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Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho of Tonga calls for personhood for whales w/ Dr Justin Sibion of the University of Auckland 16 June, 2025

Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho of Tonga calls for personhood for whales w/ Dr Justin Sibion of the University of Auckland 16 June, 2025 Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho of Tonga calls for personhood for whales w/ Dr Justin Sibion of the University of Auckland 16 June, 2025, 21.89 MB
Mon 16 Jun 2025

Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho of Tonga has called for legal personhood for whales, some of the most intelligent animals we share the Earth with.

This would not be the first time that governments have recognised personhood for non human things, New Zealand having done so with a mountain, Taranaki Mounga, and the Whanganui river.

Producer Samantha spoke with Dr Justin Sobion, Professor of Law at the University of Auckland about the legal and industrial implications of such a move.

The Wire w/ Joel: 16 June, 2025

The Wire w/ Joel: 16 June, 2025 The Wire w/ Joel: 16 June, 2025, 84.75 MB
Mon 16 Jun 2025

This week on the Monday Wire:

For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party’s Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to him about ACT local candidates opposing moves to mitigate the climate crisis at a regional level, the ban of Israeli MPs Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for visiting the country, and changes to proposed anti-stalking laws.

Joel also spoke to Claudia Rozas — a lecturer in Critical Studies at the University of Auckland, about the new English curriculum, and the need for Māori and Pacific authors to be engaged with.

Producer Samantha spoke to PSA organiser Claire Nickson about staffing and funding cuts at the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre and its implications for the public.

Samantha also spoke to Justin Sobion, Professor of Law at University of Auckland about the Princess of Tonga calling for whales to be granted legal personhood.

Whakarongo mai!

Government reduces funding and staff at the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre w/ Claire Nickson: 16 June, 2025

Government reduces funding and staff at the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre w/ Claire Nickson: 16 June, 2025 Government reduces funding and staff at the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre w/ Claire Nickson: 16 June, 2025, 17.76 MB
Mon 16 Jun 2025

The government has reduced staff and funding at the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre by 25%

This comes despite the siesmic activity expierenced throughout the country and the rising frequency of natural disasters, not only in New Zealand but around the world.

The Wire producer Samantha sat down with PSA organizer Claire Nickson to discuss the implications of this move and its affects in the public.

Lack of Māori and Pacific literacy in proposed English curriculum w/ the University of Auckland’s Claudia Rozas: 16 June, 2025

Lack of Māori and Pacific literacy in proposed English curriculum w/ the University of Auckland’s Claudia Rozas: 16 June, 2025 Lack of Māori and Pacific literacy in proposed English curriculum w/ the University of Auckland’s Claudia Rozas: 16 June, 2025, 13.62 MB
Mon 16 Jun 2025

On Friday last week, the consultation process for the proposed new English curriculum for intermediate and high school students ended.

The proposed English curriculum will result in senior high school students learning Shakespeare and 19th-century texts, and spelling and keyboard lessons for younger students.

However, concerns have been raised that the proposed curriculum is ‘Eurocentric,’ does not engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and lacks Māori and Pacific text.

News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Claudia Rozas — a lecturer in Critical Studies at the University of Auckland, about why elements of te ao Māori should be incorporated into the English curriculum and the importance of Māori and Pacific text being engaged with.

The Wire w/ Caeden: 12 June: 2025

The Wire w/ Caeden: 12 June: 2025 The Wire w/ Caeden: 12 June: 2025, 82.85 MB
Thu 12 Jun 2025

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, sanctions placed on two ‘extremist’ Israeli politicians, and the NBR rich list.

For International Desk, they spoke to Andre Fa’aoso about the protests against ICE in Los Angeles.

And they spoke to the National Business Review’s Mike McRoberts about their recently published rich list.

For this week’s City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Shane Henderson about this week’s release of falling housing valuations along with rising rates, and the progress on key Auckland City Rail Link stations. 

As well, she spoke to Associate Professor Scott Opticon about Trump’s use of force against the LA anti-ICE protesters.

Donald Trump's Military Deployment Against LA Protestors w/ Auckland University Law School Associate Professor Scott Optican: 12 June 2025

Donald Trump's Military Deployment Against LA Protestors w/ Auckland University Law School Associate Professor Scott Optican: 12 June 2025 Donald Trump's Military Deployment Against LA Protestors w/ Auckland University Law School Associate Professor Scott Optican: 12 June 2025, 32.49 MB
Thu 12 Jun 2025

Trump’s response to the LA protests has been a critical point this week for US politics, as the public onlooks the face-off of protesters against Trump’s immigration policies and his excessive military backlash.

US-trained legal academic Auckland University Associate Professor Scott Optican says the move threatens core rule of law and use of force principles that have guided past American presidents, saying this purposeful escalation allows him to employ “anti-immigrant rhetoric to stoke fear and galvanise his political base”

University of Auckland’s Politics and International Relations Associate Professor Maria Armoudian also said it’s yet more evidence of Trump’s unchecked power and the country’s apparent slide into authoritarianism.

Producer Sara spoke with Scott Optican about the implications of Trump’s response to these protests, and the discourse around immigration. To start, she asked him to explain how Trump’s use of force threatens the principle of appropriate use of force, and the rule of law.

The Freedom Flotilla, Sanctions Against Israeli Politicians, and the NBR Rich List w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 12 June, 2025

The Freedom Flotilla, Sanctions Against Israeli Politicians, and the NBR Rich List w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 12 June, 2025 The Freedom Flotilla, Sanctions Against Israeli Politicians, and the NBR Rich List w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 12 June, 2025, 9.32 MB
Thu 12 Jun 2025

New Zealand and key allies have imposed sanctions on two “extremist” Israeli politicians for their role in “inciting violence against Palestinians” in the West Bank.

However, opposition parties, including Labour as well as the Greens and Te Pāti Māori, are calling for further action to be taken against Israel.

It comes after Israel kidnapped 12 pro-Palestine activists on international waters, who were intending to break the aid blockade and reach Gaza.

And earlier this week, the National Business released their annual rich list.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, I spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about these topics.

International Desk: The Los Angeles protests against ICE w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 12 June, 2024

International Desk: The Los Angeles protests against ICE w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 12 June, 2024 International Desk: The Los Angeles protests against ICE w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 12 June, 2024, 19.58 MB
Thu 12 Jun 2025

Los Angeles is approaching a week of protests against ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

Over 200 protestors have been arrested since the protests began, and restrictions have been placed on protestors, including a curfew.

The White House has sent 2,000 members of the National Guard to the city already, and another 2,000 are expected to be deployed. This is despite California Governor Gavin Newsom attempting to stop their deployment. 

For International Desk, I spoke to Andre Fa’aoso from the Yale Daily News about the protests.

The National Business Review’s Rich List in a Cost of Living Crisis w/ NBR Te Ao Māori Editor Mike McRoberts: 12 June, 2025

The National Business Review’s Rich List in a Cost of Living Crisis w/ NBR Te Ao Māori Editor Mike McRoberts: 12 June, 2025 The National Business Review’s Rich List in a Cost of Living Crisis w/ NBR Te Ao Māori Editor Mike McRoberts: 12 June, 2025, 9.86 MB
Thu 12 Jun 2025

Earlier this week, the National Business Review released its annual “rich list”, which contains information about who the wealthiest people in Aotearoa are. 

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Mike McRoberts, Te Ao Māori editor at the NBR, about the list, including its timing in a cost-of-living crisis and what it means for Māori. 

What is Effective Leadership? W/ Brigid Carroll: June 11, 2025

What is Effective Leadership? W/ Brigid Carroll: June 11, 2025 What is Effective Leadership? W/ Brigid Carroll: June 11, 2025, 16.25 MB
Wed 11 Jun 2025

The release of Jacinda Ardern’s new book, has sparked a renewed interest in the leadership style that was present as Prime Minister of New Zealand, between 2017 and 2023.

Leadership is constantly being tested and redefined. However, it was Ardern’s leadership and circumstances throughout her tenure as Prime Minister that caught global attention and recognition.

Professor Brigid Carroll, from the University of Auckland, is an expert in leadership identity and practice. Her work challenges many of the ideas that we have traditionally seen as good leadership traits. She believes that now is a good time to explore what effective leadership can look like.