Climate change reparations are set to take centre stage at this years COP27 summit. This will see developing countries being paid for climate change damages, especially when they have contributed the least to climate change. So how exactly will this work?

Christina asked Dr Kevin Trenberth, a Distinguished Scholar at the National Centre of Atmospheric Research in Colorado.

The show kicks off with a speedy round of Second Guessing, followed by a kōrero with Sam Te Kani about an upcoming multi-media gig with i.e. crazy and Dominic Hoey, then Thomas Monckton tells us about his upcoming show on Stage Direction, and we learn about mussel protection on Ready Steady Learn! Whakarongo mai nei! 

With the COP27 climate summit underway and the recent agricultural emissions reduction plan the government released, attention is being drawn to how New Zealand will meet its emissions reductions target of net-zero by 2050.

For their weekly catch-up Casper discussed emissions reductions policy with National party MP Dr Shane Reti, how the National party differs from the government and what alternative approaches they’re considering.

They also spoke about recent concerns that have been appearing in the media and in policitcal messaging around the impact monetary policy is having on mortgage holders, and whether this debate is showing the whole picture.

big celebratory show 2day!

eclectic mix of tunes for you :)

With another Guy Fawkes come and gone, calls to implement stronger fireworks regulations have reignited amid several blazes wreaking havoc around the country this weekend. Every year, the public are urged to use fireworks safely, but some argue simply issuing annual warnings is not enough.

Christina discussed this with Alice Hayward, a spokesperson for Ban the Boom, a campaign which is hoping to "support fun not fear" and end the private sales of fireworks.

This week on Dear Science, Allan Blackman joined Casper and Christina in studio to chat compostable plastics, how very low frequencies can make you a better (or just more aggressive) dancer, and the anniversary of the X-ray being discovered.

Researchers from the University of Auckland’s school of architecture and planning are trialing a ‘scoot or bike and ride’ project at Panmure station, with the intent to integrate micromobility options with public transport.

Casper spoke to principle investigator for the project Dr Tim Welch about what they’re doing and what it might mean about the future of transport in Auckland.

PhD student in marine science Trevyn Toone has a kōrero about his research into efforts to rebuild Marlborough Sounds mussel beds destroyed by overfishing. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Spike speaks to Brin Ryder about drug testing services, the approaching festival season, and what that might mean for people planning to take psychoactive substances over summer.

Our segment with OurActionStation is back! This week Joe spoke to Project Gender about their campaign on pulling TV Show F-Boy Island. They say our public broadcasters need to do better. In an open letter to TVNZ, Project Gender demanded the network pull the FBoy Island NZ show immediately. This is because it normalises and champions predatory and dangerous sexual behaviour that harms people, particularly our rangatahi.

Joe spoke to the Director at Project Gender Angela Meyer about the research surrounding this campaign and the importance of promoting safe sexual practices.