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The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 20, 2024

The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 20, 2024 The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 20, 2024, 108.95 MB
Wed 20 Mar 2024

This week on the Wednesday Wire:

Nicholas spoke to Associate Professor Mike Rehm about the reintroduction of interest deductibility and the implications for renters. 

He also spoke to Professor Nicolas Lewis about the Government’s proposed bill to change regulations around the fast-tracking of consents for development.

Sofia spoke to Senior Research Fellow at the University of London, Dr Ladam Hashemi tells us about her research project at the University of Auckland that found higher vaccination rates for new migrants.

Oto spoke to Hiraia Haami-Wells, a student at the University of Auckland, to talk about a project she founded called “Kurutao”, aiming to bring more Tauira Māori into the world of entrepreneurship.

To end the show, Sofia spoke to Bird Connoisseur and Auckland regional representative for Birds New Zealand Ian Mclean about what really happens when we feed the birds at western springs

 

The Government’s proposed bill to expand the fast-tracking of consents w/ Professor Nicolas Lewis: March 20, 2024

The Government’s proposed bill to expand the fast-tracking of consents w/ Professor Nicolas Lewis: March 20, 2024 The Government’s proposed bill to expand the fast-tracking of consents w/ Professor Nicolas Lewis: March 20, 2024, 24.92 MB
Wed 20 Mar 2024

The coalition Government has proposed a bill that would change the current process around the fast tracking of consents for developmental projects.

The legislation would enable the Ministers of transport, Infrastructure and Regional Development to approve consents for projects without going through the current considerations around communities and local and regional government, existing legislation regarding Te Tiriti and community participation.

The bill would mean that Minister’s could decide on projects, that would then be sent to an expert panel that will review their choices and apply any conditions before sending it back to Ministers for final approval.

The legislation would allow Ministers to veto any restrictions the expert panel places on projects.

Environmental activists have criticised the legislation as a potential avenue to undermine environmental considerations.

Nicholas spoke to Professor Nicolas Lewis about the proposed changes.

The reintroduction on interest deductibility w/ Associate Professor Michael Rehm: March 20, 2024

The reintroduction on interest deductibility w/ Associate Professor Michael Rehm: March 20, 2024 The reintroduction on interest deductibility w/ Associate Professor Michael Rehm: March 20, 2024, 12.06 MB
Wed 20 Mar 2024

The coalition Government has announced that they will reintroduce interest deductibility for property owners with a mortgage.

This would mean that property owners with a mortgage would be able to deduct the interest they pay on their mortgage, from their total income when calculating how much tax they pay.

The coalition government has claimed that this move will help both landlords and renters with David Seymour that landlords not being able to deduct interest from income is a cost that is inevitably passed on to tenants, contributing to New Zealand having all time high rental costs.

This claim has been disputed with economists saying that the reintroduction of interest deductibility will have little to no effect on the prices landlords choose for their rentals.

Nicholas spoke to Associate Professor Michael Rehm about the changes.

The Dangers of Bird Feeding w Ian Mclean: 20 March, 2024

What Happens When We Feed the Birds at Western Springs w Ian Mclean: 20 March, 2024 What Happens When We Feed the Birds at Western Springs w Ian Mclean: 20 March, 2024, 27.53 MB
Wed 20 Mar 2024

Bird feeding. It's one of life's simple pleasures that leads to rats, botuilism, and skewed biodiversity.

Though basic knowledge of bird feeding guidelines is present in Aotearoa, it is more often than not ignored, as demonstrated by the loaves of white bread that lay scattered in Auckland's Western Springs park.

Auckland regional representative for Birds NZ, Ian Mclean shares, his expert knowledge on what really happens when we feed birds. 

Migrant Vaccination Rates Lead in NZ w DR Ladam Hashemi: 20 March, 2024

Migrant Vaccination Rates Lead in NZ w DR Ladam Hashemi: 20 March, 2024 Migrant Vaccination Rates Lead in NZ w DR Ladam Hashemi: 20 March, 2024, 15.74 MB
Wed 20 Mar 2024

An Auckland University research project has shown high vaccination rates skew towards new migrants in comparison to those born in New Zealand.

The study found children of recent migrants were also more likely to receive vaccines within the first year of moving to Aotearoa than non-migrants. 

Producer Sofia Kent spoke to Senior Researcher at the University of London Dr Ladam Hashemi about the research project. 

Live Export Ban w/ CEO of SAFE Debra Ashton: 19th March 2024.

Live Export Ban w/ CEO of SAFE Debra Ashton: 19th March 2024. , 15.17 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

The previous Labour government introduced a ban on the live export of animals, with former agriculture minister Damien O’ Connor claiming the ban upheld New Zealand’s reputation for animal welfare standards.

The current National led government has been pressured by several lobbying groups to overturn the ban, including a million dollar campaign by Livestock Export New Zealand. 

Wire host Castor spoke to SAFE for Animals CEO, Debra Ashton, about SAFE, the possible repeal, and consequences for animals.

Political Expression Through Haka w/ Haka Expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies, Paora Sharples: 19 March, 2024

Political Expression Through Haka w/ Haka Expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies, Paora Sharples: 19 March, 2024 Political Expression Through Haka w/ Haka Expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies, Paora Sharples: 19 March, 2024, 14.03 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

Earlier this month, the women’s Super Rugby Aupiki team Hurricanes Poua kicked off their season with a new haka calling out the coalition government, raising concerns about its policies on te reo Māori, and acknowledging He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

Additionally, last week a school in Palmerston North, Freyberg High School, performed a protest haka to visiting ACT Leader David Seymour over his parties’ policies on Te Tiriti, education, and workforce issues. 

Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to haka expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies in contemporary and traditional Māori performing arts and language, Paora Sharples, about the use of haka as political expression, how it’s been received, and movements led by rangatahi. 

Sugary Drinks in Schools w/ New Zealand Dental Association spokesperson Dr Rob Beaglehole: 19th March 2024.

Sugary Drinks in Schools w/ New Zealand Dental Association spokesperson Dr Rob Beaglehole: 19th March 2024. , 7.97 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

Many primary schools across the country have implemented “water only” policies, due to the low nutritional value of sugary drinks and their high impact on hospital visits among children. 

However, sugary drinks remain available at some primary schools and many intermediate and secondary schools, where they continue to greatly impact students’ oral and physical health. 

Wire host Castor spoke to spokesperson for the New Zealand Dental Association, Rob Beaglehole, about sugary drinks in these schools moving into World Oral Health day.

Impending expiry of National Science Challenges w/ Professor Troy Baisden: 19th March 2024

Impending expiry of National Science Challenges w/ Professor Troy Baisden: 19th March 2024 Impending expiry of National Science Challenges w/ Professor Troy Baisden: 19th March 2024 , 13.08 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

National Science Challenges were established in 2014 with the aim to tackle New Zealand’s biggest science-based issues and opportunities. 

They are funded through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. 

The challenges have invested over $680 million dollars of funding over ten years, however, they are due to expire at the end of June this year. 

Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to Co-President of the New Zealand Association of Scientists and honorary professor at the University of Auckland School of Environment, Professor Troy Baisden, about the impending expiry, the significance of this loss, and the future of science research funding in Aotearoa. 

The Wire w/ Castor: 19th March 2024.

The Wire w/ Castor: 19th March 2024. , 85.24 MB
Tue 19 Mar 2024

For Dear Science this week, Professor Alan Blackman chatted to us about daylight savings, handwriting for students, and a strange development for ladybugs. 

Wire host Castor spoke to CEO of SAFE, Debra Ashton, about the organisation and their recent petition against the potential repeal of the Live Export ban. 

Castor also spoke to Dr Rob Beaglehole, a spokesperson for the New Zealand Dental Association about sugary drinks in schools going into world oral health day.

Producer Sofia spoke to haka expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies, Paora Sharples, about political expression through haka. 

Sofia also spoke to Co-President of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, Professor Troy Baisden, about the impending expiry of National Science Challenges and the future of science research funding.