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Record Breaking Marine Heatwave w/ Dr. Robert Smith: 23 February, 2022

 Record Breaking Marine Heatwave w/ Dr. Robert Smith: 23 February, 2022 Robert Smith: 23 February, 2022, 28.62 MB
Wed 23 Feb 2022

As Aotearoa experiences a record breaking heatwave, scientists involved in the 'Moana Project' have recently launched a marine heatwave forecast system for the country. The Moana project is funded by the Ministry of Business and Employment and is currently providing short range forecasts for up to 7 days of where and when marine heatwaves are likely to occur, for selected coastal sites around New Zealand. Aneeka speaks to Dr. Robert Smith, a lecturer in physical oceanography for the department of Marine Science at the University of Otago and an oceanographer for the Moana Project, about this heatwave and what it means for the country's marine ecosystems. 

Intimate Partner Homicide and Domestic Violence w/ Dr Alice Mills: February 23, 2022

 Intimate Partner Homicide and Domestic Violence w/ Dr Alice Mills: February 23, 2022 Intimate Partner Homicide and Domestic Violence w/ Dr Alice Mills: February 23, 2022, 17.14 MB
Wed 23 Feb 2022

Christina Huang speaks to Dr Alice Mills, a Criminology professor from the University of Auckland, about perpetrators of intimate partner homicide, and the wider context of domestic violence in Australia and New Zealand.

Running for Auckland Mayor and Campaigning on Fares-Free Public Transport Policy w/ Efeso Collins: February 22, 2022

 Running for Auckland Mayor and Campaigning on Fares-Free Public Transport Policy w/ Efeso Collins: February 22, 2022 Running for Auckland Mayor and Campaigning on Fares-Free Public Transport Policy w/ Efeso Collins: February 22, 2022, 9.55 MB
Tue 22 Feb 2022

The next local election will take place this year on Saturday 8 October. The local elections determine the representatives of each city council, including the Mayor and the elected members of the District Health Boards. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Mayoral candidate Efeso Collins about his anouncement that he would bring fares-free public transport to Tāmaki Makaurau if he is voted in as Mayor. They discuss why he is running for Mayor, why free public transport is important and how it could be made possible, and why Aucklanders should get involved by voting or standing in local government elections. 

 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.