For City Counselling this week, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson about the increased demand for public transport in Auckland and the boil water notice for parts of Auckland that was lifted yesterday. 

And they spoke to Dhilum Nightingale, CEO and Founder of VERI-Mi Charitable Trust, about an app she has built to support anti-migrant exploitation advocacy. 

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, News Director Castor spoke to MP Shanan Halbert about the government’s stance on the US/Iran conflict, the Tukituki water security project, and Labour’s public transport policy. 

Producer Pranuja spoke with Dr Kate Kersey about new research exploring how middle-aged women understand and manage their drinking.

And she spoke with Associate Professor Bridget Conor about a new UNESCO report highlighting gender inequality in creative industries.