This week on the Wire Frances kicks off speaking to our Europe Correspondent Cameron Mulgan, they talk about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the free trade deal recently signed between the UK and New Zealand. 

Alex speaks with with Professor Jane Kelsey about the equity-based components of the newly announced Free Trade Agreement with the UK. 

Frances then talks to Julie Stout who is the first woman to be awarded the New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal Award. They talk about her life and work, and her hope for the future cityscape of Auckland.

Finally, Alex speaks to the ACT party’s Brooke Van Velden about the government’s response to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine and the end of self-isolation for fully-vaxxed New Zealand travellers.