Dr Lara Greaves has a kōrero about the significance of the first Matariki public holiday, Auckland’s Mayoral Race (and upcoming election in October), and the political rhetoric around gangs. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Troy Kingi phones up for a kōrero about the release of ‘Pū Whenua Hautapu Eka Mumura’ - a revised and translated version of Holy Colony Burning Acres, a total reworking of the album from a Māori world view. It's out tomorrow, whakarongo mai nei! 

This week on The Wire for Rāpare Thursday!

Tuva’a speaks about Labour Party’s Andrew Little and whether or not the health system is in crisis or not. 

The Green Desk is back! Frances brings us the latest on Green related issues. This week she speaks to Professor Dan Tompkins, the Science Director for Predator Free 2050. 

Joe speaks to Nic Rawlence from the Palaeongenetics Lab at the University of Otago about how the New Zealand Grayling went extinct and the Mysterious Adzebill. He’ll also be speaking to Amy Chan from the University of Auckland about digital tech helping with asthma medication​. Finally, he speaks talks to Dr Lis Ellison-Loschmann from the health research council about addressing key Maori health policies.

That's us for The Wire for Rāpare Thursday!

This week, Labour's Andrew Little was unfortunately away. However, Tuva’a speaks about what's been going on with the Health Minister, as well as whether or not the health system is in crisis.

Keegan drops by the studio to share some delicious Avondale delights like Burnt Butter and the wall of corn beef. He also let's us know about Vā, which you can check out across the weekend kicking off tonight! Whakarongo mai nei! 

One potential solution for asthma lies in digital technologies that can reduce the risks associated with not taking medication as prescribed. These technologies include text message reminders, web-based apps, interactive voice response systems and smart inhalers.

Joe spoke to Dr Amy Chan, a Senior Clinical Research Fellow for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Auckland, on the matter.

Serving you up a jam packed show to wrap up a sweet week. Whakarongo mai nei for some Political Commentary with Dr Lara Greaves; Breakfast Food with Keegan Fepuleai; a kōrero with Troy Kingi about Pū Whenua Hautapu Eka Mumura; Mediabatt with Tim and special guest Remi; and Priya Sami and Alex Freer in the studio for a sneaky first spin for the new BUB track, "Bored"! 

Priya (BUB) and Alex (A.C. Freazy) pop in for a kōrero i tēnei ata and give us a sneaky first spin of BUB's  new single 'Bored'! Officially out tomorrow. Also, you can catch BUB playing with Hans Pucket at Whammy on the 1st of July. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Tim, joined by special guest with spicy takes, Remi, chats about the controversy and lies from Business New Zealand about Fair Pay Agreements, and the state of Hong Kong and their media freedoms two years on from the introduction of the new security law in 2019.

Episode 9: The I Can't Be Fucked Affair

Fukumodo gave away a prize pack, comprising of items sent in by Radio One, which will now be sent to a lucky listener!

Nan rates the Top 5 Canned Foods of all time - Tyler Baikie gives us the tips to get motivated - We sampled David Liebe Hart's discography in Outsider Music - We celebrate Prefab Sprout's Paddy McAloon's Birthday (belatedly) with a flashback to their Reading University concert in 1985.