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Unprecedented Heat Waves in East Antarctica w/ Tim Naish: Monday, March 21st.

 Unprecedented Heat Waves in East Antarctica w/ Tim Naish: Monday, March 21st. , 20.53 MB
Mon 21 Mar 2022

Last week Eastern Antarctica saw an unprecedented heat wave, shocking scientists in the process. 

The area went fourty degrees celsius  above what is normal, from between minus fourty six and minus fifty one degrees to between minus eighteen and minus twelve degrees.

While this is still below freezing and does not pose any risk of melting, it sets a terrifying precedent for what’s to come.

To learn more, Liam  spoke with TIm Naish, a lead climate science and Antarctic researcher at Victoria University of Wellington about what the heat wave means for the future.

 

Safe Areas around Abortion Clinics w/ Family Planning's Jackie Edmond: March 18th, 2022

 Safe Areas around Abortion Clinics w/ Family Planning's Jackie Edmond: March 18th, 2022 Safe Areas around Abortion Clinics w/ Family Planning's Jackie Edmond: March 18th, 2022, 17.44 MB
Fri 18 Mar 2022

After two years since Abortion was initially decriminalised in Aotearoa, the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill has passed with a vast majority. 

Led by Labour MP Louisa Wall, 108 MP’s voted for the bill with only nine national MP’s and three Labour MP’s voting against. 

The bill allows for a hundred and fifty metre safe area around clinics banning protests from taking place within the space area. 

To learn more abot the bill and how it’ll affect Aotearoa, Liam Hansen spoke to NZ family planning chief executive Jackie Edmond about the bill.

 

The Wire w/ Casper and Liam: March 18, 2022

 The Wire w/ Casper and Liam: March 18, 2022 The Wire w/ Casper and Liam: March 18, 2022, 126.95 MB
Fri 18 Mar 2022

It's another Friday Wire! This week on the show, Casper talked to Green party MP Ricardo Menendez March about a media release he put out calling for the Ukraine response to be a part of a broader equitable framework.

Liam had a chat with with Jackie Edmond from Family Planning about the safe areas bill surrounding abortion clinics.

Casper also spoke to Shane Henderson as part of our regular city counselling segment, and today we talked about the government’s recent announcement to temporarily reduce the cost of fuel and public transport as well as the time running out for Auckland city’s annual budget consultation.

Liam also spoke to Alan Renwick from Lincoln University about the implications of Te Pati Maoris New policy to end the GST on Kai.

Finally, Casper interviewed Dr Timothy Welch from the university of Auckland on the hidden costs of cars.

Special Ukraine Policy w/ Ricardo Menéndez March: March 18, 2022

 Special Ukraine Policy w/ Ricardo Menéndez March: March 18, 2022 Special Ukraine Policy w/ Ricardo Menéndez March: March 18, 2022, 14.57 MB
Fri 18 Mar 2022

Earlier in the week the government announced the 2022 Special Ukraine Policy which will open up a fasttracked path for immigration for the family of Ukrainians in New Zealand.

This policy is expected to benefit around four thousand people and will be open for one year from now.

Green party MP and immigration spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March put out a media release following the announcement in which he calls for this response to be a part of a broader equitable framework.

Casper spoke to Ricardo about the policy and how it might be extended as a part of New Zealand’s immigration approach.

The Hidden Costs of Cars w/ Dr. Tim Welch: March 18, 2022

 The Hidden Costs of Cars w/ Dr. Tim Welch: March 18, 2022 Tim Welch: March 18, 2022, 10.11 MB
Fri 18 Mar 2022

There has been a great deal of talk recently about the rising cost of fuel with the price per liter reaching over $3 in New Zealand.

However, there are hidden costs to driving cars that are not factored in at the pump, particularly in regards to the environmental and social impacts of the car’s prevalence.

Casper had a chat with Dr Tim Welch, a senior lecturer in architecture and planning at the University of Auckland, about the hidden costs of cars and what rising fuel prices mean from a broader, social lens.

Te Pāti Māori's Kai Tax w/ Professor Alan Renwick: March 18, 2022

 Te Pāti Māori's Kai Tax w/ Professor Alan Renwick: March 18, 2022 Te Pāti Māori's Kai Tax w/ Professor Alan Renwick: March 18, 2022, 19.62 MB
Fri 18 Mar 2022

Te Pāti Māori has recently launched a new policy to remove all GST prices from Kai.

This comes as food prices had their highest price increase in a decade, increasing FIVE point NINE percent from January 2021 to 2022.

The concept has been talked about by the party since 2010, as well as Labour considering cutting tax from fruit and vegetables in the past. 

Liam spoke to Lincoln University agricultural trade professor Alan Renwick to learn more about the bills implications.  

Russia Sanctions Act w/ Sarah Salmond: March 17, 2022

 Russia Sanctions Act w/ Sarah Salmond: March 17, 2022 Russia Sanctions Act w/ Sarah Salmond: March 17, 2022, 11.05 MB
Thu 17 Mar 2022

Parliament unanimously passed the Russia Sanctions Act last week in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the sanctions would be able to target those associated with the invasion, including people, services, companies, and assets.

Emilia Sullivan spoke to Sarah Salmond, a Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts who is currently helping clients navigate these new restrictions.

The Wire with Joe and Emilia: March 17, 2022

 The Wire with Joe and Emilia: March 17, 2022 The Wire with Joe and Emilia: March 17, 2022, 76.02 MB
Thu 17 Mar 2022

Today on the show, Joe Wickins speaks to Dr. David Welch about New Zealand's border reopening being shifted to April.

In our weekly chat with Andrew Little, Tuva'a Clifton talks to him about mental health and the strike action by healthcare workers that was called off.

Joe also speaks to Lynda Stuart, former President of the NZEI and current principal of May Road School about the most recent OECD report.

Emilia Sullivan speaks to Sarah Salmond, a partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts about the Russia Sanctions Act and how she is helping her clients navigate new restrictions.

Lastly, Joe also speaks to the Dr. Katie Ayers of the New Zealand Dental Association regarding the upcoming World Oral Health day.

Bettering Dental Health w/ Dr. Katie Ayers: March 17, 2022

 Bettering Dental Health w/ Dr. Katie Ayers: March 17, 2022 Katie Ayers: March 17, 2022, 10.9 MB
Thu 17 Mar 2022

The New Zealand Dental Association is calling on the Government to deliver on its dental promises this World Oral Health Day. Joe spoke to Dr. Katie Ayers, the NZDA Access to Care spokesperson on the matter.

 

Supporting Disadvantaged Schools w/ Lynda Stuart: March 17, 2022

 Supporting Disadvantaged Schools w/ Lynda Stuart: March 17, 2022 Supporting Disadvantaged Schools w/ Lynda Stuart: March 17, 2022, 17.93 MB
Thu 17 Mar 2022

A recent OECD Report has highlighted the need for increased levels of equity funding and better support for teachers and school leaders in disadvantaged schools. Joe spoke to Lynda Stuart, the former President of the NZEI and the current Principal of May Road School about the report.