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The Wire with James: May 12, 2021

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Wed 12 May 2021

On dear science this week James, Aneeka and Allan about Chernobyl, Dorothy Hodgkin and laser beams!

James has his weekly catch-up with the ACT party’s Brooke Van Velden, where they talk about her motion last week, unionism and new laws from the government around cracking down on gangs

Aneeka talks to Fiona Patten from the Reason Party in Australia about Victorian drug laws and the drug symposium for ‘What’s the Buzz’

James talks to Will McKenzie, one of the candidates for the Eden Albert by election in studio to talk about why he is the best candidate, as well as a small interview with Jose Fowler, who is also running for the seat as an independent candidate

Drug Policy in Victoria w/ The New Zealand Drug Foundation: May 12, 2021

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Wed 12 May 2021

This week on 'What's the Buzz?' with the New Zealand Drug Foundation, Aneeka talks to Fiona Patten who is a politician from Victoria, Australia. Fiona is in the country for the Drug Symposium in Parliament and talks to Aneeka about drug policy in Victoria, particularly around marijuana and medically supervised injection centres. 

Gangs and Firearms w/ Simeon Brown: 11th May, 2021

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Tue 11 May 2021

This morning Police Minister Poto Williams and Justice Minister Kris Faafoi announced major plans to crack down on firearm ownership by "high risk criminals", specifically looking at gang members. Lyric spoke to National MP Simeon Brown to get his thoughts on the announcement.

Recognising the Amhara Massacre w/ Degu Geddebo: 11th May, 2021

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Tue 11 May 2021

Members of New Zealand's Ethiopian community gathered in Wellington today to hand over a petition to encourage the government to formally recognise atrocities against the Amhara ethnic community in Ethiopia. Lyric spoke with Degu Geddebo, one of the campaigners, to find out what's happening in Ethiopia and why acknowledge matters.

The Wire with Jemima: May 11, 2021

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Tue 11 May 2021

Today on the Tuesday Wire, we report on the government’s latest announcement on gang crime and new laws that will prohibit high risk people from owning firearms.

Lyric also speaks live to National Party MP and Spokesperson for Police Simeon Brown about the government's announcement. 

Jemima talks to Sarah Smuts Kennedy from For The Love of Bees about organic regenerative horticulture. They discuss the Earthworkers Programme run by the group and how it can teach you to be a regenerative farmer in your own backyard. 

We have the second edition of Tomorrow’s World from producers Isla Christensen and Stella Huggins. This week they bust some TikTok science myths.  

Finally, Lyric chats to Degu Geddebo, a member of New Zealand’s Ethiopian Community, about the current crisis targeting the Amhara ethnic community in Ethiopia. 

Learn About Organic Regenerative Horticulture w/ the Earthworkers Programme: May 11, 2021

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Tue 11 May 2021

For the Love of Bees, a community ecological project, is currently running the Earthworkers Programme. Programme particpants will learn from experts about organic regenerative farming processes and how these can be used in their own gardens or pieces of land. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Sarah Smuts-Kennedy, the vision holder of the project For the Love of Bees, about what organic regenerative horticulture actually means. Jemima asks how this fruit and vegetable farming style is different to other farming practices taking place in Aotearoa. They discuss whether regenerative farming can work in urban settings and why a move towards organic regenerative horticulture is an important step for ecosystems, climate and communities. Finally, Sarah explains how people can take part in the Earthworkers Programme and learn more about these farming processes.  

TikTok Science Myths: May 11, 2021

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Tue 11 May 2021

This week on Tomorrow's World, Isla and Stella investigate the science side of video sharing app TikTok. They discuss whether TikTok is a trustworthy information source, debunk some mistruths and approve some actually accurate science videos. 

The Green Party's James Shaw on Rent, Vaccine Patents, and Wage Suppression: May 10, 2021

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Mon 10 May 2021

Felix spoke to Green co-leader James Shaw about their Reasonable Rent campaign, the elimination of exclusive patents for Covid-19 vaccines, and their new petition to remove the newly implemented wage suppression rules.

What Does the Scottish Election Mean for the UK?: May 10, 2021

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Mon 10 May 2021

Felix reports on the recent Scotland election result and the implications that a pro-independence Scotland could have for the United Kingdom.

Western Springs Forest w/ Steve Abel: 10 May, 2021

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Mon 10 May 2021

The Auckland Council introduced its Western Springs Native Bush Restoration Project with the aim of returning the pine dominated vegetation to native bush by planting new trees.

But Steve Abel, an environmentalist and member of Mana Rākau says the bush is already native.

Jessica Hopkins talked to Abel who says the forest is being destroyed, not restored and is advocating to stop the felling of the Western Springs Native Forest.