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The Wire w/ Jessica: 8 November, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 8 November, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 8 November, 2023 , 52.76 MB
Wed 8 Nov 2023

On a very health-focused Wire for Rāapa Wednesday. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to NZ Drug Foundation Principal Science Advisor, Emily Hughes, about synthetic opioids being sold as other substances. 

She also spoke to Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director, Sarah Dalton, about how the incoming governments proposed tax cuts could impact investment in the health sector. 

And she spoke to senior research fellow at the University of Otago, Dr Julie Bennett, about World Ventil8 Day.

Arno spoke to Assistant National Secretary of the Public Services Association, Melissa Woolley, and care and support worker, Monique Behan-Kitto, about their pay equity settlement that has been delayed by Te Whatu Ora.

And he spoke to Bioengineer at the University of Auckland Dr Kelly Burrowes about new research on how vaping affects the lungs.

Increasing Presence of Nitazines in Aotearoa w/ NZ Drug Foundation Principal Science Advisor Emily Hughes: 8 November, 2023

 Increasing Presence of Nitazines in Aotearoa w/ NZ Drug Foundation Principal Science Advisor Emily Hughes: 8 November, 2023 Increasing Presence of Nitazines in Aotearoa w/ NZ Drug Foundation Principal Science Advisor Emily Hughes: 8 November, 2023, 10.06 MB
Wed 8 Nov 2023

Drug checking providers have reported seeing an increase in a group of synthetic opioids, nitazines, being sold as other substances, with the High Alert warning this week about a highly potent synthetic opioid being misrepresented as butonitazene. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to NZ Drug Foundation Principal Science Advisor Emily Hughes about this recent development. 

She started off the interview asking Hughes why they are concerned about the growing prevalence of nitazenes in the community, especially if they are being sold as something else.

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: November 7, 2023

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: November 7, 2023 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: November 7, 2023, 32.2 MB
Tue 7 Nov 2023

Today the team is joined in the studio by Allan Blackman. They discuss a new conflict surrounding animal naming conventions, the role of light in water evaporation and a breakthrough in waterproof surfaces.

What's Up w/ Shane Reti - National's stance on the recent fighting in Israel and Palestine: November 7, 2023

 What's Up w/ Shane Reti - National's stance on the recent fighting in Israel and Palestine: November 7, 2023 What's Up w/ Shane Reti - National's stance on the recent fighting in Israel and Palestine: November 7, 2023, 10.6 MB
Tue 7 Nov 2023

For  our weekly catchup with Dr Shane Reti, Nicholas decided to ask  questions regarding the on-going conflict in Israel and Palestine.

On October 7th members of Hamas’ militant wing entered Israel and killed 1,400 iIsraelis and took 240 hostages.

Israel’s response has been swift, with the Associated Press recently reporting that nine thousand Palestinian have been killed in retaliation with Al Jazeera reporting over four thousand of those deaths being Palestinian children.

New Zealand has recently voted in favour of the ceasefire, and Nicholas' questions to Dr Reti were centred around his party’s response to the violence.

 

Melbourne Cup Protests w/ Activist Aya Oba: November 7,2023

 Melbourne Cup Protests w/ Activist Aya Oba: November 7,2023 Melbourne Cup Protests w/ Activist Aya Oba: November 7,2023, 14.92 MB
Tue 7 Nov 2023

According to the coalition for the protection of racehorses, one Hundred and sixty eight horses have died on race days in Australia this year.

With today being the Melbourne Cup, members of the coalition for the protection of racehorses have planned their annual protest. 

Nicholas spoke to Aya Oba, a spokesperson for the group to discuss today’s protest and the condition of racehorses in New Zealand.

Nicholas began by asking Aya how the coalition was formed.

The Wire w/ Nicholas: November 7, 2023

 The Wire w/ Nicholas: November 7, 2023 The Wire w/ Nicholas: November 7, 2023, 113.86 MB
Tue 7 Nov 2023

The Tuesday Wire team is joined by Allan Blackman. They discuss a new conflict surrounding animal naming conventions, the role of light in water evaporation and a breakthrough in waterproof surfaces.

Nicholas catches up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti about the on-going conflict in Israel and Palestine. 

Nicholas also spoke to Aya Oba, a spokesperson for the coalition for the protection of racehorses to discuss their protest against the Melbourne Cup

Producer Lou delivers a special report into scam safety in New Zealand.

 

CPAG Calling for More Action on "Preventable" Rise in Pediatric Hospital Admissions w/ Innes Asher: November 6, 2023

CPAG Calling for More Action on 'Preventable' Rise in Pediatric Hospital Admissions w/ Innes Asher: November 6, 2023 CPAG Calling for More Action on 'Preventable' Rise in Pediatric Hospital Admissions w/ Innes Asher: November 6, 2023 , 21.9 MB
Mon 6 Nov 2023

Te Whatu Ora has released data showing a sharp increase in what they say are 'preventable' pediatric hospital admissions across Aotearoa over the past year. The rise shows a 30% rise overall, with certain regions and groups disproportionately effected. Child Poverty Action Group has called on the incoming government to address the issues at the root of increasing health issues amongst our tamariki. 

Rosetta spoke to Professor Emeritus of Paediatrics in the University of Auckland’s Department of Paediatrics Innes Asher, who is on the management committee of the Child Poverty Action Group about the data, and what these preventable issues are. They also spoke about what CPAG wants to see from the incoming government in order to tackle the issue.

ACT Catch Up on Final Election Results w/ Karen Chhour: 6th of November 2023

 ACT Catch Up on Final Election Results w/ Karen Chhour: 6th of November 2023 ACT Catch Up on Final Election Results w/ Karen Chhour: 6th of November 2023, 14.78 MB
Mon 6 Nov 2023

Today Rawan  spoke with ACT MP Karen Chhour about the final election results released on Friday.

Rawan started off by asking what the overall experience has been since the final results were released. They then spoke about the National ACT coalition having to include New Zealand first and what this might look like moving forward. 

Rawan also asked about the impact of having no Pacifica MPs in government as well as the likely possibility of disassembling the Maori health authority

No Pasifika Representation in New Government w/ Sir Collin Tukuitonga: November 6, 2023

 No Pasifika Representation in New Government w/ Sir Collin Tukuitonga: November 6, 2023 No Pasifika Representation in New Government w/ Sir Collin Tukuitonga: November 6, 2023, 11.45 MB
Mon 6 Nov 2023

After the release of the final election results, Te Atatu National Candidate Angee Nicolas has lost her seat after the electorate flipped in favour of Labour’s Phil Twyford. Angee Nicolas would have been the incoming governments sole Pasifika MP, and so a coalition government with National, ACT and New Zealand First would have no Pasifika representation amongst its MPs. 

Rosetta spoke to University of Auckland Associate Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga, who is co-director of Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences about What the official election results will mean for our Pasifika community

Should Aotearoa be Doing More for Refugees Fleeing Humanitarian Crises? w/ Bernard Sama: Novermber 6, 2023

 Should Aotearoa be Doing More for Refugees Fleeing Humanitarian Crises? w/ Bernard Sama: Novermber 6, 2023 Should Aotearoa be Doing More for Refugees Fleeing Humanitarian Crises? w/ Bernard Sama: Novermber 6, 2023, 21.16 MB
Mon 6 Nov 2023

Bernard Sama is a doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland Faculty of Education and Social Work, and has recently received Te Whainga i Te Tika Award for Social Justice for his advocacy work for refugees in Aotearoa. Upon receiving the award he has expressed a need for Aotearoa to do more to support refugees, particularly by increasing our intake of refugees fleeing humanitarian crises and conflict.

Rosetta had a kōrero with Bernard to discuss the future of refugees in Aotearoa under a new government. They also spoke about what New Zealand should be doing to better facilitate the evacuation of civilians from Gaza fleeing violence as a result of the Israeli Palestine conflict.