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The Wire with Bronnie: November 11, 2020

 The Wire with Bronnie: November 11, 2020 The Wire with Bronnie: November 11, 2020, 83.4 MB

This week on the Wednesday Wire, we speak with Allan Blackman on Dear Scienceabout the decline in average body temperature, a new energy saving window and platypuses glowing in ultraviolet light.

Bronnie speaks to deputy leader of the Act party, Brooke Van Velden, about their criticisms of the Recognised seasonal workers (or RSE) scheme and the Labour party’s proposal to do away with the full representation rule in parliament.

Felix spoke to Savage, the Head of Aviation at E tū about recent payouts to Air New Zealand executives.

Finally, Bronnie spoke to Rhieve Grey, a psychology and Maori studies honours student at the University of Auckland who has just been announced as one of this year’s rhodes scholars. 

Covid-19 and its Impact on Poverty in New Zealand w/ Deb Ward: November 13, 2020

 Covid-19 and its Impact on Poverty in New Zealand w/ Deb Ward: November 13, 2020 Covid-19 and its Impact on Poverty in New Zealand w/ Deb Ward: November 13, 2020, 8.95 MB

This week, over FIFTY charities signed an open letter asking the Government to lift benefit levels before Christmas. 

On of thse organisations, The Auckland City Mission says they are preparing to face one of the hardest Christmas periods in ONE HUNDRED years, and will face immense pressure to provide families with essential resources. 

Jessica talked to Deb Ward, Fundraising and Reputation manager at the Auckland City Mission about what needs to be done to help lift people out of poverty, and how Covid-19 has led to more people needing support.

Facebook's Political Influence w/ Felix: November 18, 2020

 Facebook's Political Influence w/ Felix: November 18, 2020 Facebook's Political Influence w/ Felix: November 18, 2020, 19.89 MB

Felix Walton reports on Facebook’s role in democracy and some of the controversies they’ve faced recently.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Land Dispute: February 12, 2021

 Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Land Dispute: February 12, 2021 Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Land Dispute: February 12, 2021, 16.38 MB

Jade and Lyric wrote a report on the history of the current Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei land dispute trial and the value of tikanga Maaori. 

Abortion Law Reform Safe Areas Amendment Bill w/ Terry Bellamak: February 24, 2021

 Abortion Law Reform Safe Areas Amendment Bill w/ Terry Bellamak: February 24, 2021 Abortion Law Reform Safe Areas Amendment Bill w/ Terry Bellamak: February 24, 2021, 5.52 MB

Jade talks to President of the Abortion Law Reform Association of Nz (ALRANZ) who are supporting the new Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Safe Areas Amendment bill by MP Louisa Wall. 

Inhumane Treatment at Auckland Women's Prison w/ Emilie Rākete: February 24, 2021

Inhumane Treatment at Auckland Women's Prison w/ Emilie Raakete: February 24, 2021 Inhumane Treatment at Auckland Women's Prison w/ Emilie Raakete: February 24, 2021 , 7.08 MB

Jade talked to Emilie Rākete of People Against Prisons Aotearoa about the recent Mihi Bassett case that has been brought to the district court. Bassett faces more potential prison time to her current sentence following a protest in which she and other inmates set property on fire following inhumane and degrading treatment at the Auckland Women's Prison. 

Soilsafe Aotearoa w/ Dr Melanie Kah and Dr Emma Sharp

Soilsafe Aotearoa w/ Dr Melanie Kah and Dr Emma Sharp Soilsafe Aotearoa w/ Dr Melanie Kah and Dr Emma Sharp , 16.42 MB

Soilsafe Aotearoa is an intersectional research programme run by social and environmental scientists at the University of Auckland in partnership with researchers at Geological and Nuclear Sciences and Macquarie University.

The research seeks to understand community social values and highlight the importance of healthy soils through free soil testing, a soil values questionnaire and community projects. 

I talked first to Dr Melanie Kah and then to Dr Emma Sharp about their research.

Karangahape Road, The Hauraki Gulf and Matariki w/ Pippa Coom: June 25, 2021

 Karangahape Road, The Hauraki Gulf and Matariki w/ Pippa Coom: June 25, 2021 Karangahape Road, The Hauraki Gulf and Matariki w/ Pippa Coom: June 25, 2021, 21.03 MB

Jemima Huston spoke to council representative for the Waitematā and Gulf ward, Pippa Coom, about the central govrnemnt's revitalisation project for the Hauraki Gulf, the completion of the enhancements to Karangahapa Road and Matariki celebrations throughout Auckland.

Pūtiki Bay and Climate Change w/ Pippa Coom: July 9, 2021

 Pūtiki Bay and Climate Change w/ Pippa Coom: July 9, 2021 Pūtiki Bay and Climate Change w/ Pippa Coom: July 9, 2021, 54.93 MB

Noah Ferguson-Dudding sat down with Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom to discuss the recent protests around the Waiheke Island Marina. They also chatted about Auckland Transport's plans to improve climate sustainability.

The Wire with Noah: July 9, 2021

 The Wire with Noah: July 9, 2021 The Wire with Noah: July 9, 2021, 104.76 MB

Today: Christopher Luxon on local government and EV's; Shaun Hendy on Covid-19 Herd Immunity; Dr Kiera Cremin and Dr Debashis Bondapadhi on the four day week; Pippa Coom on Pūtiki protests and climate change.

 

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