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The Wire with Bronwyn: October 21, 2020

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Wed 21 Oct 2020

In the Wire this week, Dear Science's Marcus Jones talks about the first room-temperature superconductor, a new NASA mission to lightly graze an asteroid, and the mystery of why adding salt to sweet foods makes them taste even sweeter. 

Felix speaks to Annie Newman from E tū about the election results and what this new Government means for worker’s rights.

Bronwyn interviews Brooke van Velden, deputy leader of the Act party about her party’s success, and what this means going forward. 

And clips from NZ First’s Tracey Martin speaking about what’s next and responding to Barry Soper’s theory about the party’s unsuccessful election result.

Council of Trade Unions on Election Results

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Tue 20 Oct 2020

The 2020 election has delivered a historic victory for the left, with Labour holding an outright majority and successes for the Greens and the Māori Party. Today, Hanna reached out to left advocacy groups to gather their thoughts on this outcome, and whether it could result in transformative change.

Hanna spoke to Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff about their policy wishlist, the swing to the left in the electorate, and how coalition negotiations will impact workers rights.

Auckland Action Against Poverty on Election Results

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Tue 20 Oct 2020

Left of centre parties have emerged strong after the election, with the Labour Party commanding an outright majority, the Māori Party returning to Parliament, and unexpected success for the Green Party. Pundits have commented this gives them an unprecedented mandate to make bold changes - changes the Greens and the Māori Party have been pushing for. However, Labour don't need a coalition partner, and have exercised caution in government and on the campaign trail.

Hanna spoke to AAAP Coordinator Brooke Stanley Pao about what changes are needed to alleviate poverty in Aotearoa, and the prospects for welfare reform under different coalition arrangements. 

The Wire with Jemima: October 20, 2020

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Tue 20 Oct 2020

Today on the Wire Jemima speaks to James Ussher, an Associate Professor at the University of Otago and Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand expert, about New Zealand’s Covid-19 vaccine strategy.

University of Canterbury political scientist Bronwyn Hayward chats to Jemima about the election results, what options the Labour Party has and the impact of high voter turnout. 

Hanna speaks to Auckland Action Against Poverty and the Council of Trade Unions about how each group feels about the election results and what they are hoping to come out of this parliamentary term.

Aotearoa's Covid-19 Vaccine Strategy w/ James Ussher: October 20, 2020

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Tue 20 Oct 2020

As cases continue to rise, the world is racing to create a viable vaccine to help control the spread of Covid-19. Jemima Huston spoke to University of Otago Associate Professor and Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa expert, James Ussher, about New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine strategy. They discuss how New Zealand is working with international states to obtain a safe and viable vaccine for public distribution and whether a vaccine alone will stop the spread of coronavirus. 

Labour's Options and the Impact of High Voter Turnout w/ Bronwyn Hayward: October 20, 2020

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Tue 20 Oct 2020

Following the Election on Saturday, Jemima Huston speaks to Univeristy of Canterbury political scientist Bronwyn Hayward about the results. They discuss the options available to the Labour Party when forming the new government, whether Labour's majority win is a sign of the times and how Covid-19 and the change in voting rules impacted voter turnout. 

Post-Election Night Debrief w/ the Green Party co-leader James Shaw: Monday, October 19, 2020

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Mon 19 Oct 2020

This week Zoë Larsen Cumming checks in with James Shaw regarding the election results. The talk of the town is whether Labour will still form a coalition government with the Greens, despite being able to govern alone. They chat about that as well as the Green Party's ambitions for the next three years.

A Report on the Ongoing Thai Protests: October 19, 2020

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Mon 19 Oct 2020

Thailand has been seeing an onslaught of protests as young demonstrators take to the streets urging monarchy reform and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Aneeka brings us a report outline how these protests arose, picked up momentum and what is currently happening between authorities and demonstrators. 

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, October 19, 2020.

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Mon 19 Oct 2020

Today on the Wire with Zoë Larsen Cumming: 

Zoë plays her interview from the Green Party's election night party with Chlöe Swarbrick as the Auckland Central results were coming in.

Zoë has her weekly chat with Green Party co-leader James Shaw and they have a post-election night debrief, chatting about the possibility of a coalition with Labour. 

Aneeka Moheed brings a report on the evolving protests in Thailand. 

Finally, Zoë interview Forest & Bird chief executive Kevin Hague regarding a new report stating that hundreds of areas of native habitat are being deliberately and unlawfully harmed around the country with near impunity. 

Whakarongo mai! 

 

Destruction of Native Habitat w/ Kevin Hague: October 19, 2020

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Mon 19 Oct 2020

Forest and Bird have released a report indicating that hundreds of areas of native habitat are being deliberately and unlawfully harmed around the country with near impunity. To find out more, Zoë chats to Forest and Bird chief executive, Kevin Hague.