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The Wire with Justin: September 30, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: September 30, 2021 The Wire with Justin: September 30, 2021, 104.73 MB
Thu 30 Sep 2021

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about a health equity report he received, National's COVID plan, and results of the mental health stocktake.

He also spoke to National's Covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop about their plans to reopen New Zealand, and talked to Anu Kaloti of the Migrant Workers' Association on the government's new residency programe for temporary visa holders.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on SA banning spit hoods, traditional guardians of a QLD world heritage-listed rainforest getting back ownership, and Facebook running adverts of a controversial federal MP despite banning him.

Producer Trishil Kyle Dahya reports on the experiences of people who are on the autistic spectrum and autistic burnout.

National's Covid-19 plan: September 30, 2021

 National's Covid-19 plan: September 30, 2021 National's Covid-19 plan: September 30, 2021, 7.94 MB
Thu 30 Sep 2021

National said it will scrap nationwide lockdowns if 70 to 75 percent of the eligible population is vaccinated, and open up international travel again once vaccination rates hit 85 to 90 percent, and implement a traffic light system for overseas travellers.  

The party's Covid-19 response spokesperson Chris Bishop spoke to Justin Wong.

Exploring the Autism Spectrum with Matt Pisauro and Dane Dougan: September 30, 2021

 Exploring the Autism Spectrum with Matt Pisauro and Dane Dougan: September 30, 2021 Exploring the Autism Spectrum with Matt Pisauro and Dane Dougan: September 30, 2021, 23.32 MB
Thu 30 Sep 2021

Roughly 1-2% of New Zealanders are said to be on the autism spectrum. Those on the spectrum deal with difficulty with social interactions, communication, and repetitive behaviours. As someone on the spectrum, Trishil sought to reach out to report on the lived experience of autism.

Trishil speaks to Matt Pisauro about his experiences living on the spectrum and relates to his own experience along the way. The conversation touches on masking, meltdowns, diagnosis, and communicating with others.

In the second half, Trishil speaks to Autism New Zealand CEO Dane Dougan to discuss his work with the autistic community and autistic burnout. The conversation covers aspects of burnout, such as the effect of the pandemic, ways to deal with the feeling, and masking as a contributing factor.

The Wire w/ Zazi and Frances: September 26, 2021

 The Wire w/ Zazi and Frances: September 26, 2021 The Wire w/ Zazi and Frances: September 26, 2021, 106.17 MB
Wed 29 Sep 2021

This week on the Wednesday Wire Frances has her regular segment Dear Science with AUT Professor Allan Blackman, this week talking about infectious music, a cautionary tale from the Soviet Era’s deadliest scientist, and the incredible story of American astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker. Zazi speaks to Green Party MP Jan Logie and the Chief Executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives, Alison Eddy, about the government’s proposed ACC changes to cover birth injuries. Frances then speaks with Elton Smith, Conservation Manager at Orokonui Ecosanctuary about the South Island kākā breeding programme and finally Zazi has her regular talk with Act Party’s Brooke van Velden, this week about about ACT's COVID 3.0 plan and the government’s interest deductibility policy.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on their COVID 3.0 Plan and the Government's Interest Deductibility Policy: September 29, 2021

 ACT's Brooke van Velden on their COVID 3.0 Plan and the Government's Interest Deductibility Policy: September 29, 2021 0 Plan and the Government's Interest Deductibility Policy: September 29, 2021, 15.96 MB
Wed 29 Sep 2021

This week Zazi Brooke have a chat about the ACT Party's COVID 3.0 plan, as well as the Government's interest deductibility policy. 

Zazi asks Brooke to compare the COVID 3.0 plan with the Government's opening up plan that was announced in August. They talk about some of the key points as well as the day they chose to release their plan, being days before the National Party release theirs. 

In the second half, Brooke talks about the Government's change in deductibility rules over housing, rules that are aiming to improve the housing crisis in New Zealand. Brooke tells Zazi why the ACT party does not support the interest deductibility policy and talks about the ACT Party's proposed GST-sharing scheme. 

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: 29 September, 2021

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: 29 September, 2021 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: 29 September, 2021, 25.17 MB
Wed 29 Sep 2021

This week on Dear Science Frances Wright spoke with AUT Professor Allan Blackman about infectious music, a cautionary tale from the Soviet Era’s deadliest scientist and the incredible story of American astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker. 

Orokonui Ecosanctuary Kākā w/ Elton Smith: September 29, 2021

 Orokonui Ecosanctuary Kākā w/ Elton Smith: September 29, 2021 Orokonui Ecosanctuary Kākā w/ Elton Smith: September 29, 2021, 21.85 MB
Wed 29 Sep 2021

Aotearoa’s beloved native kākā hit the news this week with the release of three new birds at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary in Ōtepoti, Dunedin as part of their South Island kākā breeding programme. The kākā are native parrots who gather to socialize in the mornings and evenings and are known for their boisterous calls and mischievous mid-air antics. This week on the Wire, Frances Wright spoke with Elton Smith, Conservation Manager at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, about the ups and downs of the programme and what it has been like watching the population numbers grow.

ACC covering Birth Injuries and Trauma w/ Jan Logie and Alison Eddy: September 29, 2021

 ACC covering Birth Injuries and Trauma w/ Jan Logie and Alison Eddy: September 29, 2021 ACC covering Birth Injuries and Trauma w/ Jan Logie and Alison Eddy: September 29, 2021, 24.89 MB
Wed 29 Sep 2021

This week the Government revealed proposed ACC changes to cover birth injuries, with only birth injuries that are the result of a treatment injury, being covered by the scheme currently. 

This comes in the same month that the Green Party launched an open letter to the Minister for ACC, asking for all birth injuries and trauma to be covered. The Green Party has received a lot of support, having over 36,000 signatures so far. The Green Party has shown support to the Government’s proposed ACC changes to cover birth control, however, wishes that all birth injuries were included, rather than a selected few.

Zazi speaks with Green Party MP and ACC spokesperson Jan Logie about the government’s proposed changes, as well as the Green Party's open letter, that is close to their 40,000 signature goal.

In the second half, Zazi speaks to the Chief Executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives, Alison Eddy, to get her opinin on the proposed amendments to the ACC legislation too, as well as her thoughts on the updated Maternity Action Plan. 

Zazi began by asking Alison if she had any criticisms with the changes, and if so what.

The Infinite and the Finite Game: Activism as Entertainment?: September 28, 2021

 The Infinite and the Finite Game: Activism as Entertainment?: September 28, 2021 The Infinite and the Finite Game: Activism as Entertainment?: September 28, 2021, 11.25 MB
Tue 28 Sep 2021

This week, Stella and Isla are inspired by the recent controversy surrounding the proposed CBS show 'The Activist', in which contestants are pitted against each other to achieve the greatest amount of change. They interview community psychologist Dr Niki Harré about why public outcry might have been so ferocious, and her project that discusses the psychology of environmental activism, The Infinite Game.

Pacific Youth Stand Up w/ Emily Muli

Pacific Youth Stand Up w/ Emily Muli Pacific Youth Stand Up w/ Emily Muli , 8.86 MB
Tue 28 Sep 2021

Pasifika ethnic specific COVID-19 vaccination drives are proving successful across Aotearoa, and now efforts are turning towards increasing youth vaccinations rates. 

Organisations like Pasifika Futures are currently exploring ways to reach out and support Pasifika young people getting vaccinated. 

Jessica Hopkins spoke to Communications Manager, Emily Muli about Pacific Youth Stand Up, a group of nominated people coming together to share insights on the experiences of Pasifika youth during COVID-19.