The Wire with Manny

Over twenty community groups across Aoteaora impacted by mining and drilling for fossil fuels have teamed up to launch a petition today. The petition, which was initiated by Climate Justice Taranaki and Taranaki Energy Watch, calls for the government to end fossil fuel extraction in Aotearoa as soon as 2022. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Tim Jones from Coal Action Network Aotearoa, another group backing the petition, about why the action on fossil fuel extraction is important and how people can support the petition. 

Interested in learning more or signing the petition? Head to Action Station to check it out. 

News and Editorial Director, Jemima Huston catches up with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer about the beginning of Matariki season and celebrating the event with a public holiday next year. They also discuss the government's approval for Dome Valley dump to go ahead, as well as the disbandment of the Auckland branch of School Strike For Climate after the group admitted it was racist. 

On today's Wire:

Felix Walton explores the history of Cagots, an outcasted minority group from medieval Europe, on today's Stranger Than Fact.

Jessica Hopkins interviews Jay Marlowe from The University of Auckland about NZ's refugee record.

Jess then speaks to Ella Henry,, Associate Professor in Business at AUT, about Auckland's liveability.

This week on the Friday Wire with Ayana and Noah:

First, on our regular segment with National MP Christopher Luxon, Noah asks about the harbour bridge cycleway, governments apologies for Dawn Raids, and diversity in the National Party. 

Then, Ayana speaks to Six (VI) about K Rd Chronicle's permenant space and the journey of the publication. 

Next we explore the new fishing rules with the introduction of cameras ensuring no more dumping overboard, Ayana talks to Minister for Ocean and Fisheries David Parker and Noah speaks to Greenpeace CEO Russel Norman onthe change. 

Finally, on our regular segment with Auckland Council Ayana speaks to Shane Henerson abou the City Rail link disruptions, LTN Onehunga, and America's Cup. 

Whakarongo mai!