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The Wire w/ Alex: May 04, 2022

 The Wire w/ Alex: May 04, 2022 The Wire w/ Alex: May 04, 2022, 103.89 MB
Wed 4 May 2022

Today's show starts off with a conversation with ACT’s Brooke van Velden about the government’s announcement that they are gathering information on tax intake. 

Alex then speaks with Andrew King, president of the NZPIF about how the property “slow down” might affect the rental market and what the NZPIF suggests to ease the rental crisis. 

Stella follows, chatting with Heather Lewis, National Leader of Mathematics Interventions about why we are comparatively bad at maths as a country

Alex then sits down with Ellen Rykers of Forest and Bird about korora conservation in New Zealand, with a specific focus on the Hauraki Gulf.

After that, Stella speaks with Amnesty International's campaign director Lisa Woods about Immigration New Zealand ceasing to imprison people seeking asylum. 

Finally, Frances chats with Cameron Mulgan on Eurovision, where they discuss War in Ukraine, Mayday protests in Europe, the European cost of living crisis and the revamp of the Large Hadron Collider.

The Wire with Christina: May 3, 2022

 The Wire with Christina: May 3, 2022 The Wire with Christina: May 3, 2022, 122.87 MB
Tue 3 May 2022

This week on Dear Science, Christina and Marcus discussed how climate change can cause disease outbreaks in animals, the detection of evidence of a sound tunnel, and the mysterious persistence of CFCs in the atmosphere despite them being banned. 

Christina also spoke to co-founder of Mind the Gap Jo Cribb about the gender pay gap, and the push to enact better pay equity legislation.

Trishil spoke to Madeline Newman, Chief Executive of NZ AI Forum about artificial intelligence as the future of mitigating climate change and declining biodiversity.

Trishil also spoke to Letitia Harding from the New Zealand Asthma Foundation about the overrepresentation of Maori and Pasifika groups with asthma, and how this gap can be alleviated.

Listen back!

Violence towards Palestinian's w/ Ahmed Saadeh & Rand Hazou: May 2, 2022

 Violence towards Palestinian's w/ Ahmed Saadeh & Rand Hazou: May 2, 2022 Violence towards Palestinian's w/ Ahmed Saadeh & Rand Hazou: May 2, 2022, 35.61 MB
Tue 3 May 2022

OurActionStation brings you a new petition to condemn violence by Israeli's towards Palestinian worshippers and their holy sites. Charlie spoke to Ahmed Saadeh and Rand Hazou from the Palestine Aotearoa Coordinating Committee speak on what Palestinian's in Israel have been going through, and what New Zealand can do to help.

Pay Gap Reporting in Aotearoa w/ Jo Cribb: May 3, 2022

 Pay Gap Reporting in Aotearoa w/ Jo Cribb: May 3, 2022 Pay Gap Reporting in Aotearoa w/ Jo Cribb: May 3, 2022, 21.62 MB
Tue 3 May 2022

The gender pay gap: it’s a contentious issue that's been hotly debated, and at times, completely denied. However, many of us don't necessarily know the specifics. On the Wire, Christina spoke to co-founder of Mind the Gap Jo Cribb about the pay gap, and the push to enact better pay equity legislation.

Electric Ferries w/ Michael Eaglen: May 2, 2022

 Electric Ferries w/ Michael Eaglen: May 2, 2022 Electric Ferries w/ Michael Eaglen: May 2, 2022, 20.83 MB
Mon 2 May 2022

Eletrical energy has been harnesed in cars, and now New Zealand wants it in their ferries too. Michael Eaglen, CEO of EV Maritime, speaks with Charlie about the current state of ferry fuels, EV Maritime's project with the government to bring in some eletric ferries the Auckland, and what the future of electric ferries could look like.

The Wire w/ Charlie: May 2, 2022

 The Wire w/ Charlie: 2nd May, 2022 The Wire w/ Charlie: 2nd May, 2022, 132.29 MB
Mon 2 May 2022

The Monday Wire with Charlie brings you:

The segment in collaboration with OurActionStation is back today, with Ahmed Saadeh and Rand Hazou from the Palestine Aotearoa Coordinating Committee discuss the situation in Israel and their petition to condemn the violence.

Holly Walker, Deputy Executive Director of the Helen Clark Foundation, speaks about their new report based around perinatal mental health concerns.

The Bank of Mum and Dad increases its 'loans' for their children's property purchases. Gemma Rasmussen, Head of Communications and Campaigns at Consumer NZ, spoke on the issue.

EV Maritime are pushing for electrical ferries, and are making progress. We see what CEO of EV Maritime, Michael Eaglen, has to say.

Have a lovely Monday!

 

Perinatal Mental Health w/ Holly Walker: May 2, 2022

 Perinatal Mental Health w/ Holly Walker: May 2, 2022 Perinatal Mental Health w/ Holly Walker: May 2, 2022, 24.27 MB
Mon 2 May 2022

Perinatal depression is proving to be a high risk concern in Aotearoa. A new study done into the issue by Holly Walker, Deputy Executive Director of the Helen Clark Foundation, shows that suicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant women and new mums. Charlie spoke with he about the issue, and what can be done to support these women.

Bank of Mum and Dad w/ Gemma Rasmussen: May 2, 2022

 Bank of Mum and Dad w/ Gemma Rasmussen: May 2, 2022 Bank of Mum and Dad w/ Gemma Rasmussen: May 2, 2022, 16.17 MB
Mon 2 May 2022

The Bank of Mum and Dad is an international concept that means parents are paying out for their children to purchase property. With the housing market seemingly in a constant crisis in Aotearoa, Gemma Rasmussen, Head of Communications and Campaign manager at Consumer NZ, discusses how this concept is affecting New Zealander's.

The Wire w/ Casper: 29th April, 2022

 The Wire w/ Casper: 29th April, 2022 The Wire w/ Casper: 29th April, 2022, 104.24 MB
Fri 29 Apr 2022

Caspers back on the Friday Wire! Today on the show:

As part of his regular city counselling segment, I talked to City Councillor Shane Henderson, as well as Character Coalition chairperson Sally Hughes and the University of Auckland’s Bill McKay all on the topic of housing intensification and the council’s proposed changes to zoning rules.

Liam spoke to Steve Abel from Greenpeace about their petition to remove nitrates from drinking water.

He also had a chat with Richard Espley from Plant and Food Research to chat about their research on the genome sequence of bilberries.

 

Nitrates in Drinking Water w/ Greenpeace’s Steve Abel: 29th April, 2022

 Nitrates in Drinking Water w/ Greenpeace’s Steve Abel: 29th April, 2022 Nitrates in Drinking Water w/ Greenpeace’s Steve Abel: 29th April, 2022, 19.94 MB
Fri 29 Apr 2022

Greenpeace Aotearoa has recently released their petition for the government to limit the amount of nitrates in drinking water to one milligram. 

At the moment the legal limit of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser is 11.3mg, which Greenpeace says is a major issue that has caused several illnesses and deaths. 

The organisation has stated that water is a human right, and that the government must stand up for the health of our communities. 

To learn more, Liam spoke to Steve Abel from Greenpeace about the petition and how Aotearoa got to this point.