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What Impact Could Delta Have on the Primary Care Sector?: October 19, 2021

 What Impact Could Delta Have on the Primary Care Sector?: October 19, 2021 What Impact Could Delta Have on the Primary Care Sector?: October 19, 2021, 9.56 MB
Tue 19 Oct 2021

With the government having committed to a Covid-19 suppression strategy, primary care officials have raised concerns about the strain widespread delta could have on their sector. The primary care sector is the first point of contact in the healthcare system and includes general practices, community pharmacies, dentists and optometrists. This is where most people infected with Covid-19 will first seek care. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to the University of Otago Wellington's Head of the Primary Health and General Paractice Department Lynn McBain about the primary care sector's concerns. They discuss what capacity the primary care sector has for an increase in delta cases and how increasing vaccination rates will relieve the potential stress on the sector. 

The Wire with Jemima: October 19, 2021

 The Wire with Jemima: October 19, 2021 The Wire with Jemima: October 19, 2021, 106.72 MB
Tue 19 Oct 2021

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Associate Professor Lynn McBain about the potential impact of widespread delta in the community on the primary care sector now that New Zealand’s Covid strategy is suppression.

Jemima catches up with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa Packer about Super Saturday and Aotearoa’s vaccination rate status. . 

Joe Wickins speaks to the Director of CERT New Zealand Rob Pope about Cyber Smart Week.

Jemima talks to Brooke Pao Stanley from Auckland Action Against Poverty about the impact of the latest lockdown on beneficiaries. 

Finally, Joe wraps it up with a conversation with Professor Rachael Taylor from the University of Otago about the benefits of fasting. 

The Impact of COVID-19 on Breast Cancer Diagnoses w/ Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand Chief Executive Ah-Leen Rayner

The Impact of COVID-19 on Breast Cancer Diagnoses w/ Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand Chief Executive Ah-Leen Rayner The Impact of COVID-19 on Breast Cancer Diagnoses w/ Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand Chief Executive Ah-Leen Rayner , 6.85 MB
Mon 18 Oct 2021

Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand has recently expressed concerns about the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on breast cancer diagnoses.

Jessica Hopkins spoke to chief executive Ah-Leen Rayner, who says that there are at least 133 women who don’t know they have breast cancer right now because lockdowns prevented them from getting the mammogram that would have diagnosed them.

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Lowering the Voting Age w/ Sanat from Make it 16

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Mon 18 Oct 2021

The Government has announced a major review of Aotearoa's electoral laws, and lowering the voting age is one of the main issues being considered.

An independent panel of experts recommended by political parties, universities, youth and Māori organisations, and the law society will be appointed to conduct the review by the 2023 elections. 

The youth-led campaign to Make it 16, has been advocating to lower the voting age to 16 in Aotearoa since 2019.

Jessica Hopkins talks to year 13 student, and Auckland member, Sanat about this announcement, and what the panel should consider in their decision. 

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The Wire With Jessica: October 18, 2021

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Mon 18 Oct 2021

This week on the show, Jessica Hopkins speaks to Sanat, a high school student and member of Make it 16 about lowering the voting age, and Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand Chief Executive Ah-Leen Rayner about the impact of COVID-19 on breast cancer diagnoses. 

Producer Louis Macalister talks to Manukau Ward Councillor Efeso Collins about the Super Saturday vaccination event, and the Restaurant Association’s Marisa Bidois about their proposal to the Government for more support for hospitality. 

Christina Huang will also be continuing her regular segment with the Waitematā Local Board. This week she speaks to Chairperson Richard Northey. 

City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: October 15, 2021

 City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: October 15, 2021 City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: October 15, 2021, 18.18 MB
Fri 15 Oct 2021

This morning, Ilena had her regular catch up with Pippa Coom. They talked about the Super Saturday national vaccination drive that is happening tomorrow, and how those who are unvaccinated or need another dose can take advantage of the day with its greater accessibility and added incentives. They talked about how those who have had two shots can encourage whānau and friends to be a part of the day.

Pippa also touched on what Auckland’s targeted rates are and how successful they’ve been. Lastly, she spoke about the upcoming, little known, but greatly important Entrust elections and why they matter.

 

The Wire with Noah: October 15, 2021

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Fri 15 Oct 2021

Another busy Friday Wire:

Noah speaks to Christopher Luxon about local government; Professor Gaven Martin about math in NZ schools; and Emeritus Professor Warren Tate about 'Long Covid' and chronic fatigue.

Ilena speaks to outgoing Childrens' Commissioner Andrew Becroft about the youth justice system, and Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom about tomorrow's Super Saturday vaccine event.

Justin's International Desk: October 14, 2021

 Justin's International Desk: October 14, 2021 Justin's International Desk: October 14, 2021, 16.54 MB
Thu 14 Oct 2021

International Desk reports on the latest cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China, after a record number of Chinese fighter planes entered Taiwan's air defence zone.  Justin spoke to Canterbury University's Professor Alex Tan on what the latest developments mean for the region.

The Wire with Justin: October 14, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: October 14, 2021 The Wire with Justin: October 14, 2021, 86.06 MB
Thu 14 Oct 2021

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about the End of Life Choice Act, medicinal cannabis, and ICU capacity as Covid-19 cases grow.

International Desk reports on the latest on cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan.

Justin spoke with Greenpeace campaigner Christine Rose, Forest & Bird Strategic Advisor Geoff Keey, and First Union secretary for transport, logistics and manufacturing Jared Abbott on their thoughts of the Government's draft emissions reduction plan.

Government emissions reduction plan only outsource emissions - union: October 14, 2021

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Thu 14 Oct 2021

Environmental groups and unions have said the government’s discussion document on New Zealand’s plan to become net zero by twenty fifty focuses too much on cutting transport emissions and instead letting agriculture and energy emissions off the hook.

The draft plan to make New Zealand net zero by 2050 includes measures to cut down car travelling and boost the number of EVs.

First Union has criticised the plan, saying its energy emission reductions relied too much on closing the Marsden Point oil refinery and it only outsources emissions overseas.  Jared Abbott is the union’s secretary for transport, logistics and manufacturing and he spoke to Justin Wong.