News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer about the National Party’s Demand the Debate Campaign. They discuss Judith Collins' critique that He Puapua is a radical interpretation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the use of the term 'seperatism' in political discourse and Debbie's perspective on how unified the National Party is currently. Jemima and Debbie also touch on the $2.75 million in government funding put into a marae-based drug rehabilitation programme, Kahuhura, which has links with the Mongrel Mob. 

We're joined in studio by Jon Bernais for Higher Porpoise and this episode also features the Sound of Sydney courtesy of Carlos Avilés.

~ universal harmony ~

A soundtrack for creative minds and those who spread gratitude in a resolute way

Joe briefly speaks with Professor Asaad Shamseldin, from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland, about the recent extreme weather conditions, which have left hundreds displaced from their homes along the South Islands West Coast, and how it relates to climate change.

New producer, Joe, talks to the CEO of animal welfare group SAFE, Debra Ashton, about their recent decision to take the government to court over their failure to ban rodeos.

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Rachel's still away but we have very special guest host, Amelia! On the show we've got a cool Stage Direction with the Yang/Young/杨 team; we do some learning on Ready Steady Learn with Rachelle Pederson; and we hear from Anthonie Tonnon thanks to Jess Fu's long player on Totally Wired! Whakarongo mai! 

Today on Ready Steady Learn we're joined by Rachelle Pederson who talks about her research into privilege and Pākeha identity throughout the changing relationships between Māori and Pākeha. If you'd like to get involved in the study you can reach Rachelle at [email protected]. Whakarongo mai! 

Today Alice is joined by some of the team from Yang/Young/杨, Sherry Zhang and Ruby Payne! Opening on Friday at Basement Theatre, it's definitely not one to miss. Whakarongo mai to hear about the show and what ATC's 2021 Here & Now Festival has in store. 

Our weekly chat with James Shaw is back this week. 

Jessica Hopkins talked to James about farmers protesting against ute tax, and environmental regulations, the arrest of four Kaitiaki at Putiki, and 35 years of homosexual law reform. 

Jessica started off the interview discussing whether we can supporting farmers while reducing emissions from agriculture.

On the Monday Wire, Jessica Hopkins talked to Green Party Co-leader James Shaw about the farmers protest against the Ute Tax and recent environmental regulations, and 35 years of homosexual law reform in New Zealand. 

Jessica also be spoke to Associate Professor Susan Fountaine about the gender gap in news.

Producer Louis Macalister brings you an interview with the Police Association's President, Chris Cahill on Police demands for better protection for officers.

Louis was joined by Samoa Observer journalist James Robertson to discuss the recent developments Post-election in Samoa.

lastly, Louis had one more piece, talking to Dr Lisa Reynolds from the University of Auckland about LSD microdosing for cancer patients. 

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Rachel's away so we've got the super cool Keria (who you may remember from Morning Glory's of yore) sailing the Breakfast ship. First up we have Penelope Noir for Fashun; Artbank's Tom Tuke is in the studio to chat about his puppet show, Paloma and the Do of Death; Suri lets us know what's good in books for Loose Reads; and Justine helps out with all your work and union stuff in Red Dead Redemption! Whakarongo mai!