The Wire with Manny

Host Christina had her regular catch up with AUT Professor Marcus Jones for Dear Science live in studio. They discussed the diabetes risk after Covid, a new opioid free painkiller, and how fish could be able to learn basic maths.

Christina also discussed the loosening of government restrictions overnight with Professor Rod Jackson and Professor Michael Plank.

Producer Trishil spoke to Asuka Burge from the New Zealand Blood Service about the critical need for those with A Positive blood to donate.

He also spoke to Forest and Bird Freshwater Advocate Tom Kay, as he calls for the Government to implement better climate goals in the wake of the Awarua-Waituna wetland fires.

Finally, Christina spoke to trade unionist Justine Sachs about her thoughts on Amazon workers in New York joining the Amazon Labour Union in the United States.

Recently, Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, made history by voting to join the Amazon Labour Union. With a reputation of exploitation in Amazon warehouses, this news has significant implications for worker rights. Christina asked trade unionist Justine Sachs about her thoughts on the situation.

Microplastics have been found in human blood for the first time. With these particles entering every part of our enviornment, and even our blood, how can we regulate this pollution? Olga Pantos from the Institute of Encironmental Science and Research talks to Charlie about the composition of microplastics, her monitorisation study, and how these particles find thier way into our bodies.

Sam Clark spoke to Wendy John, Co-founder and project manager of Nga Ringa o Te Auaunga/Friends of Oakley Creek about a new restoration project that focuses on removing harmful weeds. Wendy John says Te Auaunga is relatively healthy for an urban creek, but there’s still lots of work to be done. She says Te Auaunga is a ‘combined sewer/stormwater catchment’ – which means wastewater flows into the creek when there’s heavy rain and storms.

The restoration sessions are every Tuesday 9:30am-12pm. https://www.facebook.com/OakleyCreek