The Wire w/ Alex: 23 June, 2026

Today on the Tuesday Wire...

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chats with us about Japan’s Islands moving, nuclear clocks, and recycling with barcodes

For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Host Alex speaks with MP Ryan Hamilton about Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s comments on social housing, the potential end of the Iran War, and the Conservation Amendment Bill.

Producer Liam speaks to Professor Richard Easther about the government’s approach to science funding and the impacts that budget 2026 and other measures will have on science and scientists in New Zealand. 

Liam also also speaks to Professor Aeron Davis, about Keir Starmer’s recent resignation, how this came about and what we might expect the future of the labour party to look like, with the likely appointment of former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as Prime Minister.