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Human rights violations disproportionately affecting Māori w/ Aphiphany Forward-Taua of JustSpeak: 27 June, 2023

 Human rights violations disproportionately affecting Māori w/ Aphiphany Forward-Taua of JustSpeak: 27 June, 2023 Human rights violations disproportionately affecting Māori w/ Aphiphany Forward-Taua of JustSpeak: 27 June, 2023, 17.04 MB
Tue 27 Jun 2023

Last week, the Human Rights Measurement Initiative released it's latest data on the state of Human Rights in Aotearoa. Both JustSpeak and Amnesty International Aotearoa have expressed concern over disproportionate violations of human rights against Māori communities. Human rights breeches were particularly prevalent against Māori in the judicial system, healthcare systems, and domestic and sexual violence.

Wire producer Rosetta spoke with Aphiphany Forward-Taua, executive director of JustSpeak, about what the data means for our Māori communities, particularly wihtin our prison systems, and what needs to change moving forward. 

The Wire With Jessica: 26 June, 2023

The Wire With Jessica: 26 June, 2023 The Wire With Jessica: 26 June, 2023 , 43.67 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2023

For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about their new contractor policy, serious allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards children in Oranga Tamariki care, and ACT's opposition to ethnicity being one of the factors to consider for surgical waitlist prioritisation. 

She also spoke to  E tū Union Spokesperson Annie Newman about ACT’s proposal to ban contractors from challenging their employment status. 

Producer Caeden spoke to Ellie Hooper from Greenpeace about the UN Oceans Treaty. 

And Lecturer in Theatre Dr James Wenley and Senior Lecturer of Education Dr Margaret Gleeson discussed cuts to programmes and staff at Victoria University.

Next Steps for the UN Oceans Treaty w/ Ellie Hooper: 26 June, 2023

 Next Steps for the UN Oceans Treaty w/ Ellie Hooper: 26 June, 2023 Next Steps for the UN Oceans Treaty w/ Ellie Hooper: 26 June, 2023, 16.25 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2023

Last week the United Nations formally adopted the international Oceans Treaty, which was agreed to in March. 

Caeden spoke to Greenpeace Oceans Campaigner Ellie Hooper about her experiences during the treaty negotiations and what the next steps are.

Caeden started by asking why the treaty is significant.

Contractor Rights, Oranga Tamariki, and ACT’s Opposition to Equity System for Non-Urgent Surgery Prioritization: 26 June, 2023

Contractor Rights, Oranga Tamariki, and ACT’s Opposition to Equity System for Non-Urgent Surgery Prioritization: 26 June, 2023 Contractor Rights, Oranga Tamariki, and ACT’s Opposition to Equity System for Non-Urgent Surgery Prioritization: 26 June, 2023 , 11.08 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2023

For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about their proposal to ban contractors from challenging their employment status, serious allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards children in Oranga Tamariki care, and ACT's opposition to ethnicity being a factor for non-urgent surgical waitlists. 

Cuts at Victoria University w/ Senior Lecturer of Education Dr Margaret Gleeson and Lecturer in Theatre Dr James Wenley: 26 June, 2023

Cuts at Victoria University w/ Senior Lecturer of Education Dr Margaret Gleeson and Lecturer in Theatre Dr James Wenley: 26 June, 2023 Cuts at Victoria University w/ Senior Lecturer of Education Dr Margaret Gleeson and Lecturer in Theatre Dr James Wenley: 26 June, 2023 , 14.25 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2023

Victoria University of Wellington has proposed significant cuts to staff and several courses including secondary education and theatre.

The University is blaming the underfunding of the tertiary sector and a drop in international and domestic student enrolments. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins first spoke to Senior Lecturer of Education at Victoria University Dr Margaret Gleeson about the secondary education programme, which is set to be cut completely. 

She also spoke to Lecturer in Theatre Dr James Wenley at Victoria University. They started by discussing how the theatre programme, in particular, will be affected. 

Contractor Rights w/ E tū Union Spokesperson Annie Newman: 26 June, 2023

 Contractor Rights w/ E tū Union Spokesperson Annie Newman: 26 June, 2023 Contractor Rights w/ E tū Union Spokesperson Annie Newman: 26 June, 2023, 7.97 MB
Mon 26 Jun 2023

If in government, the ACT Party would stop contracted workers from being able to challenge their employment status. 

This comes after Uber drivers were deemed employees of the international ride-sharing service in a landmark Employment Court decision.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to E tū Union Spokesperson Annie Newman about their opposition to ACT's policy.

The Wire w/ Spike: June 22, 2023

 The Wire w/ Spike: June 22, 2023 The Wire w/ Spike: June 22, 2023, 93.57 MB
Thu 22 Jun 2023

Today on The Wire for Rāpare Thursday:

Spike speaks to Labour MP Andrew Little about his new position as Minister for Immigration, Taylor MacGregor from Save Our Venues about making sure venues survive the shift to higher density living in our urban centres, and Dr. Sapna Samant from the Aotearoa Alliance of Progressive Indians about the growth of and dangers posed by Hindutva ideology in India and abroad.

Rawan speaks to Refugees as Survivors CEO Sharon Ward about World Refugee Day, Aotearoa meeting its quota of refugees for the first time, and the issues still present within the resettlement process. 

World Refugee Day w/ Sharon Ward: June 22, 2023

 World Refugee Day w/ Sharon Ward: June 22, 2023 World Refugee Day w/ Sharon Ward: June 22, 2023, 2.48 MB
Thu 22 Jun 2023

This week on Tuesday 20th June, Aotearoa celebrated World Refugee Day, a world wide commemoration of the forced immigrant journey. 

On the same day the government anounced that for the fist time Aotearoa has met its refugee quota of 1500 people that was originally set in 2020 but was not reached due to covid.

This also comes at a time when NGOs and volunteers have raised concerns about the efficiency and resourcing of the ressetlement process.

Rawan Spoke with Sharon Ward, the CEO of Refugees as Survivors about both the celeberation and the recent issues in the sector. 

Save Our Venues w/ Taylor MacGregor: 22 June, 2023

 Save Our Venues w/ Taylor MacGregor: 22 June, 2023 Save Our Venues w/ Taylor MacGregor: 22 June, 2023, 26.78 MB
Thu 22 Jun 2023

Live music venues in Aotearoa have increasingly come under threat from growing densification in urban centres, with many now contesting noise complaints from new residential neighbors. Spike speaks to Taylor MacGregor, a representative from Save Our Venues, about how to make sure venues can survive this shift, along with how councils and the government can plan for and support a thriving music scene. 

Hindutva w/ Dr. Sapna Samant: June 22, 2023

 Hindutva w/ Dr. Sapna Samant: June 22, 2023 Sapna Samant: June 22, 2023, 29.82 MB
Thu 22 Jun 2023

Spike speaks to Aotearoa Alliance of Progressive Indians and Greens candidate Dr. Sapna Samant about the recent growth of Hindutva inside India and abroad, what the ideology pushes for, and the risks that could come from its growth.