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The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 31, 2023

 The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 31, 2023 The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 31, 2023, 105.83 MB
Tue 31 Oct 2023

The Tuesday Wire team is joined by Davide Mercadante for Dear Science. The team discusses the discovery of hidden trees throughout Europe that gives new hope for carbon storage, potentially hazardous litter leaf and the pitfalls of biodegradable bags might not be as good as we thought to recycle organic waste!

For our weekly segment Nicholas catches up with the National Party’s Dr Shane Reti to discuss National’s potential Pasific Island caucus and the Party’s plans to scrape Fair Pay legislation.

Nicholas also spoke to activist and academic Te Matahiapo about Matike Mai, a working group looking into possible avenues for constitutional reform in Aotearoa. 

Lou spoke to Samuel Andrews on his findings on Sexualised Drug use in Gay and Bisexual men in New Zealand

And, Josh spoke to Dr Arama Rata on the coverage of the Auckland Palestine march, and coverage of Palestine, in New Zealand Media and Omar Hasaniah, a former Gazan Resident, on his experiences in Aotearoa this month.

Luxon's Plan for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration w/ Greenpeace's Amanda Larsson: October 30, 2023

 Luxon's Plan for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration w/ Greenpeace's Amanda Larsson: October 30, 2023 Luxon's Plan for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration w/ Greenpeace's Amanda Larsson: October 30, 2023, 14.85 MB
Mon 30 Oct 2023

Under a new government, Christopher Luxon has committed to getting rid of the offshore oil and gas exploration ban, which had been in place since 2018. This decision has caused widespread opposition and cries for a commitment toward clean energy, and the International Energy Agency has released a report condemning the plan, which they call “non-sensical” and “foolish”. Greenpeace Aotearoa has condemned Luxon’s plan, and has launched an open petition to the oil and gas industry which has gained more than 8,000 signatures. 

 

Rosetta spoke to Greenpeace spokesperson Amanda Larsson about the policy and it’s environmental and economic impacts. She started by asking Amanda to explain what this policy would look like and how scrapping the ban would come into place.

Get Action! w/ Erin Thomas: October 30, 2023

 Get Action! w/ Erin Thomas: October 30, 2023 Get Action! w/ Erin Thomas: October 30, 2023, 17.8 MB
Mon 30 Oct 2023

For our bi-weekly segment of Get Action, where we speak to petitioners from Action Station about their causes, Rosetta spoke to Erin Thomas, director and change maker at the International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination, or ICAAD. ICAAD has been working to bring awareness and justice to the Banaban people residing in Rabi, Fiji, as a result of displacement due to phosphate mining of Banaban in the mid 20th century.

Rosetta spoke to Erin about ICAAD’s recently launched petition to the New Zealand ministry of Foreign affairs and trade ‘Protecting the to life with dignity of the Banaban community’

Outbreaks of Avian Influenza around the World w/ Jemma Geoghegan: October 30, 2023

 Outbreaks of Avian Influenza around the World w/ Jemma Geoghegan: October 30, 2023 Outbreaks of Avian Influenza around the World w/ Jemma Geoghegan: October 30, 2023, 17.75 MB
Mon 30 Oct 2023

New research from The University of Sydney, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne and The University of Hong Kong suggest that the epicentre of avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, has shifted out of asia. The virus was first detected in China in 1996, however several outbreaks have occured since 2014 in both wild birds and commercial farms across Europe and Africa, as well as a recent discovery of cases in birds in the Antarctic region. 

Rosetta spoke to Virologist and Professor at the University of Otago Jemma Ghee-gan about the virus and Aotearoa’s bio security systems in place to protect against avian influenza reaching New Zealand.

The Wire w/ Rosetta: Rāhina October 30, 2023

 The Wire w/ Rosetta: Rāhina October 30, 2023 The Wire w/ Rosetta: Rāhina October 30, 2023, 102.66 MB
Mon 30 Oct 2023

On the show today...

Rosetta spoke to Greenpeace spokesperson Amanda Larson about Christopher Luxon’s plan to reintroduce offshore gas and oil exploration, and the IEA’s report on this.

Rosetta also spoke to ​Virologist and Professor at the University of Otago Jemma Ghee-gan about the rise in outbreaks of avian influenza, or bird flu, around the world and in the Antarctic region.

And for our bi-weekly segment of Get Action, where we speak to petitioners from Get Action about their causes, Rosetta spoke to Erin Thomas, director and change maker at ICAAD about their petition to bring justice to the Banaban People of Rabi, Fiji.

For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party Rawan spoke with Simon Court about updates regarding the ACT and National coalition as well as the party’s viewpoints on the Israel-Palestine war

Rawan also spoke with Samira Zaitoun, the Co-convener of Justice for Palestine about the Pro-palestine marches over the weekend as well as clarifications around statements made by Simon Court. 

Thanks for tuning in!

Palestine Solidarity Marches w/ Samira Zaiton from Justice for Palestine: 30 October, 2023

 Palestine Solidarity Marches w/ Samira Zaiton from Justice for Palestine: 30 October, 2023 Palestine Solidarity Marches w/ Samira Zaiton from Justice for Palestine: 30 October, 2023, 17.49 MB
Mon 30 Oct 2023

On Saturday 28 October thousands of people marched for Palestine all over the country in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and most other regions in Aotearoa. 

Rawan spoke with Samira Zaitoun, the co-convener of the pro-Palestine organisation, Justice for Palestine. 

Justice for Palestine is a human rights organisation that has long campaigned for the freedom and rights of the Palestinian people. 

Rawan started off by asking Samira about how the protests went over the weekend. Samira also clarified statements made by Simon Court in regards to what the purpose of these marches are and what they mean to the Palestinian Community.

ACT Party Catch Up Palestine-Israel War w/ Simon Court: 30th of October 2023

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Mon 30 Oct 2023

For our weekly catch up with the ACT party Rawan spoke with ACT MP Simon Court. 

Rawan started off by asking about what the current situation is in regards to the ACT National coalition and what the discussions have looked like. 

They then discussed the ACT Party’s views on the Israel-Palestine war. The death toll in Palestine has hit 8000 people with more than 3000 being children. In addition to cutting off electricity and water Israel has also begun its ground invasion of Gaza over the last few days. 

Rawan asked about where the ACT party stands on Israel’s current actions against Palestine and what the New Zealand Government should do. They also discussed the Pro-Palestine marches over the weekend and why the ACT party refuses to support the cause of these demonstrations and the Palestinian Community.

Some of these statments where clarified by Samira Zaiton, Co-Convener at Justice for Palestine, during an interview on the Monday Wire.

Aotearoa's Response to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis w/ Academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou: 26 October, 2023

Aotearoa's Response to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis w/ Academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou: 26 October, 2023 Aotearoa's Response to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis w/ Academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou: 26 October, 2023 , 14 MB
Thu 26 Oct 2023

Outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has shown support for a humanitarian pause in Gaza and establishing humanitarian corridors to protect civilians.

But advocates say this response is not enough, with more than 60 community organisations and individuals signing an open letter to the caretaker Prime Minister and incoming Prime Minister, calling for New Zealand to take a strong stand appealing for a ceasefire and for Palestinians in Gaza to come under United Nations protection.

Approximately 2.3 million Palestinians have experienced severe shortages of water, food, electricity, medicine, and essential healthcare services, and persistent Israeli attacks for more than two weeks. 

The death toll for Palestinians in Gaza is now over 5000, including 2000 children. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou about New Zealand’s response to what is happening to Palestinians in Gaza.

She started off the interview asking Dr Hazou about his connection to Palestine.

Massey University's proposed cuts to the Science Campus at Albany w/ Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton: October 26, 2023

 Massey University's proposed cuts to the Science Campus at Albany w/ Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton: October 26, 2023 Massey University's proposed cuts to the Science Campus at Albany w/ Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton: October 26, 2023, 21.55 MB
Thu 26 Oct 2023

Massey University has proposed cutting courses from the Albany science campus after the University reported a financial downturn.

These cuts would affect more than 100 jobs and cause issues for students pursuing their masters and doctorates.

Nicholas spoke to the Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton about the University's proposed cuts to the Science Campus at Albany.

Nicholas started by asking what the cuts would mean for the science programs

Lack of Pacific representation in the potential National Caucus w/ Professor of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau: October 26, 2023

 Lack of Pacific representation in the potential National Caucus w/ Professor of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau: October 26, 2023 Lack of Pacific representation in the potential National Caucus w/ Professor of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau: October 26, 2023, 11.84 MB
Thu 26 Oct 2023

The preliminary election results mean that the National Party would only have one MP of Pacific Island heritage in Parliament.

Angee Nicholas is currently ahead by just 30 votes in the Te Atatu electorate, with special votes still to be counted, it is possible that the result may change.

Nicholas spoke to the Lecturer of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau about the potential lack of Pacific representation in the National Party Caucus as well as reasons why the National Party appeals to some members of the Pacific Island community.

Nicholas started by asking Professor Pamatatau about what he thinks of the current makeup of National Caucus.