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Offsetting vs Reducing Carbon Emissions w/ James Renwick

 Offsetting vs Reducing Carbon Emissions w/ James Renwick Offsetting vs Reducing Carbon Emissions w/ James Renwick, 31.1 MB
Tue 19 Jan 2021

While New Zealand has a target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, net zero emissions can be achieved without transformative change through measures which merely seek to offset emissions. New Zealand has continued to garner criticism for inaction on climate change, and was recently excluded from the Climate Ambition Summit. This raises the question of whether New Zealand's climate policy reflects the urgency of the situation. 

Hanna spoke to James Renwick, a climate scientist from Victoria University, about the efficacy of offsetting emissions through tree planting, and whether we should instead seek to reduce emissions.

Legalising Drug Testing: Has new legislation made an impact this summer?: January 19, 2021

 Legalising Drug Testing: Has new legislation made an impact this summer?: January 19, 2021 Legalising Drug Testing: Has new legislation made an impact this summer?: January 19, 2021, 22.36 MB
Tue 19 Jan 2021

In this special on the new drug testing legislation introduced at the end of 2020, News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston looks into whether the law change has made an impact this summer.

Dispite the fact that the change has legalised drug testing for events, Know Your Stuff - the drug checking organisation, was unable to provide their services at many festivals over the New Year period due to limited notice and resources. Jemima explores public opinion on the lack of services available, the process of getting a checking service on board at an event, the reasons behind the popularity of DIY drug testing kits and what needs to happen to ensure that testing services are available at all festivals in Aotearoa. 

In this piece Jemima speaks to Rhythm and Alps 2020 festival goers, Rhythm and Alps Director Alex Turnball, a source who works for a shop that sells DIY drug testing kits and New Zealand Drug Foundation Executive Director Sarah Helm. 

If you are looking to get drugs tested, Know Your Stuff in conjunction with the NZ Drug Foundation are running two clinics on Saturday 23 January in Auckland and Wellington. 

  • Auckland - The Hemp Store, 253 Karangahape Road, 11am-3pm.
  • Wellington - NZ Drug Foundation, Level 4 265 Wakefield Street, 11am-1:30pm.

Follow Know Your Stuff or the NZ Drug Foundation on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for updates and to hear where future testing clinics will be held. 

 

 

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, January 18, 2021

 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, January 18, 2021 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, January 18, 2021, 105.12 MB
Mon 18 Jan 2021

On todays show, Jess interviewed Dr Ralph Buck, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Chair on Dance and Social Inclusion about the benefits of recreational dance. 

Then Aneeka talked to Rick Bidgood from AT&T about residential parking restrictions, Ian Hadland of Otago Fish and Game about the hundreds of dead eel and trout found in Silverstream, and lastly brought you a piece on opportuites and events for Kiwi artists with Michael Tucker. 

Whakarongo mai! 

Eel and Trout Debacle in Silverstream w/ Ian Hadland: January 18, 2021

 Eel and Trout Debacle in Silverstream w/ Ian Hadland: January 18, 2021 Eel and Trout Debacle in Silverstream w/ Ian Hadland: January 18, 2021, 19.95 MB
Mon 18 Jan 2021

Hundreds of eels and trout were found dead in lower Silverstream with the Otago Regional Council, Otago Fish & Bird and local farmers now trying to get to the bottom of it. While investigations are ongoing, Otago Fish & Bird are fairly confident that this occured due to low oxygen and high heat environment that developed in the water. Aneeka speaks to Ian Hadland, chief executive for Otago Fish & Bird, about what's going on. 

Auckland Residential Parking Restrictions w/ Rick Bidgood: January 18, 2021

 Auckland Residential Parking Restrictions w/ Rick Bidgood: January 18, 2021 Auckland Residential Parking Restrictions w/ Rick Bidgood: January 18, 2021, 14.73 MB
Mon 18 Jan 2021

As many Aucklanders would have noticed, residential parking restrictions have been expanding for quite a while, getting further into the city fringe into increasingly residential areas. Aneeka spoke to Rick Bidgood from at&t about why this is and what this means for transport in the city. 

Lack of International Acts leaving a Vacuum for Kiwi Artists to Fill w/ Michael Tucker: January 18, 2021

 Lack of International Acts leaving a Vacuum for Kiwi Artists to Fill w/ Michael Tucker: January 18, 2021 Lack of International Acts leaving a Vacuum for Kiwi Artists to Fill w/ Michael Tucker: January 18, 2021, 20.71 MB
Mon 18 Jan 2021

Travel restrictions due to Covid-19 means that international acts have not been able to enter the country for gigs and events. This has left a vacuum which is being filled by Kiwi artists who now have increasing opportunities to shine without being overshadowed by international acts. Aneeka speaks to Michael Tucker from Loop about what this means for the New Zealand music scene. 

The Benefits of Recreational Dance and how it Fosters Social Inclusion w/ Dr Ralph Buck

 The Benefits of Recreational Dance and how it Fosters Social Inclusion w/ Dr Ralph Buck The Benefits of Recreational Dance and how it Fosters Social Inclusion w/ Dr Ralph Buck, 20.04 MB
Mon 18 Jan 2021

Jess talked to Dr Ralph Buck, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Co-Chair on Dance and Social Inclusion about the benefits of recreational dance.

We started by discussing the significance of his new co chair position, which was appointed for the first time last year. 

Consent Education w/ Janet Fanslow: January 15, 2021

 Consent Education w/ Janet Fanslow: January 15, 2021 Consent Education w/ Janet Fanslow: January 15, 2021, 18.23 MB
Fri 15 Jan 2021

New research has shown more educstion is needed for boys and men when it comes to consent, in an effort to reduce sexual violence statistics. James talks to associate professor Janet Fanslow about the research and what steps can be taken.

Mauri o te Moana w/ Bianca Ranson: January 15, 2020

 Mauri o te Moana w/ Bianca Ranson: January 15, 2020 Mauri o te Moana w/ Bianca Ranson: January 15, 2020, 11.82 MB
Fri 15 Jan 2021

With the recently declaration of a climate emergency by the governement, Mauri o te Moana was started in December last year that make Māori voices heard when it comes to the health of our oceans. To hear more about what they are calling for, James talks to Bianca Ranson, Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāpuhi, on behalf of Lyric Waiwiri-Smith.

Global Survey on 2020 w/ Jonathan Dodd: January 15, 2020

 Global Survey on 2020 w/ Jonathan Dodd: January 15, 2020 Global Survey on 2020 w/ Jonathan Dodd: January 15, 2020, 17.3 MB
Fri 15 Jan 2021

Yesterday a Global Survey was released by the company ipsos revealing people’s thoughts on 2020 and their resulting outlook on this year. A sample of 1000 kiwis were interviewed, and Jade decided to talk to ipsos research director Jonathan Dodd yesterday about their findings on kiwis optimism or pessimism looking into the economic recovery and disparity in 2021.