A recently released report to the Associate Minister of Transport, James Meager, outlined progress on the resilience and security of New Zealand’s critical underwater infrastructure. The heavily-redacted 9 page report detailed ten ‘no-cost, low-effort’ options to mitigate vulnerabilities to undersea cables and to improve ways of working with industry and regional partners.
While the incidents of cable faults that the report pointed to were typically accidents, or related to currents and seismic activity, a particular impetus for the report was the growing threat to critical underwater infrastructure internationally.
With 99% of our international internet coming from just five cables, their importance to our day-to-day lives is difficult to understate. So, to discuss the report and the importance of the undersea cables connecting New Zealand to the rest of the world, producer Theo spoke to Dr Ulrich Speidel, from the School of Computer Science at the University of Auckland.
A BUSY SHOW TODAY EVERY1!!!!! piet is here to talk abt the whio, jonjon tolovae is here to talk abt her upcoming comedy fest show, and i (liv) am here to play u sum songs to make ur wednesday sexy and sweet! featuring lots of waiata māori cos nz music months guys !CATCH UP love u all!, liv xxx
Chris had a fun and engaging chat with Living Perfection, currently number four on the 95bFM Top Ten with his hit new single 'Late to The Disco' (out via Sunreturn), who also played a selection of dance-igniting tunes LIVE in the studio ✨
The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Playlist
Dance Exponents - Checking To See If Your Kiss Is The Same
Obscure Desire - 4A
Cave Circles - Ships feat. Silka
DOG Power - Not Human
Disasteradio - Go out
Ringlets - Hard Evidence
CCTV - No Barons
jackaltheblackal - k's torch song
JARED.MATTSON.AND.RUBAN.NIELSON - American Eagle
The Mint Chicks - If My Arm Was A Mic Stand, Would You Hold My Hand?
Last week, the government announced plans to scrap a policy that gave university students one free year of study, known as fees free, with commitments to reallocate that funding to trades training. This comes at a time when an increasing number of young people are absent of employment, education and training.
And an OECD report spelled bad weather for the New Zealand economy. To correct course, they urged for reforms to increase the age of eligibility of Superannuation all the way up to 72, among other policies. This was picked up by the National Party, who are campaigning on moving forward with their previous plans to raise the retirement age up to 67.
So for our weekly catch-up with the Green Party, host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the scrapping of fees-free and raising the eligibility age for superannuation, but as we called in, Mr Menéndez March was just leaving an extended sitting of parliament to scrutinise Erica Stanford's Immigration Amendment Bill, and we began with a discussion on how he believes it will hurt vulnerable migrant communities.
This week's show focuses on Unwound's final album Leaves Turn Inside You, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Features tracks from associated artists such as Elliott Smith, Modest Mouse and Quasi. Also includes songs from Nirvana and Radiohead through varying connections and influences!
Elle spoke to Sans Merit the solo project of Australian born, LA based Griffin James. They spoke about his sophomore release Trolley Polly, a considered follow up to his debut, Early Grave.
A transformative album that explores the extremities of neofolk, shoegaze and restless post-punk. Intricately vulnerable lyrics weave through the record accompanying James’hazy melodies. The album is, dare I say, brilliant.
For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the Immigration Amendment Act, the axing of Fees Free and the potential increase in the pension age.
He then spoke to honorary associate professor working in the Pensions and Intergenerational Equity Hub at the Economics Policy Centre, Susan St John, about the pension age in more depth - why she opposes raising it and what alternatives she prefers.
Then Toby spoke to infectious disease expert Siouxsie Wiles from the University of Auckland about the Huntavirus.
And Theo spoke to Dr Ulrich Speidel from the University of Auckland’s School of Computer Science on the recently released government report on our undersea cable resilience and security.
Ata mārie! Rosetta and Milly have your hump day covered with a great Breakfast show, including What's Up with Carmel Sepuloni from the Labour Party, your chance to win tickets to Dry Cleaning and Seun Kuti, AND a very special hour of guest-hosting from Shayne P. Carter! AKA Keith Miller - IYKYK. Whakarongo mai nei!
Last week the government announced plans to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority, the entity that serves to ensure television, radio, and internet broadcasters remain accountable to members of the public.
While the government saysit trusts broadcasters to self regulate, it’s unclear what this regulation could look like, especially without the all encompassing BSA to ensure that a universal standard is met.
In addition, ACT Party Leader David Seymour has expressed dismay at some of the recent publications by state funded broadcasters TVNZ and RNZ. Since Seymour is one of the ministers responsible for appointing the board for each organisation, his comments and criticisms are being compared to threats of censorship.
Lastly, the government has announced a new test for prospective immigrants to New Zealand, which would see them quizzed over topics relating to New Zealand values, our Bill of Rights, and our system of government. While the government is proposing this standard of knowledge for immigrants, many New Zealand citizens could be unable to answer the questions.
For this weeks catchup with the National Party's Ryan Hamilton, News Director Castor asked about these topics, beginning with the BSA.
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