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Live Export Ban w/ CEO of SAFE Debra Ashton: 19th March 2024.

Live Export Ban w/ CEO of SAFE Debra Ashton: 19th March 2024. , 15.17 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

The previous Labour government introduced a ban on the live export of animals, with former agriculture minister Damien O’ Connor claiming the ban upheld New Zealand’s reputation for animal welfare standards.

The current National led government has been pressured by several lobbying groups to overturn the ban, including a million dollar campaign by Livestock Export New Zealand. 

Wire host Castor spoke to SAFE for Animals CEO, Debra Ashton, about SAFE, the possible repeal, and consequences for animals.

Political expression through haka w/ haka expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies, Paora Sharples: 19th March, 2024

Political expression through haka w/ haka expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies, Paora Sharples: 19th March, 2024 Political expression through haka w/ haka expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies, Paora Sharples: 19th March, 2024, 14.03 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

Earlier this month, the women’s Super Rugby Aupiki team Hurricanes Poua kicked off their season with a new haka calling out the coalition government, raising concerns about its policies on te reo Māori, and acknowledging He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

Additionally, last week a school in Palmerston North, Freyberg High School, performed a protest haka to visiting ACT Leader David Seymour over his parties’ policies on Te Tiriti, education, and workforce issues. 

Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to haka expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies in contemporary and traditional Māori performing arts and language, Paora Sharples, about the use of haka as political expression, how it’s been received, and movements led by rangatahi. 

Sugary Drinks in Schools w/ New Zealand Dental Association spokesperson Dr Rob Beaglehole: 19th March 2024.

Sugary Drinks in Schools w/ New Zealand Dental Association spokesperson Dr Rob Beaglehole: 19th March 2024. , 7.97 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

Many primary schools across the country have implemented “water only” policies, due to the low nutritional value of sugary drinks and their high impact on hospital visits among children. 

However, sugary drinks remain available at some primary schools and many intermediate and secondary schools, where they continue to greatly impact students’ oral and physical health. 

Wire host Castor spoke to spokesperson for the New Zealand Dental Association, Rob Beaglehole, about sugary drinks in these schools moving into World Oral Health day.

Impending expiry of National Science Challenges w/ Professor Troy Baisden: 19th March 2024

Impending expiry of National Science Challenges w/ Professor Troy Baisden: 19th March 2024 Impending expiry of National Science Challenges w/ Professor Troy Baisden: 19th March 2024 , 13.08 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

National Science Challenges were established in 2014 with the aim to tackle New Zealand’s biggest science-based issues and opportunities. 

They are funded through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. 

The challenges have invested over $680 million dollars of funding over ten years, however, they are due to expire at the end of June this year. 

Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to Co-President of the New Zealand Association of Scientists and honorary professor at the University of Auckland School of Environment, Professor Troy Baisden, about the impending expiry, the significance of this loss, and the future of science research funding in Aotearoa. 

The Wire w/ Castor: 19th March 2024.

The Wire w/ Castor: 19th March 2024. , 85.24 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

For Dear Science this week, Professor Alan Blackman chatted to us about daylight savings, handwriting for students, and a strange development for ladybugs. 

Wire host Castor spoke to CEO of SAFE, Debra Ashton, about the organisation and their recent petition against the potential repeal of the Live Export ban. 

Castor also spoke to Dr Rob Beaglehole, a spokesperson for the New Zealand Dental Association about sugary drinks in schools going into world oral health day.

Producer Sofia spoke to haka expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies, Paora Sharples, about political expression through haka. 

Sofia also spoke to Co-President of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, Professor Troy Baisden, about the impending expiry of National Science Challenges and the future of science research funding. 

Auckland Rubbish Collection shifting to Fortnightly w/ General Manager of Waste Management at Auckland Council, Parul Sood: 18 March, 2024

Auckland Rubbish Collection Change w Parul Sood 18 March, 2024.mp3 mp3, 9.49 MB
Mon 18 Mar 2024

Auckland Council has proposed a change from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections in its Waste Management Plan 2024.

Ezra spoke to the General Manager of Waste Management at Auckland Council, Parul Sood about how the proposal will affect Aucklanders, particularly those with large households.

The Wire w/ Jessica: 18 March, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 18 March, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 18 March, 2023, 37.02 MB
Mon 18 Mar 2024

For their regular catch-up, News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, speaks to ACT’s Simon Court about rates increases facing home-owners across the country and investment in public transport infrastructure.

She also speaks to Jewish New Zealander and Co-Founder of Dayenu: New Zealand Jews Against Occupation, Justine Sachs, about Winston Peters comments comparing co-governance in Aotearoa to Nazi Germany. 

And she speaks to The Future is Rail Spokesperson, Suraya Sidhu Singh, about their opposition to the government’s plans for transport.

Homeowner Rates Increases w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 18 March, 2024

Homeowner Rates Increases w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 18 March, 2024 Homeowner Rates Increases w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 18 March, 2024, 8.63 MB
Mon 18 Mar 2024

Homeowners across the motu are facing an average rates rise of 15 percent in the next year.

Councils say they need to balance the need for investment with affordable rates increases, but that budgetary pressures have reached a “tipping point”.

For their weekly interview, News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to ACT’s Simon Court about their party’s stance on investing in local infrastructure, amid the government reducing funding for public transport.

Winston Peters Comparing Co-Governance to Nazi Germany w/ Jewish New Zealander and Dayenu Co-Founder Justine Sachs: 18 March, 2024

Winston Peters Comparing Co-Governance to Nazi Germany w/ Jewish New Zealander and Dayenu Co-Founder Justine Sachs: 18 March, 2024 Winston Peters Comparing Co-Governance to Nazi Germany w/ Jewish New Zealander and Dayenu Co-Founder Justine Sachs: 18 March, 2024, 6.7 MB
Mon 18 Mar 2024

During his State of the Nation speech in Palmerston North this weekend, Winston Peters compared co-governance in Aotearoa to Nazi Germany.

In a statement, Dayenu: New Zealand Jews Against Occupation, called the Deputy Prime Minister's comments anti-Māori and anti-Semitic.

News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to Jewish New Zealander and Dayenu Co-Founder Justine Sachs, about what she believes the consequences are of a statement like this coming from a senior politician like Peters.

The Government’s Transport Plan w/ The Future is Rail Spokesperson, Suraya Sidhu: 18 March, 2024

The Government’s Transport Plan w/ The Future is Rail Spokesperson, Suraya Sidhu: 18 March, 2024 The Government’s Transport Plan w/ The Future is Rail Spokesperson, Suraya Sidhu: 18 March, 2024, 5.08 MB
Mon 18 Mar 2024

Earlier this month, the government outlined its plans for transport, including scrapping free public transport for children and half-price fares for young people under 25 by the end of next month.

News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to advocacy group, The Future is Rail Spokesperson, Suraya Sidhu Singh, about their opposition to this, as well as a collective protest action happening tomorrow, calling on the government to centre transport in planning and funding.

She started off the interview asking Singh for their thoughts on the government’s transport plans.