The mental health system continues to be overloaded, with approximately five hundred thousand people not being able to access the support they need. Experts have discussed the need to lessen the burden on our overloaded system, through preventative strategies.
Olivia spoke to Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Julia Rucklidge, about the need for a preventative approach to mental health, and strategies we can take to improve it.
Caeden spoke with Minister Andrew Little for our weekly catch-up about Posie Parker cancelling her return to New Zealand and yesterday’s anti-trans protest, the investigation into Migrant Exploitation and Immigration New Zealand, and briefly about the Government’s record with climate action.
They started by asking if he’d support Posie Parker’s claim that Immigration New Zealand is corrupt.
Many have criticised the housing sector as being largely inequitable, with people with impairments lacking the support they need, and often facing discrimination.
Olivia spoke to Chief Executive of Tiaho Trust - Disability a Matter of Perception, Jonny Wilkinson, about the need for improving accessibility in the housing sector, and his personal experience.
Caeden speaks to Labour’s Andrew Little about Posie Parker cancelling her return to New Zealand, the investigation into Migrant Exploitation and Immigration New Zealand, and briefly about the Government’s record with climate action
They also speak to Climate Justice Organiser with Action Station and Kaupapa Māori Researcher India Logan-Riley to see if they think climate change is a key focus this election, and how Māori should be centred in climate action plans.
Beth speaks to City Counsellor of Waitakere Shane Henderson about Auckland Council’s rolling out of food-scrap bins. I also speak to him about the July 2023 Annual Progress Report for Auckland’s 30-year Water Strategy.
She also speaks to Organiser and Spokesperson for Choose Clean Water Marnie Prickett about National and Act’s intentions around protecting drinking water.
Olivia speaks to Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Julia Rucklidge, about the need for preventative mental health measures.
And she also speaks to the Chief Executive Officer of Tiaho Trust - Disability a Matter of Perception,, Jonny Wilkinson, about the housing sector’s lack of accessibility for people with impairments, and his personal experience.
Sustainable urban design seeks to develop housing and other urban structures with an emphasis on longevity, low waste, and efficiency.
Ashley-Rose Redstone spoke with Head of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, Dr Lee Beattie, who says the need for more sustainable housing and community design is getting more urgent.
The sunny weather means plenty of dubby music... Today's show starts with a particularly dirty Grace Jones track, courtesy of Central Flea, before working into some 140 breaks and dubstep. Enjoy!
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