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Orca behaviour w/ Prof. Karen Stockin: July 15 2021

 Orca behaviour w/ Prof. Karen Stockin: July 15 2021 Karen Stockin: July 15 2021, 17.35 MB
Thu 15 Jul 2021

The search for orca calf Toa's pod goes into the fourth day, but there had been few confimed of pods at the North Island's West Coast.  Justin Wong spoke to marine-ecologist Professor Karen Stockin of Massey University about the rarity of a orca calf being left behind and what needs to be done.

Auckland Transport's City Centre Bus Plan w/ Pete Moth and Matt Lowrie

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

The City Centre Bus Plan to improve transport within the city centre was released this week. Conor spoke to Pete Moth, Service Network Development Managert, and Matt Lowrie, Editor of Greater Auckland on the plans. They discussed what the changes to the bus system were going to be, the barriers that are in place to make the changes, and the time scale of such a development.

Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021

 Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021 Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021, 10.75 MB
Thu 15 Jul 2021

MPs from the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee are launcing an inquiry into cryptocurrency, with them looking into its risks and benefits.

Chair Dr Duncan Webb spoke to Justin Wong.

Demand for Psychologists w/ Gaynor Parkin: July 15, 2021

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

Conor spoke to Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Umbrella Wellbeing Gaynor Parkin about the shortage of psychologists in New Zealand and the need for more training. They also talked about what the Government can do to support psychologists and possible solutions for the mental health sector.

Study on Dementia Prevention w/ Etuini Ma'u: July 14, 2021

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Wed 14 Jul 2021

Zazi talked to the University of Auckland's Senior lecturer at the Department of Psychological Medicine, Etuini Ma'u, about his recent study on Dementia, how it can be prevented and some of the potential modifiable risk factors in New Zealand. 

 

The Wire with Zazi: July 14, 2021

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Wed 14 Jul 2021

Today on the Wednesday Wire, it was Zazi Hewlett's first time hosting!

We have our regular segment Dear Science with Marcus Jones. This week we discuss a giant tsunami causing fossilised 'megaripples', questional research practices amongst scientists and the effectiveness of a quarter dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Jin Russell, a Developmental Paediatrician, about the government’s plans to overhaul health programme for zero to five year olds, Well Child Tamariki Ora. 

Zazi talks to ACT Party Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden about Jobs for Nature funding and the 2.75 million dollars from Proceeds of Crime funding that was given as koha to a drug rehabilitation programme associated to the Mongrel Mob. 

Zazi also chats to the Senior lecturer at UoA's Department of Psychological Medicine, Etuini Ma'u, about his recent study on dementia, how it can be prevented and some of the potential modifiable risk factors in New Zealand. 

Finally, Jemima wraps it up with a chat with Richard Clark from Auckland Unlimited about the Elemental Auckland festival that begins today. 

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Koha for a Drug Rehabilitation Centre and Jobs for Nature: July 14, 2021

 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Koha for a Drug Rehabilitation Centre and Jobs for Nature: July 14, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Koha for a Drug Rehabilitation Centre and Jobs for Nature: July 14, 2021, 16.48 MB
Wed 14 Jul 2021

 

Today on the Wire, Zazi talks to the ACT party's Brooke van Velden about a Government funded rehabiliation programme and Brooke's thoughts on its association to the Mongrel Mob. 

Brooke then goes on to talk about the Jobs for Nature programme, and the ACT party's current concerns with the amount of money it has spent.

Elemental Auckland 2021: July 14, 2021

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Wed 14 Jul 2021

Elemental Auckland is a festival with events taking place right across the city. The events kick off today and run until Sunday 1st August . News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Richard Clark, Head of Major and Business Events at Auckland Unlimited about what we can expect from the Elemental Auckland this year. 

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 14, 2021

 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 14, 2021 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 14, 2021, 25.15 MB
Wed 14 Jul 2021

This week on Dear Science, Marcus takes Jemima and Zazi through a wide range of scientific topics.

Marcus talks about the impact of a giant tsunami from a dino-killing asteroid, revealed in fossilized ‘megaripples’.

Jemima and Zazi learn about a landmark research integrity survey, finding questionable practices are surprisingly common.

Finally, Marcus explains that the quarter-dose of Moderna COVID vaccine still rouses a big immune response.

 

Overhauling Well Child Tamariki Ora w/ Dr Ayesha Verrall and Dr Jin Russell: July 14, 2021

 Overhauling Well Child Tamariki Ora w/ Dr Ayesha Verrall and Dr Jin Russell: July 14, 2021 Overhauling Well Child Tamariki Ora w/ Dr Ayesha Verrall and Dr Jin Russell: July 14, 2021, 10.67 MB
Wed 14 Jul 2021

Yesterday the government committed to overhaul Well Child Tamariki Ora. The health programme screens babies between the ages of zero to five and provides parenting support and advice through the work of Whānau Āwhina Plunket and many other non-governmental organisations. A review has shown that the programme is outdated and is failing to keep up with the challenges facingwhanau today such as poverty, mental health, drug-use, family and housing situations. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Jin Russell, a Developmental Paediatrician working in Auckland, to provide an experienced view of the problems with Well Child Tamariki Ora.They discuss the history of the programme, the government’s decision to make significant changes to it, and whether the National and ACT Party’s criticism that Labour is enforcing seperatist policies are appropriate when it comes to whanau focused health policy changes in Aotearoa. 

95bFM reporter Conor Head-McCarthy also provides comment from Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall about the government's decision to overhaul Well Child Tamariki Ora.