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The U.S Supreme Court Ruling on the Environmental Protection Agency w/ Kevin Trenberth: July 7, 2022

 The U.S Supreme Court Ruling on the Environmental Protection Agency w/ Kevin Trenberth: July 7, 2022 S Supreme Court Ruling on the Environmental Protection Agency w/ Kevin Trenberth: July 7, 2022, 31.99 MB
Thu 7 Jul 2022

In its first full term with a six-justice conservative majority, the Supreme Court spent the last few days of their sitting issuing far-reaching decisions that will transform American life. Last week we spoke about the court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, leaving abortion rights up to states to decide.

They also ruled in the case of West Virginia vs. the Environmental Protection Agency, which held that the Obama-era Clean Power Plan exceeded the U.S. EPA’s authority under the Clean Air Act.

Kevin Trenberth was involved in the earlier stages of this case prior to it heading to the Supreme Court, and Emilia Sullivan spoke to him about what this ruling told us, and what it means for climate change in the future.

 

Aotearoa's Second Omicron Wave w/ David Welch: July 7, 2022

 Aotearoa's Second Omicron Wave w/ David Welch: July 7, 2022 Aotearoa's Second Omicron Wave w/ David Welch: July 7, 2022, 24.33 MB
Thu 7 Jul 2022

Yesterday, New Zealand cracked 10,000 recorded cases of Covid-19, sparking concerns that we are well into in our second wave of Omicron. 

Emilia Sullivan spoke to David Welch, Senior Lecturer from the Centre for Computational Evolution at the University of Auckland.

 

The Wire with Alex: July 6, 2022

 The Wire with Alex: July 6, 2022 The Wire with Alex: July 6, 2022, 136.36 MB
Wed 6 Jul 2022

Alex chats with ACT’s Brooke van Velden about the EU Free Trade Deal and the rise in gun crime in Auckland.

Joe speaks to Hon Poto Williams about the launch of the Ministry for the Disabled

Trishil talks about the ban on Juul e-cigarettes in the US and interviews Sarah Helm from the New Zealand Drug Foundation about New Zealand vaping culture and whether the ban in the US could affect New Zealand

Alex then chats with Ian Powell, the former Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, about the new Maori Health Authority 

And there is also Eurovision, Aneeka’s weekly catchup with Europe correspondent Cameron Adams

The new Māori Health Authority w/ Ian Powell: July 6, 2022

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Wed 6 Jul 2022

Alex chats with Ian Powell, the former Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, about the new Māori Health Authority. 

The ban on JUUL in the USA, and how it could affect us in New Zealand w/Sarah Helm

 The ban on JUUL in the USA, and how it could affect us in New Zealand w/Sarah Helm The ban on JUUL in the USA, and how it could affect us in New Zealand w/Sarah Helm, 25.69 MB
Wed 6 Jul 2022

On the 23rd June 2022, The US Food And Drug Administration moved to ban JUUL e-cigarettes from the United States market. Their reasoning? Their business model fails to assure that their user base remains safe while using the e-cigarette. This motion follows a two year investigation into their parent company Juul Labs. 

Trishil deep dives into the state of affairs in the United States, as well as speaking to Sarah Helm from the New Zealand Drug Foundation about the perception of vaping in New Zealand and how the US ban could affect us.

Ministry for the Disabled with Hon. Poto Williams

 Ministry for the Disabled with Hon. Poto Williams Poto Williams, 24.75 MB
Wed 6 Jul 2022

Last Friday the Government launched Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People, and New Zealand’s first Ministry that will have a NZ Sign Language name, as well as Te Reo Māori and English names. This follows Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority also officially taking effect, in what is regarded as a fully national health service. Last year the government announced a suite of changes for disabled people as part of the Health and Disability System reforms. Budget 2022 also saw over $1 billion of new funding go into the disability sector. 

Minister for Disability Issues Hon Poto Williams sez “In the spirit of ‘Nothing About Us, Without Us’, the new Ministry will start the ball rolling with ensuring the Ministry’s culture and values are mana-enhancing, the governance and partnership arrangements are meaningful, and the mechanisms that will give effect to disabled peoples voices are enduring. The Ministry will lead and coordinate disability policy across government, including improving outcomes for disabled people in areas such as employment, education, health and wellbeing.

Joe speaks with Hon Poto Williams about the launch of Whaikaha - the Ministry for the Disabled. 

Eurovision w/Cameron Adams

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Wed 6 Jul 2022

Aneeka has completely taken over the segment from Frances, and this week she chats to European correspondent Cameron Adams about Ukraine, the upcoming NATO summit, and all the happenings in Europe.

bFM Investigates Student Fees: July 5, 2022

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Tue 5 Jul 2022

For the past two weeks Jack Horsnell been embarking on an investigation, answering the questions, why are student fees so expensive? And where they are spent?  Jack spoke to a range of experts with the goal of unravelling the complicated world of university fees.  

 

The Wire w/ Joe: July 4, 2022

 The Wire w/ Joe: July 4, 2022 The Wire w/ Joe: July 4, 2022, 100.93 MB
Mon 4 Jul 2022

This week on The Wire for Rāhina Monday!

Joe speaks to Sara Tolbert, Associate Professor of Science and Environmental Education at the University of Canterbury, about Plastic Free July. He also talks James Hita from Greenpeace about New Zealand’s silence surrounding deep sea mining. 

Trishil speaks to Nina Santos from MindTheGap for regular segment with OurActionStation. They talk about their mission to ensure that the pay gap is closed for women and ethnic communities. Trishil also speaks to the Green Party's Drug Reform Spokesperson Chloe Swarbrick and Dr Nicki Jackson from Alcohol HealthWatch about the Alcohol Harm Minimisation Bill.

That's us for the Monday Wire!

The Alcohol Harm Minimisation Bill w/ Chlöe Swarbrick and Dr Nicki Jackson

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Mon 4 Jul 2022

The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Harm Minimisation Amendment Bill, introduced by Green Party Drug Reform Spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick, seeks to overhaul the state of alcohol awareness and advertising in New Zealand. The bill will also allow local councils to control policies that affect their communities.


Trishil spoke with Chlöe Swarbrick and Alcohol Healthwatch Executive Director Dr Nicki Jackson about the provisions of the bill, including the establishment of Local Alcohol Policies and restrictions of Sponsorships and Advertising.