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The Wire with Casper: November 1, 2022

 The Wire with Casper: November 1, 2022 The Wire with Casper: November 1, 2022, 102.31 MB
Tue 1 Nov 2022

Happy November, listeners!

Joel Rindelaub joined Christina over the phone for a spooky Halloween special of Dear Science, discussing zombie ants, being scared to death, and existing in a simulation.

Casper spoke to Dr Shane Reti from the National party for our weekly segment about NCEA pass rates and alcohol law reform.

Christina spoke to Dr Ethan Plaut, a University of Auckland communications lecturer, about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover.

Casper also spoke to Darrin Bull from ADHD New Zealand about the barriers preventing people from obtaining an ADHD diagnosis.

He also had a kōrero with animal rights activist Aya Oba from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses about their protest against the Melbourne Cup.

Fathers’ involvement in childcare w/ Lisa Meehan: October 31, 2022

 Fathers’ involvement in childcare w/ Lisa Meehan: October 31, 2022 Fathers’ involvement in childcare w/ Lisa Meehan: October 31, 2022, 15.87 MB
Mon 31 Oct 2022

New AUT research offers surprising insights into how fathers are involved in childcare, and why their involvement matters. Commissioned by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), AUT’s NZ Work Research Institute (NZWRI) examined how, how much, and how well fathers were engaged in their young children’s lives, and the impact of that engagement on the children's outcomes.

Joe spoke to Lisa Meehan from the New Zealand Work and Research Institute about this research.

Maori Engagement in Aotearoa’s Space Policy w/ Dr Pauline Harris: October 31, 2022

 Maori Engagement in Aotearoa’s Space Policy w/ Dr Pauline Harris: October 31, 2022 Maori Engagement in Aotearoa’s Space Policy w/ Dr Pauline Harris: October 31, 2022, 18.32 MB
Mon 31 Oct 2022

Public consultation on New Zealand’s Aerospace Strategy and Space Policy Review will close today, the 31st of October. The consultation documents highlight the need to engage with Māori on New Zealand’s space activities and engagements, though some commentators argue that the consultation has been too rushed for Māori to have meaningful input. 

Joe spoke to Dr Pauline Harris, an Associate Professor at Te Putahi a Toi: School of Maori Knowledge, Massey University, on this matter.

 

The Wire w/ Joe: October 31, 2022

 The Wire w/ Joe: October 31, 2022 The Wire w/ Joe: October 31, 2022, 91.42 MB
Mon 31 Oct 2022

This week on The Wire for Rāhina Monday!

Joe looks at the need to engage with Māori on Aotearoa’s National Space Policy and Aerospace Strategy. He speaks to Dr Pauline Harris, Associate Professor at Te Putahi a Toi: School of Maori Knowledge, Massey University. Joe also looks at how a Fathers' involvement in childcare impacts their kids. He speaks to Lisa Meehan from the NZ Work Research Institute at AUT about their research on this matter. 

Spike brings us a special report on Alcohol Reform.

We’ve got Tomorrow’s World today! Stella and Isla welcome their youngest guests yet, students from the Toitū te ngahere.

That's us for the Monday Wire!

 

The Wire w/ Jessica: October 28, 2022

 The Wire w/ Jessica: October 28, 2022 The Wire w/ Jessica: October 28, 2022, 70.14 MB
Fri 28 Oct 2022

Welcome to the Friday Wire!

Liam had their regular chat with city councillor Shane Henderson. 

David talked to Labour MP Camilla Bellich about the passing of the Fair Pay Agreements bill.

David also spoke to Victoria University of Wellington Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies Paul Morris about antisemitism.

Fair Pay Agreements w/ Camilla Belich: October 28, 2022

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Fri 28 Oct 2022

The Fair Pay Agreements bill passed its third and final reading on Wednesday night.

Introduced to parliament earlier this year, the bill will allow workers in a certain industry to negotiate for better pay and working conditions industry wide.

Negotiations will be triggered if ten percent of workers or 1000 employees in an industry agree.

David spoke to Labour MP Camilla Belich about the subject.

Antisemitism w/ Paul Morris: October 28, 2022

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Fri 28 Oct 2022

Antisemitism has reared its ugly head with Kanye West’s recent comments.

However, the prejudice is centuries old, and is often cloaked in dog whistles.

David spoke to Victoria University of Wellington’s Religious Studies professor about the antisemitism’s history, and what to look out for.

Deer in Aotearoa's Ecosystem w/ Dr Nic Rawlence

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Thu 27 Oct 2022

Joe speaks to Dr Nic Rawlence from the University of Otago about the role of deer in Aotearoa's ecosystems.

Calls For Mandatory Reporting w/ Willow Duffy

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Thu 27 Oct 2022

Te Pāti Māori are demanding accountability and mandatory reporting of abuse across all agencies responsible for the care of tamariki. This is in reaction to the tragic death of Malachi Subecz. Stella spoke to Safeguarding Children CEO Willow Duffy, on the best way to keep kids safe.

Safeguarding Children has launched a petition to review and amend the Children’s Act 2014 to broaden and strengthen its capacity to protect children in Aotearoa from abuse.

 

Discovering How Melanin Works w/ Justin Hodgkiss

 Discovering How Melanin Works w/ Justin Hodgkiss Discovering How Melanin Works w/ Justin Hodgkiss, 11.06 MB
Thu 27 Oct 2022

Researchers at the MacDiarmid Institute have figured out exactly how melanin operates to protect our skin. Stella spoke to the co-director of the institute, Justin Hodgkiss, about the work.