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The Wire with Jemima: October 29, 2018

 The Wire with Jemima: October 29, 2018 The Wire with Jemima: October 29, 2018, 106.25 MB
Mon 29 Oct 2018

Today on the Wire we had a very full show! Jemima spoke with James Shaw for our regular segmentwith the Green Party about COP24 and the Green Party's achievements after a year with the coalition government in power. Our regular segment with Southern Cross covered Bernie Smith’s lecture on housing which was delivered in an annual Bruce Jesson Lecture last week, former president of French Polynesia, Oscar Manutahi Temaru supports the Maohi independence movement in a upcoming referendum in New Caledonia, and Professor Robie’s account on the evolution of media in the pacific since the 60’s. Damian spoke to Auckland Councillor, Linda Cooper, about the private sale of fireworks. Our new segment with Ella Christensen called Under the Weather discussed extreme weather and climate change events happening in the world over the last week. Jemima spoke with Ruth Dreifuss, the Chair of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, about moving away from drug prohibition and towards drug regulation. Finally, Justin spoke with Andrew Little about abortion law reform. 

 

The CPTPP w/ Golriz Ghahraman: October 26, 2018

 The CPTPP w/ Golriz Ghahraman: October 26, 2018 The CPTPP w/ Golriz Ghahraman: October 26, 2018, 8.71 MB
Fri 26 Oct 2018

The amended TPPA bill, known as the CPTPP, passed its third reading in parliament this week. The Green Party is the only party which voted against the bill.

Claudia spoke to Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman, asking why the Green Party continues to oppose the controversial trade treaty.

The Wire with Stewart: October 26, 2018

 The Wire with Stewart: October 26, 2018 The Wire with Stewart: October 26, 2018, 43.5 MB
Fri 26 Oct 2018

This week on the Friday Wire, Stewart's hosting and anything could happen!

He chats with National Party MP Amy Adams about the latest polls, the fuel tax, and National's culture.

Plus, what's going on in Australia? Aussie correspondent Sam Smith is here to tell us all.

Then, Laura talks mental health with the chairwoman of the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust, Corinda Taylor, and reaches out to the people to hear what they have to say.

Next, producer Claudia talks to Green Party MP Golriz Gharaman about the CPTPP.

And finally, political commentator Bryce Edwards discusses the ethics of political donations. 

The Wire with Lachlan: October 25th, 2018

 The Wire with Lachlan: October 25th, 2018 The Wire with Lachlan: October 25th, 2018, 128.65 MB
Thu 25 Oct 2018

First up on the Wire, Oscar brings us a mental health worry week and community garden combo, speaking with Yana from Papaya Stories about community and using the city to improve our mental health. Lachlan then speaks with Ben Peterson from Unions Wellington about the bus strikes going on at the moment.  Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their regular chat, this week discussing political donations and biases in the justice system when it comes to drug related offences. Finally, Ben brings us this day in history on China’s admittance to the United Nations in 1971.

This day in history: 25th October, 1971

 This day in history: 25th October, 1971 This day in history: 25th October, 1971, 30.53 MB
Thu 25 Oct 2018

This day in history goes back to 1971, for the admission of the People's Republic of China into the United Nations as the official representative of the Chinese nation.

Honk if you're striking: October 25, 2018

 Honk if you're striking: October 25, 2018 Honk if you're striking: October 25, 2018, 19.8 MB
Thu 25 Oct 2018

Wellington Bus Drivers are on strike. Changes made to contracts by operator Tranzit have caused unionised drivers to take strike action in an effort to get tranzit around the negotiating table. The union says strike action will continue until tranzit begins discussions with workers over better condition.

 

I/V w/ Thomas Nash on New Zealand Alternative: October 24, 2018

 I/V w/ Thomas Nash on New Zealand Alternative: October 24, 2018 I/V w/ Thomas Nash on New Zealand Alternative: October 24, 2018, 7.32 MB
Wed 24 Oct 2018

Thomas Nash, along with Laura O’Connell Rapira, Max Harris and Nina Hall have established an organisation called New Zealand Alternative aiming to widen the public conversation around Aotearoa New Zealand’s role in the world. The press release announcing the event stated the "organisation will do research, policy development and advocacy to help shape a truly independent, values-driven foreign policy for Aotearoa as a South Pacific country". It’s first publication was released this morning, titled Aotearoa New Zealand and Conflict Prevention. Angus Coker Grant spoke with Thomas Nash to find out more and started by asking what exactly the New Zealand Alternative is. Just a note to remember, this interview was conducted yesterday and speaks of the launch as being ‘tomorrow’ but it was in fact this morning.

The Wire with Lillian: October 24th, 2018

 The Wire with Lillian: October 24th, 2018 The Wire with Lillian: October 24th, 2018, 48.22 MB
Wed 24 Oct 2018

For Dear Science we talk about retracted research, germ infested hand dryers, and the latest Breakthrough award - which is worth more than the nobel prize.

Angus Grant speaks to Thomas Nash prior to the launch of new organisation New Zealand Alternative this morning

Ella Christensen looks into the effects on mental health from climate change for Worry Week this week

And Lisa Boudet takes us through the upcoming US midterm elections.

US midterm elections overview: October 24, 2018

 US midterm elections overview: October 24, 2018 US midterm elections overview: October 24, 2018, 8.93 MB
Wed 24 Oct 2018

On November 6th, millions of Americans are expected to cast (or have cast) their votes during the midterm elections. 

What are they? Who's voting for what? Can it help get rid of Donald Trump? All these questions and more explained by producer Lisa Boudet. 

Justin's International Desk: October 23 2018

 Justin's International Desk: October 23 2018 Justin's International Desk: October 23 2018, 19.88 MB
Tue 23 Oct 2018

Former Malaysia deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has returned to Malaysian politics after winning a by-election two weeks ago.  Justin looks into the history of Malaysia and the relationship between Anwar and his mentor/friend/enemy/current Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.