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The Wire with Zazi and Frances: November 3, 2021

 The Wire with Zazi and Frances: November 3, 2021 The Wire with Zazi and Frances: November 3, 2021, 110.35 MB
Wed 3 Nov 2021

This week on the Wednesday Wire, the show kicks off with Zazi having her regular segment Dear Science with AUT Professor Marcus Jones. They speak about the search for people who never get COVID; discuss what COVID vaccines for young kids could mean for the pandemic; as well as talk about the common antidepressant that slashes the risk of COVID death. 

Zazi then has her regular catch-up with ACT's Brooke van Velden. They talk about the End of Life Choice Act, COP26 and The Act Party’s 'Vax Break policy'. 

After that, Zazi has a chat with Best Food’s Alison Murray, and Baby G Burger’s Owner, Cam Blanchard, about World Sandwich Day, which is today!

Finally, Jemima speaks with Hospitality NZ Auckland’s Jamie Freeman, and Heart of the City’s Viv Beck, about potentially easing restrictions in Tāmaki Makaurau next week, their reactions to the traffic light system and the calls to expand hospitality spaces onto footpaths.

World Sandwich Day w/ Alison Murray and Cam Blanchard: November 3, 2021

 World Sandwich Day w/ Alison Murray and Cam Blanchard: November 3, 2021 World Sandwich Day w/ Alison Murray and Cam Blanchard: November 3, 2021, 26.63 MB
Wed 3 Nov 2021

Today marks World Sandwich Day! Whether it be a Monte Cristo, a breakfast butty, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, today is the day to celebrate them all. 

In Aotearoa New Zealand, many hospo spots have made an effort to celebrate World Sandwich Day, by bringing new sandwich ideas to their menus or by collaborating with their neighbouring businesses to bring some excitement to customers and their own workplace environments.

Zazi spoke with Best Food’s Alison Murray and Baby G Burger’s Owner, Cam Blanchard, about why they are getting involved in celebrating World Sandwich Day. 

They spoke about the history of the sandwich and why it is important to be involved in community festivities, as well as support local businesses, especially in these tough times. 

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: November 3, 2021

 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: November 3, 2021 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: November 3, 2021, 35.09 MB
Wed 3 Nov 2021

This week on Dear Science, Zazi was joined by AUT Professor Marcus Jones, chatting all things COVID! Marcus talks about the current search for people who never get COVID, what COVID vaccines for young kids could mean for the pandemic, as well as the common antidepressant that slashes the risk of COVID-19 deaths.

Current Covid Hurdles for Auckland Businesses w/ Hospitality NZ and Heart of the City: November 03, 2021

 Current Covid Hurdles for Auckland Businesses w/ Hospitality NZ and Heart of the City: November 03, 2021 Current Covid Hurdles for Auckland Businesses w/ Hospitality NZ and Heart of the City: November 03, 2021, 11.87 MB
Wed 3 Nov 2021

New Covid-19 announcements and rule updates have come thick and fast throughout the Delta outbreak period, leaving many Auckland businesses wanting answers. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Hospitality New Zealand Auckland representative Jamie Freeman and Heart of the City, Auckland CBD’s business association, Chief Executive Viv Beck about how some of the government's latest directives have impacted the retail and hospitality sectors. They discuss Monday's announcement that in principle Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 Step 2 on Tuesday 9 November at 11:59pm, the new Covid-19 Protection Framework or traffic light system, and the call for hospitality businesses to expand their outside seating areas to public footpaths.

The Wire with Jemima: November 02, 2021

 The Wire with Jemima: November 02, 2021 The Wire with Jemima: November 02, 2021, 110.98 MB
Tue 2 Nov 2021

Today on the Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu, an immunologist from the University of Otago Wellington, about the government easing restrictions in Alert Level 3 regions. 

Joe Wickins talks to Peter Reynolds, the CEO of the Disability Support Network, about the new Ministry for Disabled People. 

Jemima interviews Oxfam Aotearoa's Campaigns Manager Alex Johnston about the group's position on the New Zealand government’s latest Nationally Determined Contribution target to keep global heating to within 1.5 degrees. 

Trishil Dahya brings us his final report for his internship here at 95bFM. He speaks to two students about their experiences accessing mental health services.

Finally, Joe speaks to University of Otago Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine Jenny Jordan about the lack of funding within support services for eating disorders and mental health.

Students Attempting To Access Mental Health Facilities

 Students Attempting To Access Mental Health Facilities Students Attempting To Access Mental Health Facilities, 24.25 MB
Tue 2 Nov 2021

Young people trying to reach out for help with their depression have faced long wait times and wondering whether their concerns are actually heard out.

Trishil speaks to a friend that requested to stay anonymous. They discussed their attempts for reaching out for help and their feeling of hopelessness when struggling to feel heard. In the second half, Trishil speaks to Joe Scarrow to discuss his story of depression, reaching out for help, and his effects to reach mental clarity.

Easing Restrictions to Alert Level 3 Step 2 in Auckland w/ Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu: November 02, 2021

 Easing Restrictions to Alert Level 3 Step 2 in Auckland w/ Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu: November 02, 2021 Easing Restrictions to Alert Level 3 Step 2 in Auckland w/ Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu: November 02, 2021, 5.7 MB
Tue 2 Nov 2021

Yesterday, the government announced that Auckland would move to Step 2 of Level three from next Tuesday at 11:59pm in principle. Waikato will also be moved to Step 2 at 11:59pm tonight. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston interviews Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu, an immuniologist and Head of the Pacific Office at the Univeristy of Otago Wellington, about the easing of these restrictions. They discuss Dianne's position on the decision and the impact in may have on Māori and Pacific communities 

A New Ministry for the Disabled w/ Peter Reynolds: November 2, 2021

 A New Ministry for the Disabled w/ Peter Reynolds: November 2, 2021 A New Ministry for the Disabled w/ Peter Reynolds: November 2, 2021, 10.02 MB
Tue 2 Nov 2021

Last week the government announced that funding for the disabled would be transferred from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Social development to a new Ministry for Disabled People. The new Ministry has been welcomed by many disability support organisations, as it gives hope for fairer and better services. Joe talks to Peter Reynolds, the CEO of the Disability Support Network on the matter.

The Underfunding of Eating Disorder and Mental Health Services w/ Jenny Jordan: November 2, 2021

 The Underfunding of Eating Disorder and Mental Health Services w/ Jenny Jordan: November 2, 2021 The Underfunding of Eating Disorder and Mental Health Services w/ Jenny Jordan: November 2, 2021, 8.74 MB
Tue 2 Nov 2021

A Recent study published by researchers from the UK and Australia have found that research funding for eating disorders and support services are quite low, especially amongst youth. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues we see a notable increase in people struggling with mental health problems, experts have raised the point that the rising demand in support services from young people needs to be matched with research in order to track the long-term effect that conditions such as eating disorders have. Joe talks to Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine Jenny Jordan from the University of Otago on the matter.

Petition to Recognise Tourette's Syndrome as a Disability w/ Sian Winmill and Robyn Twemlow

 Petition to Recognise Tourette's Syndrome as a Disability w/ Sian Winmill and Robyn Twemlow Petition to Recognise Tourette's Syndrome as a Disability w/ Sian Winmill and Robyn Twemlow, 12.96 MB
Mon 1 Nov 2021

The Tourette’s Association of New Zealand has launched a petition asking the Ministry of Health recognise Tourette's Syndrome as a disability.

Jessica Hopkins spoke to executive director Robyn Twemlow and Sian Winmill, a person with tourette's syndrome about why the lack of funded support services needs to be addressed urgently.