Welcome back to the Wednesday Wire! This week:

Stella speaks to Dr Lucy Stewart about the state of the scientific research ecosystem in Aotearoa.

Trishil celebrates World Ocean Day by speaking to Associate Professor Travis Horton from the University of Canterbury about his research into Ocean protection with the use of satellite and drone technology.

Alex speaks with ACT party deputy leader Brooke Van Velden about the Government’s new Rural Health Strategy and ACT’s Housing Infrastructure Bill. 

Stella speaks to Dr Lee Beattie about the walkability of towns in Aotearoa and the positive outcomes that can be achieved with programmes for active transport.

Science has proven to be a key part of how Aotearoa’s society functions, but its importance isn’t reflected in the amount of funding allocated to research. Stella spoke with Dr Lucy Stewart, senior scientist and co-president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists about the recent budget's allocation of funding to research, and the intricacies of the research system.

It's World Ocean Day! To celebrate, the vast and expansive Ocean, Trishil speaks to Associate Professor Travis Horton from the University of Canterbury about his research into Ocean protection with the use of satellite and drone technology. 

We cover the technology, funding, and ocean acidification

Alex speaks with ACT party deputy leader Brooke Van Velden about the Government’s new Rural Health Strategy and ACT’s Housing Infrastructure Bill. 

A recently published paper titled 'Equity and other effects of a program facilitating and promoting active travel', investigated the implementation of walking and cycling infrastructure and run programs to promote and normalise active travel. Stella spoke with Dr Lee Beattie about the results, and what we can do with them. 

Alex speaks with ACT party deputy leader Brooke Van Velden about the Government’s new Rural Health Strategy and ACT’s Housing Infrastructure Bill. 

Wednesday Morning Glory and Eli's Stew join forces to create the Wednesday Morning Stew. Eli shares some of his groovy tunes that he plays on Friday mornings before the Sun comes up, he also selects the Remix of the Day. The shout out section makes a come back with Crazy Penis. So sit back, relax and enjoy.

Episode 7: The Affair Affair

Tyler Baikie returns with top-teir financial consolidation advice - Nan has Peach Crumble and tells us what's happening at the Old Senior Cits Hall in Levin - Jack Gerards gives us the latest from the Global Meme Stock Exchange - and Fukumodo has mouth problems throughout the night.

Tonight's Keyword is: Piss.

Irish singer and rapper of the London art scene, Biig Piig, dials in for a chat ahead of her much anticipated Auckland show as part of Elemental Nights. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about what she's been up to, her music process, and how it feels to be performing her 2021 The Sky Is Bleeding EP live again. Whakarongo mai!  

The Deputy Leader of the National Party talks about the Budget, the first Three Waters Bill being introduced to Parliament, and the impact of Covid-19 on schools. Whakarongo mai nei.