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Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : 2 May, 2023

Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : 2 May, 2023 Dear Science w/ Joel Rindelaub : 2 May, 2023 , 29.66 MB
Tue 2 May 2023

This week on Dear Science the Tuesday Wire team (Beth and Milly) sit down discuss cats in all thier pawsomeness with Joel Rindelaub. From the dreaded zoomies, to deciphering humans when they're talking to each other than to them all the way to some cat conservation advice (keep them inside!!). This is the cat special of Dear Science ˶^•ﻌ•^˵

Removing Prescription Fees w/ Community Pharmacy Owner Gemma Perry: 1 May, 2023

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Mon 1 May 2023

A new survey of 150 community pharmacists in Aotearoa has found that government prescription fees contribute to serious health issues and cause significant community distress.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Gemma Perry, a Community Pharmacy owner in Te Awamutu.

Perry is a member of the Prescription Access Initiative, a group working to enact change around copayments about this.

She started by asking Perry why removing prescription fees for medication is necessary.

Capital Gains Tax and Congestion Charges w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 1 May, 2023

 Capital Gains Tax and Congestion Charges w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 1 May, 2023 Capital Gains Tax and Congestion Charges w/ ACT’s Karen Chhour: 1 May, 2023, 17.04 MB
Mon 1 May 2023

For their weekly catch-up, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT’s Karen Chhour about the Inland Revenue Department's High-Wealth Individuals Research Report, Chris Hipkins' announcement that the government will not implement any capital gains tax, wealth tax, or cyclone tax in this year's budget, and the government's call for cross-party support on a possible congestion charging scheme.

National's New Renting Policy w/ Eimhin O'Shea and Gina Dao-McLay

 National's New Renting Policy w/ Eimhin O'Shea and Gina Dao-McLay National's New Renting Policy w/ Eimhin O'Shea and Gina Dao-McLay, 21.17 MB
Mon 1 May 2023

The National Party have announced a new renting policy, claiming if elected they'll bring back no-cause rental terminations and tax breaks for landlords. National's housing spokesperson Chris Bishop claims this move is "pro-tenant" but there have been many vocal opponents over the past few days.

Caeden spoke with two people who have criticised the announcement, Eimhin O'Shea from Renters United and Gina Dao-McLay, Green Party candidate for Mana.

Firstly Caeden spoke to Eimhin, then spoke to Gina on their perspective. 

The Wire w/ Jessica Hopkins: 1 May, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica Hopkins: 1 May, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica Hopkins: 1 May, 2023 , 29.66 MB
Mon 1 May 2023

On The Wire for Rāhina Monday.  

Hanna Thompson spoke to Te Pati Māori's Takutai Kemp about the Inland Revenue Department's High-Wealth Individuals Research Report, the underfunding of Kura.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins chatted with ACT’s Karen Chhour about the IRD Report and a possible congestion charging scheme.

And Community Pharmacy owner in Te Awamutu, and member of the Prescription Access Initiative, Gina Perry, about their calls to remove prescription fees. 

Caeden Tipler spoke to Renters United National Organiser Eimhin O’Shea and Gina Dao-McLay from the Green Party about the National Party’s new renting policy.

And Alex Bonham talked to Associate Professor Linda Tyler from the University of Auckland about the evolving role of libraries.

Fourth Covid-19 Wave w/ Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker: 28 April, 2023

 Fourth Covid-19 Wave w/ Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker: 28 April, 2023 Fourth Covid-19 Wave w/ Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker: 28 April, 2023, 20.47 MB
Fri 28 Apr 2023

Aotearoa is experiencing a fourth wave of Covid-19 cases. 

Jack Cormack-Neto spoke to Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker, who explained why can't be complacent and that Aotearoa needs to prioritise public health.

IRD Ultra Wealthy Tax Report w/ Max Rashbrooke: April 27, 2023

 IRD Ultra Wealthy Tax Report w/ Max Rashbrooke: April 27, 2023 IRD Ultra Wealthy Tax Report w/ Max Rashbrooke: April 27, 2023, 12.97 MB
Thu 27 Apr 2023

Spike speaks to author and inequality researcher Max Rashbrooke about the new IRD report on the effective tax rates of the wealthiest families in Aotearoa. 

The Wire w/ Spike: April 27, 2023

 The Wire w/ Spike: April 27, 2023 The Wire w/ Spike: April 27, 2023, 127.56 MB
Thu 27 Apr 2023

This week on the Rāpare Wire,

Spike speaks to:

- Associate Professor Stephen Hoadley about Biden's campaign announcement yesterday and the outlook for the 2024 US election

- Max Boraman about his recent piece on the Aotearoa union movement of the long 70s

- and Max Rashbrooke about the new IRD report on the effective tax rates of the wealthiest families in Aotearoa

Simon speaks to:

- Manukau Councillor Lotu Fuli about the council budget submission statistics on this week's City Counselling

- Associate Professor Mike Lee on the 10 year anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse and the continuation of fast fashion

- and Part 2 of last week's interview with Dr. Simon Wilmot about his documentary covering the story of Muslim ANZACs in WWII    

Unions in the Long 70s w/ Professor Max Boraman: April 27, 2023

 Unions in the Long 70s w/ Professor Max Boraman: April 27, 2023 Unions in the Long 70s w/ Professor Max Boraman: April 27, 2023, 27.36 MB
Thu 27 Apr 2023

Spike speaks to Max Boraman, Professor of Politics at Massey University, about his recent piece on the Aotearoa union movement of the late 60s to 80s, and how they were able to combat a previous cost of living crisis. 

Crescent Under The Southern Cross w/ Dr. Simon Wilmot. Part Two: 27 April, 2023

 Crescent Under The Southern Cross w/ Dr. Simon Wilmot. Part Two: April 27, 2023 Part Two: April 27, 2023, 20.23 MB
Thu 27 Apr 2023

The Crescent Under the Southern Cross  is a short documentary that tells the story of Four muslim men who served for the Australian Defence Force during World War two. Last week, the director of the film, Dr. Simon Wilmot spoke about why these men were in Australia, and what they did during the war. This week in part two, Dr. Wilmot highlights how these men were treated after the war, and the effect the White Australia immigration policy had on them. He also discusses why it is important to remember these men's stories. This week he begins by sharing what was promised to them upon their return.