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The Wire with Jessica: July 26, 2021

 The Wire with Jessica: July 26, 2021 The Wire with Jessica: July 26, 2021, 38.51 MB
Mon 26 Jul 2021

Today on the Wire, Jessica Hopkins talks to Nicola Keen-Biggelaar from Drowning Prevention Auckland about World Drowning Prevention Day.

Producer Louis Macalister spoke to Jason Young, a Professor in Politics and International Relations at Victoria University and the Director of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Center about New Zealand condemning numerous cyber-attacks associated with the Chinese government.

Then, Louis discusses Katuku Island, the first fully Maori video game, with developer Dr Phyllis Callaghan.

Louis also interviewed Tania Meads, the Director of criminal justice organisation JustSpeak about her thoughts on the Police Association’s recent call for better access to firearms. 

Finally, Jessica talks to Dr Mels Barton from The Tree Council about Stop the Chop, a new campaign aimed at stopping the cutting down of mature trees in New Zealand’s cities.

 

 

 

Gangs & Rehab w/ Jarrod Gilbert & Simeon Brown: July 23, 2021

 Gangs & Rehab w/ Jarrod Gilbert & Simeon Brown: July 23, 2021 Gangs & Rehab w/ Jarrod Gilbert & Simeon Brown: July 23, 2021, 46.07 MB
Fri 23 Jul 2021

A recent government proposal to put $rson for Police and Corrections, Simeon Brown, who has spoken out against the proposal, arguing it will giv2.75 million towards a meth rehabiliation programme, led in part by former gang members, has received extensive media coverage in recent weeks. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Jarrod Gilbert from the University of Canterbury about how gangs are perceived in Aotearoa, and how the goverment should work with them.

Noah also spoke to National Party Spokespee back money to gang leaders.

New interactive art on the waterfront & the cycle network rollout w/ Cr. Pippa Coom

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Fri 23 Jul 2021

Ilena spoke with Auckland City Councillor Pippa Coom about the newly-unveiled interactive artwork 'Kōrimurimu' on the Auckland waterfront, as part of the Te Wānanga downtown development project. Pippa also talked to me about frustrations with Auckland transport surrounding delayed cycle network projects.

Neighbourhood Watch: July 22, 2021

 Neighbourhood Watch: July 22, 2021 Neighbourhood Watch: July 22, 2021, 16.73 MB
Thu 22 Jul 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on South Australia plunging into a second Covid-19 lockdown.

The Housing Crisis: Build More Houses and Rental Issues w/ Benedict Fergusson and Chlöe Swarbrick

 The Housing Crisis: Build More Houses and Rental Issues w/ Benedict Fergusson and Chlöe Swarbrick The Housing Crisis: Build More Houses and Rental Issues w/ Benedict Fergusson and Chlöe Swarbrick, 29.81 MB
Thu 22 Jul 2021

The Housing Crisis is a continuing issue that plagues all layers of New Zealand society. Conor spoke about two different housing issues today. Firstly, he spoke to Benedict Fergusson, President of the Public Service Association, about an open letter to the government asking for a new approach to housing. Secondly, Conor spoke to Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick about the Green Party's new Rental WOF and Rent Control.

Microplastics in our Environment w/ Professor Sally Gaw

 Microplastics in our Environment w/ Professor Sally Gaw Microplastics in our Environment w/ Professor Sally Gaw, 11.82 MB
Thu 22 Jul 2021

Microplastics are everywhere! - according to new research from the University of Canterbury. Microplastic researchers Professor Sally Gaw and Dr. Laura Revell of the University of Canterbury are currently undertaking research to understand the impact of microplastics in our environment. Conor spoke to Environmental Chemistry Professor Sally Gaw about the research on microplastics and solutions to combat their prevalance.

Justin's International Desk: July 22, 2021

 Justin's International Desk: July 22, 2021 Justin's International Desk: July 22, 2021, 23.87 MB
Thu 22 Jul 2021

International Desk reports on Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko being found after going missing from his pre-training camp before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, saying in a note he wants to work in Japan.

This is not the first time that an Olympian defected during the Games, with more than half of the Hungarian delegation defecting to the West in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne.

Justin spoke to Dr. Johanna Mellis of Ursinus College in Pennsylvania to find more.

The Wire with Justin: July 22, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: July 22, 2021 The Wire with Justin: July 22, 2021, 89.67 MB
Thu 22 Jul 2021

International Desk reports on the missing Ugandan weighlifter in Japan before the Olympics.

Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick talked to producer Conor Head-McCarthey on the her petition for a rental Warrant Of Fitness.

Conor also spoke to the Public Service Association's (PSA) Benedict Ferguson on a mixed industrial and integrated approach to housing.

He also talked to Professor Sally Gaw at the University at Canterbury about her study on microplastics.

 

Neighbourhood Watch reports on South Australia entering a seven-day lockdown.

Cyber Crime and Scamming w/ Netsafe's Sean Lyons: July 21, 2021

 Cyber Crime and Scamming w/ Netsafe's Sean Lyons: July 21, 2021 Cyber Crime and Scamming w/ Netsafe's Sean Lyons: July 21, 2021, 24.52 MB
Wed 21 Jul 2021

Cybercrime is becoming more prominent as humans continue to make new technology and develop it to work within our day to day work and personal life. Zazi talks to Manager and Chief Technology Officer of Netsafe, Sean Lyons, about the risks of Cybercrime and scamming in particular: what some of the themes are of scamming, if they are groups of people or individuals, and how we can help ourselves to keep our personal information safe. 

 

 

Groundswell Protests w/ Laurie Paterson: July 21, 2020

 Groundswell Protests w/ Laurie Paterson: July 21, 2020 Groundswell Protests w/ Laurie Paterson: July 21, 2020, 15.55 MB
Wed 21 Jul 2021

On Friday last week protest group Groundswell took to the streets in Aotearoa to push back against government rules affecting farmers. Frances Wright spoke with national convener for the protests, Laurie Paterson, about how Groundswell began, the scale of the protests, and the circulation of contoversial protest signs online.