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Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: May 6, 2020

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Wed 6 May 2020

On Dear Science this week Allan talks us through the science (or lack of) in regards to face masks, we find out where Koala's get their water from and we say a happy 30th birthday to the Hubble Telescope - teaching us incredible things since ages ago.

Epidemic Response Committee notes: May 6, 2020

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Wed 6 May 2020

Today’s Epidemic Response committee looked into how Covid 19 has impacted those nearing the end of their lives or suffering with serious medical conditions. Strict measures were put in place resulting in many being unable to see those they love at level four. At level three, up to 10 people are now allowed to attend a funeral and visiting those who are near the end of their lives is considered on a case by case basis. We hear from the Cancer Society, Funeral Directors of New Zealand and Hospice New Zealand.

Calls for the end of RIMPAC: May 6, 2020

 Calls for the end of RIMPAC: May 6, 2020 Calls for the end of RIMPAC: May 6, 2020, 14.76 MB
Wed 6 May 2020

Emalani Case is Kanaka Maoli from Hawai’i’ and currently lecturing in the Department of Pacific Studies at Victoria University of Wellington. Emalani is part of a Cancel RIMPAC Aotearoa coalition made up of peace advocates and human rights justice seekers. They are concerned for the welfare of those in Hawai’i due to the Rim of the Pacific International Maritime war exercise that takes place every two years in Hawai’i. It is understood that NZ will be taking part in the exercise this year, as they have before, and will be sending around 300 troops. The coalition has written an open letter to the Prime Minister of Aotearoa requesting the country withdraw from the exercise and not participate. Lillian spoke to Emalani to find out more and started by asking her to explain more about what RIMPAC is.

 

Lillian reached out to the Minister for Defence to follow up but he was unavailable for an interview, providing this statement instead:

"New Zealand has regularly participated in the US-led RIMPAC exercise since it commenced in 1971. RIMPAC is the largest exercise in the world, and provides a unique training opportunity for the NZDF.  It’s a highlight for our personnel to exercise alongside our Indo-Pacific friends and partners as this exercise allows the NZDF to test a wide range of capabilities in a number of scenarios, from disaster response to maritime security operations.

COVID-19 has inevitably impacted the event and I have been advised the US is planning to continue with the exercise in a reduced format.

The NZDF is currently considering whether it is feasible for our personnel to participate and what our participation might look like."

The Wire with Lillian: May 6, 2020

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Wed 6 May 2020

On Dear Science with Allan Blackman we talk about the ongoing face mask dispute between scientists, we find out how Koala’s get water and say a happy birthday to the Hubble telescope.

Felix reports on yesterday’s announcement of the trans-Tasman bubble.

Lillian speak to Emalani Case about a meeting of 26,000 military troops in Hawai’i for an exercise known as RIMPAC later this year and concerns for Covid19 transmission.

And we have our regular Epidemic Response Committee notes and today we hear how Covid 19 has impacted those nearing the end of their lives or suffering with serious medical conditions.

The Wire with Justin: May 5, 2020

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Tue 5 May 2020

Bronwyne Wilde reports on some of the submissions made to Parliament's Justice Select Committee on the bill looking to restore voting rights for some prisoners.

International Desk reports on the situation in Libya, as the internationally-recognized government rejected a call for ceasefire and a renegade general claimed he has the mandate to rule.

Laura Kvigstad and Jessica Hopkins reports on today Epidemic Response Committee.

Oscar Perress talked to Denise Bijoux of Catalyse, a network of strategic and creative professionals who enable locally-led regeneration on Community Garden.

A special This Day in History saw Conor Knell talking about the 850th anniversary since Anglo-Normans invaded Ireland.

Justin's International Desk: May 5th, 2020

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Tue 5 May 2020

International Desk reports on Libya, as renegade General Khalifa Haftar declared he has a manadate to rule the country, which the internationally-backed government in Tripoli objects.

This Day In History: 5th May 2020

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Tue 5 May 2020

This special edition of This Day in History looks into the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland on May 1st, 1169.  It started the English rule of the Irish isles.

Prisoner Voting Rights: Submissions to the Select Committee: 5 May 2020

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Tue 5 May 2020

With public submissions having closed on the Electoral (Registration of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Bill, the Justice Select Committee is now hearing oral submissions. The bill received over 2,500 submissions, and the committee have already heard over 10 hours of the public voicing their opinions over Zoom. This report features a few of the arguments being put forward by the various submitters, as compiled by Bronwyn Wilde.

You can watch the full livestreams yourself on the Justice Committee Facebook page. Or, for more context, listen to the report Bronwyn previously did on the Bill: 

https://95bfm.com/bcast/prisoner-voting-rights-submissions-to-the-select-committee-20-april-2020

The Committee’s findings are due back on the 2nd of June.

 

 

Physical theatre during physical distancing w/ Sam Scott: May 4th, 2020

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Tue 5 May 2020

Massive Theatre Company, are known for their physical devised theatre performances and free accessible workshops, especially for youth. Sherry Zhang sat in one of the zoom workshops of the Massive Nui Ensemble, which is Massive's training pathway for emerging artists. Sherry spoke to Director of Massive Theatre Compnay, Sam Scott to understand how the theatre community is adapting, and how to keep educating and supporting young people in theatre during rāhui. 

 

Pigs and the Pandemic w/ PETA, SAFE NZ & NZ Pork: May 4th, 2020

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Mon 4 May 2020

Many industries have been placed under pressure, with the Pork industry being a focus. Over the past few weeks, questions have been raised by animal rights groups about the welfare of pigs as the industry deals with a surplus and an inability to process and sell fast enough. To understand the situation, James talks to New Zealand-based PETA spokesperson, Laura Weyman-Jones, David Baines, chief executive of NZ Pork, SAFE NZ’s Campaigns Manager, Marianne Macdonald as well as their CEO, Debra Ashton.