hanbee dropped into the studio i tēnei ata to have a kōrero about her totally gorgeous, dreamy, and chill debut album Seashell Cassette. It's out today so definitely go check it out, and keep an eye on the collective hanbee is a part of, ABG (Always Be Grateful), who are up to some pretty awesome stuff right now. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Green Party MP Jan Logie has recently spearheaded an open letter to see welfare improved for parents of young children. 

Addressed to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, the letter called for one central family support credit instead of multiple different kinds. 

Logie also calls for the Best Start Credit that supports parents through weekly paid instalments to be increased from one year of funds to three years after the baby is born.

The best start payment was introduced in 2018, giving families with under twelve month old's $60pw depending on their income, a number the Greens are also calling to be increased.

Liam spoke to Logie to learn more. 

The gentle pitter patter of 'Rain Tunes' wakes us up this Friday morning with Dr. Zemke. 

Today on The Wire:

Liam spoke to Jan Logie of the Green Party about her open letter to the Prime Minister to improve welfare support for parents of young children.

David spoke to Pedro Mello about the upcoming Brazilian Elections.

We also have a series of interviews from Jack Horsnell at last week's Climate Protests in Tamaki Makaurau. He spoke to protesters about what they were calling for and why they believe climate change is important.

Liam also had a chat with Anton Ashcroft from Divergent Thinking NZ about the struggle neurodiverse students go under in schools.

David also spoke to the first haast tokoeka kiwi chick of the 2022-23 season Polina Stucke.

And finally Liam had a korero with Kelly Dombroski from Massey University about how Christchurch has implemented community installations and arts events after the earthquakes.

The first haast tokoeka kiwi chick of the 2022-23 season has hatched.

While the adult kiwi has a very life expectancy, the Department of Conservation has two breeding programs for the chicks.

David spoke to DOC Biodiversity Supervisor Polina Stucke about the haast tokoeka kiwi and its breeding programs.

A major research project has recently concluded, investigating the urban transformation of Ōutautahi Christchurch.

Made with the support of arts organisation  Life in Vacant Spaces, the project has reflected on the arts events and creative spaces that were formed at the outset of the earthquakes. 

The research also detailed the positive mental health affects of the installations and events, as well as some positive ecological impacts. 

Liam spoke to Massey University research fellow and lead researcher Kelly Dombroski, first asking her to run through the research titled Huritanga: ten years of transformational place-making.

The Viewmaster brings us a show that maaaaybe you might like? May not be worth a geez, but there are certainly some cool super-hero esque creatures. Anyway, whakarongo mai nei to hear Sam's take and then make up your own mind about The Imperfects. 

Singer of the Ambitious Vegetables (later The Mockers)  Andrew Fagan has a chat about the very exciting, exclusive to vinyl 7 inch release of their early tracks! Whakarongo mai nei! 

Bridget Davies brings in a deliciously vague pasta recipe, and some tasty comedy recs, including the all women and non-binary lineup at The Honeytrap which you can catch Bridget MC'ing tomorrow night! Whakarongo mai nei.