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Month Long Strike for Ministry of Education Psychologists: October 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Oct 2021

Last Tuesday, over 120 psychologists employed by the Ministry of Education working in schools and early childhood centers began a month-long strike. The strike action involves the psychologists refusing to accept further referrals of cases onto their caseload. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Deborah Powell, the National Secretary for APEX Union, about the strike. They discuss why there is such a significant difference in conditions for Ministry Psychologists compared to DHB Psychologists.

The Future Of Diamonds: Bling built in the lab with Dr Geoff Wilmott: October 12, 2021

 The Future Of Diamonds: Bling built in the lab with Dr Geoff Wilmott: October 12, 2021 The Future Of Diamonds: Bling built in the lab with Dr Geoff Wilmott: October 12, 2021, 10.87 MB
Tue 12 Oct 2021

To paraphrase Beyonce - If you like it then you should have put a lab grown ring on it! This week we discuss the rise of synthetic diamonds. Looking at market pressures, the energy consumption of the synthetic process and we get into the science of how diamonds form as carbon under pressure.

Protecting Prisoners from COVID-19 w/ Lisa Woods: October 12, 2021

 Protecting Prisoners from COVID-19 w/ Lisa Woods: October 12, 2021 Protecting Prisoners from COVID-19 w/ Lisa Woods: October 12, 2021, 9.13 MB
Tue 12 Oct 2021

Earlier today, Amnesty International New Zealand released a statement regarding the condition of prisons during the current lockdown, this comes after three new cases were found at Mt Eden Prison. Amnesty International New Zealand is calling for the government and the Minister of Corrections to ensure that proactive measures are taken to protect people in prison through access to vaccinations, PPE, health care and mental health services. Joe talked to Lisa Woods, the Campaign Manager for Amnesty International on the matter.

 

The Wire with Jemima: October 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Oct 2021

Today on the Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Andrew Chen, a Research Fellow for Koi Tū – the Centre for Informed Futures at the University of Auckland, about how new technologies will help New Zealand live safely with Covid-19 from now and into the future. 

Joe Wickins talks to Amnesty International New Zealand's Lisa Woods about the condition of prisons amidst the current lockdown, and how prisoners must be protected from COVID-19.

This week on Tomorrow’s World, Isla Christensen and Stella Huggins discuss the rise of synthetic diamonds with Dr Geoff Wilmott. 

Finally, Jemima interviews Dr Deborah Powell, the National Secretary of APEX, about the month-long strike for Ministry of Education psychologists that started last week.

Decline in Moths and Butterflies w/ Jacqui Knight

Decline in Moths and Butterflies w/ Jacqui Knight Decline in Moths and Butterflies w/ Jacqui Knight , 6.52 MB
Mon 11 Oct 2021

Recent statistics from the United Kingdom wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation shows the average number of butterflies and moths per count is the lowest they have ever recorded.

Jessica speaks to Jacqui Knight from Moths and Butterflies New Zealand Trust about who says urgent action is needed to save Butterfly and Moth species in Aotearoa. 

She started off the interview asking Knight about the trust, and the work they are doing.

The Wire With Jessica: October 11, 2021

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Mon 11 Oct 2021

This week on the show, Jessica Hopkins speaks to Associate Professor Kerry Gibson from the University of Auckland about changing our approach to youth mental health, Professor Andrew Shelling about genetic discrimination in healthcare insurance, and Jacqui Knight from Moths and Butterflies New Zealand Trust about declining numbers of species worldwide. 

Louis Macalister talks to Belinda Storey about insurance issues for houses in erosion zones, and the Green Party’s Teanau Tuiono about rocket launches potentially breaching New Zealand’s nuclear-free laws.

Lastly, Christina Huang talks to Adriana Christie about her role overseeing parks and recreation, in a new regular segment with the Waitematā Local Board. 

Changing our Approach to Youth Mental Health Services w/ Kerry Gibson

Changing our Approach to Youth Mental Health Services w/ Kerry Gibson Changing our Approach to Youth Mental Health Services w/ Kerry Gibson , 8.49 MB
Mon 11 Oct 2021

Associate Professor Kerry Gibson from the University of Auckland recently published a book called What Young People Want from Mental Health Services. 

Gibson is calling for a change in how we approach youth mental health In New Zealand. She says that young people need to be involved in this process as they know what works best for them. 

Jessica Hopkins started the interview asking Gibson about her research in this area, where she interviewed nearly 400 young people. 

Genetic Discrimination in Healthcare Insurance w/ Professor Andrew Shelling

 Genetic Discrimination in Healthcare Insurance w/ Professor Andrew Shelling Genetic Discrimination in Healthcare Insurance w/ Professor Andrew Shelling, 5.82 MB
Mon 11 Oct 2021

Genetic testing is used in healthcare to determine a patient’s risk for some conditions. However some medical professionals have raised concerns about insurers using genetic test results to refuse cover or increase premiums. 

Jessica spoke to Professor Andrew Shelling, of the University of Auckland who says Australians can obtain health insurance without fear of genetic discrimination, but New Zealanders who are being proactive about their health by having genetic testing are at risk of being penalised both financially and medically.

Shelling is urging the Government to ban this practice for insurers, and consider this issue in its insurance contract law review. 

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Rapid Antigen Testing w/ Associate Professor James Ussher: October 8, 2021

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Fri 8 Oct 2021

The government has approved a pilot test for rapid antigen testing, a faster but less reliable way of testing for Covid-19. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Associate Profesor and Immunologist James Ussher about why antigen testing has not been used before, but why it may be useful in a world where we have to live with Covid.

A Vaccine Mandate For Teachers w/ The Children's Commissioner & NZEI: October 8, 2021

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Fri 8 Oct 2021

The Children's Commissioner, Andrew Becroft, is calling for a mandate for teachers to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Becroft says children must be protected given they are not vaccinated themselves, and it will help prevent children from passing Covid onto their families. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to the Commissioner about the potential mandate and what it would entail.

Noah also spoke to National Secretary of the New Zealand Educational Institute, Paul Goulter, about how teachers feel about a mandate, and why he feels it may not currently be necessary.