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The Wire w/ Castor/Caeden: 28th March, 2024.

The Wire w/ Castor/Caeden: 28th March, 2024. , 85.97 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

This week Castor filled in for Thursday Wire's usual host, Caeden. 

For our weekly catchup with the Labour Party’s Jan Tinetti, Caeden discussed the outcomes of National’s childcare policy and the continuation of Labour’s free menstrual products policy.

They also spoke to Counsellor Lotu Fuli about the vandalisation of the rainbow crossing on Karangahape Road this morning and the end of Auckland Transport’s half price fares.

Producer Jasmine spoke with Dr. Shaun Awatere and Professor Christine Kenney about the role of te ao Māori in disaster management following the independent review released last month on the Hawke’s Bay emergency response to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: March 28, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: March 28, 2024 Lara Greaves: March 28, 2024, 9.36 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Rachel speaks with Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves about the Budget Policy Statement from the government, reviews in the tertiary sector and communications regarding disability allowance cuts.

Greening Out w/ Jim: 28 March, 2024

Greening Out w/ Jim: 28 March, 2024 Greening Out w/ Jim: 28 March, 2024, 9.17 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Jim chats about long weekend gardening tasks on Greening Out. 

Morning Glory with Sam: Rāpare March 28th, 2024

Morning Glory with Sam: Rāpare March 28th, 2024 Morning Glory with Sam: Rāpare March 28th, 2024, 210.62 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Fun and varied show today! Cycling through some neo-psychedalia with Unknown Mortal Orchestra – before the swirling ambient soundscapes of Florian TM Zeisig's new album, Planet Inc. Finished off with downtempo tracks by Nice Girl and Kalimera. Keep it on the b!

Fast Track Approval Bill and the IMF’s recommendations for our Tax system w/ Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March: March 27, 2024

Fast Track Approval Bill and the IMF’s recommendations for our Tax system w/ Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March: March 27, 2024 Fast Track Approval Bill and the IMF’s recommendations for our Tax system w/ Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March: March 27, 2024, 12.83 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

 

The Fast Track approval legislation would enable the Ministers of transport, Infrastructure and Regional Development to approve consents for projects without going through the current considerations around communities and local and regional government, existing legislation regarding Te Tiriti and community participation.

Environmental activists have criticised the legislation as a potential avenue to undermine environmental considerations.

Nicholas spoke to Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March about his Party’s stance on the legislation.  

They also spoke about the International Monetary Funds’ recommendations regarding reform in our tax system.

The Ban on Disposable Vapes w Letitia Harding: 27 March, 2023

The Ban on Disposable Vapes w Letitia Harding: 27 March, 2023 The Ban on Disposable Vapes w Letitia Harding: 27 March, 2023, 8.12 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

Around 1 in 12 youths from the ages of 15 and above are estimated to be regular vapers here in Aotearoa, using disposable, single-use vapes that are generally cheaper and easier to access. Experts are saying that the vaping epidemic is already having noticeable effects on young people and is likely to be the cause of various respiratory illnesses and long-term impacts on brain activity, both in Aotearoa and internationally. 

The government recently banned the sale of disposable, single-use vapes in Aotearoa, and increased the fines for retailers caught selling nicotine products to young people. A move that has been widely commended by both experts and the general public. 

Oto spoke to Letitia Harding from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, to discuss the disposable vape phenomenon, and the benefits of the disposable vape ban.

The International Monetary Fund’s recommendations for reform of New Zealand’s tax systems w/ Professor Craig Elliffe: March 27, 2024

The International Monetary Fund’s recommendations for reform of New Zealand’s tax systems w/ Professor Craig Elliffe: March 27, 2024 The International Monetary Fund’s recommendations for reform of New Zealand’s tax systems w/ Professor Craig Elliffe: March 27, 2024, 18.26 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a UN organisation that evaluates and monitors the economic politics and financial situations of member states.

The IMF’s recent evaluation of New Zealand led to several recommendations.

Tax reform featured heavily in the recommendations, with the IMF suggesting New Zealand imposes a Capital Gains Tax as well as a Land Value Tax.

Nicholas spoke to Professor of tax law Craig Elliffe about the IMF’s recommendations.

Get Action! w Susan Maiava, Co-founder of Fair & Good

Get Action! Modern Slavery Legislation w Susan Maiava Co-founder of Fair & Good Get Action! Modern Slavery Legislation w Susan Maiava Co-founder of Fair & Good, 14.86 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

It is estimated that 50 million people worldwide are currently involved in some form of slavery. Many of those who have been enslaved for their labour, and work as child labourers, produce goods that we import and consume on a regular basis here in Aotearoa. 

Currently, there is no existing legislation in Aotearoa that requires companies to disclose the source of their goods, or to ensure that their products are being ethically produced; giving them free rein to indulge in modern slavery in order to cut their production costs. 

Producer Oto spoke to Dr Susan Maiava, Co-Founder of the ethical directory Fair & Good who have created a petition and open letter urging the government to introduce modern slavery legislation.

The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 27, 2024

The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 27, 2024 The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 27, 2024, 121.33 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

This week on the Wednesday Wire:

Nicholas spoke to Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the Fast Track Approval Legislation and the IMF’s recommendations regarding New Zealand’s tax system. 

He also spoke to Professor Craig Elliffe about the IMF’s recommendations regarding reform in our tax system.

Oto spoke to Letitia Harding, the chief executive of the Asthma and Respiratory foundation, New Zealand, to talk about the government’s recent ban on disposable vapes.

He also spoke to Dr Susan Maiava, the Co Founder of the ethical directory “Fair and Good” to talk about a petition her organisation made to the government to re-introduce modern slavery legislation. 

To end the show, Sofia spoke to Professor Moana Theodore on the world leading Dunedin Study: How Will You Age?

Dunedin Study Enters Mid-Life Era w Professor Moana Theodore

Dunedin Study Enters Mid-Life Phase w Professor Moana Theodore Dunedin Study Enters Mid-Life Phase w Professor Moana Theodore, 19.02 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

The infamous Dunedin Study is preparing for its next phase of life.

The study, which has followed over 1000 babies since 1973 is now entering it’s ‘mid-life’ period as members reach the ripe age of 52.

Producer Sofia Kent spoke with Auckland Uni Alumni and Study Director Professor Moana Theodore about the longitudinal study and what mid-life might show us.