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Get Action! w/ Erin Thomas: October 30, 2023

 Get Action! w/ Erin Thomas: October 30, 2023 Get Action! w/ Erin Thomas: October 30, 2023, 17.8 MB
Mon 30 Oct 2023

For our bi-weekly segment of Get Action, where we speak to petitioners from Action Station about their causes, Rosetta spoke to Erin Thomas, director and change maker at the International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination, or ICAAD. ICAAD has been working to bring awareness and justice to the Banaban people residing in Rabi, Fiji, as a result of displacement due to phosphate mining of Banaban in the mid 20th century.

Rosetta spoke to Erin about ICAAD’s recently launched petition to the New Zealand ministry of Foreign affairs and trade ‘Protecting the to life with dignity of the Banaban community’

Outbreaks of Avian Influenza around the World w/ Jemma Geoghegan: October 30, 2023

 Outbreaks of Avian Influenza around the World w/ Jemma Geoghegan: October 30, 2023 Outbreaks of Avian Influenza around the World w/ Jemma Geoghegan: October 30, 2023, 17.75 MB
Mon 30 Oct 2023

New research from The University of Sydney, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne and The University of Hong Kong suggest that the epicentre of avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, has shifted out of asia. The virus was first detected in China in 1996, however several outbreaks have occured since 2014 in both wild birds and commercial farms across Europe and Africa, as well as a recent discovery of cases in birds in the Antarctic region. 

Rosetta spoke to Virologist and Professor at the University of Otago Jemma Ghee-gan about the virus and Aotearoa’s bio security systems in place to protect against avian influenza reaching New Zealand.

The Wire w/ Rosetta: Rāhina October 30, 2023

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Mon 30 Oct 2023

On the show today...

Rosetta spoke to Greenpeace spokesperson Amanda Larson about Christopher Luxon’s plan to reintroduce offshore gas and oil exploration, and the IEA’s report on this.

Rosetta also spoke to ​Virologist and Professor at the University of Otago Jemma Ghee-gan about the rise in outbreaks of avian influenza, or bird flu, around the world and in the Antarctic region.

And for our bi-weekly segment of Get Action, where we speak to petitioners from Get Action about their causes, Rosetta spoke to Erin Thomas, director and change maker at ICAAD about their petition to bring justice to the Banaban People of Rabi, Fiji.

For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party Rawan spoke with Simon Court about updates regarding the ACT and National coalition as well as the party’s viewpoints on the Israel-Palestine war

Rawan also spoke with Samira Zaitoun, the Co-convener of Justice for Palestine about the Pro-palestine marches over the weekend as well as clarifications around statements made by Simon Court. 

Thanks for tuning in!

Palestine Solidarity Marches w/ Samira Zaiton from Justice for Palestine: 30 October, 2023

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Mon 30 Oct 2023

On Saturday 28 October thousands of people marched for Palestine all over the country in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and most other regions in Aotearoa. 

Rawan spoke with Samira Zaitoun, the co-convener of the pro-Palestine organisation, Justice for Palestine. 

Justice for Palestine is a human rights organisation that has long campaigned for the freedom and rights of the Palestinian people. 

Rawan started off by asking Samira about how the protests went over the weekend. Samira also clarified statements made by Simon Court in regards to what the purpose of these marches are and what they mean to the Palestinian Community.

Lack of Pacific representation in the potential National Caucus w/ Professor of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau: October 26, 2023

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Thu 26 Oct 2023

The preliminary election results mean that the National Party would only have one MP of Pacific Island heritage in Parliament.

Angee Nicholas is currently ahead by just 30 votes in the Te Atatu electorate, with special votes still to be counted, it is possible that the result may change.

Nicholas spoke to the Lecturer of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau about the potential lack of Pacific representation in the National Party Caucus as well as reasons why the National Party appeals to some members of the Pacific Island community.

Nicholas started by asking Professor Pamatatau about what he thinks of the current makeup of National Caucus.

 

Massey University's proposed cuts to the Science Campus at Albany w/ Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton: October 26, 2023

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Thu 26 Oct 2023

Massey University has proposed cutting courses from the Albany science campus after the University reported a financial downturn.

These cuts would affect more than 100 jobs and cause issues for students pursuing their masters and doctorates.

Nicholas spoke to the Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton about the University's proposed cuts to the Science Campus at Albany.

Nicholas started by asking what the cuts would mean for the science programs

The Wire w/ Jessica: 26 October, 2023

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Thu 26 Oct 2023

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou about New Zealand’s response to what is happening to Palestinians in Gaza.

Producer Nicholas spoke to Lecturer of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau about the potential lack of Pacific representation in the National Party Caucus.

He also spoke to Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton about the University's proposed cuts to the Albany Science campus. 

Aotearoa's Response to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis w/ Academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou: 26 October, 2023

Aotearoa's Response to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis w/ Academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou: 26 October, 2023 Aotearoa's Response to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis w/ Academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou: 26 October, 2023 , 14 MB
Thu 26 Oct 2023

Outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has shown support for a humanitarian pause in Gaza and establishing humanitarian corridors to protect civilians.

But advocates say this response is not enough, with more than 60 community organisations and individuals signing an open letter to the caretaker Prime Minister and incoming Prime Minister, calling for New Zealand to take a strong stand appealing for a ceasefire and for Palestinians in Gaza to come under United Nations protection.

Approximately 2.3 million Palestinians have experienced severe shortages of water, food, electricity, medicine, and essential healthcare services, and persistent Israeli attacks for more than two weeks. 

The death toll for Palestinians in Gaza is now over 5000, including 2000 children. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou about New Zealand’s response to what is happening to Palestinians in Gaza.

She started off the interview asking Dr Hazou about his connection to Palestine.

Five Tips to Swim Safely This Summer w/ Surf Lifesaving NZ CEO Steve Fisher: 25 October, 2023

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Wed 25 Oct 2023

Surf Lifesaving New Zealand has been operating for over a hundred years. They make sure beaches are safe to swim at. They recently issued tips on how to stay safe this summer, which is predicted to be long and hot: perfect swimming weather. 

To start our interview, Arno asked CEO Steve Fisher to tell us a bit more about Surf Lifesaving New Zealand.

To find the best beaches to swim at, visit safeswim.org.nz

Change in Government w/ Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw: 25 October, 2023

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Wed 25 Oct 2023

For their post-election catch-up, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins asked Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw about his thoughts on the election result, what the new government could mean for climate action in Aotearoa, and ACT's call for a referendum on te tiriti.