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Debate Surrounding N95 Masks with Doctor Amanda Kvalsvig: January 25, 2022

 Debate Surrounding N95 Masks with Doctor Amanda Kvalsvig: January 25, 2022 Debate Surrounding N95 Masks with Doctor Amanda Kvalsvig: January 25, 2022, 22.12 MB
Tue 25 Jan 2022

The annoucenment of an Omicron outbreak in New Zealand came with encouragement by the government to wear N95 masks over the typical disposable and cloth masks. However, with considerably low stocks of these masks in New Zealand and a sense of fear that alternative masks are no longer useful from the government, many are concerned about how they can protect themselves from Omicron. Emily Bell spoke with Doctor Amanda Kvalsvig, an epidemiologist from Otago University's campus in Wellington about the N95 masks and what people can do to protect themselves from Omicron. 

Fast fashion w/ Jacinta Fitzgerald and Prasanna Nara: January 24, 2022

 Fast fashion w/ Jacinta Fitzgerald and Prasanna Nara: January 24, 2022 Fast fashion w/ Jacinta Fitzgerald and Prasanna Nara: January 24, 2022, 22.45 MB
Mon 24 Jan 2022

Fast fashion and over-consumption of fashion items has become a prevalent issue in the past few years. With hundreds of kilos of textile waste filling up New Zealand’s landfills each year, sustainable fashion is necessary for fashion to be an ethical product. Charlie spoke with Jacinta Fitzgerald, founder of Make Good regarding clothing wastage. Prasanna Nara, Communications Manager for fair&good, also spoke with Charlie to discuss sustainable fashion strategies.

Mosquito Census w/ Anton Hovius: January 24, 2022

 Mosquito Census w/ Anton Hovius: January 24, 2022 Mosquito Census w/ Anton Hovius: January 24, 2022, 11.5 MB
Mon 24 Jan 2022

Despite New Zealand having 12 native species of mosquitos, little is known about these insects. Te Papa Museum is beginning its third year of the annual mosquito census to gather more information on these native creatures. Anton Hovius, a scholarship student from the University of Wellington, spoke with Charlie about the data, mosquito migration, and how you can turn an itchy bite into a valuable piece of information.

The Wire with Louis: January 24, 2022

 The Wire with Louis: January 24, 2022 The Wire with Louis: January 24, 2022, 98.35 MB
Mon 24 Jan 2022

Welcome.

On this week's Monday wire: 

Louis spoke to Child Matters' Chief Executive Jane Searle about the changes needed to reduce child abuse rates and Federated Mountain Clubs' President Jan Finlayson about their 90th anniversary. 

Charlie was joined by Make Good's founder Jacinta Fitzgerald and fair&good's Prasanna Nara about the impacts of fast fashion, as well as University of Victoria's Anton Hovius about a recent mosquito census. 

Enjoy. 

 

Child Abuse Prevention w/ Jane Searle: Jan 24, 2022

 Child Abuse Prevention w/ Jane Searle: Jan 24, 2022 Child Abuse Prevention w/ Jane Searle: Jan 24, 2022, 8.3 MB
Mon 24 Jan 2022

Non-profit charity Child Matters claim that not enough is being done to reduce the prevalence of child abuse in New Zealand. They argue that although policy-makers talk about change a lot, they have failed to properly help vulnerable kids. 

Louis talked to Child Matters' Chief Executive Jane Searle about the lack of change, what needs to be done, and the impacts of intergenerational trauma. 

Federated Mountain Clubs w/ Jan Finlayson: Jan 24, 2022.

Federated Mountain Clubs w/ Jan Finlayson: Jan 24, 2022. , 10.05 MB
Mon 24 Jan 2022

Federated Mountain Clubs celebrated its 90th-anniversary last year. With over 20,000 members across the country, it has been involved in a number of important conservation movements and projects, including the protection of isolated wilderness areas. 

Louis spoke to Federated Mountain Clubs' president Jan Finlayson about the club's history, what it means to be a tramper, and her personal involvement.

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: January 21, 2022

 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: January 21, 2022 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: January 21, 2022, 13.7 MB
Fri 21 Jan 2022

Auckland Transport's reduced services affected many returning to work this summer, and there have been calls for public transport schedules to return to normal. 

Jessica Hopkins spoke to Auckland Counciller Shane Henderson about plans to increase transport options for West Auckland in 2022. But we started off our interview by catching up with Shane on what he got up to over the New Years break. 

The Wire with Jessica: January 21, 2022

 The Wire with Jessica: January 21, 2022 The Wire with Jessica: January 21, 2022, 111.21 MB
Fri 21 Jan 2022

Welcome back to the Friday Wire for 2022!

This week on the show, host Jessica Hopkins spoke to Drowning Prevention Auckland's Chief Executive Nicola Keen-Biggelaar about the dangers of waterfalls.

She also interviewed Commissioner Mark Campbell of the Salvation Army about their aid work in Tonga.  

Our regular City Counselling segment is returning for the New Year. Today Jessica spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about Auckland Transport’s reduced services and his plans for increasing transport choices for West Auckland residents

And our new Producer Liam spoke to Otago University Immunologist Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu about the preparations our Government and schools are making in case of an Omicron outbreak in Aotearoa.

The Dangers of Waterfalls w/ Drowning Prevention Auckland: January 21, 2022

 The Dangers of Waterfalls w/ Drowning Prevention Auckland: January 21, 2022 The Dangers of Waterfalls w/ Drowning Prevention Auckland: January 21, 2022, 8.94 MB
Fri 21 Jan 2022

This summer, Drowning Prevention Auckland are highlighting why waterfalls are dangerous and not recommended for swimming.

I spoke to Chief Executive Nicola Keen-Biggelaar about their water safety initiative at Hūnua Falls that aims to raise awareness of these risks, and the importance of having water safety education from a young age.

Here is that interview…

Salvation Army Tonga Tsunami Aid w/ Commissioner Mark Campbell

 Salvation Army Tonga Tsunami Aid w/ Commissioner Mark Campbell Salvation Army Tonga Tsunami Aid w/ Commissioner Mark Campbell, 8.52 MB
Fri 21 Jan 2022

Following the severe Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami on January 15th, The Salvation Army is asking for donations to support its humanitarian and recovery efforts in Tonga and parts of Fiji. 

I spoke to Commissioner Mark Campbell about their long-standing relationship with Tonga, and the services and aid they provide through the Pacific Emergency Fund.

We started the interview with Commissioner Campbell providing an update on the wellbeing of their staff affected by the disaster.