The Wire with Sara

With the world focussing on COP26 discussions of climate change and pollution are rife. Ten days on from Guy Fawkes Day, Charlie speaks with Dr Joel Rindelaub from the University of Auckland to find out how much air pollution is created through fireworks. Dr Rindelaub discusses the biggest culprits for pollution in the fireworks market, and how these products can be affecting the whole communities health.

As grocery prices rise during Auckland's lockdown, then need for food packages has risen with it. With the government providing less economic aid to families during the current lockdown than during last years restrictions, Food Banks and Missions are wanting to see more government support to citizens in need. Charlie spoke to Janet McAllister, spokesperson for Child Poverty Action Plan, about what should be offered to those struggling to alleviate mounting pressures off charitable groups.

On this week's Friday Wire:

Noah speaks to Christopher Luxon about his future career goals, Professor Andrew Gaddis about the Three Strikes Policy and Dr Elizabeth Kerekere about Oranga Tamariki.

Ilena also speaks to Councillor Pippa Coom about housing intensification, level 3.2 in Tāmaki Makaurau and electric buses.

Have a nice.

On Tuesday, a study conducted by the Victoria University of Wellington showed how coastal risks could be reduced now instead of waiting for legislation. The report comes timely with the COP26 conference in Glasgow, as world leaders discuss how they can reach global emission reduction targets. Author of the study, Dr Judy Lawrence, says her research analyses the difficulties of planning for the on-going sea level rise under a planning regime which is largely permissive and enables land-uses with very long timeframes. Joe speaks to Dr Judy Lawrence on the matter.