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The Wire w/ Oto: 6 November, 2024

The Wire w/ Oto: 6 November, 2024 The Wire w/ Oto: 6 November, 2024, 113.74 MB
Wed 6 Nov 2024

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March about proposed cuts to Aotearoa’s long term child poverty reduction goals by Minister for Child Poverty Reduction, Louise Upston, as well Todd McClay’s new charter for recreational hunting and fishing and the Green party’s calls to ban bottom trawling.

He spoke to Sarita Divis from the child poverty action group for an expert opinion on the Louise Upston’s decision to reduce child poverty reduction targets. 

For this week’s Get Action! He speak to Rachel Jaboon from the Victoria African Diaspora Student Association to discuss a petition of hers calling for the Wellington government to make the CBD safer for Rangatahi and students.

And He spoke to Dr Timothy Fadgen from the University of Auckland to talk about how Donald Trump might raise allegations of voter fraud if he loses the upcoming U.S elections, as American voters head to the polls today.

Sasha spoke to Professor Simon Thrush, from the institute of Marine Science about the past week’s commonwealth ocean declaration

And he spoke to Emily Hall from the SAFE organisation calling for changes to New Zealand’s animal welfare and banning rodeo events.

Rodeo Concerns w/ SAFE Organisation Campaign Manager Emily Hall

Rodeo Concerns w/ SAFE Organisation Campaign Manager Emily Hall Rodeo Concerns w/ SAFE Organisation Campaign Manager Emily Hall, 12.32 MB
Wed 6 Nov 2024

The new rodeo season commenced this past Sunday the 3rd of November, and animal rights organisation SAFE is calling for a ban on this sport. 

SAFE Campaign Manager Emily Hall spoke to Sasha about these rodeo events, stating that they breach the New Zealand Animal Welfare Act. There are many other issues with the rodeo sport industry, as for example it is not necessary for the organisations to report deaths or injuries unless requested.

Commonwealth Ocean Declaration w/ Professor of the Marine Institute from the University of Auckland, Simon Thrush

Commonwealth Ocean Declaration w/ Professor of the Marine Institute from the University of Auckland, Simon Thrush Commonwealth Ocean Declaration w/ Professor of the Marine Institute from the University of Auckland, Simon Thrush, 16.88 MB
Wed 6 Nov 2024

Commonwealth countries have recently adopted the Apia Ocean Declaration for One Resilient Common Future, which calls for an importance to restore and preserve all amenities of the ocean for future generations.

The declaration was signed last week in Samoa, and includes fifty-six independent sovereign states. Addressing the ocean through a declaration is inherently important, but due to the wide scope and similar previous declarations, experts question whether it will lead to real action.

Sasha spoke to Professor of the Marine Institute from the University of Auckland, Simon Thrush, about the recent commonwealth ocean declaration and potential implications.

Mike King’s Comments about Alcohol and Mental Health, and David Seymour Not Banning Swastikas w/ The National Party’s Katie Nimon: 5 November, 2024

Mike King’s Comments about Alcohol and Mental Health, and David Seymour Not Banning Swastikas w/ The National Party’s Katie Nimon: 5 November, 2024 Mike King’s Comments about Alcohol and Mental Health, and David Seymour Not Banning Swastikas w/ The National Party’s Katie Nimon: 5 November, 2024, 11.72 MB
Tue 5 Nov 2024

The Labour Party has recently called for funding to be halted for the Gumboot Friday initiative.

This follows controversial claims made by mental health advocate and Gumboot Friday and I Am Hope campaigner, Mike King, in an interview with Newstalk ZB, where he said alcohol is not a problem for those struggling with mental health problems, and that alcohol can even be a solution.

For our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Katie Nimon, News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to Katie about Mike King’s claims, and what the parties thoughts and plans are regarding these.

Joel also spoke to her about recent comments made by ACT Party Leader, David Seymour, where he said he would not ban the display of swastika, amid ongoing legislation by the coalition government banning the public display of gang patches and insignia, set to begin from the 21st of November

Halloween Consumerism w/ University of Auckland’s Mike Lee: 31 October, 2024

Halloween Consumerism w/ University of Auckland’s Mike Lee: 31 October, 2024 Halloween Consumerism w/ University of Auckland’s Mike Lee: 31 October, 2024 , 16.11 MB
Tue 5 Nov 2024

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Dr Mike Lee, Associate Professor of Marketing at the Auckland Business School on the sustainability issues associated with Halloween and growing anti-consumerism movements.

Substance abuse in Aotearoa and its consequences w/ Social Work Doctoral Candidate and addiction researcher, Suzette Jackson: 5th November, 2024

Substance abuse in Aotearoa and its consequences w/ Social Work Doctoral Candidate and addiction researcher, Suzette Jackson: 5th November, 2024 Substance abuse in Aotearoa and its consequences w/ Social Work Doctoral Candidate and addiction researcher, Suzette Jackson: 5th November, 2024, 10.32 MB
Tue 5 Nov 2024

Mike King’s recent comments about alcohol use and mental health have brought to light larger issues around substance abuse by our most vulnerable populations. Particularly affected by substance abuse are mothers, Māori, and Pasifika communities, particularly those who are living in poverty. 

Wire host Castor spoke to Social Work Doctoral Candidate and addiction researcher, Suzette Jackson, about the causes and consequences of substance abuse in Aotearoa.

The Wire w/ Castor: 5th November 2024

The Wire w/ Castor: 5th November 2024 The Wire w/ Castor: 5th November 2024, 110.94 MB
Tue 5 Nov 2024

This week on the Tuesday Wire...

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Doctor Cushla McGoverin, talked to us about using glowing gel to improve surgery, using rats to sniff out contraband wildlife, and how parrots change their plumage. 

In our weekly catchup with the National Party, News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to MP Katie Nimon about Mike King’s comments regarding alcohol and mental health, and David Seymour’s comments regarding a ban on swastikas in public. 

Wire host Castor spoke to Social Work Doctoral Candidate and addiction researcher, Suzette Jackson, about the extent of substance abuse in Aotearoa and how it affects our most vulnerable populations. 

Producer Josef spoke to Nadia Abu-Shanab, an organiser of the Don’t Bank on Apartheid Campaign, about this week’s protests outside ASB branches across the country.

Josef also spoke to the New Zealand Veterinary Association’s Head of Veterinary Services for Companion Animals, Sally Corey, about a new petition to ban the sale of fireworks to the public.

Justice for Palestine’s ASB Protests w/ Justice for Palestine member and 'Don’t Bank on Apartheid' campaign co-organiser, Nadia Abu-Shanab

Justice for Palestine’s ASB Protests w/ Justice for Palestine Member and Don’t Bank on Apartheid Campaign Co-Organiser, Nadia Abu-Shanab Justice for Palestine’s ASB Protests w/ Justice for Palestine Member and Don’t Bank on Apartheid Campaign Co-Organiser, Nadia Abu-Shanab, 18.19 MB
Tue 5 Nov 2024

Several protests are taking place on the 5th of November and the rest of the week outside branches of the bank ASB across the country.

These protests are being organised as part of Justice for Palestine’s  ‘Don’t Bank on Apartheid’ campaign who oppose the companies investment practices which, they say, are financing Israel’s actions in the Westbank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.

The campaign is calling for ASB to end their investments in the communications company Motorola Solutions Incorporated and say that if ASB does not divest from Motorola Solutions, then a number of their customers will switch banks.

Producer Josef spoke to Nadia Abu-Shanab, a member of Justice for Palestine and a Campaign Organiser for 'Don’t Bank on Apartheid,' about the protests, boycotting, and why ASB specifically is being targeted by the protests.

Petition Banning the Public Sale of Fireworks w/ New Zealand Veterinary Association Head of Veterinary Services for Companion Animals, Sally Corey.

Petition Banning the Public Sale of Fireworks w/ New Zealand Veterinary Association Head of Veterinary Services for Companion Animals, Sally Corey.mp3 mp3, 12.63 MB
Tue 5 Nov 2024

The New Zealand Veterinary Association has recently joined a petition to ban the public sale of fireworks.

The petition comes as a number of pet advocates are increasingly concerned about the fear and stress which is inflicted on pets and other animals by firework use.

Producer Josef spoke to the New Zealand Veterinary Association’s Head of Veterinary Services for Companion Animals, Sally Corey, about the petition, the impact of fireworks on animals, and how to keep your pet safer on Guy Fawkes Day.

Dear Science w/ Doctor Cushla McGoverin: 5th November, 2024

Dear Science w/ Doctor Cushla McGoverin: 5th November, 2024 Dear Science w/ Doctor Cushla McGoverin: 5th November, 2024, 15.66 MB
Tue 5 Nov 2024

This week on Dear Science our expert Doctor Cushla McGoverin chatted to us about glowing green gel used in eye surgery, rats sniffing out contraband goods, and how parrot feathers get their colours.