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The Wire with Joel: Monday February 5th, 2018

 The Wire with Joel: Monday February 5th, 2018 The Wire with Joel: Monday February 5th, 2018, 101.09 MB
Mon 5 Feb 2018

Joel Thomas worked with producers Mary-Margaret Slack and Sam Smith to bring you The Wire on Monday the 5th of February in which:

Joel talked to Māori musician and artist Moana Maniapoto of Moana and the Tribe about what the treaty means to her.

We crossed to Geneva Alexander-Masters who was live at Waitangi and who gave us some insight into the what the day means to her.

Joel to Rachael Burke, an artist participating in The Departure lounge, an art show happening at The Kings Arms this Wednesday.

Mary-Margaret ventured down to the quad to experience uni’s new Barilla dumpling shop.

The Departure Lounge, an exhibition at the King's Arms

 The Departure Lounge, an exhibition at the King's Arms The Departure Lounge, an exhibition at the King's Arms, 5.27 MB
Mon 5 Feb 2018

The departure lounge is a multimedia exhibition paying homage to the stories and history of the kings arms, music venue and bar which is set to close down at the end of this month. Joel talked to Rachael Burke, one of the artists involved in the exhibition, about the significance of the of the work.

Moana Maniapoto on Waitangi Day

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Mon 5 Feb 2018

Wire Worry Week - Waitangi

Moana Maniapoto is a Māori musician, artist, and self-confessed political junkie who performs under the stage name Moana and the Tribe. Joel Thomas talked to her about the different views on the treaty, and the importance of seeking out Māori settlement stories.

The Wire with Kelly: 2 February 2018

The Wire with Kelly: 2 February 2018 The Wire with Kelly: 2 February 2018 , 104.55 MB
Fri 2 Feb 2018

Drug Trials and Tribulations

Drug Trials and Tribulations Drug Trials and Tribulations , 3.56 MB
Fri 2 Feb 2018

Sick of paying for drugs? Let them pay you. Zoe Pearson, a participant in a clinical drug trial, talks processes and requirements of partaking in a trial. 

Manus Island: Amnesty International's Report on the Treatment of Refugees

 Manus Island: Amnesty International's Report on the Treatment of Refugees Manus Island: Amnesty International's Report on the Treatment of Refugees, 21.83 MB
Fri 2 Feb 2018

Kate Schuetze, pacific researcher, and writer of Amnesty International's new report on Manus Island refugees speaks with producer Conor. Kate discusses the forced transfer of refugees, lack of security from both PNG forces and locals, and the lack of responsibility taken by the Australian government.

 

The Wire with Lachlan: February 1, 2018

 The Wire with Lachlan: February 1, 2018 The Wire with Lachlan: February 1, 2018, 103.76 MB
Thu 1 Feb 2018

On today's Wire we talk to Green MP Chloe Swarbick about her medicinal cannabis bill, Children's Comissioner Andrew Becroft about reports of racism in the education system and Labour MP Andrew Little about his agenda as the new Justice Minister. Finally there's This Day in History, which takes us back to 1968 for the official launch of Richard Nixon's campaign for president in 1968

This Day in History: 1968

 This Day in History: 1968 This Day in History: 1968, 34.69 MB
Thu 1 Feb 2018

This Day in History takes us back to 1968, with former Vice-President Richard Nixon officially launching his successful campaign to be the official Republican candidate in the Presidential election held later that year

Giving children a voice in their education

 Giving children a voice in their education Giving children a voice in their education , 27.44 MB
Thu 1 Feb 2018

Yesterday, the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and the Schools Trustee Association announced that the report on a survey of children reflected a theme of racism in New Zealand schools. Jemima talked to the Children’s Commissioner, Andrew Becroft, about the survey’s themes and what it means for the future development of education. As well as quickly discussing the government’s new Child Poverty Reduction Bill and the recent announcement of the Royal Commision inquiry into abuse in state care. 

 

Chloe Swarbrick "gutted" at the voting down of her medicinal cannabis bill

 Chloe Swarbrick "gutted" at the voting down of her medicinal cannabis bill Chloe Swarbrick "gutted" at the voting down of her medicinal cannabis bill, 19.42 MB
Thu 1 Feb 2018

Last night, the Geen’s medicinal cannabis bill, presented by Chloe Swarbrick, was voted down in its first reading by 73 votes to 47. The bill went further than the government’s medicinal cannabis bill by allowing those with doctors permission to grow their own cannabis. Despite National saying some MPs would be allowed a conscience vote, all National MPs ended up voting against the bill, along with the entirety of NZ First. Lachlan spoke with Chloe about the bill, first asking her how she was feeling after the bill was voted down.