A look at disability rights in 2022 Aotearoa. Our first interview is the Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier, talking about the role of the Ombudsman with a focus on their work on disability rights. We analyse in more depth the IMM (Independent Monitoring Mechanism) 2022 report in the second interview with disability rights advocates Mary Schnackenberg and Nick Stoneman.

The Ngāi Tahu Representation Bill has just passed its third reading in Parliament. Guests Rachael Evans (University of Canterbury) and Atarau Hamilton discuss the Bill and the broader topic of Māori representation in local government, covering a broad range of issues including Te Tiriti, conceptions of tino rangatiatanga, diversity in local government, voter turnout and Māori wards.

The importance of relationships in enabling whanau to embark on their feeding journeys, and the benefits of these journeys for babies, mothers and others in the immediate and wider society.

In 2020, excavation work in the Christchurch suburb of Halswell uncovered stumps of 1200-year-old mataī (New Zealand blank pine). What does this discovery - and the discovery of several other buried forests in the area - mean for the people who live here, in terms of ecological, cultural and historical significance? What role might this ancient heritage play in shaping present-day connection to place? Hear from guests Craig Paulling (Environment Canterbury Councillor), David Hawke (Halswell Resi

Reimana Tutengaehe and Rachael Pelvin bring different perspectives to this discussion on what learnings can be shared from the Māori new year, as well as their hopes that this year's public holiday leads more people to embrace mātauranga Māori.

Grae, Emily and Raghii talk us through their personal journeys as trans folk, from gender dysphoria to coming out to living their true selves. An uplifting and no-holds-barred look at the transgender experience.

Our guests Natalia Chaban (University of Canterbury) and James Headley (University of Otago) talk us through what is happening in Ukraine at the moment, emphasising the political and cultural history that has led to this moment, and explaiing why the conflict will change the world.

What is anti-racism, and what can we do to support this mahi? Heather Came and Madhis Azarmandi approach this topic both as activists and academics involved in anti-racism work.

What are the benefits and barriers for people with disabilities to get into sports? We discuss this question with a focus on wheelchair sports (especially wheelchair rugby), with our expert guests Dylan Lloyd (Halberg Foundation), Cody Everson (Wheelblack), Greg Mitchell (Wheelblack coach) and Rebecca Rolls (Sport NZ).

Paul Dalziel (Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit at Lincoln University) and Nathaniel Herz-Erdinger (living Wage Aotearoa) talk us through the economics of enabling everyone to life the life they value - which starts with paying a living wage.

Conversations on human rights in our country