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Nuclear Disarmament w/ Disarmament and Security Centre

 Nuclear Disarmament w/ Disarmament and Security Centre Nuclear Disarmament w/ Disarmament and Security Centre, 18.3 MB
Tue 26 Jan 2021

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons officially became international law today, aiming towards nuclear disarmament and limiting further adoption of nuclear weapons. Hanna spoke to Lucy Stewart, coordinator of the Disarmament and Security Centre in Christchurch, discussing the Treaty and its scope, possible concerns about compliance, and the growing apathy around disarmament.

School Strike For Climate's 100 Days For Action Rally: January 26, 2020

 School Strike For Climate's 100 Days For Action Rally: January 26, 2020 School Strike For Climate's 100 Days For Action Rally: January 26, 2020, 3.97 MB
Tue 26 Jan 2021

School Strike For Climate New Zealand held a rally today outside Parliament to call for meaningful climate action to be taken by the country's leaders in the first 100 days of government. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Ethan Reille, the media representative for SS4C, about what the group's demands are.

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, January 25, 2021

 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, January 25, 2021 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, January 25, 2021, 101.23 MB
Mon 25 Jan 2021

Today on the Wire with Zoë:

Zoë Larsen Cumming interviews Professor at Massey University’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies and expert in Russian politics and foreign policy Rouban Azizian on the protests currently unfolding in Russia in support of Alexei Navalny.

Jess Hopkins interviews Chief Executive of Universities NZ, Chris Whelan on tertiary students returning to New Zealand. 

Jess also interviews Roz Alsford from the SPCA about the importance of pet desexing.

Finally, Aneeka Moheed interviews Kirsty McCully from E tū who was at the Lifewise workers protest in Mt Eden today. 

Whakarongo mai! 

Lifewise Strikes w/ Kirsty McCully: January 25, 2021

 Lifewise Strikes w/ Kirsty McCully: January 25, 2021 Lifewise Strikes w/ Kirsty McCully: January 25, 2021, 24.94 MB
Mon 25 Jan 2021

Today, Lifewise workers are striking outside their offices in Mt Eden regarding poor working conditions. Workers are struggling with insufficient hours as well as having issues with sick/bereavement leave and rates of their pay. Lifewise is one of the three interdependent trusts under the methodist church who relies on their homecare workers to provide support to people in need. Aneeka spoke to Kirsty McCully from E tū, a democratic union supporting workers rights to fair pay and decent working conditions. 

The Navalny Protests in Russia w/ Professor Rouban Azizian: Monday, 25 January, 2021

The Navalny Protests in Russia w/ Professor Rouban Azizian: Monday, 25 January, 2021 The Navalny Protests in Russia w/ Professor Rouban Azizian: Monday, 25 January, 2021 , 29.62 MB
Mon 25 Jan 2021

Zoë Larsen Cumming interviews Professor at Massey University’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies and expert in Russian politics and foreign policy Rouban Azizian on the protest currently unfolding in Russia in support of Alexei Navalny.

Offshore Student Border Exceptions w/ Chief Executive of Universities NZ Chris Whelan

 Offshore Student Border Exceptions w/ Chief Executive of Universities NZ Chris Whelan Offshore Student Border Exceptions w/ Chief Executive of Universities NZ Chris Whelan, 8.36 MB
Mon 25 Jan 2021

The Government has approved a border exception for 1000 offshore students who studied in Aotearoa in 2019 or 2020 to return from April 2021. 

However many students who are waiting to complete their degree will miss out, even with priority given to students the closest to graduating. 

Jess spoke to the Chief Executive of Universities NZ, Chris Whelan about what will need to happen for these students to return safely.

The interview started by discussing what this move will mean for the Tertiary sector and international students. 

The Importance of Desexing Pets w: Roz Alsford from the SPCA

The Importance of Desexing Pets w: Roz Alsford from the SPCA The Importance of Desexing Pets w: Roz Alsford from the SPCA , 9.53 MB
Mon 25 Jan 2021

The SPCA sees an oversupply of companion animals annually, with many shelters currently at full capacity. 

Jess talked to Roz Alsford from the SPCA about the importance of pet desexing to reduce overpopulation, and what people need to consider before becoming a pet owner. 

The interview started by discussing Kitten season, and what causes pet overpopulation. 

Climate Change Action in US and Nz w/ Bronwyn Haywayrd: January 22nd, 2021

 Climate Change Action in US and Nz w/ Bronwyn Haywayrd: January 22nd, 2021 Climate Change Action in US and Nz w/ Bronwyn Haywayrd: January 22nd, 2021, 17.79 MB
Fri 22 Jan 2021

Jade talked to University of Canterburry professor of political science and international affairs as well as IPCC member Bronwyn Hayward about the Biden administrations plans for climate change and how it may affect New Zealand's plans. 

Labour's Housing Announcement w/ Nicola Willis: January 22nd, 2021

 Labour's Housing Announcement w/ Nicola Willis: January 22nd, 2020 Labour's Housing Announcement w/ Nicola Willis: January 22nd, 2020, 17.59 MB
Fri 22 Jan 2021

Yesterday the labour party announced where they would be building 8000 public houses, which was met by critism due to the slow pace at which housing is being built. New Zealand is currently in a housing crisis due to a number of factors, which has resulted in rising prices and empty households. James talks to the Nation party's housing spokesperson, Nicola Willis, about the announcement and Nationals stance.

Biden's Climate Change Initiative w/ Wei-Tai Kwok: January 22nd, 2021

 Biden's Climate Change Initiative w/ Wei-Tai Kwok: January 22nd, 2021 Biden's Climate Change Initiative w/ Wei-Tai Kwok: January 22nd, 2021, 20.66 MB
Fri 22 Jan 2021

Jade talks to San Fransisco based climate activist and solar industry professional Wei-Tai Kwok on Biden's new climate change plan and how it may affect how the world and other countries tackles the climate change issue.