Morning Glory with Sam Clark
10am - 12pm

Launch in new window

Sisters Of Mercy - Body Electric

You are here

The Wire with Manny

Latest bCasts • View all

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: April 5, 2022

 Dear Science w/Marcus Jones: April 5, 2022 Dear Science w/Marcus Jones: April 5, 2022, 28.11 MB
Tue 5 Apr 2022

This week on Dear Science, Christina caught up with AUT Professor Marcus Jones. They talked about the increased risk of developing diabetes after recovering from Covid, a new type of painkiller free of opioids, and how fish are able to learn basic maths. 

High Demand for A Positive Blood w/ Asuka Burge

 High Demand for A Positive Blood w/ Asuka Burge High Demand for A Positive Blood w/ Asuka Burge, 10.43 MB
Tue 5 Apr 2022

The New Zealand Blood Service has called for those with A Positive Blood to donate as soon as possible to replenish reserves and to help save lives.
Trishil spoke to National Manager of Marketing and Communications Asuka Burge from the New Zealand Blood Service to discuss the critical need for A Positive donors, and how you can go about donating blood.

Awarua-Waituna Wetlands Protection w/ Tom Kay

 Awarua-Waituna Wetlands Protection w/ Tom Kay Awarua-Waituna Wetlands Protection w/ Tom Kay, 14 MB
Tue 5 Apr 2022

Over the weekend, a severe blaze broke out across the Awarua-Waituna wetlands, burning 1000 hectares of the land. The fires have highlighted a need for the Government to implement climate protections for the wetlands as it acts as a major carbon sink and contains a unique ecosystem.

Trishil spoke to Tom Kay from Forest and Bird to discuss the impact of the fires, and policy that can be implemented so the wetlands can be protected.

Covid-19 Restrictions Loosened w/ Rod Jackson and Michael Plank: April 5, 2022

 Covid-19 Restrictions Loosened w/ Rod Jackson and Michael Plank: April 5, 2022 Covid-19 Restrictions Loosened w/ Rod Jackson and Michael Plank: April 5, 2022, 8.64 MB
Tue 5 Apr 2022

As of midnight on April 4, the government has removed the requirement for vaccine mandates and vaccine passes. However, the entire country will remain under the red traffic light setting, with no regions moving to orange. On The Wire, Christina spoke to epidemiologist Rod Jackson and Covid modeller Michael Plank about the loosened restrictions and what that means for Aotearoa.

Workers vote to join Amazon Labour Union w/ Justin Sachs: April 5, 2022

 Workers vote to join Amazon Labour Union w/ Justin Sachs: April 5, 2022 Workers vote to join Amazon Labour Union w/ Justin Sachs: April 5, 2022, 6.97 MB
Tue 5 Apr 2022

Recently, Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, made history by voting to join the Amazon Labour Union. With a reputation of exploitation in Amazon warehouses, this news has significant implications for worker rights. Christina asked trade unionist Justine Sachs about her thoughts on the situation.

Cattle Rules and Regulations w/ Oska Rego: April 4, 2022

 Cattle Rules and Regulations w/ Oska Rego: April 4, 2022 Cattle Rules and Regulations w/ Oska Rego: April 4, 2022, 25.55 MB
Mon 4 Apr 2022

After a court case saw one New Zealand farmer get home detention for starving 28 cows to death, cattle laws in New Zealand come under question of how well they deal with cattle welfare. Charlie speaks with Oska Rego from the New Zealand Animal Law Association about the current agricultural cattle laws, and how these can be improved in the future.

The Wire with Charlie: April 4, 2022

 The Wire with Charlie: April 4, 2022 The Wire with Charlie: April 4, 2022, 134.56 MB
Mon 4 Apr 2022

Welcome back to another Monday Wire, on today's show:

Isla and Stella bring you "Tomorrow's World". They look at AI and machine learning with Krithik Ramesh, who won the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair at 16.

Charlie speaks to Olga Pantos from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research about how microplastics affect our lives, and how they're monitored. She also speaks to Oska Rego from the New Zealand Animal Law Association about the current state of New Zealand's cattle laws and what can be done to improve them.

Sam speaks to Dr Paul Winton about the 1.5 Project, how you can reduce your carbon emissions, and further climate action. He also speaks to Wendy Johns from Friends of Oakley Creek about the restoration of Te Auaunga Oakley Creek.

Microplastics w/ Olga Pantos: April 4, 2022

 Microplastics w/ Olga Pantos: April 4, 2022 Microplastics w/ Olga Pantos: April 4, 2022, 19.59 MB
Mon 4 Apr 2022

Microplastics have been found in human blood for the first time. With these particles entering every part of our enviornment, and even our blood, how can we regulate this pollution? Olga Pantos from the Institute of Encironmental Science and Research talks to Charlie about the composition of microplastics, her monitorisation study, and how these particles find thier way into our bodies.

Restoring Te Auaunga Oakley Creek w/ Wendy Johns: 4th April, 2022.

 Restoring Te Auaunga Oakley Creek w/ Wendy Johns: 4th April, 2022. , 6.34 MB
Mon 4 Apr 2022

Sam Clark spoke to Wendy John, Co-founder and project manager of Nga Ringa o Te Auaunga/Friends of Oakley Creek about a new restoration project that focuses on removing harmful weeds. Wendy John says Te Auaunga is relatively healthy for an urban creek, but there’s still lots of work to be done. She says Te Auaunga is a ‘combined sewer/stormwater catchment’ – which means wastewater flows into the creek when there’s heavy rain and storms.

The restoration sessions are every Tuesday 9:30am-12pm. https://www.facebook.com/OakleyCreek

Cows, Cars and Climate Action w/ Paul Winton: April 4, 2022.

Cows, Cars and Climate Action w/ Paul Winton: April 4, 2022. , 13.14 MB
Mon 4 Apr 2022

Sam Clark speaks to Dr Paul Winton, founder of the 1.5 Project, a foundation that advocates for stronger climate action in Aotearoa. Winton explains what the Climate Change Commission’s proposal is missing and how the problem in Aotearoa is the cows and the cars. Winton says we need to treat climate action like we treat Covid-19 - a clear message from central and local government to raise awareness.