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The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 6, 2024

The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 6, 2024 The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 6, 2024, 32.04 MB
Wed 6 Mar 2024

This week on the Wednesday Wire;

Nicholas speaks to Green Party Co-leader James Shaw about the Government’s transport plan and the reversal of the ban on oil and gas exploration.

Oto speaks to Clive Aspin, a public health researcher and associate professor at Victoria University of Wellington, to discuss the dissolution of the Maori Health Authority from the perspective of a health professional.

Sofia speaks to Associate Professor at Auckland University Gehan Gunasekara about the proposal to ban MPs from using the Chinese-owned messaging app WeChat.

Oto also speaks to Bill McKay, a senior lecturer of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, to talk about universal design and its role in creating accessibility in modern buildings.

Finally, Nicholas speaks to Vani Kapoor and Cat Finai from the Citizens Advice Bureau about their upcoming awareness week.

Impending proposed closure of Newshub w/ Dr Gavin Ellis and Associate Professor of Journalism at Massey University, James Hollings: 5th March, 2024

Impending proposed closure of Newshub w/ Dr Gavin Ellis and Associate Professor of Journalism at Massey University, James Hollings: 5th March, 2024 Impending proposed closure of Newshub w/ Dr Gavin Ellis and Associate Professor of Journalism at Massey University, James Hollings: 5th March, 2024, 34.42 MB
Tue 5 Mar 2024

Last week, Warner Brothers Discovery announced a major downsizing of its operations in New Zealand, including a proposed closure of all platforms of the newsroom at Newshub at the end of June this year. 

The closure would result in the loss of approximately 300 jobs across the company.

Koi Tū: the Centre for Informed Futures, a think tank at the University of Auckland, is expediting the production of a media policy position paper which will set out factors to address to ensure the survival of journalism in Aotearoa. 

Producer, Sofia Roger Williams, spoke to the leader of the project, honorary research fellow, Dr Gavin Ellis, about the impending proposed closure, concerns about the future of journalism in Aotearoa, and how he thinks we can ensure its survival.

News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, also spoke to Head of Journalism at Massey University, Associate Professor James Hollings about the closure of Newshub. 

The Government and Media's Response to Israel's War in Gaza w/ Justice for Palestine Co-Convenor, Samira Zaiton, and Co-Founder of Alternative Jewish Voices, Mariyln Garson: 4 March, 2024

The Government and Media's Response to Israel's War in Gaza w/ Justice for Palestine Co-Convenor, Samira Zaiton, and Co-Founder of Alternative Jewish Voices, Mariyln Garson: 4 March, 2024 The Government and Media's Response to Israel's War in Gaza w/ Justice for Palestine Co-Convenor, Samira Zaiton, and Co-Founder of Alternative Jewish Voices, Mariyln Garson: 4 March, 2024, 21.27 MB
Tue 5 Mar 2024

Following the government designating Hamas in its entirety as a terrorist organisation last week, News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to representatives of the Jewish and Palestinians communities here in Aotearoa about this decision.

First, she spoke to Justice for Palestine Co-Convenor, Samira Zaiton, about their calls for the government to condemn Israel for its actions in Gaza..

She also spoke to the Co-Founder of Alternative Jewish Voices, Mariyln Garson, about her reaction to the government’s decision and concerns about misinformation about what is happening in Gaza and the occupied West Bank being spread in New Zealand.

Please note, when Marliyn discusses Simon Court’s interview on 95bFM, she is referencing our interview with him which aired last week.

Dear Science w/ Dr Cushla McGoverin: 5th February, 2024.

Dear Science w/ Dr Cushla McGoverin: 5th February, 2024. , 16.07 MB
Tue 5 Mar 2024

In Dear Science this week, Wire host Castor chats with Dr Cushla McGoverin about Galapagos Tortoise migration. 

Launching of the MethaneSAT satellite w/ Spacecraft Mission Operations Director at Te Pūnaha Ātea, the Space Institute at the University of Auckland, Chris Jackson: 5th March, 2024

Launching of the MethaneSAT satellite w/ Spacecraft Mission Operations Director at Te Pūnaha Ātea, the Space Institute at the University of Auckland, Chris Jackson: 5th March, 2024 Launching of the MethaneSAT satellite w/ Spacecraft Mission Operations Director at Te Pūnaha Ātea, the Space Institute at the University of Auckland, Chris Jackson: 5th March, 2024, 12.21 MB
Tue 5 Mar 2024

MethaneSAT, a global initiative to track and reduce methane emissions, is launching today. 

Although primarily funded by the US Environmental Defence Fund, the satellite is the first government funded space mission in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

The US side of the project will focus on measuring and identifying methane leaks from oil and gas production, while scientists in New Zealand will use the satellite to study global emissions from agriculture. 

Producer, Sofia Roger Williams, spoke to Spacecraft Mission Operations Director at Te Pūnaha Ātea, the Space Institute at the University of Auckland, Chris Jackson, about the launch, New Zealand’s role, and how the data gathered can help us make global and local recommendations to reduce methane emissions. 

Te Aka Whai Ora and Smokefree legislation repeal w/ National’s James Meager: 5th March, 2024

Te Aka Whai Ora and Smokefree legislation repeal w/ National’s James Meager: 5th March, 2024. , 20.86 MB
Tue 5 Mar 2024

In our weekly interview with National’s James Meager, Wire host Castor began with last week’s announcement of the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora. 

Te Aka Whai Ora, or the Māori Health Authority, was established to address several Māori health issues, including overrepresentation in the health system and underrepresentation in the workforce. Castor asked James about why it was disestablished and the replacements that the National party might offer. 

Castor and James also talked about the smokefree legislation repeal, which was also introduced in the last few weeks. The repeal has been met with backlash from opposition parties and public protests, with many arguing it follows arguments from within the tobacco industry. The two discussed the repeal and these possible links, as well as National’s continual commitment to Smokefree 2025. 

Increasing qualification rates among Pasifika tradies w/ Director of BCITO Greg Durkin: 1st March, 2024.

Increasing qualification rates amongst Pasifika tradies w/ Director of BCITO Greg Durkin: 1st March, 2024. , 9.57 MB
Tue 5 Mar 2024

BCITO, or the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation, is calling for more Pasifika learners to start apprenticeships due to low qualification rates in the industry. The organisation is aiming to increase these rates through offering apprenticeships, and therefore create new opportunities further down the line.

Wire host Castor spoke to BCITO director Greg Durkin about the campaign and the benefits it offers to Pasifika tradies. 

Revocation of Salient Magazine and ASPA’s press pass w/ Ethan Rogacion: 5th March, 2024.

Revocation of Salient Magazine and ASPA’s press pass w/ Ethan Rogacion: 5th March, 2024. , 10.68 MB
Tue 5 Mar 2024

Yesterday Salient Magazine, the University of Victoria’s student magazine, released a statement discussing the revocation of Salient’s parliamentary press pass. Salient had held the press pass on behalf of the Aotearoa Student Press Association, or ASPA. 

As such, revoking this pass for Salient affects student magazines across the country, including the University of Auckland’s Craccum magazine. 

Wire host Castor spoke to one of Salient’s news co-editors, Ethan Rogacion, about the revocation and what it means for student journalism.

The Wire w/ Castor: 5th March 2024.

The Wire w/ Castor: 5th March 2024. , 119.16 MB
Tue 5 Mar 2024

For Dear Science, Wire host Castor chatted with Dr Cushla McGoverin about tortoise migration in the Galápagos.

Then, for our weekly catch-up with National’s James Meager, he asked about the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora and the repeal of Labour’s smokefree legislation. 

He also spoke to the director of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), Greg Durkin, about qualification rates among Pasifika tradies. 

Finally, Castor spoke to news co-editor from the University of Victoria’s Salient magazine, Ethan Rogacion, about their recently revoked parliamentary press pass.

Producer Sofia spoke to honorary research fellow, Dr Gavin Ellis, from the University of Auckland’s think tank, Koi Tū, about the impending proposed closure of Newshub. News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins also spoke to Head of Journalism at Massey University, Associate Professor James Hollings, about this.

She also spoke to Spacecraft Mission Operations Director at the University of Auckland, Chris Jackson, about the launch of the satellite, MethaneSAT. 

The Government’s Proposed Gang Patch Ban w/ Associate Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Carrie Leonetti: 4 March, 2024

The Government’s Proposed Gang Patch Ban w/ Associate Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Carrie Leonetti: 4 March, 2024 The Government’s Proposed Gang Patch Ban w/ Associate Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Carrie Leonetti: 4 March, 2024, 8.89 MB
Mon 4 Mar 2024

The government’s proposed gang patch bill has drawn significant attention as it progresses through the legislative process. If passed, the contentious policy would ban gang patches in public spaces and provide police with more powers to disperse the congregation of gang members.

Producer Ezra chatted to Associate Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Carrie Leonetti, about the legality and enforceability of this bill and potential discriminatory implications.