Last week, Christopher Luxon declined to join the ‘Board of Peace’ being championed by Donald Trump on behalf of New Zealand. The Board is supposedly aimed to restore and maintain stability, particularly looking at Gaza, which would involve this board working together to form a transitionary power structure in the region.

However, this board is facing a great deal of criticism; for starters, some see it as a way for Donald Trump to enforce structures that he sees as beneficial for himself. Importantly, also, there is a concern over the absence of any Palestinian voice from a board that claims to want to move the region forward, undermining their self-determination.

Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke to Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Treasa Dunworth, about this rejection and the invite, and what it means for Palestinian self-determination and New Zealand’s stance.

A Tribute to Sly Dunbar

This week on the Monday Wire...

For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Simon Court about the ACT party’s stance on a new modern slavery bill and the prison population reaching an all time high.

On the prison population and Te Pāti Māori’s new policy of prison abolition, they spoke to academic and activist Dr Emmy Rākete.

And they spoke to the University of Auckland’s Hyesop Shin about the challenges involved with introducing congestion charging.

Producer Alex spoke to Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, Treasa Dunworth, about New Zealand’s refusal to join the ‘Board of Peace,’ and what it means for our recognition of Palestinian Self-Determination.

He also spoke to Senior Research Fellow in General Practice and Primary care in the school of population health at the University of Auckland, Dr Samantha Marsh, about the new trial over Social Media Companies’ liability for adverse health affects of social media, and how it reflects and mirrors the decades of fighting against tobacco companies.

Jenna from Timeout is up in the studio with Rosetta and Milly to chat about the perfect read for the grumpy customer service worker in your life - John Tottenham's Service! Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!

What a beautiful way to end a beautiful day! 

Playing some of their favourite vinyls, this edition of the Hard Fast and Heavy show contains everything from classic punk to noise rock with a few of Flo's classic staples as per always (Steve Albini and Nomeansno).

Some plays of the new Joyce Manor album "I Used To Go To That Bar" put Flo in a reflective mood, reminiscing of past gigs and favourite bands! 

We continue with chapter 3 of Brian Falkner's Northwood, plus chat with Chanelle about her new album. 

Thanks to the wonderful NZ Maritime Museum - Hui te Ananui a Tangaroa - for sponsoring the show!

The greatest, latest tunes from across the motu and abroad. Thanks to Flying Out & NZ on Air Music.

Better Git In in Your Soul - Charles Mingus

Bishop School - Yusef Lateef

Hallelujah, I Love Her So – Ray Charles

Everyday – Buddy Holly

In the Neighbourhood - Sisters Underground

Stray Dog and the Chocolate Karaoke – Grandaddy

Multi-Family Garage Sale – Land of the Loops

Inside and Out – Jean Paul Sartre Experience

1880 Or So – Television

Pink Frost – The Chills

D.E.C.B. – CCTV

So La - Bailter Space

Outer Space - 3Ds

I Love You – Spacemen 3

New Town – Life Without Buildings

Carolyn’s Fingers – Cocteau Twins

tie the tie – Felix Bird

Super-Electric – Stereolab

Look Blue Go Purple – Cactus Cat

Month of May – Elliot & Vincent

Pale Blue Sky – Cranes

WE WERE JUST HERE – Just Mustard

Oblivion – Grimes

Twist Cone – Horse Jumper of Love

Sketch for Dawn – The Durutti Column

North by North – The Bats

Shine a Light – Spiritualised

Hey Kids! Tune back into Radio Mother for some awesome tracks from Takatapunani, WIIGZ, hyderdaze & more:)

Hey Kids! Tune back into Radio Mother this week for some sick as tracks from Takatapunani, WIIGZ, hyderdaze & more:)