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Janszoon Project Kākā Breeding w/ Ron Moorhouse and Bruce Vander Lee: March 16, 2022

 Janszoon Project Kākā Breeding w/ Ron Moorhouse and Bruce Vander Lee: March 16, 2022 Janszoon Project Kākā Breeding w/ Ron Moorhouse and Bruce Vander Lee: March 16, 2022, 40.9 MB
Wed 16 Mar 2022

The Abel Tasman National Park is currently coming alive to the sound of young kākā following a successful breeding season for the park’s resident birds. Collaborators on the breeding programme including Project Janszoon, DOC and the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust are all celebrating the successful fledging of eight chicks from three nests in the Bark Bay and Torrent Bay areas. 

In 2015, Kākā were virtually extinct in the park with only a few wild male birds surviving there. Since then a total of 35 captive-bred birds have been released, with the last release happening in 2019. Most of these birds came from captive South Island kaka but about a third were raised from eggs or chicks collected from Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi National Parks. This year’s chicks were all banded and fitted with a transmitter before they left their nests. They are particularly vulnerable in the period between leaving the nest and learning to fly, which can take up to a week, but most are now competent flyers and adding their tunes to the chorus of the park.

This week on the Wire, Frances speaks with ornithologist Ron Moorhouse and Project Janszoon’s Project Director Bruce Vander Lee about the much loved birds and conservation in the area. 

 

The Wire with Frances: March 16, 2022

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Wed 16 Mar 2022

This week Frances started off speaking to Ron Moorhouse and Project Janszoon Project Director Bruce Vander Lee about their conservation work in the Abel Tasman national park, and the new kaka chicks that are bringing the forest to life there

Alex then spoke with Helen Robinson, Manutaki of the Auckland City Mission on the impacts on the Omicron outbreak and red light setting on the homeless.

Frances then had her regular segment EuroVision where she speaks to Europe Correspondent Cameron Mulgan about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Alex then speaks with the ACT party’s Brooke Van Velden about the new Medium Density Residential Standards (or MDRS) and what they mean for the housing shortage, as well as about yesterdays government announcement of 4000 Special Humanitarian Visas for Ukrainians with family in NZ. 

Islamophobia in Aotearoa w/ Meng Foon: March 15, 2022

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Tue 15 Mar 2022

Three years after the Christchurch terror attacks, Christina spoke to Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon about the Islamophobia and racism that persists in our society, and what we can do to combat racism in Aotearoa.

The Effect Of Islamophobia On The Muslim Community w/Dr Mohammad Ridwan

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Tue 15 Mar 2022

Three years on from the Christchurch attacks, Islamophobia still persists in our society, affecting the way of life for those in the Muslim Community. The Third Islamophobia in Australia report released this morning has highlighted the increase in online and offline abuse in recent years despite the horrors of March 15th 2019.

 

Trishil spoke with Dr Mohammad Ridwan from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand about the fallout of the attacks, discussing the recent abuse of Otago student Hoda-Al Jammar, and how islamophobia can be challenged in the future. 

The Wire with Christina: March 15, 2022

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Tue 15 Mar 2022

On Dear Science, Christina spoke to AUT Professor Allan Blackman. Today, they discussed the link between gut biomes and mood, the impact of lead exposure on the body, as well as New Zealand science icon William Pickering.

Christina also covered the government’s recent announcement of a cost of living relief package. She spoke to Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods about the package, and to Robert MacCulloch, a professor of economics from the University of Auckland.

Trishil spoke to Mohammed Ridwan about Islamophobia and how it affects the Muslim population, three years on from the Christchurch attacks

And finally, Christina spoke to Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon about the Islamophobia and racism that persists in our society, and what we can do to combat racism in Aotearoa.

Cost of Living Relief Package w/ Megan Woods and Robert MacCulloch: March 15, 2022

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Tue 15 Mar 2022

On Monday, the government announced it would be introducing a cost of living relief package to kick in next month. In the wake of criticism over rising fuel prices and living costs increasing, the government is set to cut fuel taxes by 25 cents a litre, and halve all public transport fares.

Christina spoke to the Minister of Energy and Resources, Megan Woods, about the package, and what it means for New Zealanders. She also caught up with Robert MacCulloch, a professor of economics from the University of Auckland, to get his latest thoughts on the government’s announcement.

National's Dr Shane Reti: May 3, 2022

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Tue 15 Mar 2022

Aneeka had her regular catch up with Dr Shane Reti from the National Party, which was cut due to time restraints. This week they discussed sanctions on Russia, and the borders reopening to international travellers. Listen back!

Long Covid w/ Dr Anna Brooks: March 14, 2022

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Mon 14 Mar 2022

The long lasting effects of COVID-19 are becoming clearer to scientists, with long covid now presenting itself as a long term problem for those who have previously had COVID-19. Dr Anna Brooks from the University of Auckland spoke to Charlie about the concerns around long covid, and how to manage symptoms.

What it is Like for Ukrainian Refugees in Lviv w/ Ukrainian Citizen Victoria Vasyliuk

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Mon 14 Mar 2022

Until yesterday, the Ukrainian city of Lviv has been a safe place for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war. 

Ukraine says up to 30 Russian missiles have been fired at the Yavoriv military training base near the border with NATO member Poland.

Officials say at least 35 people were killed, and 134 were critically injured in the attack.

A few days before this horrific attack, I spoke with Victoria Vasyliuk, a resident of Lviv who has been hosting refugees from Kyiv. 

We discussed what it has been like on the ground for internally displaced people in Ukraine. She also gave a personal account of Russia's aggression against her country.

Please note this interview took place prior to the recent tragedy in Lviv.

The Auckland Mayoral Election and Efeso Collins w/ Sarah Barker: 14 March, 2022

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Mon 14 Mar 2022

With the Auckland Mayoral election taking place in October, incumbent Phil Goff is retiring and will not be endorsing a candidate.

However, Unions Auckland have gotten behind Manukau Ward Councillor, Efeso Collins. This is the first time in recent history the organisation has endorsed a candidate. Sam Clark spoke to Unions Auckland Spokesperson Sarah Barker.