The submission period for the Treaty Principles Bill was due to close last week, however, due to mass amounts of last minute submissions leading to software issues, the deadline was extended to 1 pm on Tuesday, 14th January.
Similarly, the submissions for the consultation period on the regulatory standards bill ended yesterday, another bill primarily pushed by David Seymour and the ACT party that would change how the government processes legislation.
In our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor spoke to him about these bills and how the party plans to operate in 2025.
The New Zealand Drug Trend Survey (NZDTS) for 2024 has been released, and results have revealed an increase in participation in the 2020 Medicinal Cannabis Scheme.
The percentage of people with prescriptions for medicinal cannabis increased from just 9% in 2022 and 2023, to 37% last year, while the percentage of users who have never asked for prescriptions decreased from 85% to 60%.
Producer Athena spoke to Associate Professor at the Massey University College of Health, Marta Rychert, about the medicinal benefits of cannabis, and what the survey results suggest about the current culture surrounding cannabis.
It's time to dust off the cobwebs and get those cogs turning in your noggin 'cause Ready Steady Learn is back for 2025 thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland. Jonny is joined by Behdad Ebrahimi of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute to chat about his work with people with a rare, and also serious, lung condition. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, or CTEPH for short, is a debilitating condition even post-surgery. Ebrahimi's work involves building computer models of lungs tailor-made to patients' own that can predict how blood flow and pressure will change following surgical intervention. Whakarongo mai nei!
We’re back and buzzing to bring you a new year of curated soundscapes to inspire and delight.
Hosted by PHILLIEE, tonight’s episode features the Sound of Sydney by Carlos Avilés, spotlighting the artist Cousin. Let this be your late-night soundtrack for fresh beginnings, creative sparks, and endless calm.
~ Universal Harmony ~
A mindful escape, harmonizing the present and the possibilities ahead.
Playlist
Matias Aguayo - El ProPio Propio
Matias Aguayo - The Tiger
Will DiMaggio - Steppin W Friends
Christian James - The S & J Shuffle
Prequel - Saints
Hoavi - Antaxis
DOCTOR ROCKIT - TAPE MEASURE
DJ Kush Boogie - Chardonnay
AMÉMÉ - Ewe
FaltyDL - If All the People Took Acid
Amon Tobin - Nightlife
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom - In My Body
Xian & Gaszia - 4AM
Luke Vibert - DBC 1
Gerry Read - The Grand National
Unsolicited Joints - Joint 3
Cousin - Surrender
Cousin - Citta
Cousin - 3 x a Charm
Freestyle Man - Breakdown 2020
ThermalBear - Make Rekkids
Swifty - B2f
High Dude - Alone (Tosti Remix)
Ayani Huni Kuin - Habu Raminibu (Dengue Dengue Dengue & Joutro Mundo Version)
A study published this week in the European Journal of Public Health has revealed 87% of children in Aotearoa have experienced significant trauma before the age of 8, which is much more than previously thought.
The study observed the effects of 8 kinds of traumatic childhood experiences, and found there can be a link between childhood trauma and obesity. It was also revealed that positive experiences can mitigate the effects of trauma.
Producer Athena spoke to Senior Researcher at City University of London and Honorary Researcher at the University of Auckland, Ladan Hashemi, about the effects of childhood trauma, its links to obesity, and ways to prevent and mitigate its effects.
For Dear Science this week, our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about analysing massive ice chunks, air pollution in ancient Rome, and a mystery volcano from 1831.
In our first weekly catchup with the National Party of the year, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Tom Rutherford about the Treaty Principles Bill, Regulatory Standards Bill, and the party’s plans for the rest of the year.
Producer Athena spoke to associate professor at Massey University’s College of Health, Marta Rychert, about the results of the latest New Zealand Drug Trends Survey
They also spoke to senior researcher at City University of London and Honorary researcher at the University of Auckland, Ladan Hashemi, about the effects of childhood trauma
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