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The Wire w/ Andre: May 03, 2023

 The Wire w/ Andre: May 03, 2023 The Wire w/ Andre: May 03, 2023, 96.9 MB
Wed 3 May 2023

This week on Wednesday's Wire...

Emilia chats to Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw about the Emissions Trading Scheme following advice from the Climate Change Commission.

Andre talks to Anti-AUKUS Coalition member, John Richards, and Dr Arama Rata about the anti-AUKUS protest outside of Parliament last week and Nanaia Mahuta’s comments on Newshub Nation about AUKUS.

On The Green Desk, Jack Marshall interviews Julie Dillip from the University of Victoria about the state of Aotearoa’s wetlands. 

Nicholas spoke to Professor Craig Elliffe about the IRD wealth tax reports and its implications on our tax system.

Arno speaks to Kelly Burrowes, from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, about prescription-model vaping

Arno also speaks to Richard Easther, astrophysicist at the University of Auckland, about the Euclid space mission

Euclid Space Mission w/ Richard Easter: 3 May, 2023

 Euclid Space Mission w/ Richard Easter: 3 May, 2023 Euclid Space Mission w/ Richard Easter: 3 May, 2023, 14.84 MB
Wed 3 May 2023

Slated for a July launch, the Euclid satellite will scan the depths of the universe in order to help astronomers and other scientists better understand physics and the origins of the universe. 

The two tonne satellite will be launched on a SpaceX rocket, and it features two sets of imaging equipment capable of taking photos of parts of the universe 10 billion years old. 

Arno spoke to Richard Easther, University of Auckland astrophysicist about the Euclid satellite. Arno started by asking him what astronomers hope to uncover.

The Wire w/ Milly : May 02, 2023

The Wire w/ Milly : May 02, 2023 The Wire w/ Milly : May 02, 2023 , 104.2 MB
Tue 2 May 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Wire! This week on the show: 

  • A purrfect Dear Science coming up very shortly with Joel Rindelaub and the Tuesday Wire team!
  • Beth Speaks to Lokesh Padhye from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auckland University about the Three Waters Overhaul.
  • Milly has her weekly catchup with Dr Shane Reti from the National Party regarding Chris Hipkin’s newly announced budget as well as National’s plans with the agriculture industry 
  • Milly speaks to Angela Meyer from the Gender Project on the largest study into Single Parents in Aotearoa that was released this morning
  • Friend of the Tuesday Wire Jack Cormack-Neto speaks to Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker about the fourth wave of COVID that New Zealand is experiencing right now.

Whakarongo ki konei!

Aotearoa's 4th Wave of COVID w/ Micheal Baker

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Tue 2 May 2023

As New Zealand faces a fourth wave of COVID infections, Public health must be prioritised once again. Nick joins the Tuesday Wire with this interview and spoke to Professor Michael Baker, Epidemiologist, to explore what this means and what the public can do to stay safe. 

The Wire w/ Jessica Hopkins: 1 May, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica Hopkins: 1 May, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica Hopkins: 1 May, 2023 , 29.66 MB
Mon 1 May 2023

On The Wire for Rāhina Monday.  

Hanna Thompson spoke to Te Pati Māori's Takutai Kemp about the Inland Revenue Department's High-Wealth Individuals Research Report, the underfunding of Kura.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins chatted with ACT’s Karen Chhour about the IRD Report and a possible congestion charging scheme.

And Community Pharmacy owner in Te Awamutu, and member of the Prescription Access Initiative, Gina Perry, about their calls to remove prescription fees. 

Caeden Tipler spoke to Renters United National Organiser Eimhin O’Shea and Gina Dao-McLay from the Green Party about the National Party’s new renting policy.

And Alex Bonham talked to Associate Professor Linda Tyler from the University of Auckland about the evolving role of libraries.

National's New Renting Policy w/ Eimhin O'Shea and Gina Dao-McLay

 National's New Renting Policy w/ Eimhin O'Shea and Gina Dao-McLay National's New Renting Policy w/ Eimhin O'Shea and Gina Dao-McLay, 21.17 MB
Mon 1 May 2023

The National Party have announced a new renting policy, claiming if elected they'll bring back no-cause rental terminations and tax breaks for landlords. National's housing spokesperson Chris Bishop claims this move is "pro-tenant" but there have been many vocal opponents over the past few days.

Caeden spoke with two people who have criticised the announcement, Eimhin O'Shea from Renters United and Gina Dao-McLay, Green Party candidate for Mana.

Firstly Caeden spoke to Eimhin, then spoke to Gina on their perspective. 

Capital Gains Tax and Congestion Charges w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 1 May, 2023

 Capital Gains Tax and Congestion Charges w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 1 May, 2023 Capital Gains Tax and Congestion Charges w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 1 May, 2023, 17.04 MB
Mon 1 May 2023

For their weekly catch-up, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT’s Karen Chhour about the Inland Revenue Department's High-Wealth Individuals Research Report, Chris Hipkins' announcement that the government will not implement any capital gains tax, wealth tax, or cyclone tax in this year's budget, and the government's call for cross-party support on a possible congestion charging scheme.

Removing Prescription Fees w/ Community Pharmacy Owner Gemma Perry: 1 May, 2023

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Mon 1 May 2023

A new survey of 150 community pharmacists in Aotearoa has found that government prescription fees contribute to serious health issues and cause significant community distress.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Gemma Perry, a Community Pharmacy owner in Te Awamutu.

Perry is a member of the Prescription Access Initiative, a group working to enact change around copayments about this.

She started by asking Perry why removing prescription fees for medication is necessary.

Fourth Covid-19 Wave w/ Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker: 28 April, 2023

 Fourth Covid-19 Wave w/ Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker: 28 April, 2023 Fourth Covid-19 Wave w/ Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker: 28 April, 2023, 20.47 MB
Fri 28 Apr 2023

Aotearoa is experiencing a fourth wave of Covid-19 cases. 

Jack Cormack-Neto spoke to Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker, who explained why can't be complacent and that Aotearoa needs to prioritise public health.

2024 US Election w/ Associate Professor Stephen Hoadley: April 27, 2023

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Thu 27 Apr 2023

Spike speaks to Associate Professor Stephen Hoadley about Biden's official 2024 campaign announcement, and how the election cycle is currently shaping up.