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Faith in Politics and Social Causes in Business w/ MP Christopher Luxon; 26 March, 2021

 Faith in Politics and Social Causes in Business w/ MP Christopher Luxon; 26 March, 2021 Faith in Politics and Social Causes in Business w/ MP Christopher Luxon; 26 March, 2021, 31.09 MB
Fri 26 Mar 2021

Christoper Luxon, the National MP for Botany, had his maiden speech in Parliament this week. He spoke about his career as Air New Zealand's CEO, his goals for the National Party, and the role of his faith in his personal life. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke about the speech with Luxon as part of his weekly catch-up with the MP.

School Strike for Climate Action w/ Izzy Cook; March 26, 2021

 School Strike for Climate Action w/ Izzy Cook; March 26, 2021 School Strike for Climate Action w/ Izzy Cook; March 26, 2021, 15.31 MB
Fri 26 Mar 2021

On Friday 12th April, students across Wellington will strike from school to protest inaction against climate change. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to one of the leaders of the strike, Izzy Cook from Hutt Valley High School, about the goals for the strike.

The Suez Canal blockage w/ Dr Murat Üngör; 26 March, 2021

 The Suez Canal blockage w/ Dr Murat Üngör; 26 March, 2021 The Suez Canal blockage w/ Dr Murat Üngör; 26 March, 2021, 29.3 MB
Fri 26 Mar 2021

On Tuesday, a 400 metre long cargo ship become stuck in Egypt's Suez Canal, blocking all other ships from getting through. The Canal is a crucial route for global trade and the blockage may have significant implications for the global economy. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Dr Murat Üngör, a professor in economics from the University of Otago about the significance of the crisis.

The Wire with Jemima and Noah: March 26, 2021

 The Wire with Jemima and Noah: March 26, 2021 The Wire with Jemima and Noah: March 26, 2021, 100.36 MB
Fri 26 Mar 2021

Today on the Friday Wire, Noah Ferguson-Dudding talks with National Party MP Christopher Luxon, for his regular catch up with the National Party. They discuss faith in politics and social policies at a government level versus a business level. 

Jemima Huston speaks to Labour MP Ginny Andersen about her Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage bill, which passed it’s third reading in parliament yesterday. 

Noah catches up with School Strike for Climate New Zealand and speaks to Izzy Cook about their next strike in Wellington. 

Finally, Noah talks to Murat Üngör about the cargo ship blocking the Suez canal in Egypt. 

Labour's Andrew Little: 25th March 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: 25th March 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: 25th March 2021, 23.01 MB
Thu 25 Mar 2021

Justin spoke to Health and Pike River Re-entry Minister Andrew Little about the government's health reforms and his comments around going further into the Pike River Mine.

Water Fluoridation Powers Shifted to DG of Health: March 25 2021

 Water Fluoridation Powers Shifted to DG of Health: March 25 2021 Water Fluoridation Powers Shifted to DG of Health: March 25 2021, 20.24 MB
Thu 25 Mar 2021

Justin spoke to Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall and Local Government New Zealand president Stuart Crosby about the government's decision to strip local authorities of their water fluoridation powers and give them to the Director-General of Health.

Skypath cancelled: March 25, 2021

 Skypath cancelled: March 25, 2021 Skypath cancelled: March 25, 2021, 20.69 MB
Thu 25 Mar 2021

Justin spoke to Bike Auckland's Chair Barb Cuthbert on the Skypath project being all but cancelled after the New Zealand Transport Agency said there are structural problems.

The Wire with Justin: March 25, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: March 25, 2021 The Wire with Justin: March 25, 2021, 90.92 MB
Thu 25 Mar 2021

Justin spoke to Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall and Local Government NZ president Stuart Crosby about the government's decision to shift local council's water fluoridation powers to the Director-General of Health.

On their weekly chat, Justin chatted with Health and Pike River re-entry Minister Andrew Little about the government's health reforms and his comments on entering further into the Pike River Mine.

He also talked to Bike Auckland's Barb Cuthbert about Skypath at the Auckland Harbour Bridge, which is next to being cancelled.

Addressing Access to Disability Housing w/ Paula Tesoriero: March 24, 2021

Addressing Access to Disability Housing w/ Paula Tesoriero: March 24, 2021 Addressing Access to Disability Housing w/ Paula Tesoriero: March 24, 2021 , 27.41 MB
Wed 24 Mar 2021

Following the announcement of the government's new housing plan, concerns have been raised regarded the little attention paid to accessibility issues in regard to housing for the disabled. Aneeka talks to Paula Tesoriero, the disability rights commissioner, about housing barriers faced by the disabled community and steps the government must take to remedy this. 

The Wire with James: March 24, 2021

 The Wire with James: March 24, 2021 The Wire with James: March 24, 2021, 102.12 MB
Wed 24 Mar 2021

This week James and Aneeka put together a jam packed show for you, with Dear Science, Brooke van Velden and more.

On Dear Science, James, Aneeka and Marcus discuss COVID-19, finding new species, and a NASA helicopter on Mars.

James chats to Brooke van Velden about the newest housing reform and the impending trans-tasman bubble.

Aneeka talks to Paula Tesoriero, the disability rights commissioner about the lack of accessible housing in the government’s new housing plan.

James talks to Jessica Desmond, the oceans campaigner for Greenpeace about the report put out by the Prime Ministers Chief Science Advisor on fisheries and the ocean.