For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about last weekend's “Block the Ban” protest for healthcare access for young people with gender dysphoria, a new United Nations report criticising the Government’s policies towards Māori rights, and the Government lowering methane targets against official advice. 

And they spoke to the University of Auckland’s School of Population Health and B416 member, Dr Samantha Marsh, about age restrictions for under-16s on social media.

Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke to Jacqueline Beggs, a Professor in Biological Sciences at the University of Auckland, about the coming Kākāpō breeding season, and what a good season will mean for the critically endangered bird.

Producer Jasmine talked to Councillor Shane Henderson about safety on public transport and our beaches this summer, along with the opening of IKEA.

She spoke to Professor Chris Bullen to reflect on the success of the 15-year-long Smokefree Aotearoa campaign 

And she spoke to Leonie Morris about the support needed for victims and professionals ahead of the implementation of the new anti-stalking legislation next May