On Dear Science with AUT's Allan Blackman, scientists discover the Universe's first molecule, a more efficient way to produce Ammonia, and we talk about the recent Flat Earth Society conference.
We have NZ First back on the show after a bit of a hiatus, Lillian Hanly catches up with Fletcher Tabuteau about the Christchurch terror attacks and the Capital Gains Tax announcement recently.
The Women’s Self-Defence Network Wahine Toa was hosting a free self defence session for refugee and migrant women and other marginalised genders along with free lunch and childcare. LIllian speaks with Vivian Chandra from the Women’s Self-Defence Network Wahine Toa to find out more about the event and discuss why it is important for women to know self-defence.
Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and former Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, has given her support to a YES vote in the upcoming cannabis referendum. Today, the Helen Clark Foundation has released a report outlining the reasons for legalising and decriminalising cannabis. The Foundation is an independent, non-partisan, public policy think tank from Aotearoa and aims to contribute to policy debates on how to achieve a more inclusive, sustainable and peaceful society. The report’s release comes in the lead up to the referendum set for next year on whether to decriminalise cannabis and Clark has spoken about the need for informed debate around this issue. Lillian Hanly spoke with her and started by asking her to explain the findings of the report.
Community Housing Aotearoa is an incorporated society made up of the non-profit community housing providers across Aotearoa. There are more than 90 providers across the country working locally to deliver housing solutions for families who face affordability challenges, from homelessness to providing pathways into homeownership. Oscar Peress spoke to the Deputy Chief Executive Chris Glaudell of the organisation to find out more about what they do that sets them apart from government. Oscar started by asking what a not-for-profit housing provider is.
Male infertility is a serious issue in Australia and Aotearoa and there is currently no medical solution besides ‘getting healthy’ to solve it. It is an issue that isn’t discussed enough throughout society and is responsible for 50% of infertility in couples. This week on Green Desk Mitch speaks to Ateronon founder Sam Hunter about the Tomato Pill. Sam has been on a mission to create the first ever naturally occurring male fertility pill which was based off the information and statistics about the benefits of the mediterrenean diet. He has since developed the tomato pill which has enhanced the bioavailability of the lycopene in tomatoes to increase grade A sperm in men by up to nearly 50%. To begin, Mitch asks Sam what gives the tomato the ability to help with male infertility.
On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones we are talking about modern societies and early humans.
Felix spoke to Mayor Phil Goff about the most recent Auckland Council annual budget and how they plan to cut their emissions by 20%, he also talked about the ongoing bus lockout in and the Prime Minister’s decision to move Auckland’s port.
Lillian visited Te Urewera recently in the leadup to the statutory pardon from the government to Rua Kēnana and his descendants, she spoke to a number of his mokopuna about their thoughts on the pardon and the future.
James Tapp talks to head of Healthy Water Strategy at Auckland Council, Andrew Chin.
James Tapp also gives us part one of his report on Manchester city sports washing and corruption.
Sherry has her weekly chat with Green party co-leader James shaw on political transparency and lower carbon emission vehicles.
Trigger warning: sexual violence and assault.
Sherry Zhang speaks to law professor Elisabeth Mcdonald on her research on the perpetuation of rape myths during the cross-exanimation of complainents in sexual violence cases.
Sherry Zhang also speaks to Auckland women’s centre manager Leonie Morris, who responded to some of questions raised by the New Zealand law society around funding, and effectiveness of pre-recording cross-examination. They talk further in depth of the traumatising process the court process can be for victims of sexual assault.
On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman, we are talking about machine learning for antibiotics, fighting the rise of fraudulent whisky, and antimatter atoms.
Lillian is finally returning to her Blood Phosphate series - on Part V today we hear from Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman what the government could possibly do about this.
And Sherry talks to New Zealand Law society spokesperson Chris Macklin on the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill.
Sherry speaks to Manager of the Auckland Woman's centre Leonie Morris on rape myths, the trauma victims experience through cross-exanimation and the justice system, and responds to some of questions raised by the New Zealand Law Society regarding the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill. UC law Professor Elisabeth McDonald also speaks on her research into the perpetuation of rape myths in the cross-examination in sexual assault cases.
People to reach out to:
0800 044 334: Sexual Assault helpline: Safe to Talk
09-376 3227: Auckland Women's centre
While not included in this podcast due to timing of the show, Leonie notes that the cross examination process is extremely dehumanising and belittling process for victims, and also hopes that the Bill will be more culturally inclusive especially for our maori and pacifika communities.
Due to the release of new figures released last week, the opportunities party, run by Geoff Simmons, put out a statement saying change is long overdue. The figures, which were released to Checkpoint, found over 30,000 of those receiving NZ super were earning over $100,000 a year, costing taxpayers over half a billion dollars. Retirement Policy and Research Centre director Susan St John, sez these numbers are still an underestimate, as it does not take into account capital gains or portfolio investment entities. James talked to Geoff Simmons about how reform could come around, and what it could mean not only for those receiving NZ super, but also our youngest members of society and how it will support them. James started off by asking how the current system works for those who receive superannuation.
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