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Last Week, French Prime Minister and President Macron Appointee, Sebastien Lecornu, resigned from his post after his hours old government collapsed. By the end of the week, Lecornu was reappointed as prime minister by Macron. At the time of his first appointment, Lecornu was already the 5th french prime minister in two years.
These events are the latest occurrences in the recent political instability in France that was further stoked by Macron’s dissolution of government and the ensuing parliamentary elections that took place last year, in a failed bid to secure the government. Instead, the government now sees itself split evenly between multiple blocs, with Macron desperately trying to maintain control
Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke to Associate Professor in European Language and Literature at the University of Auckland, Deborah Walker-Morrison, about these moves, France’s instability, and what this means for the future of France’s government and the popularity of the far right.
The government has recently announced that 18-to-19-year-olds whose parents earn $65,528 annually will no longer be eligible for Jobseeker Support. The Government estimates that 4300 young people would become ineligible under this new policy.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says these changes to Jobseeker Support eligibility are “tough love” and that he did not want the government to “send a message to young people” that 18-to-19-year-olds could “just drift into welfare and that's it”.
For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party’s Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to him about this topic.
They also discussed the government saying they would amend the Policing Act to guarantee police have the power to collect intelligence through means of photographing and videoing potential perpetrators.
But first, they discussed the changes to the Jobseeker benefit.
This week on the Monday Wire:
For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to MP Simon Court about the government’s Jobseeker Support changes for 18-to-19-year-olds, and the government’s amendments to the Policing Act.
Following Joel's chat with Simon, they spoke more about the amendments to the Policing Act with Gehan Gunasekara - the Convenor of the Surveillance Group within the Privacy Foundation and an Associate Commerical Law Professor at the University of Auckland, about concerns these changes will create a “surveillance state”.
Producer Alex spoke to a Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland, Rochelle Constantine about what the new Hauraki Gulf Protections Act means for our larger wildlife.
On Thursday, 95bFM Intern Zanoor spoke to Dr Lucy Hardie, a Health Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, about research showing global vaping companies are using tactics to target young people.
And Alex to an Associate French Professor at the University of Auckland, Deborah Walker-Morrison, about the ongoing political crisis in France, and what the instability means for President Emmanuel Macron and his party going forward.
Whakarongo mai.
Radio Mother hosts Shreya and Joel are your bosom selectas today! They chat with Rosetta and Milly about their show, which is all about queer music from Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. Catch Radio Mother every Saturday from 7-9am and online via the bCasts! Whakarongo mai nei!
Jenna is up in the studio for Loose Reads, recapping an exciting weekend with Bookshop Day at Time Out, and chatting about Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin's Ordinary Saints. Whakarongo mai nei!
Thanks to Time Out Bookstore!
Penelope Noir joins Rosetta and Milly on the airwaves for a kōrero about Ballet fashion - in particular, the history of pointe shoes! Whakarongo mai nei!
ICYMI - we've got a sparkly new coffee sponsor on the 95bFM Breakfast show: eighthirty coffee roasters! Tune in every morning at 8:30am for This Is How We Brew It, your prompt to enter the draw for a chance to win a bag of our bean of the week. Winners drawn every Friday!
Plus, each Monday we'll catch up with Quality Control Specialist & Coffee Trainer Agnese, to chat all things coffee: where it comes from, how to perfect your brew at home, coffee culture and community, and more. Whakarongo mai nei!
Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Ata mārie e te whānau! Ko te Rāhina tēnei rā, nō reira ka kōrero māua ki a Arini Loader mā runga 'Whakataukī o tēnei wiki'! Rosetta and Milly catch up with Arini Loader for our whakataukī of the week!
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu // Even though it is small, it is a treasure
From hiring freezes to canning Te Aka Whai Ora, we've seen a significant shake-up of our public health system under this current administration, and now, Minister of Health Simeon Brown has put forward further amendments to change Health New Zealand's purpose, objectives, and functions.
Wednesday Wire Producer Emmanuel spoke to associate professor George Laking over his concerns that the reforms will degrade access to preventative care and worsen health outcomes.
Yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu was greeted by United States President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss many things, including ending the war in Gaza. After a lengthy talk, the leaders announced to the press the conditions they had come up with to offer to Hamas, despite no Palestinian or Hamas officials being present.
The proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire, a swap of hostages held by Hamas and prisoners held by Israel, a staged Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian territory and demands that Hamas immediately disarms and renounces any governance in the strip. The US President’s plan would also establish a temporary governing board that would be headed by Trump himself and would include former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Trump then announced Hamas had three or four days to respond to the deal, and Netenyahu promised that if Hamas were to reject the deal, he would “finish the job” in Gaza.
To talk about the peace proposal led by Donald Trump and if it brings the war in Gaza any closer to ending, Producer Max spoke to co-chair of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa John Minto and retired professor in international relations Stephen Hoadley.
Happy Rāapa e hoa mā! At long last, Rosetta and Milly are reunited on the airwaves to bring you another bangin' Brekkie show. E whai ake nei: What's Up with Steve Abel, a kōrero with Cory Champion about The Others Way Festival 2025, and a chance to win tickets to Pumpkinhead and Community Garden! Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with Cory Champion, of Clear Path Ensemble - who are playing The Others Way Festival this year on November 29! Check out the latest lineup announcement and get tickets here. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our monthly catch up with The Green Party, Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with Steve Abel about the recent resignations of Benjamin Doyle and Green Party Chief of Staff, the government reopening applications for offshore gas and oil exploration, and the nitrate emergency declared in the Canterbury region. Whakarongo mai nei!
Radio Mother co-host Joel spoke to the duo behind Ata Pūao, Allie Howell (Waitaha, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Pākehā) the writer and director, and producer Angel Kameta (Ngāti Whakaue, Te Āti Awa) about their upcoming short film heading to the Show Me Shorts Film festival! Here is our chat.
For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin speaks with us about a crafty way to fix broken bones, an unusual surgery to restore vision, and a long extinct New Zealand penguin species.
These School Holidays at MOTAT, test your communication skills, become a Pilot of the Future and see automatic tech take off!
Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!
The government has announced their plan to repeal the Holidays Act in an effort to make the application of leave entitlements for workers easier to calculate — an issue which has been estimated to have resulted in more than $2 billion in remediation payments to workers for miscalculated entitlements.
But critics including from Labour and the Greens say the changes will see some workers lose protections, especially when their hours defer from the traditional employment arrangement.
Submissions on the Electoral Amendment Bill reveal that many New Zealanders believe the changes will disenfranchise voters and negatively impact democratic participation.
The proposed changes in the bill include removing the ability to enrol on voting day, banning prisoners from voting, and disallowing the provision of food and drink at election booths.
Over the weekend, Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ announced that New Zealand does not officially recognise Palestinian statehood, going against the decisions of countries like Australia, the UK and Canada.
Peters said that, at this stage, such a decision might legitimise Hamas, but that the government will take a ‘when, not if’ approach to the issue.
Wire Host Sara spoke with National MP Carl Bates about all of these topics, starting with the Holidays Act
For Dear Science today, Sara and Jasmine speak to Cushla McGoverin about using hot glue guns to mend bones, tooth-in-eye surgery, and a large penguin species went extinct in Aotearoa 3 million years ago.
Yesterday, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced changes to the earthquake-prone building regulations that will remove nearly 3000 buildings from the classification register.
Previously, buildings would have to meet a 34%NBS (new building standard) threshold to predict likelihoods of withstanding seismic action. The new system instead prioritises identifying structures that pose a higher risk to human life. Alterations seek to measure risk in a manner that balances safety with more affordable and realistic remediation action for existing properties.
Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Dr. Megan Boston, Senior Lecturer for Civil Engineering, at the University of Waikato about what the new quake-prone building regulations mean for Aotearoa’s community safety and heritage.
Welcome back to bFM Breakfast! Poor Rosetta is still off sick so Milly is your host for this Tuesday. On today's show: Isthmus'n That with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, a kōrero with Troy Kingi about his new single with SWIDT, and Ready Steady Learn with Sue Ira. Plus, a chance to win a double pass to Pumpkinhead and a single pass to Community Garden: Lila Tirando a Violeta! Whakarongo mai nei!
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