95bFM

A mix of the Amsterdam underground electronic scene's best.

Oto and Jaycee had a kōrero with Marc Conaco, a Filipino artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau, about his recent exhibition at Studio One called "Ang Sininang Bulawan - The Golden Dress" and the role of the Babaylan in pre-colonial Filipino society.

Jaycee and Marc also talked about their shared experiences as Filipino creatives balancing familial expectations with their artistic pursuits.

Following a year of Government Budget cuts in response to the current recession, economists and social service workers have expressed concern about the effects current fiscal policies will have on New Zealanders.

In December 2024, Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, revealed that the government's plans to reduce social service spending could lead to 3900 jobs being cut. Around the same time, Auckland City Mission CEO, Helen Robinson, warned that food banks face closures in 2025.

Producer Athena spoke to Economist, and Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Auckland, Dr Susan St John, about how the recession, and cuts to social services will affect New Zealanders.

Proper compensation for survivours of institutional child sexual abuse has long been a difficult issue to navigate, as current frameworks across commonwealth jurisdictions leave many questions regarding financial redress unanswered. 

In light of New Zealand's recent Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, as well as Australia’s 2017 Royal Commission, and a 2022 independent inquiry from England and Wales, a team of legal experts from New Zealand, Australia, and the UK will be investigating, and comparing each jurisdiction to develop appropriate frameworks for addressing institutional abuse.

Producer Athena spoke to Brian Coote Chair in Private Law, and Professor at the University of Auckland, Dr Jodi Gardner, about the importance of this research, and what the team hopes to develop.

Filling in for Sof this morning!

Ngā mihi nui The Tuning Fork

This week on the Tuesday Wire...

For Dear Science this week, our expert Doctor Cushla McGoverin, chatted with us about applications of quantum technology in computing, communication, and sensing. 

In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Tim Costley about the new charter school program and the Dunedin hospital rebuild

Producer Athena spoke to Economist and Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Auckland, Dr Susan St John, about how cuts to social services will deepen inequality.

They also spoke to Brian Coote chair in private law and Professor at the University of Auckland, Jodi Gardner, about research into frameworks for addressing institutional child abuse.

Featuring a chat with Nick from Burger Nation about the 2025 festival, Short Player with Mechanism thanks to NZ On Air Music, and Ready Steady Learn with Dr Georgia Rudd thanks to the Univeristy of Auckland. 

The government announced its new $153m charter school program last year, which is due to begin operations in term one this year. The program has been criticised by some existing education providers, who say there is little evidence for its future success and that the money could be better spent elsewhere. 

The Dunedin Hospital rebuild was also confirmed last week after months of review and reconsideration. The new build will expand on existing hospital services as promised, but will have 59 less beds than initially planned. Given overcrowding issues in the health system at the moment, some are concerned that this upgrade won’t be enough for the people of Dunedin.

In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Tim Costley about each of these issues, starting with the new charter school program.

Vibular vessels from the pungent punchbowl

Jonny brings you Loose Reads thanks to our friends at Time Out Bookstore.