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The Wire with Jemima: January 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Jan 2021

The Tuesday Wire is back! Following the news regarding the poor water quality of beaches around Auckland and the devastating shark attack in Waihi, Jemima looks into how you can make sure you are safe when swimming this summer. She speaks to Surf Life Saving New Zealand's Northern Region Chief Executive Matt Williams and Land Air Water Aotearoa’s ‘Can I swim here?’ Science Lead Arrnna Madarasz-Smith about this. 

Hanna talks to Council of Trade Union’s National Secretary Melissa Ansell Bridges about fair pay agreements and the organisation’s survey on work life balance. 

To wrap it up, Monday Wire producer Aneeka Moheed speaks to the National Party’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown about the conditions at Waikeria prison and his party's perspective on the recent uprising there. 

Swimming Safely This Summer: the risks at Auckland beaches w/ Surf Life Saving NZ: January 12, 2020

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Tue 12 Jan 2021

With many beaches around Auckland being polluted and not safe to swim, as well as a devastating shark attack also making headlines within the last week, many Aucklanders are likely concerned about how to be safe when swimming at the beach this summer. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks with Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Northern Region Chief Executive Matt Williams about the risks when swimming at the beach. They touch on the Waihi shark attack, whether you should swim without lifeguards and what impact water quality has on swimming safety. 

Check out safeswim.org.nz to find out which Auckland beaches are not polluted and safe to swim at. 

This is part one of a two part piece. Part two looks at the science behind assessing water quality in an interview with LAWA's ‘Can I swim here?’ Science Lead Anna Madarasz-Smith. Listen here. 

 

Swimming Safely This Summer: assessing water quality w/ Land Air Water Aotearoa: January 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Jan 2021

Another important consideration when heading to a beach for a swim this summer is the quality of our water. For a scientific perspective on water quality, I spoke with Land Air Water Aotearoa’s ‘Can I swim here?’ Science Lead Anna Madarasz-Smith. Anna speaks on how water quality is assessed by LAWA, how the pubic can find information on polluted waterways and what impact potentially toxic algae can have on people and animals. 

Check out www.lawa.org.nz to get regularly updated water quality data for your local beach or waterway. The website can also tell you whether waterways are safe for your dog!

This is part one of a two part piece. Part one looks at the risks the public can face when swimming at the beach in an interview with Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Northern Region Chief Executive Matt Williams. Listen here.

Waikeria Uprising w/ Emilie Rāteke and Simeon Brown: January 11/12, 2021

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Tue 12 Jan 2021

Sixteen inmates in Waikeria prison in the Waikato protested for six days before surrenduring on January 3rd. They were allegedly protesting the extremely poor living conditions in the prison such as dirty drinking water, unclean laundry and food hygeine malpractice. Aneeka spoke to Emilie Rāteke, from People against Prisons Aotearoa, and Simeon Brown, the spokesperson for Corrections from the National Party, about the uprising and the prison system in the country.

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, January 11, 2021

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Mon 11 Jan 2021

Welcome back to the first Wire of 2021! On the show today: 

Zoë brings a report on the mob of pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol. She also speaks to senior lecturer at Auckland University Dr. Maria Armoudian about how the environment where an event like this can happen festered, and Philadelphia residents Sarah Thompson and Marshall Johnston on the difference in police response at Capitol Hill to the Black Lives Matter protests, and their thoughts on how Joe Biden will fare in bridging the deep political divide in the United States. 

Then, Aneeka interviews Emilie Rakete from People Against Prisons on the Waikeria Prison protest. 

Finally, Jess interviews Dr Neal Curtis on the state of democracy in the U.S. and the banning of Trump from social media platforms. 

Whakarongo mai! 

The State of Democracy in the United States w/ Dr. Neal Curtis

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Mon 11 Jan 2021

Manuy are calling for Trump's impeachment following pro Trump rioters storming the Capitol last week after the current president encourgaed his supporters to contest the result of the 2020 Presidential Election.

Jess talked to Dr. Neal Curtis, an associate professor in media and communication at The University of Auckland, about what factors reinforce white supremacy and entitlement, social media's role in spreading disinformation, and Trumps ban on several platforms.

The interview starts by discussing what has led to the current state of democracy in the United States. 

The Wire with James: December 18th, 2020

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Fri 18 Dec 2020

Join James, Lyric and Jade for the final wire of 2020, where they play some of their best pieces from this year, ranging from pigs to the depths of the music industry.

The Wire with Justin: December 17, 2020

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Thu 17 Dec 2020

On their weekly chat, Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the government's COVID vaccination programme and a deal over Ihumātao.

International Desk reports on the updates on Brexit.

The Thursday Wire showcases the best of 2020, including Ayana talking to Minister Damien O'Conor over RECP, the Auckland Central candidates' debate, and a January interview with Dr Siousxie Wiles on coronaviruses.

Labour's Andrew Little: 17th December 2020

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Thu 17 Dec 2020

Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the government's COVID-19 vaccination programme, and a then-potential agreement over the future of Ihumātao.

Justin's International Desk: December 17th 2020

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Thu 17 Dec 2020

International Desk updates on Brexit, as the transition period between the UK and the EU will end on December 31st.