The Wire with Manny

Today on the Tuesday Wire!

Joe Wickins covers the rallies held in Tahiti and at AUT to commemorate the anniversary of the French nuclear testing in the Pacific. He talks to Ena Manuireva, Tahitian Language and Culture expert from AUT and anti-nuclear activist, about the protests.

Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Binoy Kampmark, a senior lecturer in the school of global urban studies at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, about greenwashing at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games this year.

Finally, Elizabeth Macpherson, Associate Professor at University of Canterbury’s Law School, chats to Jemima about her study into how ecosystem based management (EBM) could make a significant difference to the way New Zealand regulates oceans.

The New Zealand government has recently joined other nations to condemn international cyber-attacks associated with the Chinese government. In a public statement, GCSB Minister Andrew Little called the attacks "malicious activity" that "undermines global stability.". 

Louis was joined by Jason Young, who is a Professor in Politics and International Relations at Victoria University. They spoke about the potential for retaliation and how New Zealand can maintain a positive relationship with China. 

The Police Association have called for better protections for officers, including better access to firearms and working in pairs. 

Following up on an interview with Chris Cahill last week, Louis was joined by JustSpeak's Director Tania Meads. They talked about the need for trust, the disproportionate impact of firearm use, and alternative solutions. 

In April the United Nations adopted a resolution on drowning prevention, establishing it as an issue of international significance. 

New Zealand, along with more than 80 countries worldwide co-sponsored the establishment of a World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25. 

Jessica Hopkins talked to Nicola Keen-Biggelaar from Drowning Prevention Auckland about the statistics surrounding preventable drownings in New Zealand.