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Rare Manta-Ray Nursery Discovery w/ Edy Setyawan: June 16, 2022

 Rare Manta-Ray Nursery Discovery w/ Edy Setyawan: June 16, 2022 Rare Manta-Ray Nursery Discovery w/ Edy Setyawan: June 16, 2022, 31.2 MB
Thu 16 Jun 2022

After eight years of research, a rare manta-ray nursery has been confirmed in the Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia by a team of researchers at the University of Auckland. The team’s research is the most comprehensive description to date of the manta ray anywhere and is prompting the Indonesian government to take extra measures to protect the area. The species has a special link with manta rays that hang out in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland. On the Wire this week, guest producer Frances Wright chatted to Edy Setyawan about the rays, Steve Irwin, and his work on this research project.

Puppies in Winter w/ Laura Millar: June 16, 2022

 Puppies in Winter w/ Laura Millar: June 16, 2022 Puppies in Winter w/ Laura Millar: June 16, 2022, 18.22 MB
Thu 16 Jun 2022

SPCA kennels across the country are being flooded with canines big and small, all-in need of a good home. The Winter typically is a time where a large intake of puppies are taken in by the SPCA.

Joe spoke to Laura Millar, the Support Services Manager at the SPCA here in Auckland, on the matter. 

 

Medical Student Places Addressing Medical Shortages w/ Professor Warwick Bagg: June 16, 2022

 Medical Student Places Addressing Medical Shortages w/ Professor Warwick Bagg: June 16, 2022 Medical Student Places Addressing Medical Shortages w/ Professor Warwick Bagg: June 16, 2022, 12.88 MB
Thu 16 Jun 2022

Auckland university is eager to participate in workforce solutions, working with Health NZ and the Māori Health authority to expand the health workforce across the country, due to shortages in medical. 

Today Joe spoke to Professor Warwick Bagg, the Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Administration at the University of Auckland. Warwick has been lobbying for many years for increased places within the medical sector for students to go to. They spoke about how an increase in student medical places could help address shortages in medical staff.

International Justice Day for Cleaners and Security Workers w/ Amy Hansen: June 16, 2022

 International Justice Day for Cleaners and Security Workers w/ Amy Hansen: June 16, 2022 International Justice Day for Cleaners and Security Workers w/ Amy Hansen: June 16, 2022, 20.33 MB
Thu 16 Jun 2022

In Aotearoa New Zealand, E tū is celebrating their campaign to win Fair Pay Agreements for some of our lowest paid workers, including cleaners and security guards. The Fair Pay Agreements Bill is currently before Select Committee, and E tū members and supporters made over 1,000 written submissions in support of the bill.

While all submitters told their own story, some clear themes came through. Submitters were particularly concerned about low wages, the cost of living, health and safety, workplace stress, safe staffing levels, a lack of respect at work, hours of work, and the ‘race to the bottom’ which sees companies using low wages to stay competitive.

An E tū delegation also made an oral submission to the Select Committee on Monday.

Joe spoke to Amy Hansen, a team leader from E tū, on the matter.

 

Live Export Rules w/ Debra Ashton

 Live Export Rules w/ Debra Ashton Live Export Rules w/ Debra Ashton, 21.2 MB
Wed 15 Jun 2022

A tragic drowning occurred on Sunday, as an overladen ship crammed with 15,800 sheep capsized on Sunday off Sudan’s Red Sea coast. Today Stella spoke with Debra Ashton, CEO of SAFE, the nation’s leading animal rights organisation about it, and the state of live export regulations in Aotearoa.

Feral Cat Roaming Distances w/ Cathy Nottingham

 Feral Cat Roaming Distances w/ Cathy Nottingham Feral Cat Roaming Distances w/ Cathy Nottingham, 11.3 MB
Wed 15 Jun 2022

A recently published meta analysis of literature explores the roaming distance of feral cats. One of the authors, Cathay Nottingham, joined Stella to discuss the state of knowledge in the field.

Eurovision w/ Cameron Mulgan

 Eurovision w/ Cameron Mulgan Eurovision w/ Cameron Mulgan, 31.05 MB
Wed 15 Jun 2022

Frances speaks to European correspondent Cameron Mulgan. This week they cover Boris Johnson’s survival through a vote of no confidence, the Northern Ireland Protocol bill, the UK looking to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, the first round of French Parliamentary elections, moves in Europe to combat e-waste from USB charger ports and limit the sale of petrol cars.

The Wire w/ Stella 15 June

 The Wire w/ Stella 15 June The Wire w/ Stella 15 June, 132.31 MB
Wed 15 Jun 2022

Welcome to another week of The Wire with Stella Huggins!

This week, the Tomorrow’s World segment makes a special guest appearance on the Wednesday Wire. This week Stella and Isla give us an 11 minute degree on genetics with Dr Anna Santure.

Alex speaks with ACT party deputy leader Brooke Van Velden about Fair Pay Agreements and ACT’s response to increasing gang violence. 

Stella speaks to Cathy Nottingham, a PhD candidate at the University of Auckland about her recently published research on feral cat roaming distances.

Eurovision returns with an update on the war in Ukraine, Boris Johnson’s survival through a vote of no confidence, the Northern Ireland Protocol bill, the UK looking to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, and much more. European correspondant Cameron Mulgan chats to Frances.

Finally, Stella speaks to Debra Ashton, SAFE's CEO, about a recent drowning of livestock during a live export off the coast of Sudan.

Homophobia at Bethlehem College w/ Shaneel Lal: June 14, 2022

 Homophobia at Bethlehem College w/ Shaneel Lal: June 14, 2022 Homophobia at Bethlehem College w/ Shaneel Lal: June 14, 2022, 12.37 MB
Tue 14 Jun 2022

Bethlehem College, a Christian school in Tauranga, has recently come under fire for asking parents to sign a statement of belief, saying marriage is between a man and a woman.

LGBTQ+ advocates have condemned this practice, calling it discriminatory and homophobic.

The Ministry of Education has since told the College that they must remove the anti-same-sex statement in their Charter, or they will consider a formal intervention. 

However, several ex-students of the College have since come forward with allegations of homophobia and discrimination at the school.

Christina Huang spoke to Shaneel Lal, Co-Founder of End Conversion Therapy in NZ, who launched a petition that received almost 6000 signatures at the time of this interview, for the Education Review Office to investigate the school.

The Wire with Christina: June 14, 2022

 The Wire with Christina: June 14, 2022 The Wire with Christina: June 14, 2022, 43.96 MB
Tue 14 Jun 2022

On the Wire with Christina, Marcus Jones kicked off the show with Dear Science, discussing the end of particle physics and why the Tonga volcanic eruption was so explosive.

Christina spoke to political scientist Dr Lara Greaves about Labour’s Cabinet reshuffle on Monday.

She also spoke to End Conversion Therapy co-founder Shaneel Lal about allegations of homophobia at Bethlehem College and their treatment of LGBTQ+ students.

Aneeka had her regular catch up with the National Party’s Dr. Shane Reti, where they discussed gangs.

Christina talked to Dr Jarrod Gilbert, a sociologist from the University of Canterbury about New Zealand's war on gangs.

And finally, Jack spoke to Byron Clarke about the far-right's adoption of conservationist ideology.