Amidst a cost of living crisis and subsequent drops in consumer spending, it’s no surprise that small businesses in Aotearoa are going through tough times.
Data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has shown that company liquidations were up by 40% in the first eight months of 2024 compared to figures from last year, and the economic climate in Aotearoa has been compared, by many experts, to the 2008 financial crisis.
Oto spoke to Antje Fiedler, a Senior lecturer at the University of Auckland and director of the small enterprise association of Australia and New Zealand, to discuss the impacts small businesses have been experiencing amidst the cost of living crisis and current economic climate.
Functional Neurological Disorder is a fast growing condition in Aotearoa that impacts almost 2000 adults a year.
Symptoms range from fainting, to seizures, paralysis, pain and immobility.
However, awareness of the condition, and subsequent treatment, is scarce in Aotearoa, and many of those dealing with it report being misdiagnosed with conditions like epilepsy and facing stigma while receiving treatment.
For this week’s Get Action! Oto spoke to Keremia Tairua, Cofounder of FND aware New Zealand, about a petition she started aiming to raise awareness towards the condition amongst health practitioners.
If you'd like to sign the petition, you can find it here:
Featuring a whole bunch of awesome goodness, firstly that we're heading to MOTAT for their 60th Birthday. Hooray! Join us for 95bFM at MOTAT's 60th Birthday on Sunday 20 October 2024 - Aneeka and Nicholas will be broadcasting live from 9AM to 12PM. Plus an interview with Amy Mansfield about her new play, H.R. The Musical, and Ready Steady Learn thanks to the smart folks at Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland.
Playlist
The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Panic In Babylon
Georgia Ruth - Driving Dreams
Westerman - Kathy's Song
Sonic Youth - Stones
Abstract Crimewave - The Longest Night (feat. Chrissie Hynde)
BlueMoonDisco - Twinkle Toes
O & THE MO - Make Way For The Sun
Mildlife - How Long Does It Take (Baldelli & Dionigi Malba Mix)
Mokotron - ŌHĀKĪ
Frank Booker - El Salvador (Vocal Mix)
Soaked Oats - The Way It Works
Propellorheads - History Repeating
JJ Grey & Mofro - Top Of The World
Nathan Haines - Squire For Hire feat. Marlena Shaw
Propellorheads - HistoryRepeating
CHAII - Safar
Liz Cooper - Motorcycle
Whyte Horses - Want You To Know
Jim Nothing - Wildflowers
POOLCLVB & Woodes - Till The End (AROHA remix)
H R the Musical - Mansplain it to me
Wiri Donna - Being Alone
Placebo - Every You Every Me
The Leonard Simpson Duo - Nobody
The Soundcarriers - There Only Once
Night Lunch - Dog Show
Jon Toogood - Lost in my hometown
Alice In Chains - Would?
Salmonella Dub - Searching for the Sungle [Harry Bretherton Mix]
NIISA - Come Away from the House of Death
Manudigital - Don't Call Me Local (feat. Queen Omega)
Jarod McTaggart is a Masters student at the School of Biological Sciences. Jarod is studying towards a Masters in Science, Biosecuirty and Conservation. Jarord and Jonny chat about pekapeka/bats, echolocation and the co-evolution between pekapeka and moths.
Sof plays some old and new favourites... many of which appear on some killer compliations she's had on repeat. If you wanna deep dive into those, check out:
On Thursday the 19th September, the Ministry of Justice opened consultation on changing jury trials to improve flexibility and increase thresholds for when individuals can opt to use a jury trial.
The proposed changes would allow individuals to opt for jury trials up to and until their case review hearing, and increase the required seriousness for offences before a jury trial can be used.
Producer Josef spoke to Associate Professor of Evidence and Criminal Procedure at the University of Auckland, Scott Optican, about jury trials, and the balancing of interests that comes with setting jury trial procedures.
Tonight marks a noteworthy milestone with episode 600 of Universal Harmony. As we celebrated the eclectic journey we've embarked upon, this episode shone as particularly enjoyable.
From soul-stirring melodies to boundary-pushing beats, we dive into a curated soundscape that perfectly encapsulates our auditory adventure. If you're looking to start somewhere in our archive, make it this episode—where music connects and inspires like never before.
Hosted by PHILLIEE, featuring the Sound of Sydney courtesy of our man Carlos Avilés.
~ Universal Harmony ~
Oozing a grateful ora, massaging the creative mind.
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