Two recent events have caused backlash against Eden Park. The confiscation of Palestinian flags from pro-Palestine protestors at the park, and the hosting of a Hindu Nationalist Rally attended by prominent New Zealand MPs.
Caeden spoke to GP, filmmaker, and activist Dr Sapna Samant about why these actions got backlash, and the consequences of ignoring Hindu Nationalism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Public Health Communication Centre has published a report discussing the social impacts of youth vaping addictions.
While discussions around youth vaping typically focus on the health risks, the report looks at the social and psychological issues caused by addiction.
Castor spoke with Doctor Jude Ball, a public health researcher at the University of Otago in Wellington, about youth vaping addictions and potential solutions.
Activist and storyteller Vira Paky was named by the Post as one of 24 New Zealanders to watch in 2024. Caeden chatted with Vira about her mahi, and the importance of art when it comes to engaging activists and people in political spaces.
With recent news that Parliamentary Services is required to make budget cuts, Parliamentary cleaners are worried that their recently won living wage may be stripped away.
Parliament’s cleaners won the living wage under the previous Labour government, which had committed to a wage increase during the 2017 election campaign.
Castor spoke to Rachel Mackintosh, the National Secretary for E tū, the union covering cleaners, about the potential wage cuts and what they may mean for those affected.
Caeden speaks to GP, filmmaker, and activist Dr Sapna Samant about why these actions got backlash, and the consequences of ignoring Hindu Nationalism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
They also chat to activist and storyteller Vira Paky the importance of art when it comes to engaging activists in political spaces.
Castor speaks to Public Health Researcher at the University of Otago Doctor Jude Ball about Youth Vaping Addictions.
He also spoke to the National Secretary from E tū, Rachel Mackintosh, about potential wage cuts for parliamentary cleaners.
Beth speaks to Shane Henderson for her weekly catch-up for City Counselling and Chris Emmet from Surf Lifesaving.
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