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China and Solomon Islands w/ Jason Young: March 28. 2022

 China and Solomon Islands w/ Jason Young: March 28. 2022 2022, 19.02 MB
Mon 28 Mar 2022

The proposal of a new security deal between China and the Solomon Islands has caused concern amongst politicians, and Pacific Nations. Jason Young, Director of Victoria University's New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre, discusses with Charlie what the deal means for the Pacific, and why the deal is in China's interest.

The Wire with Charlie: March 28, 2022

 The Wire with Charlie: March 28, 2022 The Wire with Charlie: March 28, 2022, 102.93 MB
Mon 28 Mar 2022

On today's Monday Wire Charlie speaks to Jason Young, Director of Victoria University's New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre, regarding the proposed security deal between China and the Solomon Islands.

Sam discusses how Tikanga Māori should be incorperated into regenarative tourism, he speaks with Professor Katharina Ruckstuhl from the University of Otago.

Nicola Willis, Deputy Leader of the National Party, speaks with Charlie about the potential for restructuring tax brackets and how this would help the 'squeezed middle'.

The need for a living wage introduciton admist COVID-19 economic setbacks, Green Party's MP Ricardo Menéndez March speaks on the issue with Charlie.

Have a wonderful Monday!

Refugees From Australia Coming Into New Zealand w/ Golriz Ghahraman: Friday, March 25th

 Refugees From Australia Coming Into New Zealand w/ Golriz Ghahraman: Friday, March 25th Refugees From Australia Coming Into New Zealand w/ Golriz Ghahraman: Friday, March 25th, 18.92 MB
Fri 25 Mar 2022

After nine years of refusing the offer, Australia has agreed to send 450 migrants into refuge in Aotearoa.

The system will see 150 refugees a year held in Australian prisons, trapped on Manus Island and Nauru.

In the past two years of the pandemic, New Zealand has not reached its quota for refugees.

To learn more, Liam spoke to Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman about what the resettlement means and what comes next.

 

The Friday Wire: March 25, 2022

 The Friday Wire: March 25, 2022 The Friday Wire: March 25, 2022, 105.97 MB
Fri 25 Mar 2022

Today on the Friday Wire Liam spoke to Green Party MP Golriz Gharahman about Australia agreeing to New Zealand's offer to take in refugees. Liam also had a chat with Michael Plank from the University of Canterbury about changes in the Covid-19 Protection framework, as well as Christine Rose from Greenpeace about their new 'Halve the Herd' petition.

Casper had his regular chat with Auckland city councillor Pippa Coom and this week they discussed a motion that passed in the council to back a community alcohol harm reduction bill proposed by Chloe Swarbrick.

Emma Carrol from the University of Auckland talked to Jess about the discovery and naming of a new whale species as well as New Zealand vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris also from the University of Auckland about the current state and future of vaccinations.

Changes to the Covid-19 Protection Framework w/ Michael Plank: Friday, March 25th

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Fri 25 Mar 2022

Last Wednesday, Jacinda Ardern announced the latest changes to the Covid-19 Protection Framework.

These include changing of capacity levels at level Red and Orange, and letting go of many vaccine mandates.

As Auckland passes its peak in cases, discussions have begun taking place around the possibility of Tāmaki Makaurau moving down to Orange before the rest of the country. 

To learn more, Liam spoke to professor Michael Plank from the university of Canterbury about the changes.

 

Ramari's Whale w/ Dr Emma Carroll: March 25, 2022

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Fri 25 Mar 2022

It's not everyday that you find a beaked whale on New Zealand shores but for Tohunga Tohorā, Ramari Stewart, it turned out to be a new species as well.

Dr Emma Carroll from the University of Auckland who worked on the new classification talked about this exciting discovery.

The Future of Vaccines w/ Helen Petousis-Harris: March 25, 2022

 The Future of Vaccines w/ Helen Petousis-Harris: March 25, 2022 The Future of Vaccines w/ Helen Petousis-Harris: March 25, 2022, 12.74 MB
Fri 25 Mar 2022

With more Covid restrictions such as vaccine passes lifting in April, vaccinologist Professor Helen Petousis-Harris from the Univerity of Auckland's Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care talked about the future of vaccines in Aotearoa.

Greenpeace's "Halve the Herd" Petition w/ Christine Rose: Friday, March 25th.

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Fri 25 Mar 2022

Greenpeace has recently launched their ‘Halve the Herd’ petition, calling for the minimization of New Zealand's cow population.

As agriculture continues to be the largest emitter of carbon emissions in the country, our dairy herd has doubled in the past thirty years. 

To learn more about the petition, Liam spoke to lead agricultural campaigner of Greenpeace NZ Christine Rose.

 

Vaccine Mandate Changes and Schools w/ Liam Rutherford: March 24, 2022

 Vaccine Mandate Changes and Schools w/ Liam Rutherford: March 24, 2022 Vaccine Mandate Changes and Schools w/ Liam Rutherford: March 24, 2022, 15.75 MB
Thu 24 Mar 2022

Yesterday the government announced a change with vaccine mandates, passes and tracking. NZEI Te Riu Roa has said they’re supporting members with adapting to the changes to ensure the health and wellbeing of tamariki and staff within school and ECE environments. 

Joe spoke to Liam Rutherford, the President of NZEI on the matter.

 

The Wire w/ Joe and Emilia: March 24, 2022

 The Wire w/ Joe and Emilia: March 24, 2022 The Wire w/ Joe and Emilia: March 24, 2022, 101.73 MB
Thu 24 Mar 2022

Today on The Wire, our regular interview with Labour’s Andrew Little is back. Tuva’a speaks to Little about the latest report from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

A 2020 report from UNICEF revealed that over a third of fifteen year olds in New Zealand struggle with basic reading and writing. Emilia spoke to Dr. Nina Hood, founder of the Education Hub and co-author of this report, and started by asking what were the biggest concerns her report highlighted?

The Indonesian Government plans to develop a gold mine in a conflicted region of Papua. Joe speaks to Veronica Koman, the Strategic Advocacy Campaigner for Amnesty International, speaking about the situation in Papua.

Emilia also looks at the Reimagining Tamaki Makaurau report with co-author Dr. Anne Bardsley. And Joe speaks to NZEI Te Riu Roa about the vaccine mandate lifts and how collaborative health and safety processes are essential for schools.

That's us from this Thursday's Wire!