The debate around raising the retirement age has continued this week, with growing discussion around Superannuation. At the same time, NZ First’s proposed “Man and Woman” bill has reignited debate around gender identity, legal definitions, and abortion access.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Producer Pranuja spoke with Shanan Halbert about these topics.

Rosetta and Milly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to chat about the confirmed 7.9% rates rise, and the impact that the fuel crisis will have on Council costs. Whakarongo mai nei!

Yesterday, Auckland Transport launched the city’s first electric hybrid ferry, set to be operated by Fullers360. The ferry is one of four electric ferries, which are set to begin service this year on the downtown to Devonport service. News Director Castor and Tuesday Wire producer Liam attended the event, where they spoke to a range of people about what the new development means for Auckland.

The Government’s move-on order legislation has given police greater powers to remove people from public spaces, including those begging or rough sleeping. Critics argue the bill risks criminalising homelessness rather than addressing its causes.

Producer Pranuja spoke with Dr Tim Welch about why he believes move-on orders punish poverty and what a more effective response to homelessness could look like.

Ngaio is filling in for Sofía today!! 

Pure Aotearoa music for your ears

Auckland rates will increase by 7.9% for the next year, as included in Council’s annual budget, which passed earlier this week. 

And bus passenger numbers in Auckland are back to pre-Covid levels, with a record number of bus trips in March.

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about both of these topics.

Rosetta and Milly chat with Marine Ranger in Whitianga, Coromandel, James Blackmore about his mahi looking after the moana and surveying crayfish populations. Whakarongo mai nei!

100% NZ tunes on this one

Francisca and Denise from Look Blue Go Purple phone in to choose a couple of tracks for you lucky bFM listeners for New Zealand Music Month! Whakarongo mai nei!

It's 100% New Zealand music week on 95bFM and today's show had plenty of it. We heard new songs from Jazmine Mary and Ben Chavasse, classics tracks by the likes of Che Fu and Fur Patrol, as well as a listener requests for the late, great Darcy Clay. Speaking of local music, Emma was also joined by two thirds of Womb (Cello Forrester and Georgette Brown) to hear about what they've got planned for their June 3 Strange Universe show with Dry Cleaning at The Hollywood.

Thanks to The Tuning Fork