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Russia Sanctions Bill w/ Robert Patman: 11 March, 2022

 Russia Sanctions Bill w/ Robert Patman: 11 March, 2022 Russia Sanctions Bill w/ Robert Patman: 11 March, 2022, 20.82 MB
Fri 11 Mar 2022

With unanimous support, a bill passed through parliament under urgency which levies targeted sanctions towards Russia and key Russian figures. This Russia sanctions bill is New Zealand’s method of condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine without a resolution passing through the UN’s security council, which was previously the only legal way New Zealand could have imposed sanctions on Russia.

Casper spoke with Dr Robert Patman from the University of Otago about the bill, how it differs from a previously proposed autonomous sanctions bill, and what it says about New Zealand’s modern approach to international relations.

Ngā Hau e Whā o Tāwhirimātea: Culturally Responsive Teaching w/ Dr Mātiu Ratima: Thursday, March 11

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Fri 11 Mar 2022

University of Canterbury press has recently released Ngā Hau e Whā o Tāwhirimātea: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning for the Tertiary Sector.

The guide intends to assist tertiary educators in incorporating several Māori values and pieces of Te reo Maori into their teaching.

To learn more, Liam spoke to project leader Dr Mātiu Ratima about the resource.

 

The Wire w/ Casper and Liam: March 11, 2022

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Fri 11 Mar 2022

Today on the Wire Liam spoke to the chairperson of the Public Broadcasting Governance Group, Tracey Martin about the new public media entity being built out of a TVNZ and RNZ merger.

Casper talked to Dr Robert Patman from the university of Otago about the government's recently passed Russia sanctions bill.

Casper also had his fortnightly chat with Auckland city counceller Pippa Coom. This week they discussed Auckland's regional fuel tax.

Finally, Liam interviewed Dr Matiu Rātima about Ngā Hau e Whā o Tāwhirimātea, his new guide for tertiary educators on culturally responsive teaching.

Cycling Safety in Auckland w/ Tony Mitchell from Bike Auckland: March 10, 2022.

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Thu 10 Mar 2022

In the 10 weeks of 2022, 10 cyclists have sadly died on our roads. While Auckland Transport has adopted 'Vision Zero', an approach that aims for zero deaths on our roads by 2050, there is a desire for a more immediate response.

Emilia Sullivan spoke to Tony Mitchell, Chair of Bike Auckland to get his views on the current state of cycling in Auckland.

The Wire with Joe and Emilia: March 10, 2022

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Thu 10 Mar 2022

Today on The Wire, our regular interview with Labour’s Andrew Little is back. Tuva’a speaks to Little about hospital bed capacity, health system restructure and the new Pharmac review. 

Emilia speaks to Kali Mercier, the Policy and Advocacy Manager of the New Zealand Drug Foundation about new roadside drug testing legislation.

She also talks to Tony Mitchell, Chair of Bike Auckland about the current state of cycling safety in Auckland, whether we will see a change in the urgency of reforms as gas prices get steeper, and how more kiwis turn to cost-efficient transport such as cycling.

Finally, Joe speaks to Niamh O'Flynn, the programme director for Greenpeace, who today was sailing to Helena Bay to protest against the war in Ukraine.

That's us for Thursday!

 

Roadside Drug Testing Legislation w/ Kali Mercier from the NZ Drug Foundation: March 10, 2022.

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Thu 10 Mar 2022

The Government has introduced legislation that would see random roadside drug testing beginning in 2023. Police would use saliva testing to check for the presence of drugs in a driver's system, and if the test detects any, the driver will be fined and stopped from driving for a minimum of 12 hours.

Emilia Sullivan spoke to Kali Mercier, Policy and Advocacy Manager of the New Zealand Drug Foundation about how this new legislation would work.

Greenpeace Protests at Helena Bay w/ Niamh O'Flynn: March 10, 2022

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Thu 10 Mar 2022

Today, Greenpeace has set sail on a peace flotilla to Helena Bay in Northland, in protest outside Russian oligarch Alexander Abramov’s residence, amidst the conflict in Ukraine. Joe speaks to Niamh O'Flynn, the Programme Director for Greenpeace, while they were on their way to Helena Bay. 

How the Government can do more for Pacific Peoples with National's Dr. Shane Reti: 09 March, 2022

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Wed 9 Mar 2022

Producer Alex and Dr Shane Reti of the National Party discuss how the government can do more for Pacific peoples during the pandemic. Pacific peoples have suffered infections at a rate eight times higher than non-Maori and four times higher than Maori. Dr Shane issued a press release on Saturday calling for greater collaboration between government and faith and community leaders, as well as action on housing, to try and combat this. We discuss this in greater detail.

 

EuroVision w/ Cameron Mulgan: March 9, 2022

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Wed 9 Mar 2022

This week on our new segment 'EuroVision', Wire host Frances Wright catches up with our European Correspondent Cameron Mulgan. Cameron joins Frances from London, and updates her on developments in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, what it’s looking like on the ground for refugees around Europe, and a little about International Women’s Day in Europe. 

The Wire with Frances Wright: March 9, 2022

 The Wire with Frances Wright: March 9, 2022 The Wire with Frances Wright: March 9, 2022, 96.57 MB
Wed 9 Mar 2022

This week on the Wire, Frances and producer Alex kick off with the new weekly segment 'EuroVision'. Europe Correspondent Cameron Mulgan updates Frances from the ground about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and we talk a little about International women’s day celebrations in Europe. 

Alex speaks with National’s Dr Shane Reti about how the government can do more for Pacific peoples during the pandemic and Frances talks to Professor Maurice Curtis from the University of Auckland about a big new study that’s come out on the effects of covid-19 on the brain 

Then Alex has his weekly chat  to the ACT party’s Brooke Van Velden, this week about what the “cooling” housing market means for first home buyers and whether the NZ-UK FTA signed last week is a good precedent for future trade deals. He also speaks with Dr. Bodo Lang about what the Commerce Commission's report on the supermarket sector means for consumers.

At the end of the show we farewell our News and Editorial Director, Jemima, as she heads off on a new adventure. That's us for this Wednesday!