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Siege of Northern Gaza, Donald Trump’s Election and Maccabi Tel Aviv w/ John Minto from PSNA: 13 November, 2024

Siege of Northern Gaza, Donald Trump’s Election and Maccabi Tel Aviv w/ John Minto from PSNA: 13 November, 2024 Siege of Northern Gaza, Donald Trump’s Election and Maccabi Tel Aviv w/ John Minto from PSNA: 13 November, 2024, 30.48 MB
Wed 13 Nov 2024

Since October this year, as part of Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli Defence Forces have imposed a siege on the Northern Gaza Governate in the Gaza strip. 

The IDF has designated the entire Northern half of Gaza as a combat zone, blocked the movement of all aid heading into the area and sent evacuation notices to all of Northern Gaza’s Palestinian inhabitants, effectively declaring everyone in Northern Gaza to be an enemy combatant.

Oto spoke to John Minto from Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, to discuss the implications of Israel’s ongoing siege of Northern Gaza for the area’s Palestinian inhabitants.

They also had a discussion about the implication of Donald Trump’s election victory for the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories, as well as the media coverage of the clashes between locals in Amsterdam and supporters of the Israeli football team - Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Mental Health Service Cuts and the Prison Population Explosion w/ Ti Lamusse from Victoria University of Wellington: 13 November, 2024

Mental Health Service Cuts and the Prison Population Explosion w/ Ti Lamusse from Victoria University of Wellington: 13 November, 2024 Mental Health Service Cuts and the Prison Population Explosion w/ Ti Lamusse from Victoria University of Wellington: 13 November, 2024, 23.74 MB
Wed 13 Nov 2024

Last week, the Department of Corrections announced that it had axed four contracts with community organisations providing mental health support services to prison inmates. 

This comes amidst an internal review of mental health services within Corrections, leading to these contracts being the next set of public service initiatives to face cuts under the coalition government.

Oto spoke to Ti Lamusse, a Lecturer in Criminology at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, to discuss these cuts and mental health services for prisoners in general.

They also had a discussion about new figures showing that the prison population of Aotearoa had exceeded 10,000 inmates, for the first time in four years.

The Wire w/ Oto: 13 November, 2024

The Wire w/ Oto: 13 November, 2024 The Wire w/ Oto: 13 November, 2024, 121.48 MB
Wed 13 Nov 2024

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March about Hīkoi Mō te Tiriti, the 9-day Hīkoi opposing the treaty principles bill, as well as the government apologies to victims of abuse in care and the election of former US president Donald Trump.

He spoke to John Minto from Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa about the ongoing siege of Northern Gaza, as well as media coverage of the clashes between Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters and locals in Amsterdam and the implication of Donald Trump’s election on the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories.

He spoke to Ti Lamusse from Victoria University of Wellington about the governments cuts to mental health services for prisoners and the increase in the prison population of Aotearoa to 10,000 inmates.

And he spoke to Kevin Lamb from Age Concern Auckland to talk about a study examining loneliness amongst older New Zealanders.

Sasha spoke to Lisa Woods, A Movement Building & Advocacy Director at Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand about the treaty principles bill and calls for a codified constitution.

And he spoke to Sinéad O'Flynn, an Agriculture Campaigner at Greenpeace Aotearoa, about the new sale of companies associated with Fonterra, including potential implications for consumers and Greenpeace’s expectations for companies.

Amnesty International opposes The Treaty Principles Bill w/ Lisa Woods Movement Building & Advocacy Director at Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand

Amnesty International opposes The Treaty Principles Bill w/ Lisa Woods Movement Building & Advocacy Director at Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amnesty International opposes The Treaty Principles Bill w/ Lisa Woods Movement Building & Advocacy Director at Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand, 12.6 MB
Wed 13 Nov 2024

Just last week, on the Seventh of November the new Treaty Principles Bill was announced in parliament. The development of the bill excluded any consultation with Maori and does not reflect the texts or meaning of Te Tiriti, according to the Waitangi Tribunal. Principle 2 within the Bill, if enacted, would revoke the promises made by the queen to Maori in 1840.

Hikoi protesting the bill began three days ago and has moved from Cape Reinga to Northcote and Bastion Point today, with its eventual goal to protest at parliament on the 19th. The first reading occurs this week in parliament, afterwards being sent to the select committee for a six-month hearing process.

Sasha spoke to Lisa Woods, a Movement Building & Advocacy Director at Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand, about the Treaty Principles Bill and its opposition.

New Anchor Butter owner must go palm-kernel free w/ Sinéad Deighton-O'Flynn, Agriculture Campaigner at Greenpeace Aotearoa

New Anchor Butter owner must go palm-kernel free w/ Sinéad Deighton-O'Flynn, Agriculture Campaigner at Greenpeace Aotearoa New Anchor Butter owner must go palm-kernel free w/ Sinéad Deighton-O'Flynn, Agriculture Campaigner at Greenpeace Aotearoa, 8.32 MB
Wed 13 Nov 2024

On the 11th of November, the Fonterra company announced that they will be selling customer-facing brands, which include Anchor, Mainland and others. Following this announcement, Greenpeace are calling for potential buyers to go palm-kernel free.

This comes after an expose of Fonterra’s dishonest marketing strategies, and claims that its milk is produced with ‘regenerative farming’, a blatant example of greenwashing.

Sasha spoke to Sinéad Deighton-O'Flynn, Agriculture Campaigner at Greenpeace Aotearoa about the new sale of companies associated with Fonterra, including potential implications for consumers and Greenpeace’s expectations for companies looking to purchase.

Understanding Roman Society Through a Māori Lens w/ The University Canterbury’s Alison Griffith: 12 November, 2024

Understanding Roman Society Through a Māori Lens w/ The University Canterbury’s Alison Griffith: 12 November, 2024 Understanding Roman Society Through a Māori Lens w/ The University Canterbury’s Alison Griffith: 12 November, 2024, 6.5 MB
Tue 12 Nov 2024

News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to the 2024 University of Canterbury Teaching Medalist and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Art, Alison Griffith, on how she approaches understanding Roman society through Māori values.

The Treaty Principles Bill and national hīkoi w/ The National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 12th November, 2024

The Treaty Principles Bill and national hīkoi w/ The National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 12th November, 2024 The Treaty Principles Bill and national hīkoi w/ The National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 12th November, 2024, 15.26 MB
Tue 12 Nov 2024

The Treaty Principles Bill is being tabled this week as part of the National Party’s coalition agreement with the ACT Party. The bill was one of ACT’s main campaign promises, attempting to clarify the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi under the law. 

The bill’s changes have been criticised by the Waitangi Tribunal, which found that the consultation process deliberately excluded Māori, the proposed content does not reflect Te Tiriti, and that if passed would cause significant prejudice to Māori. 

In response to the bill, a national hīkoi has been organised. Today the hīkoi is stopping in Kaiwaka, and it will make its way to parliament on Tuesday next week. In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Tom Rutherford about the bill and the hīkoi.

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 12th November, 2024

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 12th November, 2024 Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 12th November, 2024, 38.19 MB
Tue 12 Nov 2024

This week on Dear Science our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about self-experimentation, infinite monkeys, and votes for Charles Darwin

Pharmac Funds New ADHD Medication and Removing Renewal Criteria for Funded Treatments w/ ADHD New Zealand’s Darrin Bull: 12 November, 2024

Pharmac Funds New ADHD Medication and Removing Renewal Criteria for Funded Treatments w/ ADHD New Zealand’s Darrin Bull: 12 November, 2024 Pharmac Funds New ADHD Medication and Removing Renewal Criteria for Funded Treatments w/ ADHD New Zealand’s Darrin Bull: 12 November, 2024, 7.12 MB
Tue 12 Nov 2024

Pharmac has announced the funding of the ADHD medication Lisdexamfetamine, which is currently not available in the country, as well as removing the renewal criteria for funded treatments.

The new medication will be funded from December, which is expected to benefit over 6000 people.

Many have welcomed these developments, including ADHD New Zealand.

News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to the spokesperson from the organisation, Darrin Bull, about these developments, and why they are so important for Aotearoa’s ADHD community.

The Wire w/ Castor: 12th November, 2024

The Wire w/ Castor: 12th November, 2024 The Wire w/ Castor: 12th November, 2024, 106.61 MB
Tue 12 Nov 2024

This week on the Tuesday Wire...

For Dear Science, our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about self-experimentation, the infinite monkey theorem, and votes for Charles Darwin. 

In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire host Castor to MP Tom Rutherford about the Treaty Principles Bill and the counter hīkoi.

They also spoke to president of the Post Primary Teachers Association, Chris Abercrombie, about the role of the organisation and the government’s recent comments. 

News and Editorial Director, Joel spoke to the Media Spokesperson from ADHD New Zealand, Darrin Bull, about Pharmac set to fund a new ADHD medicine.

They also spoke to Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Canterbury, Alison Griffith, about how we can analyse Roman society through a Māori lens.