Astronomer Josh Aoraki from Te Whatu Stardome joins Big J and Smashton to chat about the Mars rover's big road trip, a new private mission to Mars, and the next Lunar lander.
Lara Greaves phones in for political commentary, to chat about National's Kiwisaver policy, the Green's Tax Policy, and coalition tensions. Whakarongo mai nei!
Researcher at the Faculty of Engineering and Design Ayla Hoeta joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about her research in the Maramataka, and it's connection to te taiao. Whakarongo mai nei!
Last week, during Scrutiny Week, Housing Minister Chris Bishop was asked about the government's changes to social housing rent in this year's budget, prompting an explanation and defence for this government’s approach to social housing.
Last week also saw the tangible possibility of a peace deal between the US and Iran emerge, with talks progressing between the two parties to bring conflict to a close. THis, of course, will have an effect on New Zealand’s fuel situation, with the fuel crisis caused by the conflict having widespread effects on the country.
And the Conservation Amendment Bill has roused concern and criticism over what some worry will lead to the selling off of large chunks of conservation land, despite the Government’s comments to the contrary, as it seeks to how Conservation land is organised, and how it can be sold.
Host Alex spoke with National Party MP Ryan Hamilton about these topics, starting with Minister Chris Bishop and the government's social housing changes.
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.
This week, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, paving the way for new leadership in the British Labour Party. Starmer had been increasingly criticised by the public and his own party for not taking decisive enough action given his sweeping majority in the previous election. The frontrunner to become the new Prime Minister is former Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, who recently won the Makerfield by-election, putting him in the position to become the next Prime Minister.
I spoke to Aeron Davis, Professor of Political Communication at Victoria University of Wellington, about the political situation in the United Kingdom, the differences in leadership between Keir Starmer and the incoming Andy Burnham, and what impacts these changes will have.
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