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The Wire with Harry: Thursday 17th August

 The Wire with Harry: Thursday 17th August The Wire with Harry: Thursday 17th August, 100.58 MB
Thu 17 Aug 2017

On Today's Wire, Ximena speaks with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Matthew Savoca on how fish are eating plastic ocean garbage, because it smells like food. We speak with Labour Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis on mental health support policy for Canterbury’s youth. State of the States is back, this week speaking with Nick Sawhney our regular correspondent from WNYU on the white nationalist conflict in Charlottesville, and an update on what’s happening in Guam, and Ben has a report on Media and the history of US/Russia Relations

The planet of the vapes

 The planet of the vapes The planet of the vapes, 20.3 MB
Wed 16 Aug 2017

Throughout recent years many people have switched from tobacco smoking to electronic cigarettes, or vapes, claiming that it is both far healthier and cheaper than regular tobacco.

Whilst there are many proponents,there are some that strongly oppose vaping.  Last month the Whanganui Council signed off on its new smoke-free policy that now restricts vaping in some public areas, citing health risks such as oral cancer and tobacco gateway effects.

Producer Reuben McLaren interviews population health Professor Chris Bullen and Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall and asks them about vaping health effects and what they made of the new vaping ban.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 16, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 16, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 16, 2017, 79.71 MB
Wed 16 Aug 2017

Today on the show, Ximena, Will & Reuben explore the debate around vaping, and whether or not it should be banned from public spaces. AUT’s Allan Blackman joins the team to chat about the first official transatlantic telegram that was sent on this day in 1858, as well as new research that has discovered a pigment used in analysing the legitimacy of historic artwork may have been incorrectly identified up until now. NZ First’s Tracey Martin also comes onto the show to chat about the extension of Government’s learning support pilot in schools.

The Wire with India: Tuesday August 15th, 2017

 The Wire with India: Tuesday August 15th, 2017 The Wire with India: Tuesday August 15th, 2017, 52.18 MB
Tue 15 Aug 2017


On today's show, we take a look at the controversy over AUSA members voting on whether an anti-abortion and anti-euthanasia group should be disaffiliated from the university.

An Australian constitutional law professor rates the chances of Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce staying in office, after he was revealed to be a New Zealand dual citizen.

A social work expert explains the comparisons drawn between the controversial youth camp on Great Barrier Island and National’s proposed camp.

We also speak to Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox and Lilly Peacock's back with the Green Desk.

Finally, we speak to documentary-maker Briar March about her new short film about a group of elderly who come together to make their own coffins.

AUSA to vote on disaffiliating anti-abortion group

 AUSA to vote on disaffiliating anti-abortion group AUSA to vote on disaffiliating anti-abortion group, 8.24 MB
Tue 15 Aug 2017

A member of Auckland University Students’ Association has put up a question as to whether anti-abortion and anti-euthanasia group ProLife Auckland should be disaffiliated from AUSA. The question also asks whether all groups with similiar ideology should be disallowed from seeking affiliation. A discussion is being held on the issue tomorrow, and a referendum is planned to take place next week. ProLife Auckland say the question is biased and next week's planned vote represents a threat to free speech.

We spoke to both AUSA President, Will Matthews, and the Co-president of ProLife Auckland, Jelena Middleton, about the situation.

'A unique way to prepare for death'

 'A unique way to prepare for death' 'A unique way to prepare for death', 20.16 MB
Tue 15 Aug 2017


Briar March is a documentary-maker and her latest project is a short musical about a group of elderly who make their own coffins. She joined India in studio to chat about The Coffin Club which you can watch on the Loading Docs website.

Canberra's constitutional citizenship controversy continues

 Canberra's constitutional citizenship controversy continues Canberra's constitutional citizenship controversy continues, 12.89 MB
Tue 15 Aug 2017

Australian-New Zealand dual citizenship has caused another stir in Canberra after Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was revealed to be a New Zealand citizen yesterday.

Under Australian constitution, anyone with dual citizenship cannot stand for federal election.

Joyce says the legal advice he’s received suggests he won’t be disqualified by Australia’s constitution and points out his father moved to Australia in 1947, a year before dual citizenship was created.

Reporter Mack Smith spoke to Anne Twomey, a Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Sydney Law School and asked her whether Barnaby Joyce was really in the clear.

Waitakere Ranges at risk?

Waitakere Ranges at risk? Waitakere Ranges at risk? , 14.63 MB
Mon 14 Aug 2017

With reports coming out from from the Auckland City Council that areas of the Waitakere Ranges could be closed down due to Kauri dieback. To find out more, we sit down with Dr. Cate Macinnis, a plant ecologist from the University of Auckland to talk about the Kauri dieback happening in the Waitakere ranges.

 

Loving Te Reo Māori for thirty years

Loving Te Reo Māori for thirty years Loving Te Reo Māori for thirty years , 18.51 MB
Mon 14 Aug 2017

This month marks 30 years of Te Reo Māori being an official language of New Zealand. To celebrate this milestone, reporter Sam Smith spoke to one of the language’s biggest proponents Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi.

To boot camp, or not to boot camp?

To boot camp, or not to boot camp? To boot camp, or not to boot camp? , 14.51 MB
Mon 14 Aug 2017

National’s latest policy proposal ooks to crack down on young offenders by sending them to military styled boot camps to train alongside soldiers. 95bFM reporter Sam Smith spoke to Katie Bruce, director of youth justice advocacy group Just speak about her views on National’s ‘boot camp’ policy.