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While many people might think otherwise, a recent study from the University of Auckland has found that providing on-the-job training is beneficial for both employers and employees, as employees are more likely to find greater job satisfaction and are therefore less likely to quit their jobs.
The study also found that over educated, over qualified and over skilled workers are more likely to stay at their jobs if they have higher job satisfaction. Rosetta spoke to Professor of Economics at the University of Auckland Sholeh Maani, co-author of the study, about the research and what this means for over qualified workers in Aotearoa.
We are at the halfway point for the sustainable development goals, which were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 and are predominantly aimed to be met by 2030. Minister for Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta has just returned from the United States, where she addressed the UN general assembly, outlining Aotearoa’s commitment to a variety of global issues, and urged other states to do the same.
US President Joe Biden also held a 2-day pacific leaders summit last week, which the Minister attended. The summit strengthened ties between the Pacific and the United States, while the US and China remain in tense diplomatic relations. The Prime minister of the Soloman Islands was noticeably absent from the summit, after signing a security pact with Beijing last year.
The Minister and Rosetta had a korero about her address to the UN, as well as the Pacific Leaders Summit, and where Aotearoa currently stands in our engagement in global issues.
Steven Giersig is an associate professor of free radical biochemistry at the University of Cantebury, and his research in studying artery plaque to greater understand heart attacks and strokes has just been awarded a Heart Research Grant. Rosetta spoke to him about his research and what his findings could mean for New Zealanders with vascular disease and preventative care.
For our weekly catch up with the ACT party, Rawan spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about some of the party’s policies around landlord and tenant laws as well as their policy to allow secondary schools to opt out of NCEA.
Rosetta spoke to University of Canterbury Associate Professor of free radical biochemistry Steven Gieseg about his research in vascular health.
For our biweekly segment of Tomorrow's World where we discuss issues around the environment, science and technology, Rawan spoke to the CEO of World Wildlife Foundation New Zealand about National’s plan to cut the Department of Conservation budget.
Rosetta spoke to Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta about her recent trip to the United States, her speech to the United Nations General Assembly, and the US Pacific Leaders Summit.
And Rosetta spoke to University of Auckland Professor of Economics Sholeh Maani about her research in overqualified workers and on-the-job training.
For our weekly catch up with the ACT party Rawan spoke with MP Karen Chhour about some of the party’s recent policy announcements and discussions.
They started off by discussing the party’s crack down on tenant policies and their pledge to “end the war” on landlords. Rawan asked about why the party felt the current system was not efficient and what their changes will mean for tenants and landlords
They then spoke about the party’s plan to bring back charter schools and give secondary schools the option to opt out of NCEA for other internationally recognised qualifications.
Finally Rawan asked what the party’s response is to the possibility of a national and New Zealand First coalition.
Cybersecurity threats appear in different forms, such as phishing scams for personal information and financial loss. Experts note the importance of protecting your personal information online, and knowing what to do if faced with a cybersecurity incident.
Olivia spoke to Senior Analyst, Threat and Incident Response of CERT NZ, Sam Leggett, about the consequences of cybersecurity threats and proactive means people can take to protect themselves.
This week 95bFM is focused on foreign affairs and human rights for our election coverage.
Caeden spoke to Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Chair John Minto about a key international human rights issue in 2023, the occupation of Palestine.
They asked about our political parties views on Palestine, the Palestine Solidarity Network’s recent campaign to abolish the Israeli embassy in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington, and the evolving solutions needed for a resolution for the conflict and occuption.
They started by asking what the different political parties stances on Palestine were.
Experts say that the spread of misinformation and disinformation has become increasingly common, especially during election season. Misinformation is the spread of false or inaccurate information, whereas disinformation is wrong on purpose, with the intention of spreading harm.
Olivia talked to Chief Online Safety Officer of Netsafe, Sean Lyons, about the impacts of misinformation and disinformation, and what people should be wary of when consuming information online.
In August, the Green Party announced their Free Dental Care policy, to be paid for by a Wealth Tax, and just this month, the Labour Party has promised free dental care for under 30s. As of now, basic dental care is only free to under 18s.
Beth spoke with professor of Sociology at the University of Auckland Moeata Keil about the equity of healthcare access in Aotearoa, especially for Māori and Pacific communities, and minority groups such as the LGBTQ+ community.
Greenpeace Aotearoa and other environmental organisations have been calling for bans on deep sea mining internationally.
Caeden spoke to Greenpeace Deep Sea Mining campaign lead James Hita about these international campaigns, how they’re connected, and why they’re so important.
They also asked about these actions in the context of Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s commitment to the Global Oceans Treaty.
They started by asking them to explain the anti-deep sea mining action that took place in Mexico this morning.
The Healthcare exec Brian Thompson was shot dead by a masked assailant last week.
The crime has gained significant controversy and attention online, with many using it to restart the debate on the inequities of the United States healthcare system.
And this week Yale University was the latest college to commit to divesting from weapons manufacturing after a student vote.
For State of the States this week Wire Host Caeden speak to Andre Fa’aoso from the Yale Daily News about both of these topics.
The government as announced their plan for the Cook Strait ferry a year after they scrapped Labour’s plan, including cancelling the ferries the Labour government had ordered.
And a new report from the Ministry of Social Development has revealed nearly a quarter of beneficiaries are not receiving their correct entitlements.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about both of these topics.
For City Counselling this week, producer Sofia caught up with Councillor Shane Henderson about proposed time-of-use charging to solve congestion problems in Tāmaki and Council selling their remaining Auckland Airport shares last week.
The Green party recently released He Ara Anamata - the Green party’s emissions reduction plan.
The document covers more than 10 areas of the economy and energy Sector that a Greens-led government would be looking to adapt to minimise carbon emissions and protect the natural landscapes of Aotearoa.
It also comes 5 months after the government released their own draft emissions plan. Numerous experts pointed out that the government is behind on their own plan’s targets to meet the crucial emissions budget for 2031-2035.
For their weekly catchup, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez-March to discuss the party’s new emissions reduction plan and how they would address climate and the economy in a greens-led government.
Last election, one of the National Party’s main campaign promises was to be ‘tough on crime’, promising to increase police coverage and penalties for crimes. A target was set to increase the number of police officers by 500 by November 2025, however some police leaders today say this goal is unrealistic.
The government also announced this week some shakeups to insulation standards, which they say should make houses more affordable.
In our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor spoke to him about police staffing targets and new insulation standards.
This week on Dear Science, our expert Doctor Cushla McGoverin chatted with us about what latrines teach us about people, climate variation affecting Chinese dynasties, and invasive species becoming threatened.
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Last week it was revealed that two of the ten participants in the government's pilot bootcamp programme were on the run.
The youth were two months into the community rehabilitation phase of the programme, following the three month youth justice residence phase. Both teens were found in the weekend, but had allegedly reoffended, and are now set to come before the court.
For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, who have been heavily advocating for this programme, Producer Evie spoke to Simon Court about this incident.
She also talks to him about proposed changes to employment law which would give employers the power to dismiss workers earning over $180,000 without the employee refuting the decision.
And finally, she talks to him about David Seymour’s incumbent run as Deputy Prime Minister, which is set to begin in May of next year.
For City Counselling this week, Producer Sofia spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about changes to Auckland Transport’s responsibilities, nationwide bus and train fare hikes, and concerns over the opening of the City Rail Link.
For State of the States this week, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, who was due to be sentenced next week for three felony charges.
They also discuss Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, who is the latest in a long list of unorthodox picks for government positions from Trump
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