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95bFM: The Wire

Listen back to features and interviews from 95bFM's daily news and current affairs show. Joel Armstrong, Sara Mckoy, Max Micheel, and Caeden Tipler focus on the issues of Tāmaki Makaurau and elsewhere in independent-thinking bFM style. Monday-Thursday 12-1pm on 95bFM.

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The axeing of Youth Councils w/ Lola Fisher: 18...

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2024/04/17

Whanganui Youth Council members have recently publicly spoken about the potential axeing of their youth council, as well as similar proposals in other regions. Wire Host Caeden speaks to Whanganui Youth Council leader Lola Fisher about the importance of Youth Councils and why they’re at risk.

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The need for a rates increase and a boost in Tāmaki...

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2024/04/17

Watercare has signalled a potential rates increase for Aucklanders this year, while council balances needing funding for infrastructure in a cost of living crisis. Council has also approved a $1 million dollar funding boost to Arts and Culture, which could have significant benefits to local communities. For City Counselling Wire Host Caeden asks Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about both these topics.

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The genesis of the largest study into dementia in New...

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2024/04/09

A new study into dementia in New Zealand is seeking to fill gaps in our understanding of how dementia affects our communities. The study will be the largest of its kind and will aim to talk to more than two thousand older people and their families. The study will also seek to understand the prevalence of dementia across four ethnic communities Pakeha, Chinese, Indian and Fijian Indian, with parallel studies taking place in Maori and Pasifika communities. Nicholas spoke to the lead researcher for

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The Wire w/ Castor: 2nd April, 2024.

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2024/04/01

On this week's Tuesday Wire, For Dear Science, Professor Allan Blackman spoke to us about 100 year old preserved milk, climate change affecting the earth's rotation, and song lyrics becoming simpler over time. In our weekly catchup with the National Party's James Meager, Wire host Castor spoke to him about transgender issues in light of transgender day of visibility, as well as the Fast Track Approvals Bill. He also spoke to the University of Auckland's Professor Liz Beddoe about poor working

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Dunedin Study Enters Mid-Life Era w Professor Moana...

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2024/03/26

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.

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The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 27, 2024

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2024/03/26

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

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Fast Track Approval Bill and the IMF’s...

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2024/03/26

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

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The International Monetary Fund’s recommendations for...

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2024/03/26

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.

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Whaikaha, Ministry for Disabled People, funding...

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2024/03/25

Last week, on Monday 18th March, Whaikaha - the Ministry for Disabled People announced that it was making changes to its Purchasing Rules and Equipment and Modification Services. These changes mean that people can no longer use disability funding for expenses that provide respite, self-care services for carers and whānau, gifts for volunteers providing support, and overseas and domestic travel costs. The changes came into effect the same day they were announced. Producer Sofia Roger Williams

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Proposed vaping legislation and changes to disability...

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2024/03/25

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced a batch of legislation aimed at reducing the prevalence of vaping amongst young people. These changes include a ban on disposable vapes and increased fines for those selling vapes to underaged buyers. Additionally, recent changes around disability funding eligibility have been criticised by many for removing access to essential services or leisure activities. Wire host Castor spoke to James Meager about the new vaping legislation and the

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CBD oil as a natural treatment for endometriosis pain...

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2024/03/25

World Endometriosis Day is coming up this week on the 28th of March. Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, causing severe pain in the pelvis. Endometriosis is hard to diagnose and there is currently no cure. However, international studies have shown that CBD oil is a promising natural treatment for endometriosis pain relief. Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to the CEO of the Green Leaf Group and Co-founder of the

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Improving Auckland’s Public Transport and w/ Shane...

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2024/03/20

Yesterday the Western line was closed for some stops including between New Market and Britomart, while two Britomart stations remained closed due to KiwiRail maintenance issues. This won’t surprise commuters in Tāmaki Makaurau who are far too used to trains not running or turning up.Caeden spoke to West Auckland based counsellor Shane Henderson about our public transport woes and the success of the cost-cutting budget. Here is that interview.

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The students at Freyberg High School and Grant...

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2024/03/20

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Caeden spoke to Labour Party spokesperson for Education and Women Jan Tinetti. They asked about Winston Peter’s comments comparing co-governance with Nazi Germany, the response to the Freyberg High School students performing a haka against David Seymour, and Grant Robertson’s valedictory speech yesterday.

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International Research Supports Free School Lunch...

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2024/03/20

More international research has emerged evidencing the connection between hunger and school achievement both internationally and in Aotearoa, ahead of the proposed funding cuts for free school lunch programme, Ka Ora, Ka Ako. Producer Jasmine Gray speaks with public health researcher, Dr. Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau, about the lacking evaluation processes of Aotearoa’s government bodies ahead of cuts, and the positive impact of our free school lunch programmes that has been evidenced through

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The Path to Indigeous Rights Constitution in Aotearoa...

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2024/03/20

Producer Jasmine Gray speaks with Professor of Māori Studies Margaret Mutu of Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa, and Ngāti Whātua. As chairperson of Matike Mai Aotearoa and of Te Rūnanga-a-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu, Margaret shares with us the path to securing indigenous rights in Aotearoa in light of the upcoming hui on this kaupapa hosted at Waipapa Taumata Rau in April.

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Thursday Wire w/ Caeden: 21 March, 2024

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2024/03/20

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Caeden chats with Labour spokesperson for Education and Women Jan Tinetti about Winston Peters recent comments on co-governance, the students at Freyberg High School, and Grant Robertson’s valedictory speech. They also also chat with Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about public transport in Tāmaki Makaurau and Auckland’s last cost cutting budget for City Counselling. Jasmine speaks to Professor Margaret Mutu about the path to a constitution of

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The Government’s proposed bill to expand the...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2024/03/19

The coalition Government has proposed a bill that would change the current process around the fast tracking of consents for developmental projects. The 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. The bill would mean that Minister’s could decide on

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The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 20, 2024

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2024/03/19

This week on the Wednesday Wire: Nicholas spoke to Associate Professor Mike Rehm about the reintroduction of interest deductibility and the implications for renters. He also spoke to Professor Nicolas Lewis about the Government’s proposed bill to change regulations around the fast-tracking of consents for development. Sofia spoke to Senior Research Fellow at the University of London, Dr Ladam Hashemi tells us about her research project at the University of Auckland that found higher vaccination

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The Dangers of Bird Feeding w Ian Mclean: 20 March, 2024

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2024/03/19

Bird feeding. It's one of life's simple pleasures that leads to rats, botuilism, and skewed biodiversity. Though basic knowledge of bird feeding guidelines is present in Aotearoa, it is more often than not ignored, as demonstrated by the loaves of white bread that lay scattered in Auckland's Western Springs park. Auckland regional representative for Birds NZ, Ian Mclean shares, his expert knowledge on what really happens when we feed birds.

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Migrant Vaccination Rates Lead in NZ w DR Ladam...

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2024/03/19

An Auckland University research project has shown high vaccination rates skew towards new migrants in comparison to those born in New Zealand. The study found children of recent migrants were also more likely to receive vaccines within the first year of moving to Aotearoa than non-migrants. Producer Sofia Kent spoke to Senior Researcher at the University of London Dr Ladam Hashemi about the research project.

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