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NZ Super w Geoff Simmons: March 2nd, 2020

 NZ Super w Geoff Simmons: March 2nd, 2020 NZ Super w Geoff Simmons: March 2nd, 2020, 10.59 MB
Mon 2 Mar 2020

Due to the release of new figures released last week, the opportunities party, run by Geoff Simmons, put out a statement saying change is long overdue. The figures, which were released to Checkpoint, found over 30,000 of those receiving NZ super were earning over $100,000 a year, costing taxpayers over half a billion dollars. Retirement Policy and Research Centre director Susan St John, sez these numbers are still an underestimate, as it does not take into account capital gains or portfolio investment entities. James talked to Geoff Simmons about how reform could come around, and what it could mean not only for those receiving NZ super, but also our youngest members of society and how it will support them. James started off by asking how the current system works for those who receive superannuation.

Endometriosis guidance w/ Julie Anne Genter: March 2, 2020

 Endometriosis guidance w/ Julie Anne Genter: March 2, 2020 Endometriosis guidance w/ Julie Anne Genter: March 2, 2020, 11.55 MB
Mon 2 Mar 2020

Endometriosis is a common inflammatory disease estimated to affect 176 million girls and women worldwide in their reproductive years, and 120,000 in New Zealand. 

Sherry speaks to Minister for Women and Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter, on the launch of a new best-practice guidance for the treatment of endometriosis. This is the first of it's kind in New Zealand. Julie Anne Genter speaks on why girls, women and people with periods often have delayed diagnosis due to misconceptions around period and the issue of health equality. 

 

The Wire with Sherry: March 3, 2020

 The Wire with Sherry: March 3, 2020 The Wire with Sherry: March 3, 2020, 105.7 MB
Mon 2 Mar 2020

On this week's wire: 

Sherry Zhang talks to Green party Co-leader James shaw on the Kiwi saver ban on fossil fuels and the organics product Bill. 

Southern Cross is back for this year, and Pacific Media Centre director Professor David Robie and Pacific Media Watch contributing editor Sri Krishnamurthi discuss with Sherry on West Papua, the PM's visit to Fiji, coronavirus coverage in the Media. Sri also shares his personal story of working as journalist after a stroke. 

James Tapp speaks to Leader of poiltical party TOP on superannuation and TOP's reforms. 

Finally Sherry speaks to Women's minister and Associate Health minister Julie ann Genter on Endometriosis guidance for Health professionals. 

Neutral corner: 28th February, 2020

 Neutral corner: 28th February, 2020 Neutral corner: 28th February, 2020, 13.15 MB
Fri 28 Feb 2020

Neutral corner for this week looks at coverage of the 10th Democratic Party debate of the 2020 election season, held in the aftermath of the Nevada primary.

The Wire with Laura: 28th of February, 2020

 The Wire with Laura: 28th of February, 2020 The Wire with Laura: 28th of February, 2020, 101.88 MB
Fri 28 Feb 2020

On this weeks Friday Wire...

 

The National Party’s, Denise Lee joins Laura Kvigstad for their weekly chat. This week they discuss governments place-based assessments for housing which has started in Rotorua most recently. Then they have a chat about transparency international calling for political funding reform which follows the Serious Fraud Office’s investigations in National and New Zealand First’s donation scandals. Finally, Denise expresses her concerns over the fire hazard that One Tree Hill has become since the Tūpuna Maunga Authority has stopped livestock grazing. 

 

Then, Rachel Simpson talks to expert on US foreign policy Dr Robert G. Patman, professor of politics and director of international studies at the University of Otago. Dr Robert Patman. He explains and analyses the relationship between the US and India.

Next, we revisit the subject of cannabis, this week focusing on the psychological effects the substance has on the brain. Otago University Professor, Joe Boden joins Laura to discuss the impacts both on young brains as well as those susceptible to psychosis. 

Finally, Benjamin Goldson revisits the United States in this weeks neutral corner. He looks at the coverage of the 10th Democratic Party debate of the 2020 election season, held in the aftermath of the Nevada primary.

The Effects of Cannabis on The Brain with Joe Boden: 28th of February, 2020

 The Effects of Cannabis on The Brain with Joe Boden: 28th of February, 2020 The Effects of Cannabis on The Brain with Joe Boden: 28th of February, 2020, 6.06 MB
Fri 28 Feb 2020

We revisit the subject of cannabis, this week focusing on the psychological effects the substance has on the brain. Otago University Professor, Joe Boden joins Laura Kvigstad to discuss the impacts both on young brains as well as those susceptible to psychosis. 

Trump Visits Modi's India w/ Dr Robert Patman: February 28, 2020

 Trump Visits Modi's India w/ Dr Robert Patman: February 28, 2020 Trump Visits Modi's India w/ Dr Robert Patman: February 28, 2020, 29.74 MB
Fri 28 Feb 2020

The two right wing populist leaders US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met up earlier this week on Trump's whirlwhind visit to India. The highly publicised visit ended in an arms deal and brought increased violence and protest into the country.

Rachel Simpson talks to expert on US foreign policy Dr Robert G. Patman, professor of politics and director of international studies at the University of Otago. Dr Patman explains and analyses the relationship between the US and India.

Child Poverty Statistics w/ Andrew Becroft & Jackie Clark: February 27, 2020

 Child Poverty Statistics w/ Andrew Becroft & Jackie Clark: February 27, 2020 Child Poverty Statistics w/ Andrew Becroft & Jackie Clark: February 27, 2020, 24.86 MB
Thu 27 Feb 2020

Data released this week showed that there has been no significant change in child poverty and material hardship since 2017. Mary-Margaret speaks to Children’s Commisioner Andrew Becroft first about his response, followed by Jackie Clark of The Aunties.

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: February 27, 2020

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: February 27, 2020 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: February 27, 2020, 101.74 MB
Thu 27 Feb 2020

Data released this week showed that there has been no significant change in child poverty and material hardship since 2017 - Mary-Margaret speaks to Children’s Commisioner Andrew Becroft first about his response, followed by Jackie Clark of The Aunties; Sam talks to Andrea Black from the Council of Trade Unions about the significance of wage increases in this issue; Lillian speaks to Otago University researchers about CRISPR technology & genetic engineering; and we catch up with Zoe Kounadis for another week in Neighbourhood Watch

From Abu Dhabi to Manchester: February 27th 2020

 From Abu Dhabi to Manchester: February 27th 2020 From Abu Dhabi to Manchester: February 27th 2020, 71.57 MB
Thu 27 Feb 2020

Premier League winners: 2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19

FA Cup winners: 2010–11, 2018–19

Football League Cup: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19

Since Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi's takeover of Manchester City in September 2008, the blue side of Manchester has taken English football by storm.  Now managed by manager Pep Guardiola with a side featuring world-class players like Sergio Aguero and Kevin de Brunye, it became the first side to complete an unprecedented sweep of all domestic trophies in England in 2019.

Yet, the Citizens are now facing a ban from European continental football competitions for breaching financial and sponsorship rules, after email leaks alledged money from Abu Dhabi were injected into the club illegally.

Finances aside, Abu Dhabi has more plans than create a team of champions in the Northwest of England - it is a sky-blue project to show its modern, progressive side rather than let the world know of the Gulf state's dark secrets, and take more control in the region.

Produced and Written by James Tapp and Justin Wong

Photo Credit: Tom Burnett/ Stoke Sentinel