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Casey Costello Tax Cuts for Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) w/ Professor of Health Economics at the University of Auckland, Paula Logelly: 2 October, 2024

Casey Costello Tax Cuts for Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) w/ Professor of Health Economics at the University of Auckland, Paula Logelly: 2 October, 2024 Casey Costello Tax Cuts for Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) w/ Professor of Health Economics at the University of Auckland, Paula Logelly: 2 October, 2024, 7.16 MB
Wed 2 Oct 2024

Associate Health Minister, Casey Costello, is pushing for smokers to switch to Heated Tobacco Products, otherwise known as HTPs, as an alternative to other forms of smoking, for what she says is a part of a solution to try work towards Smokefree 2025.

The plan, which aims to get 7000 people to switch to HTPs, will result in a cut of 50% to excise tax to the products at a cost of up to $216 million.

Currently, tobacco giant, Philip Morris, owns a Monopoly of HTPs in New Zealand, which would mean that this company will solely profit off of the tax cuts.

Many are concerned that Costello is prioritising profits over actually working towards lowering tobacco usage within Aotearoa.

As well as this, Philip Morris’ HTPs, known as IQOS’ have recently been pulled from shelves over being classified as vapes, and therefore going against Labour’s vaping regulations, which require vaping products to have child safety mechanisms, as well as having removable batteries. 

News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to Professor of Health Economics at the University of Auckland, Paula Logelly, on Costello’s push for HTPs, and whether she believes that Costello is putting money over people’s health.

The Wire w/ Oto: 2 October, 2024

The Wire w/ Oto: 2 October, 2024 The Wire w/ Oto: 2 October, 2024, 119.52 MB
Wed 2 Oct 2024

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March about the scaling down of upgrades to Dunedin hospital, The end of free covid tests and the recent sign off on speed limit changes.

He spoke to Paula Lorgelly from the University of Auckland for an expert opinion on the end of free COVID test provision.

He spoke to Julie Harrison, also from the University of Auckland to discuss a research project she was involved in examining costs for Kaumatua in elderly life care.

And he spoke to Clair Mills from Te Kupenga Hauora Maori to discuss the government’s directive to adjust health services to focus on need instead of ethnicity.

95bFM News and Editorial director, Joel, spoke to Professional Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, Brian Marsh, about rising statistics of violence in schools, and how this relates to the Covid-19 lockdowns.

And they also spoke to Professor of Health Economics at the University of Auckland, Paula Lorgelly, about Associate Health Minister, Casey Costello’s, tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products.

The End of Free Covid Tests w/ Paula Lorgelly from the University of Auckland: 2nd October, 2024

The End of Free Covid Tests w/ Paula Lorgelly from the University of Auckland: 2nd October, 2024 The End of Free Covid Tests w/ Paula Lorgelly from the University of Auckland: 2nd October, 2024, 17.41 MB
Wed 2 Oct 2024

Oto reached out to Paula Lorgelly, a professor of Health Economics and Population Health at the University of Auckland for an expert opinion on the end of Free Covid Test distribution. 

From Monday this week onwards, Rapid Antigen Tests would not be provided from pharmacies freely and would instead need to be purchased directly from retailers.

A pack of 5 covid tests would cost $16.99 at Chemist Warehouse, for example.

Violence in Schools and how this connects with Covid-19 lockdowns w/ Professional Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, Dr Brian Marsh: 2 October, 2024

Violence in Schools and how this connects with Covid-19 lockdowns w/ Professional Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, Dr Brian Marsh: 2 October, 2024 Violence in Schools and how this connects with Covid-19 lockdowns w/ Professional Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, Dr Brian Marsh: 2 October, 2024, 10.85 MB
Wed 2 Oct 2024

Recently there has been a spike in reported violence within schools across the country.

In March, The Education Review Offices’ Education Evaluation head, Ruth Shinoda, discussed a report into the findings with RNZ, saying that New Zealand ranks amongst the worst for disruptive behaviour in classrooms, with this only increasing in the past few years.

In 2022, 29% of the total number of students stood down in schools were due to physical assaults on other students, with 3% being stood down for physical assaults on staff members.

News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to Professional Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, Dr Brian Marsh, about this rise in violence, and how these rising statistics stem from students being in isolation during the Covid-19 lockdowns.

The Need for Race Based Health-Focuses with Clair Mills from the University of Auckland: 2nd October, 2024

The Need for Race Based Health-Focuses with Clair Mills from the University of Auckland: 2nd October, 2024 The Need for Race Based Health-Focuses with Clair Mills from the University of Auckland: 2nd October, 2024, 16.42 MB
Wed 2 Oct 2024

Around Mid September, the coalition government issued a directive to departments across the public sector to refocus the delivery of services so that they would be prioritised on the basis of need instead of race.

In line with this, the government scrapped a policy requiring government agencies to ensure at least 8% of their annual procurement contracts were awarded to Māori businesses, as well as a Hawke's Bay health initiative granting free GP visits to young Māori and Pasifika.

The decision has been criticised by experts and members of the public, who say that ethnicity focused initiatives are needed to address health and wealth gaps between certain ethnic groups and the wider population of Aotearoa. 

Oto spoke to Clair Mills, A senior lecturer at Te Kupenga Hauora Maori, the department of Maori health at the University of Auckland, and a medical specialist trained in public and population health, to discuss why Ethnicity focused-health initiatives are necessary.

Improving End of Life Care for New Zealand’s Elderly w/ Julie Harrison from the University of Auckland: 2nd October, 2024

Improving End of Life Care for New Zealand’s Elderly with Julie Harrison: 2nd October, 2024 Improving End of Life Care for New Zealand’s Elderly with Julie Harrison: 2nd October, 2024, 25.52 MB
Wed 2 Oct 2024

Recent statistics have shown that the population of Aotearoa is steadily growing older, with the number of people over the age of 65 expected to hit 1 million by 2028.

In line with this, discussions have begun on how New Zealand’s healthcare system can be adapted to better accommodate for the ageing population of Aotearoa, particularly in the field of end-of-life care.

As such, a team of researchers from the University of Auckland and Waikato have begun a project examining the current state of palliative care in Aotearoa and how clinicians can help kaumātua and whānau to make better decisions.

Oto spoke to Julie Harrison, an Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance at the University of Auckland who is part of the study, to discuss her research and findings.

Dunedin’s health system and cuts to hospital developments w/ Mayor of Dunedin, Jules Radich: 1st October, 2024

Dunedin’s health system and cuts to hospital developments w/ Mayor of Dunedin, Jules Radich: 1st October, 2024 Dunedin’s health system and cuts to hospital developments w/ Mayor of Dunedin, Jules Radich: 1st October, 2024, 10.26 MB
Tue 1 Oct 2024

Last week, the government announced that planned developments to Dunedin’s hospital may exceed the planned budget of $1.88 billion, and reach as much as $3 billion. As such, ministers Chris Bishop and Shane Reti announced that the plans may require reductions or an extended timeframe. 

The announcement was met with mass opposition both on social media and in public, with some 35,000 protestors turning out on the streets of Dunedin on Saturday to march against the change.

Wire host Castor spoke to the Mayor of Dunedin, Jules Radich, about the state of public health in Dunedin, the necessity of upgrades, and how the public response may impact the government’s future decision-making.

Dunedin hospital cuts in the government’s larger policy approach w/ PhD candidate and researcher at the University of Otago, Michael Swanson: 1st October, 2024

Dunedin hospital cuts in the government’s larger policy approach w/ PhD candidate and researcher at the University of Otago, Michael Swanson: 1st October, 2024 Dunedin hospital cuts in the government’s larger policy approach w/ PhD candidate and researcher at the University of Otago, Michael Swanson: 1st October, 2024, 11.21 MB
Tue 1 Oct 2024

Last week, the government announced that planned developments to Dunedin’s hospital may exceed the planned budget of $1.88 billion, and reach as much as $3 billion. As such, ministers Chris Bishop and Shane Reti announced that the plans may require reductions or an extended timeframe. 

The announcement was met with mass opposition both on social media and in public, with some 35,000 protestors turning out on the streets of Dunedin on Saturday to march against the change.

The current government has been controversial for a range of its other policy decisions as well, particularly for how these policies shape up to campaign promises and expectations. 

While under delivery on campaign promises is not uncommon in politics, it can hurt a party when it comes to re-election, especially when it comes to regions like Dunedin which may see less directed policies than major centres like Auckland. 

Wire host Castor spoke to PhD candidate and researcher at the University of Otago, Michael Swanson, about the politics of this government and how the Dunedin hospital development plays into things moving into the next election.

The Wire w/ Castor: 1st October, 2024

The Wire w/ Castor: 1st October, 2024 The Wire w/ Castor: 1st October, 2024, 105.58 MB
Tue 1 Oct 2024

This week on the Tuesday Wire...

For Dear Science this week, our expert Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about potentially debunked neuroscience findings, the Franklin expedition, and cancer medication thalidomide.

Our weekly catchup with the National party was off this week, as our regular MP Katie Nimon was away. 

Wire host Castor spoke to the Mayor of Dunedin, Jules Radich, about the state of health in Dunedin and how the hospital cuts have been received. 

They also spoke to PhD candidate and researcher at The University of Otago, Michael Swanson, about the hospital cuts and placing them in the wider politics of the current government. 

And on the Green Desk this week, reporter Jack Marshall spoke to Principal Scientist from Manaaki Whenua, Linda Lilburne, about changing crops due to climate change. 

The Wire w/ Joel: 30 September, 2024

The Wire w/ Joel: 30 September, 2024 The Wire w/ Joel: 30 September, 2024, 111.18 MB
Mon 30 Sep 2024

This week on The Wire...

For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Producer Evie spoke to Simon Court about the government's crackdown on truancy, as well as public submissions on the oil and gas exploration bill.

Evie also spoke to Greenpeace Executive Director, Russell Norman, about concerns surrounding the four day submission time on the same bill.

News and Editorial Director and Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the spokesperson for Peace Action Wellington, Valerie Morse, about Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, addressing the UN General Assembly, and whether his calls are enough to address Israel’s war on Gaza and attacks on Lebanon.

Evie spoke to The University of Auckland’s Gavin Ellis about job cuts at Whakaata Māori, and what this means for our media landscape.

Joel spoke to Senior Lecturer at the School of Management at the Victoria University of Wellington, Stephen Blumenfeld, about a study showing the positives of a hybrid working model, as Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, urges public services workers to go back to the office.

And Producer Sofia from the Thursday Wire last week spoke to Agriculture Campaigner at Greenpeace Aotearoa, Sinéad Deighton-O’Flynn, about Fonterra’s recent yearly profit announcement and Fonterra’s use of palm kernel.

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