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Three Waters and the State of Lakes in Aotearoa w/ Marnie Prickett: 13 April, 2023

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Thu 13 Apr 2023

Chris Hipkins has today announced an overhaul of Three Waters. It has been a contentious piece of legislation due to certain aspects of what it entails. What is not contentious is how bad water infrastructure in Aotearoa New Zealand is. Simon spoke with research fellow at Otago University Marnie Prickett about Three Waters and the need for better water infrastructure. I also spoke with Marnie about the recent report from the ministry of environment that stated just 2% of large lakes in Aotearoa New Zealand were in “good or very good” health. Marnie began by highlighting why our waters are so polluted.

The Wire w/ Spike: 13 April, 2023

 The Wire w/ Spike: 13 April, 2023 The Wire w/ Spike: 13 April, 2023, 121.11 MB
Thu 13 Apr 2023

Kia ora, and welcome to The Wire for Rāpare!

This week, Spike speaks to:

- Labour MP Andrew Little about the Abuse in Care redress system announcement and AU Defense Minister Richard Marles' visit to Aotearoa

- and Supie CEO Sarah Balle about supermarket duopoly competition 

Simon speaks to:

- Councillor Lotu Fuli about the Auckland Council budget and the recent Anniversary floods report

- Marnie Prickett about the state of lakes and Three Waters

- Researcher Molly Grant about the new Growing Up child material hardship report 

And on Eurovision:
- David talks to our European correspondent Cameron Adams about Macron's visit to China and Biden's visit to Ireland

Bus Driver Recruitment w/ Dennis Maga of First Union: 12 April, 2023

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Wed 12 Apr 2023

Since Covid there has been a bus driver shortage leading to around 1000 buses being cancelled every day. Alex talked to Dennis Maga, the General Secretary of First Union about the challenge to recruit drivers. Pay is part of the problem but so are working conditions. Maga describes the realities of doing split shifts, the impact on health and family life, and how bus drivers feel a duty of care for their passengers even when they are subjected to verbal and, occasionally, physical abuse. 

Carbon Credits w/ Kevin Trenberth: 12 April, 2023

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Wed 12 Apr 2023

Recent advice to the government suggested that the cost of international carbon credits to meet New Zealand's climate obligations might be as high as $23.7 billion dollars by 2030. Alex talked to climate scientist Kevin Trenberth about how carbon credits work (do they work?) and how else one might spend the money to mitigate and prepare New Zealand for the climate impacts ahead. 

Tornadoes in Auckland w/ meteorologist Andrew James: 12 April, 2023

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Wed 12 Apr 2023

Auckland has been hit by a tornado, just two months after devastation by Cyclone Gabrielle and three months after deadly flooding hit the area. 

More than 30 calls were received by emergency services, with trees toppled and roofs lifting off houses in East Tamaki. 

Fortunately, no injuries were reported: but this spate of freak weather events left more questions to be answered. 

Arno spoke to Andrew James, communications meteorologist at MetService, to find out more about tornadoes and freak weather events. 

Arno started the interview by asking Andrew how tornadoes are formed. 

The Wire w/ Andre: 12 April, 2023

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Wed 12 Apr 2023

Arno Cronje spoke to University of Auckland Researcher Dr Emily Harvey and University of Otago Professor Michael Baker on Cabinet's decision to retain self-isolation requirements for COVID-19.

And communications meteorologist at MetService, Andrew James, on the recent tornado in Auckland

Alex Bonham interviewed Dennis Maga, the General Secretary of First Union, about the challenges of recruiting bus drivers.

And climate scientist Kevin Trenberth how carbon credits work. 

And on The Green Desk, Jack Marshall talked to Department of Conservation Ranger Jamie McAulay about their research into Aotearoa’s weasel pest control problem. 

COVID-19 Self-Isolation Mandatory for at Least Two More Months w/ Dr Emily Harvey and Professor Michael Baker: 12 April, 2023

COVID-19 Self-Isolation Mandatory for at Least Two More Months w/ Dr Emily Harvey and Professor Michael Baker: 12 April, 2023 COVID-19 Self-Isolation Mandatory for at Least Two More Months w/ Dr Emily Harvey and Professor Michael Baker: 12 April, 2023 , 35.26 MB
Wed 12 Apr 2023

On Monday, Cabinet announced it would not be removing the COVID-19 self-isolation requirement of seven days. 

This is hoped to continue to contribute to New Zealand having one of the lowest COVID-19 mortality rates in the developed world. 

Arno spoke to Dr Emily Harvey, a researcher from the University of Auckland who created scientific models to see what would happen if the requirement was removed or not closely followed by most people. 

Arno started off by asking what the scope of the research conducted was.  

Next, Arno spoke about COVID-19 self-isolation requirements with epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker.

Arno started by asking what his opinion was on the potential removal of self-isolation requirements from law. 

 

National’s Electrify NZ Policy w/ Amanda Larsson: April 10, 2023

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Tue 11 Apr 2023

The National party has announced a new policy, Electrify NZ, claiming it will ‘turbo-charge’ wind, geothermal and solar power projects in order to replace coal and gas projects. This Tuesday Beth speaks to Amanda Larsson, Head of Campaigns for Greenpeace Aotearoa, about the policy and what National could be doing better.

Trump's Arrest w/ Scott Optican: April 6, 2023

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Thu 6 Apr 2023

Spike speaks to Auckland University Associate Professor of Law Scott Optican about Trump's arrest in Manhattan this week, and the potential implications of the cases against him.

Whooping Cough Epidemic w/ Helen Petousis-Harris: 6 April, 2023

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Thu 6 Apr 2023

Following the deaths of two infants, doctors and scientists worry that this winter could see a whooping cough epidemic unlike those seen in recent years. Helen Petousis-Harris is an associate professor of primary health at the University of Auckland, and she spoke to Simon about the low vaccination rates and those that are at the most risk in the community. Simon started by asking Helen what whooping cough is.