Wed 10 Mar 2021

This week on The Wire James is joined by Aneeka in studio for a jam packked wire with their  regualr segments and an interview with Sarah Helm from the New Zealand Drug Foundation.

This week James talks to deputy leader of the ACT party, Brooke van Velden, about vaccines and climate change.

On Dear Science, James and Aneeka talk to Marcus Jones about COVID-19 and pregnancy, nuclear energy and ancient earth.

Aneeka talks to Sarah Helm from the New Zealand Drug Foundation about the medicinal cannabis bill which is being passed through parliament tonight.

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: March 10, 2021

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Wed 10 Mar 2021

This week James and Aneeka talk to Marcus via Skype with level 2 in place, however nonetheless had fun learning about science.

Marcus starts off talking about the effects of COVID-19 on those going through pregnancy and what the research has shown so far.

Marcus then discusses with James nuclear energys history and future.

Dear Science finishes off with Aneeka talking to Marcus about the history of earth and ow much water has been present.

HCF Cannabis Poll w/ Sandra Murray: March 09, 2021

 HCF Cannabis Poll w/ Sandra Murray: March 09, 2021 HCF Cannabis Poll w/ Sandra Murray: March 09, 2021, 22.61 MB
Tue 9 Mar 2021

Today the Helen Clark Foundation released a poll which found 69 percent of respondents would prefer legalisation or decriminalisation of cannabis over total criminalisation. Lyric spoke with Snadra Murray from Make It Legal NZ about these figures, fears around cannabis corporate harm, and more.

The Wire with Jemima: March 09, 2021

 The Wire with Jemima: March 09, 2021 The Wire with Jemima: March 09, 2021, 46.25 MB
Tue 9 Mar 2021

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Lyric Waiwiri-Smith speaks to Sandra Murray from Make It Legal NZ about a new poll regarding the cannabis referendum. The poll shows an overwhelming 69 percent of respondents preferred legalisation or decriminalisation over total criminalisation of cannabis.

Jemima Huston talks to Neill Ballantyne, an organiser of Diverse Church New Zealand's Awaken 2021 Conference, about the event and why it creates a safe space for queer Christians to connect. 

Jade Lewis looks into the attitudes surrounding the Covid-19 vaccination at universities in the United States. She speaks to a recently vaccinated residential advisor, Daniel Sprague, from Duke University as well as Duke University’s Associate Professor of Medicine and Covid-19 Response Director Dr. Cameron Robert Wolfe.