For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about the recent Labour Party annual general meeting, scrutiny week, and the government’s proposed 4% rates rise cap. 

For International Desk, they spoke to American University Provost Associate Professor Garrett Graddy-Lovelace about the level of food waste caused by Trump administration policies, and the significant consequences of this. 

And they spoke to Professor Meihana Durie, WIPCE 2025 Co-Chair, about his reflections from the conference. 

Producer Jasmine talked to Councillor Julie Fairey about the government’s proposed rates cap, action on youth homelessness and the upcoming opening of the Skycity Convention Centre

She spoke to Dr. Alex Beattie about his thoughts on the incoming U16 social media ban in Australia, and what it means for us in Aotearoa

And she spoke to Dr. Ying Wang about her research into the increased support needed for Asian Communities in the sexual violence support sector