This week James joins the Wednesday wire for the first time, starting off with a show in level 3.

James talks ot Allan Blackman on Dear Science, where they discuss electric cars, caterpillars and mating birds.

James also talks to ACT party deputy leader, Brooke Van Velden, about Auckland's level 3 lockdown and ACT's position on the Māori Ward bill which passed through parliament recently.

Unfortunately Aneeka had problems with her piece, but she will hopefully have that piece for you next week and lots of other great content!

The show finishes off with a short update on the independent police report which looked into workplace bullying.

Join us next week where hopefully the whole team will be in studio!