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The coalition government's new action plan w/ National's James Meager: 9th April, 2024.

The coalition government's new action plan w/ National's James Meager: 9th April, 2024. , 28.15 MB
Tue 9 Apr 2024

On April 2nd, the coalition government released an action plan discussing their goals for the next quarter. In the plan was a list of thirty six policies, some vague and some specific, addressing issues across various sectors. You can find the full document here

In our weekly catchup with the National party's James Meager, Wire host Castor asks about several of these policies, and how they could develop in the coming quarter. These policies were number 4 discussing transport, number 17 on the Holidays Act, number 19 on the repeal of the ban on oil and gas exploration, and number 36 on the repeal of section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act.

Repeal of the Therapeutic Products Act 2023 w/ Professor of Toxicology at the University of Canterbury, Ian Shaw: 9th April, 2024

Repeal of the Therapeutic Products Act 2023 w/ Professor of Toxicology at the University of Canterbury, Ian Shaw: 9th April, 2024 Repeal of the Therapeutic Products Act 2023 w/ Professor of Toxicology at the University of Canterbury, Ian Shaw: 9th April, 2024, 21.78 MB
Tue 9 Apr 2024

Last year, the coalition government signalled its intention to repeal the Therapeutic Products Act 2023. 

Due to come into force in 2026, the Act would have modernised the regulation of medicines and natural health products, making medical devices subject to a similar regulatory regime as drugs.

Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to Professor of Toxicology at the University of Canterbury, Ian Shaw, about what the Act would have provided and the significance of the repeal in terms of New Zealanders safety.

The Wire w/ Castor: 9th April, 2024.

The Wire w/ Castor: 9th April, 2024. , 99.33 MB
Tue 9 Apr 2024

For Dear Science this week, Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about medically implanted batteries, this morning’s solar eclipse, and the explosion of a star. 

Wire host Castor spoke to the National Party’s James Meager about the coalition government’s new action plan. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ActionStation Aotearoa Director Kassie Hartendorp about the government mandating referendums on Māori wards.

Producer Sofia spoke to Kaiārahi for the New Zealand History Teachers Association, Craig Thornhill, about the Education Review Office’s recent report on the first year of implementing the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum 

She also spoke to Professor of Toxicology at the University of Canterbury, Ian Shaw, about the coalition government’s intention to repeal the Therapeutic Products Act 2023. 

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 9th April, 2024.

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 9th April, 2024. , 34.93 MB
Tue 9 Apr 2024

For Dear Science this week, we chatted with our expert Professor Allan Blackman about medically implanted, oxygen powered batteries, the recent solar eclipse, and an upcoming star explosion

The Wire w/ Jessica: 8 April, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 8 April, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 8 April, 2023, 23.9 MB
Mon 8 Apr 2024

Producer Ezra spoke to Business School Researcher, Shohil Kishore, from the University of Auckland about his recent study on the impact of micro-influencers during crises.

News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to Senior Lecturer in Bioethics at the University of Otago, Dr Elizabeth Fenton, about the government removing free flu vaccines for children under 12 and Māori and Pacific People aged 55-64

And co-founder of New Zealand NGO Reemi, an organisation which works to alleviate period poverty, discussed supplying reusable period underwear to people in Gaza.

Microinfluencers During Crises w/ Doctoral Candidate Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Auckland, Shohil Kishore, 8 April, 2024

Microinfluencers During Crises w/ Doctoral Candidate Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Auckland, Shohil Kishore, 8 April, 2024 Microinfluencers During Crises w/ Doctoral Candidate Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Auckland, Shohil Kishore, 8 April, 2024, 9.5 MB
Mon 8 Apr 2024

A recent study by the University of Auckland has found micro-influencers play a greater role in spreading information during crises than their larger counterparts.

I spoke to Business School Researcher at the University of Auckland, Shohil Kishore, about the implications of his research for government agencies, policy makers and social media platforms. 

Changes to Free Flu Vaccine Eligibility w/ Associate Professor in Hauora Māori at the University of Otago, Dr Esther Willing: 8 April, 2024

Changes to Free Flu Vaccine Eligibility w/ Associate Professor in Hauora Māori at the University of Otago, Dr Esther Willing: 8 April, 2024 Changes to Free Flu Vaccine Eligibility w/ Associate Professor in Hauora Māori at the University of Otago, Dr Esther Willing: 8 April, 2024, 4.18 MB
Mon 8 Apr 2024

The flu vaccine will no longer be free for children under 12 or Māori and Pacific people aged 55 to 64.

News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to Associate Professor in Hauora Māori at the University of Otago, Dr Esther Willing, about the impact this will have on the health of our communities, particularly children, Māori, and Pasifika.

She started the interview by asking Willing what her reaction is to this change in eligibility.

Progress Toward Life-saving Treatment for Aotearoa's Deadliest Breast Cancer w/ Chief Executive of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Ah-Leen Rayner

Progress Toward Life-saving Treatment for Aotearoa's Deadliest Breast Cancer w/ Chief Executive of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Ah-Leen Rayner Progress Toward Life-saving Treatment for Aotearoa's Deadliest Breast Cancer w/ Chief Executive of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Ah-Leen Rayner, 12.2 MB
Thu 4 Apr 2024

Kiwis battling the deadliest form of breast cancer, are a step closer to gaining access to life-saving treatment. There are currently no funded treatment options for triple-negative breast cancer, but hope is on the horizon with Pharmac recommending funding for drug, Keytruda. Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Breast Cancer Foundation Chief Executive, Ah-Leen Rayner, about the path to rollout for patients in Aotearoa. 

 

The Wire w/ Nicholas: April 10, 2024

The Wire w/ Nicholas: April 10, 2024 The Wire w/ Nicholas: April 10, 2024, 95.38 MB
Thu 4 Apr 2024

This week on the Wednesday Wire;

Nicholas spoke to Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March about Winston Peter’s speech at the UN General Assembly as well as public sector job cuts

He also spoke to Professor Rita Krishnamurthi about new research into the prevalence of dementia in Aotearoa

And he spoke to Dr Kelly Garton of Health Coalition Aotearoa about associate health minister David Seymour using outdated advice to justify defunding school lunch programs

For GetAction! Sofia spoke to Abdul Safi  about a petition to place sanctions on Israel

Oto spoke to Dr Thomas Gregory from the University of Auckland, to talk about the use of A.I in military conflicts

Karangahape Road Rainbow Crossing Vandalism w/ OutLine's Jenn Tamati: April 4, 2024

Karangahape Road Rainbow Crossing Vandalism w/ OutLine's Jenn Tamati: April 4, 2024 Karangahape Road Rainbow Crossing Vandalism w/ OutLine's Jenn Tamati: April 4, 2024, 12.02 MB
Thu 4 Apr 2024

Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to OutLine’s volunteer coordinator, Jenn Tamati, about their perspective on how Aotearoa’s rainbow communities are feeling a week on from the vandalism of Karangahape Road's rainbow crossing, one of the most recent acts in increasingly visible hate crimes against our LGBTQIA+ whānau in Aotearoa.

For support visit OutLine.

To sign up to the rainbow support collective workshops Jenn mentioned, fill in one of the forms below.

Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland

Ōtautahi

Online workshop in May

Online workshop in June