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The Wire w/ Rosetta: October 2, 2023

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Mon 2 Oct 2023

On the show today:

For our weekly catch up with the ACT party, Rawan spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about some of the party’s policies around landlord and tenant laws as well as their policy to allow secondary schools to opt out of NCEA.

Rosetta spoke to University of Canterbury Associate Professor of free radical biochemistry Steven Gieseg about his research in vascular health.

For our biweekly segment of Tomorrow's World where we discuss issues around the environment, science and technology, Rawan spoke to the CEO of World Wildlife Foundation New Zealand about National’s plan to cut the Department of Conservation budget.

Rosetta spoke to Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta about her recent trip to the United States, her speech to the United Nations General Assembly, and the US Pacific Leaders Summit.

And Rosetta spoke to University of Auckland Professor of Economics Sholeh Maani about her research in overqualified workers and on-the-job training.

ACT Party Catch Up on Landlord and NCEA Policies w/ Karen Chhour: 2nd October 2023

 ACT Party Catch Up on Landlord and NCEA Policies w/ Karen Chhour: 2nd October 2023 ACT Party Catch Up on Landlord and NCEA Policies w/ Karen Chhour: 2nd October 2023, 19.11 MB
Mon 2 Oct 2023

For our weekly catch up with the ACT party Rawan spoke with MP Karen Chhour about some of the party’s recent policy announcements and discussions. 

They started off by discussing the party’s crack down on tenant policies and their pledge to “end the war” on landlords. Rawan asked about why the party felt the current system was not efficient and what their changes will mean for tenants and landlords

They then spoke about the party’s plan to bring back charter schools and give secondary schools the option to opt out of NCEA for other internationally recognised qualifications.

Finally Rawan asked what the party’s response is to the possibility of a national and New Zealand First coalition.

Banning Deep Sea Mining Internationally w/ James Hita: September 28, 2023

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Thu 28 Sep 2023

Greenpeace Aotearoa and other environmental organisations have been calling for bans on deep sea mining internationally.

Caeden spoke to Greenpeace Deep Sea Mining campaign lead James Hita about these international campaigns, how they’re connected, and why they’re so important.

They also asked about these actions in the context of Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s commitment to the Global Oceans Treaty.

They started by asking them to explain the anti-deep sea mining action that took place in Mexico this morning.

The Impacts of Misinformation w/ Sean Lyons: 28 September, 2023

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Thu 28 Sep 2023

Experts say that the spread of misinformation and disinformation has become increasingly common, especially during election season. Misinformation is the spread of false or inaccurate information, whereas disinformation is wrong on purpose, with the intention of spreading harm. 

Olivia talked to Chief Online Safety Officer of Netsafe, Sean Lyons, about the impacts of misinformation and disinformation, and what people should be wary of when consuming information online.

The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa w/ John Minto: September 28, 2023

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Thu 28 Sep 2023

This week 95bFM is focused on foreign affairs and human rights for our election coverage.

Caeden spoke to Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Chair John Minto about a key international human rights issue in 2023, the occupation of Palestine. 

They asked about our political parties views on Palestine, the Palestine Solidarity Network’s recent campaign to abolish the Israeli embassy in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington, and the evolving solutions needed for a resolution for the conflict and occuption.

They started by asking what the different political parties stances on Palestine were.

Cybersecurity Attacks and Proactive Measures w/ Sam Leggett: 28 September, 2023

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Thu 28 Sep 2023

Cybersecurity threats appear in different forms, such as phishing scams for personal information and financial loss. Experts note the importance of protecting your personal information online, and knowing what to do if faced with a cybersecurity incident. 

Olivia spoke to Senior Analyst, Threat and Incident Response of CERT NZ, Sam Leggett, about the consequences of cybersecurity threats and proactive means people can take to protect themselves. 

The Wire w/ Caeden: 28 September, 2023

 The Wire w/ Caeden: 28 September, 2023 The Wire w/ Caeden: 28 September, 2023, 107.8 MB
Thu 28 Sep 2023

Caeden speaks to Palestine Solidarity Network Chair John Minto about a key international human rights issue in 2023, the occupation of Palestine.


They also speak to Greenpeace Aotearoa Deep Sea Mining Campaign lead James Hita about international campaigns to ban deep sea mining in territorial and international waters.
 

Beth speaks with Professor of Sociology at the University of Auckland Moeata Keil about the equity of healthcare access in Aotearoa, especially for Māori and Pacific communities, and minority groups such as the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

Olivia speaks to Senior Analyst, Threat and Incident Response of CERT NZ, Sam Leggett, about cybersecurity threats and attacks. 

 

She also speaks to Chief Online Safety Officer at Netsafe, Sean Lyons, about the spread of misinformation and disinformation in online spaces. 

Equity of Healthcare Access in Aotearoa w/ Moeata Keil: 28 September, 2023

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Thu 28 Sep 2023

In August, the Green Party announced their Free Dental Care policy, to be paid for by a Wealth Tax, and just this month, the Labour Party has promised free dental care for under 30s. As of now, basic dental care is only free to under 18s.

Beth spoke with professor of Sociology at the University of Auckland Moeata Keil about the equity of healthcare access in Aotearoa, especially for Māori and Pacific communities, and minority groups such as the LGBTQ+ community.

Concerns Surrounding AUKUS w/ Mark Roach: September 27, 2023

 Concerns Surrounding AUKUS w/ Mark Roach, Spokesperson for the Anti-AUKUS Coalition: 27 September, 2023 Concerns Surrounding AUKUS w/ Mark Roach, Spokesperson for the Anti-AUKUS Coalition: 27 September, 2023, 12.15 MB
Wed 27 Sep 2023

The AUKUS alliance made between the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States saw the unveiling of plans for eight new nuclear-powered submarines, costing $368 billion in total.

The plans come as tensions rise in the Pacific, especially between China and the United States.

Whether or not New Zealand should join the alliance is up for debate.

Kaze interviewed Mark Roach, a spokesperson for the Anti-AUKUS Coalition, and asked him why he thinks New Zealand shouldn’t join AUKUS.

The Wire w/ Jessica: 27 September, 2023

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Wed 27 Sep 2023

For our weekly catch-up with the Green Party, News, and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Golriz Ghahraman about their calls to double the Best Start payment, grant amnesty for people who have 'overstayed', their visas, and hold international powers to account for human rights abuses.

Nicholas spoke to the Epsom candidate for The Opportunities Party Dr Nina Su about the party's housing and foreign policy.

Arno interviewed Sense Partners economist Dr Kirdan Lees and barrister and columnist Dave Ananth about how rising immigration numbers may impact Aotearoa's economy. 

And Kaze spoke to Mark Roach from the Anti-AUKUS coalition about the possibility of New Zealand joining the alliance.