Sunday 10am - 12pm

Launch in new window

DJ's Choice

You are here

The Wire with Nicholas

Latest bCasts • View all

Palestinian Solidarity March Report w/ John Minto: October 18, 2023

Palestinian Solidarity March Report w/ John Minto: October 18, 2023 Palestinian Solidarity March Report w/ John Minto: October 18, 2023, 24.04 MB
Wed 18 Oct 2023

Spike speaks to attendees of the Palestinian solidarity march in Tamaki Makaurau last weekend, along with Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa chair John Minto, about the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing Israeli occupation. 

New Starless Planets Discovered w/ Dr Nick Rattenbury: 18 October, 2023

New Starless Planets Discovered w/ Dr Nick Rattenbury: 18 October, 2023 New Starless Planets Discovered w/ Dr Nick Rattenbury: 18 October, 2023, 21.09 MB
Wed 18 Oct 2023

Our traditional model of the universe has always said that planets are formed with an accompanying solar system. That is, most stars have their own planets, and most planets have their own stars. However scientists have suggested that starless planets may exist. 

Now, a new telescope has taken images to prove that this is indeed the case. The James Webb Space Telescope has captured not one, but two planets orbiting each other, far away from the gravity of a sun. 

To find out more about this and what it means for us, Arno spoke to Dr Nick Rattenbury, a senior professor at the University of Auckland and the former president of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand. 

Arno started off our interview by asking how these planets formed.

 

New Requirement for Power Bills Could Save Kiwis Millions w/ Consumer Advocate Deborah Hart: 18 October, 2023

New Requirement for Power Bills Could Save Kiwis Millions w/ Consumer Advocate Deborah Hart: 18 October, 2023 New Requirement for Power Bills Could Save Kiwis Millions w/ Consumer Advocate Deborah Hart: 18 October, 2023, 12.02 MB
Wed 18 Oct 2023

Research undertaken by the Consumer Advocacy Council has found that adding a “Best Plan” notice to power bills could save Kiwis millions of dollars a year. Some countries, like Australia, have already implemented this.

To find out more Arno spoke to Consumer Advocacy Council chair Deborah Hart. Arno started our interview by asking what a Best Plan notice is and what it would entail.

 

New Breast Cancer Campaign w/ NZBCF Chief Ah-Leen Rayner: 18 October, 2023

New Breast Cancer Campaign w/ NZBCF Chief Ah-Leen Rayner: 18 October, 2023 New Breast Cancer Campaign w/ NZBCF Chief Ah-Leen Rayner: 18 October, 2023, 18.06 MB
Wed 18 Oct 2023

Breast cancer affects thousands of Kiwis, particularly women, every year. This year, the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation raised funds to purchase a new campervan, which they painted pink and dubbed Pinkie. 

This campervan travels to more remote regions of the country with two nurses on board, helping to screen those for cancer and raise awareness of the importance of early detection. 

To find out more, Arno spoke to NZ Breast Cancer Foundation chief Ah-Leen Rayner. Arno started our interview by asking what the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation does.

 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 18 October, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 18 October, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 18 October, 2023 , 35.91 MB
Wed 18 Oct 2023

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins hosts the Wednesday Wire. 

Spike reports on Saturday’s Palestinian solidarity march in Auckland and Aotearoa's role in Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza, speaking to attendees and Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa head John Minto.

Arno spoke to Physics professor and former president of the Royal Astronomical Society Nick Rattenbury about the discovery of new starless planets.

He talked to Deborah Hart about a new consumer advocacy council submission to require a Best Plan notice on power bills.

And he chats to NZ Breast Cancer Foundation chief Ah-Leen Rayner about their new breast cancer awareness campaign.

The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 17, 2023

The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 17, 2023 The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 17, 2023, 107.92 MB
Tue 17 Oct 2023

The Tuesday Wire team is joined by Davide Mercadante for Dear Science. The team discusses honesty migration drain, the false probability of coin flips and a new enzyme that fights against viruses and mutations.

Nicholas catches up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti about the election results, National’s healthcare priorities, the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora (The Māori Health Authority) and their potential coalition partners, the ACT party.

Nicholas also spoke to Dr Carwyn Jones, an expert in Treaty of Waitangi law and legislation about the facts surrounding the legal obligations set out in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the referendum on Treaty principals that was proposed by the ACT Party. 

Lou spoke to Julie Douglas from the Tertiary Education Union about the state of University funding. 

They also spoke to Ananish Chaudhuri, Professor of Experimental Economics at the University of Auckland in regards to the ongoing Google Antitrust lawsuit.

Josh spoke to Timothy Welch about Nationals plan to scrap the clean car rebate scheme.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi rights and obligations w/ Dr Carwyn Jones: October 17, 2023

Te Tiriti o Waitangi rights and obligations w/ Dr Carwyn Jones: October 17, 2023 Te Tiriti o Waitangi rights and obligations w/ Dr Carwyn Jones: October 17, 2023, 26.85 MB
Tue 17 Oct 2023

Last week Nicholas spoke to Nicole Skews-Poole from the disinformation project about their report into a rise in Anti-Maori Racism.

Disinformation about Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been used to garner attention and support for anti-Maori causes.

Nicholas spoke to expert in Treaty of Waitangi law and legislation Dr Carwyn Jones of Ngāti Kahungunu and Te Aitanga a Māhaki descent, about the facts surrounding the legal obligations set out in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Nicholas began by asking Dr Jones about what rights Māori are entitled to under Te Tiriti.

The Wire w/ Rosetta: October 16, 2023

The Wire w/ Rosetta: October 16, 2023 The Wire w/ Rosetta: October 16, 2023, 104.86 MB
Mon 16 Oct 2023

On the show today:

Last week, Caeden spoke to Tongan Psychiatrist Etuini Ma’u about a recent mental health survey launched in Tonga. 

Rosetta spoke to ​Anhar Khanbhai from Wise, about their research in young kiwis travelling overseas despite struggling with the cost of living crisis

She also spoke to Arthur Grimes, Professor of Wellbeing and Public Policy at Victoria University of Wellington's School of Government, about economic policy under a new National-ACT government.

For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, Rawan spoke with ACT MP Karen Chhour about election night, the results and next steps for ACT.

She also spoke with pro-palestine groups including John Minto from the Palestinian Solidarity Network and Layan Khalil from the University of Auckland Justice for Palestine group. 

A National Mental Health Survey in Tonga w/ Etuini Ma’u: October 16, 2023

A National Mental Health Survey in Tonga w/ Etuini Ma’u: October 16, 2023 A National Mental Health Survey in Tonga w/ Etuini Ma’u: October 16, 2023, 14.82 MB
Mon 16 Oct 2023

Last week, a national mental health survey was launched in Tonga. The survey is the result of collaboration between researchers within the University of Auckland, The Centre for Pacific and Global Health, and Tonga Ministry of Health, funded through the New Zealand Ministry of Health Polynesian Health Corridors.

The survey aims to collect important data surrounding Tongan mental health so that informed decision regarding resourcing and initiatives to support mental health.

Caeden spoke to Tongan Psychiatrist Etuini Ma’u about the survey.

Pro-Palestine Rallies w/ PSNA and UoA Justice for Palestine: October 16th 2023

Pro-Palestine Rallies w/ PSNA and UoA Justice for Palestine: October 16th 2023 Pro-Palestine Rallies w/ PSNA and UoA Justice for Palestine: October 16th 2023, 32.05 MB
Mon 16 Oct 2023

In light of current events in Palestine and Israel, several pro-Palestine organisations in Aotearoa including the Palestinian Solidarity Network, Auckland Peace Action and a few others, organised rallies for Palestine across the country. The Auckland rally was the first, taking place on Saturday the 14th in Aotea square. 

It was a response to the Israeli government going through with attacks on Palestinans and cutting of power and water in Gaza following the Hamas attacks on Israel. Israel’s actions have resulted in over 2,300 palestinian civilians dying and over 10,800 injured. The Israeli government has only restored some water supply this morning. 

Last week Rawan spoke with John Minto, the national chair for Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa about how the palestinian community here is feeling, what they hoped to achieve with the upcoming rallies and what actions they feel need to be taken. 

This morning Rawan also spoke with Layan Khalil, co-president of the University of Auckland Justice for Palestine group about what the Saturday rally was like. We discussed the overall turn out of the rally, including the amount of young people that came to show their support for Palestine and how they were feeling. 

Rawan asked about the motivation behind the pro-palestine demonstration at the Auckland Museum last night after it was lit in support of Israel. Many palestinian supporters went to protest and blacked out the Israeli flag coloured lights by covering them with jackets and flags.

They also discussed what the Palestinian community feels about the new government’s support of Israel.