The Wire with Max

Karanama Ruru covers Jemima this week on this banging episode of the Wire

Jemima speaks to Auckland Councils Shane Henderson about the new budget being introduced to the supercity

Lyric chats to Tash from Talk Peach about the "silent crisis in womens health in New Zealand

Karanama talks to Diabetes New Zealands Matira Ropiha, about the worrying rise in type-two diabetes cases around Aotearoa

Last but not least, Jade talks to Information and Resources Team Leader Daniel Harbourne-Will about accessibility barriers to social media platforms for hard-of-hearing individuals

Enjoy!

Ayana talked to Dr Dean Knight, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at Victoria University of Wellington and Constitutional Advisor for NZ Republic, about what it would mean for New Zealand if we ditched the British Soveriegn as our head of state and became a Republic. They discuss what it would look like, the importance of symbolism, and where other constitutional monarchies are sitting with similar decisions right now. 

Ayana talked to Terry Johanson, Massey University Lecurer from the Centre of Defence and Security Studies, about the dichotomy between the NZDF more colonial day to day life and modern Aotearoa. They talked about the role of tradition and ceremony, and how the NZDF has a mix of a very strong Maori culture and a very strong colonial British culture.

This week on the Thursday Wire, Bronwyn covers for Justin in a jam-packed episode featuring: 

Minister Andrew Little talking about the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report, the National Party Board’s review into the 2020 election, and commemorations and policy action ahead of the 2-year anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks;

Aneeka speaks to Manu Kahlon from Merge cafe on Karangahape Road about the help they need to continue supporting the homeless community;

Neighbourhood Watch's Zoe Kounadis from Radio Adelaide about a possible case of COVID-19 spread through wastewater, and an update on the allegations of sexual assault against Attorney General Christian Porter;

In a brand new segment, George chats with with the Auckland University Students Association, Anamika Harirajh;

And Bronwyn interviews her sister, Maya Wilde, about how zebrafish jamming to MC Hammer’s "Can’t Touch This" can help us understand the auditory system in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.