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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 Wire w/ Oto: 01 October, 2025

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/30

For Oto's final wire 😢 he spoke with Green Party MP Ricardo Menendez-March for our weekly catchup with the Green Party. They discussed: Winston Peters' refusal to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly and The government’s decision to reopen applications for oil and gas exploration across New Zealand. And he spoke with Heba Mortaja from Aotearoa for Palestine for a follow up conversation about Winston Peters’ decision not to recognise Palestine, and the upcoming march for humanity on the

Health Amendments and Preventative Healthcare w/ the...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/30

From hiring freezes to canning Te Aka Whai Ora, we've seen a significant shake-up of our public health system under this current administration, and now, Minister of Health Simeon Brown has put forward further amendments to change Health New Zealand's purpose, objectives, and functions. Wednesday Wire Producer Emmanuel spoke to George Laking, an Associate Oncology Professor at the University of Auckland, over his concerns that the reforms will degrade access to preventative care and worsen health

Aotearoa for Palestine Condemn's Winston Peters' UN...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/30

While speaking at the Eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly over the weekend, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced that New Zealand would not be recognising a Palestinian state at this point in time. Peters’ rationale was that Hamas’s leadership in Gaza would make recognising Palestine an unwise move for New Zealand to make at this point, additionally stating that it could trigger a reaction from Israel that would lead to more aggressive policies in both Gaza and the West

New Earthquake-Prone Building Regulations w Dr. Megan...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/29

Yesterday, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced changes to the earthquake-prone building regulations that will remove nearly 3000 buildings from the classification register. Previously, buildings would have to meet a 34%NBS (new building standard) threshold to predict likelihoods of withstanding seismic action. The new system instead prioritises identifying structures that pose a higher risk to human life. Alterations seek to measure risk in a manner that balances safety with

The Mood of the Boardroom and University Reforms w/...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/24

Yesterday, the New Zealand Herald released their latest “Mood of the Boardroom” survey results, based on the responses from 150 senior business leaders. And earlier this month, the Minister for Universities, Dr Shane Reti, announced a series of reforms for tertiary education. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden asked Shanan Halbert about both of these topics.

International Desk: The Conviction of Former...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/24

Earlier this month, four out of five members of Brazil’s supreme court voted to convict the former president, Jair Bolsonaro, for plotting a military coup after losing the 2022 election. However, members of the right-wing political opposition that support Bolsonaro are attempting to pass a bill that would give him amnesty. For International Desk, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Dr Marieke Riethof, Senior Lecturer in Latin American Politics at the University of Liverpool, about the conviction of

Plan Change 78 and High Density Housing on City...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/24

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning committee met yesterday to vote on a new plan that would zone the city for two million homes, primarily around train stations and rapid bus routes. This plan is a response to legislation put forward by housing minister Chris Bishop which requires councils across the country to zone for higher density housing. This plan has not been without controversy, with councillors claiming that Aucklanders are being “put to the firing squad” Deputy PM David Seymour

Te Ohu Whakawhanaunga Tāmaki Makaurau's Mayoral Forum...

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2025/09/24

Last week at St Matthew’s in the city, the community alliance Te Ohu Whakawhaungna organised a housing and wages Mayoral Forum attended by nearly 300 people.This forum was centered on asking leading mayoral candidates about their plans to deliver public and affordable housing in the city, tackle homelessness and deliver a living wage for all those employed by Auckland Council. Producer Sanat spoke to lead organiser for Te Ohu Marlon Drake about their community organising strategy, the sort of

The Wire w/ Caeden: 25 September, 2025

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2025/09/24

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about the results of the New Zealand Herald’s mood of the boardroom survey, and the University reforms announced by the Government earlier this month. For International Desk, they also spoke to Dr Marieke Riethof, Senior Lecturer in Latin American Politics at the University of Liverpool, about the conviction of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and the public response. On City Counselling this week,

The Wire w/ Oto: 24 September, 2025

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2025/09/23

For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about the government’s changes to sick leave laws with their planned overhaul of the Holidays Act 2003, as well as Environment Canterbury’s decision to carry a motion declaring a nitrate emergency and the responses to the Greens petition calling on te reo Māori names to be restored to Wellington electorates And he spoke with Dr Ritesh Shah a Senior Lecturer in Critical Studies in Education at the University of

Palestinian state recognition ‘symbolic action’, says...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/23

Amid the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, a growing number of nations, including Western allies such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and France, have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. These moves have intensified pressure on New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, to follow suit. But with Israel’s war on Gaza now into its second year, and the Palestinian death toll surpassing 65,000, many Palestinians, experts, and advocates argue that recognition alone is not

What Does Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Mean For Free...

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2025/09/23

Last week ABC, who is owned by Disney, announced that American Late Night Host Jimmy Kimmel was to be suspended indefinitely after pressure from the FCC and President Donald Trump’s administration, over comments he made related to the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Yesterday, Disney announced that Kimmel would be re-instated, and would continue hosting the show starting today. This follows news from July, when it was announced that CBS would be ending the The Late Show franchise at the

Firearm Incidents Cost New Zealand $322 Million Per...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/23

A new study led by the University of Otago has found that, each year, firearms injuries are costing the New Zealand hospital system an average of $1.48 million and costing the country a further $321 million in years of life lost. The researchers investigated firearms-related hospitalisations and deaths from assaults, accidents and suicide between the years 2000 and 2018. The total cost of hospital care over the 19 years was $28.2 million. Lead researcher Dr Lucy Telfar-Barnard, a senior research

Identity and Wellbeing for Donor-Conceived Children w...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/22

A 2025 survey regarding experiences of disclosure to donor-conceived children about their origins reported that the majority of parents do choose to have a conversation with their tamariki about their whakapapa. Further research into donor whānau dynamics is being conducted by collaborative research group Donor Identity in Aotearoa New Zealand (DIANZ), with an intention to identify where support is needed for all parties of donor-conception in Aotearoa. Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to researcher

International Desk: The Youth-Led Anti-Corruption...

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2025/09/17

Last week, thousands of young people began mass protests in Nepal, sparked by a social media ban but over larger frustrations with government corruption. The protests have led to Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign, especially in the wake of public outrage over the killing of 22 people during the police crackdown on protestors. For International Desk, Wire Host Caeden spoke to University of Queensland Lecturer in Political Science Dr DB Subedi about the circumstances behind these

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Secondary Curriculum Changes,...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/17

This week is the 50-year milestone of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. The theme for this week is “ake ake ake - a forever language.” Last week, the government unveiled a series of new secondary school subjects as part of its curriculum refresh. And the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows Labour ahead of National, but neither party is able to govern on its own. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about all of these topics.

The transformative impact of social media for Kaupapa...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/17

The University of Auckland’s Maori and Pacific Academic Engagement Advisor for Students and Scholarly Services Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens talked to Thursday Wire Producer Sanat today about how social media is enabling higher engagement with Māori political Kaupapa. Recently Te Pāti Māori won the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, with candidate Oriini Kaipara using social media to far greater effect than Labour candidate Peeni Henare who relied on more tried and true campaigning tactics. Mia-Mae walked

City Counselling: Bike Auckland Pledge and Abuse...

95bFM: The Wire ·

2025/09/17

Bike Auckland, a pro-cycling advocacy group recently sent out their pledge for candidates which says “I believe people of all ages should feel able to bike safely to get around. Auckland needs more climate-friendly transport to ensure a sustainable and resilient Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, protecting our environment and communities for future generations. If elected, I commit to making a safe, connected cycle network a priority.” Several candidates have pledged their support for the bike pledge,

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori celebrates 50 years w/...

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2025/09/16

This week marks 50 years since the establishment of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, following the 1972 Māori Language Petition. As part of this week everyone across Aotearoa is encouraged to use and learn te reo Māori, fostering its revival and integrating it into their daily life. However, even 50 years on, the revitalisation of Te Reo still faces a number of issues, with the current coalition Government facing criticism over its policies relating to te reo, such as the removal of te reo on the New

The Wire w/ Oto: 17 September, 2025

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2025/09/16

For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about The Greens renewed call for the government to recognise Palestinian statehood, The Greens call for an extension on Māori wards referendum, The most recent failed ETS auction. For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, he spoke to Professor of Māori Studies at the University of Auckland - Margaret Mutu about the significance of Te Wiki and the milestones in te reo revitalisation that have been achieved over the past 50

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