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AAA v Auckland Transport over the RLTP w/ Zoe Brentnall

 AAA v Auckland Transport over the RLTP w/ Zoe Brentnall AAA v Auckland Transport over the RLTP w/ Zoe Brentnall, 12.68 MB
Fri 15 Jul 2022

The High Court has ruled in favour of Auckland Transport in a case brought against the council managed organisation by All Aboard Aotearoa.

The case was over Auckland Transport’s Regional Land Transport Plan or RLTP which would lead to a 6% increase in transport emissions in Auckland.

Casper spoke to Zoe Brentnall from All Aboard Aotearoa about the case and what the RLTP says about the council's commitment to combatting climate change.

 

The Friday Wire w/ Casper: July 15th, 2022

 The Friday Wire w/ Casper: July 15th, 2022 The Friday Wire w/ Casper: July 15th, 2022, 105.49 MB
Fri 15 Jul 2022

Today saw Casper host his final Friday Wire before the Second Semester Schedule Shakeup™ sees him take over the Tuesday Wire and Liam take on hosting duties from next Friday onwards! On todays show.

Casper had a chat with All Aboard Aotearoa about the recent High Court ruling on their case with Auckland Transport alongside City Counsellor Pippa Coom.

Liam had a chat with Michael Plank from the University of Canterbury about recent government changes making masks and RAT tests free.

They also spoke with Anita Rosentreter about First Unions court case against Uber.

Casper also had a chat with someone from the Real Estate Institute about housing market data and what all of the numbers mean.

And finally Liam chatted to Christchurch City Councillor James McLellan about Te Kaha, the city's new stadium, being given the go ahead.

Nasa Releases Images from the James Webb Space Telescope w/ Richard Easther: July 14, 2022

 Nasa Releases Images from the James Webb Space Telescope w/ Richard Easther: July 14, 2022 Nasa Releases Images from the James Webb Space Telescope w/ Richard Easther: July 14, 2022, 8.3 MB
Thu 14 Jul 2022

Earlier this week, Nasa unveiled a series of images taken from the James Webb Space Telescope. Launched on Christmas Day last year, the telescope is the largest optical telescope in space, and its greatly improved infrared resolution and sensitivity allows it to view objects too old, distant, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope.

To get the reaction of astronomers and scientists to these images, Emilia spoke to Professor Richard Easther from the Department of Physics at the University of Auckland

 

The Wire w/ Aneeka: July 14, 2022

 The Wire w/ Aneeka: July 14, 2022 The Wire w/ Aneeka: July 14, 2022, 101.89 MB
Thu 14 Jul 2022

Aneeka is covering for Emilia this week! On the Thursday Wire this week:

Tuva’a speaks to Labour Party’s Andrew Little about the five eyes countries linked to the attempted purchase of Pegasus spyware.

Emilia speaks to Claire Breen from the University of Waikato Law School about the concerns surrounding the Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill.

She also speaks to Professor Richard Easther from the Department of Physics at Auckland Uni about the James Webb Space Telescope after the first images were released from it yesterday

And on Green Desk this week, Frances talks to Robyn Haygh, CEO of Trees That Count about their native tree planting initiative. 

The Pacific Leaders Forum w/ Geoffrey Miller

 The Pacific Leaders Forum w/ Geoffrey Miller The Pacific Leaders Forum w/ Geoffrey Miller, 20.88 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

The Pacific Leaders Forum is currently covering multiple issues, and many rifts in diplomacy have already shaken the event. Stella spoke to Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst at The Democracy Project, about the main points.

The Social Determinants of Gangs w/ Harry Tam

 The Social Determinants of Gangs w/ Harry Tam The Social Determinants of Gangs w/ Harry Tam, 26.8 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

Harry Tam has worked with marginalised communities, particularly gangs, in New Zealand for 40 years. Last week, Alex and Harry discussed the social determinants of these groups.

 

The Wire w/ Stella: July 13

 The Wire w/ Stella: July 13 The Wire w/ Stella: July 13, 125.59 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

Welcome back to another Wednesday Wire, with Stella.

Aneeka talks to Cameron Adams on Eurovision.

This week, Alex speaks to Harry Tam about the social determinants of gangs.

Alex has his weekly catch-up with the ACT party, today speaking with David Seymour.

Stella talks to Dr Niki Harré, an environmental psychologist from the University of Auckland, about changing attitudes to living on land greatly affected by climate change.

Finally, Stella speaks to Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst from The Democracy Project, about the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting 2022.

The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022

 The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022 The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022, 23.64 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

Over the weekend the world was shocked by the assassination of former Japanese President Shinzo Abe.  

Abe was a significant part of Japan's government, even after he resigned as president, and was a major player in politics in the Asian region.  

Jack Horsnell spoke to Professor Paul Clark, from the Asian Studies department at the University of Auckland about the aftermath of this tragedy.

 

Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022

Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022 Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022 , 13.4 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

On the eve of the pacific forum conference in Suva, the Micronesian island nation of Kiribati announced that it will be pulling out of the inter-governmental organisation. 

This led to the current members entering into a crisis mode to get them to re-join the pact. 

Jack Horsnell spoke to Professor Robert Patman from the University of Otago about the effects of this decision.

National's Dr Shane Reti: July 12, 2022

 National's Dr. Shane Reti: July 12, 2022 Shane Reti: July 12, 2022, 13.36 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

This week, Aneeka and Shane discussed the Pacific Island Forum and Covid-19.