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The Wire w/ Stella: July 13

The Wire w/ Stella: July 13 The Wire w/ Stella: July 13, 125.59 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

Welcome back to another Wednesday Wire, with Stella.

Aneeka talks to Cameron Adams on Eurovision.

This week, Alex speaks to Harry Tam about the social determinants of gangs.

Alex has his weekly catch-up with the ACT party, today speaking with David Seymour.

Stella talks to Dr Niki Harré, an environmental psychologist from the University of Auckland, about changing attitudes to living on land greatly affected by climate change.

Finally, Stella speaks to Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst from The Democracy Project, about the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting 2022.

National's Dr Shane Reti: July 12, 2022

National's Dr. Shane Reti: July 12, 2022 Shane Reti: July 12, 2022, 13.36 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

This week, Aneeka and Shane discussed the Pacific Island Forum and Covid-19.

Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022

Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022 Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022 , 13.4 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

On the eve of the pacific forum conference in Suva, the Micronesian island nation of Kiribati announced that it will be pulling out of the inter-governmental organisation. 

This led to the current members entering into a crisis mode to get them to re-join the pact. 

Jack Horsnell spoke to Professor Robert Patman from the University of Otago about the effects of this decision.

The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022

The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022 The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022, 23.64 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

Over the weekend the world was shocked by the assassination of former Japanese President Shinzo Abe.  

Abe was a significant part of Japan's government, even after he resigned as president, and was a major player in politics in the Asian region.  

Jack Horsnell spoke to Professor Paul Clark, from the Asian Studies department at the University of Auckland about the aftermath of this tragedy.

 

The Motive and Reform Surrounding Political Donations w/ Max Rashbrooke: July 11, 2022

The Motive and Reform Surrounding Political Donations w/ Max Rashbrooke: July 11, 2022 The Motive and Reform Surrounding Political Donations w/ Max Rashbrooke: July 11, 2022, 30.61 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

Proposed changes to New Zealand’s political donation rules have put the spotlight on donors who give thousands and the motivations they have for their generosity. New research into New Zealand’s political donations system aims to shed light on this often obscure process.

The proposed reforms to the political donation rules follow Serious Fraud Office investigations into the handling of donations received by the National, Labour and NZ First parties. All three investigations have resulted in court proceedings, with the first case just ended with the judge reserving his decision.

Joe spoke to Max Rashbrooke, a Research Associate for the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, about political donation regulation and the motivation behind it. 

 

Soilsafe Aotearoa w/ Emma Sharp: July 11, 2022

Soilsafe Aotearoa w/ Emma Sharp: July 11, 2022 Soilsafe Aotearoa w/ Emma Sharp: July 11, 2022 , 19.09 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

What's hiding in your soil? This week Stella and Isla work through a written interview with Dr Emma Sharp about the work of Soilsafe Aoteroa. Chatting metal contaminants and citizen science.

Monkeypox in Aotearoa w/ Kurt Krause: July 11, 2022

Monkeypox in Aotearoa w/ Kurt Krause: July 11, 2022 Monkeypox in Aotearoa w/ Kurt Krause: July 11, 2022, 18.1 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

New Zealand has just become one of more than 50 countries to record cases of monkeypox in an outbreak that took off two months ago. 

The person, who is in isolation, is in their thirties, lives in Auckland and recently returned from overseas travel in a country with reported monkeypox cases. The Ministry of Health sys there is no evidence of community transmission, with a small number of people being contacts.

Joe spoke to Kurt Krause, a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Otago, on the matter.

 

Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Belinda Castles: July 10, 2022

Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/Belinda Castles Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/Belinda Castles, 10.56 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

New Zealand and the United States are the only two countries in the world that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise their products directly to consumers.

The question of banning pharmaceutical advertising in New Zealand isn’t new. In 2019, there were renewed calls for the Therapeutic Medicines Bill to be toughened with these measures being driven by.. 

At the time, a Consumer New Zealand survey indicated that 57% of kiwis favour an independent health info service that provides advice on treatment options over medicine advertising.

Those stats also reveal that 8% of those surveyed believed that said ads provided unbiased and comprehensive information about treatments.

And 15% of surveyors also said a ban is unnecessary.

This interview with Consumer NZ Research and Test Writer Belinda Castles is part of a larger story on Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising in New Zealand

Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Andrew Little: July 11, 2022

Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Andrew Little: July 11, 2022 Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Andrew Little: July 11, 2022, 11.61 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

New Zealand and the United States are the only two countries in the world that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise their products directly to consumers.

Government reviews of the Therapeutic Products Bill have previously taken place in 1998, 2000, 2006, and 2019. All of these reviews have kept the status quo. In 2006, Dr Annette King, the Health Minister, called for a ban, but struggled to muster the support at the time.

This interview with Health Minister Andrew Little is part of a larger story on Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising

The Wire w/ Joe: July 11, 2022

The Wire w/ Joe: July 11, 2022 The Wire w/ Joe: July 11, 2022, 106.49 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

On The Wire for Rāhina Monday!

Joe speaks to Kurt Krause, a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Otago, about NZ’s first case of Monkeypox. He also speaks to Max Rashbrooke, a Research Associate for the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, about political donation regulation and the motivation behind it.

Trishil speaks to Professor David Menkes, Consumer NZ Research and Test Writer Belinda Castles, Health Minister Andrew Little, Royal NZ College of GPs Medical Director Dr Bryan Betty, and National Health Spokesperson Dr Shane Reti about Pharmaceutical Advertising in New Zealand, and whether the practise should be banned.

And for this weeks Tomorrow’s World, Isla and Stella spoke to Dr Emma Sharp from the University of Auckland about her projects with Soilsafe Aotearoa.

That's us for the Monday Wire!