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The Wire with Jemima: February 22, 2022

 The Wire with Jemima: February 22, 2022 The Wire with Jemima: February 22, 2022, 93.52 MB
Tue 22 Feb 2022

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Manukau Ward Councillor Efeso Collins about running for Auckland Mayor in this year's local elections and his campaign policy to make public transport free in Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Emily Bell investigates what it is like to rent a house in New Zealand as a univeristy student. She speaks to three students from across the country, Green Party renting spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick, and a spokesperson from Renters United about this ongoing issue. 

Finally, Jemima chats to University of Auckland Associate Professor Kerry Gibson to discuss the impact of social media on youth mental health. 

Managing COVID-19 from home w/ Dr Andrew Chen: February 21, 2022

 Managing COVID-19 from home w/ Dr Andrew Chen: February 21, 2022 Managing COVID-19 from home w/ Dr Andrew Chen: February 21, 2022, 17.21 MB
Mon 21 Feb 2022

With New Zealand's new Omicron phases strategy the rules around isolation have changed, with people now being able to home-isolate. Dr Andrew Chen from the University of Auckland spoke with Charlie about what you can do to ensure you are prepared for home-isolation.

Cat Law Reform w/ Debra Ashton and Jessi Morgan: February 21, 2022

 Cat Law Reform w/ Debra Ashton and Jessi Morgan: February 21, 2022 Cat Law Reform w/ Debra Ashton and Jessi Morgan: February 21, 2022, 37.13 MB
Mon 21 Feb 2022

The SPCA is calling for a reform on cat laws. Charlie spoke to Debra Ashton, CEO of SAFE NZ, about how the reofrm could effect our cats for better or worse. Jessi Morgan, CEO of Predator Free NZ, also discussed the issue, focusing on the environmental impacts of the reform and how this could help cat population.

The Monday Wire: February 21, 2022

 The Monday Wire: February 21, 2022 The Monday Wire: February 21, 2022, 105.16 MB
Mon 21 Feb 2022

This week on the show, producer Charlie speaks to Dr Robert Patman from the University of Otago and Dr Nick Smith from the University of Canterbury about the Russia-Ukraine crisis after Russian military forces have started to place themselves around the Ukraine border. 

She also talks to Dr Andrew Chen from the University of Auckland about managing Covid-19 from home following yesterday's record breaking 2522 cases. 

On her very first Wire, producer Emilia speaks to the Green Party's Social Development spokesperson, Ricardo Menendez March, about the Green Party's call for an urgent increase in public housing following a report from the Salvation Army that defines the housing crisis as a 'catastrophe'. 

Finally, Charlie talks to CEO of Predator Free NZ, Jessi Morgan, and CEO of SAFE NZ, Debra Ashton, about the SPCA's call for cat law reform. 

Russia and Ukraine w/ Dr Robert Patman and Dr Nick Smith: February 21, 2022

 Russia and Ukraine w/ Dr Robert Patman and Dr Nick Smith: February 21, 2022 Russia and Ukraine w/ Dr Robert Patman and Dr Nick Smith: February 21, 2022, 42.32 MB
Mon 21 Feb 2022

Currently Russia is moving more forces up to it's border with Ukraine, with Western powers concerned that an invasion may ahppen any day now. Dr Robert Patman of the University of Otago discussed with Charlie the current situation of what's happening at the border and why this is occuring. Dr Nick Smith of the University of Cantebury also spoke on the situation looking at past events and how this military move compares.

Public Housing Catastrophe w/ Ricardo Menendez March: February 21, 2022

 Public Housing Catastrophe w/ Ricardo Menendez March: February 21, 2022 Public Housing Catastrophe w/ Ricardo Menendez March: February 21, 2022, 11.07 MB
Mon 21 Feb 2022

The Green Party is calling for an urgent increase in public housing following a Salvation Army report which described the current situation as a 'catastrophe'. Emilia spoke with Green Party Social Development spokesperson Ricardo Menendez March about this issue.

Ministry For Rainbow Communities with OutLine’s Claire Black: February 18th, 2022

 Ministry For Rainbow Communities with OutLine’s Claire Black: February 18th, 2022 Ministry For Rainbow Communities with OutLine’s Claire Black: February 18th, 2022, 17.48 MB
Fri 18 Feb 2022

Fresh off of Aotearoa banning conversion therapy, the Green Party has launced a petition to establish a Ministry for Rainbow Communities in the New Zealand. 

 

Green’s Rainbow Spokesperson Dr Elizabeth Kerekere has stressed a lack of a home in the government  for these communities, and that quote “A Rainbow Ministry would grow the capacity of the public sector to support, empower, and resource our communities.”

 

Liam Hansen spoke to Claire Black, the general manager of nationwide rainbow support organisation OutLine Aotearoa about how a ministry could affect the community.

 

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: February 19, 2022

 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: February 19, 2022 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: February 19, 2022, 17.5 MB
Fri 18 Feb 2022

This week on our fortnightly chat with Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson, Jessica Hopkins asked about Siren Battles in West Auckland that have been disrupting residents in Te Atatū and Massey. 

They also discussed what the Auckland Council is doing to support those who have had their income affected by COVID-19 restrictions. 

The Wire with Jessica: February 19, 2022

 The Wire with Jessica: February 19, 2022 The Wire with Jessica: February 19, 2022, 101.03 MB
Fri 18 Feb 2022

This week on the show, host Jessica Hopkins speaks to Ella Shepherd from Abortion Rights Aotearoa about the Safe Areas Ammendment Bill.

She also joins Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson for their regular chat. They discussed Siren Battles in West Auckland, support for people who have had their income affected by COVID-19 restrictions, and Celine Dion.

Producer Liam Hansen speaks to Paul Callister from Save our Trains about bringing back the Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific Train Lines.

He also chatted to Claire Black from OutLine about increasing calls for a Rainbow Ministry to be set up in Aotearoa. 

Save Our Trains w/ Paul Callister: February 18th, 2022

 Save Our Trains w/ Paul Callister: February 18th, 2022 Save Our Trains w/ Paul Callister: February 18th, 2022, 16.69 MB
Fri 18 Feb 2022

Back in December, Kiwi Rail announced that same-day passenger services crossing New Zealand such as the Auckland to Wellington Northern Explorer Line and the Picton to Christchurch Coastal Pacific.

 

Communities around the country have come together to form the Save Our Trains Campaign to push for the continuation of cross-island train lines.

 

The movement has already seen some success, with KiwiRail reaching out to its supporters with surveys about the Northern Explorer. Liam Hansen chatted with spokesperson Paul Callister about the movement and what’s coming next.