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Climate Justice and Māori Perspectives w/ ActionStation's Climate Justice Campaigner Pania Rei: 15 November, 2023

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Wed 15 Nov 2023

Activists continue to work towards achieving climate justice. Many have emphasised that climate change is not just an environmental issue, but also a social and economic issue that affects every part of our lives. 

For Get Action! This week, our segment where we talk to people campaigning for different causes, Olivia spoke to ActionStation's Climate Justice Campaigner, Pania Rei, about the importance of indigenous perspectives in achieving climate justice, and about her work in this area.

Dear Science w/ Davide Mercadante: November 14, 2023

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Tue 14 Nov 2023

This week Davide Mercadante joins the team in the studio for Dear Science. Davide talks the group through scientifically backed coaching methods, the genetic advantages of sunflowers and a new study that is looking at how our native language affects how we think.

What’s Up w/ Dr. Shane Reti: November 14, 2023

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Tue 14 Nov 2023

This week for our catchup with Dr. Reti, the discussion centered around the National Party’s proposed Foreign Buyers Tax.

Nicholas also asked Dr. Reti about his party’s wider tax policy, including their Party leaders' promise to deliver tax relief for low and middle-income New Zealanders.

Nicholas began by asking Dr. Reti about the criticisms aimed at the credibility of the foreign buyer's tax.

 

Bird of the Century campaign w/ Ellen Rykers: 14 November, 2023

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Tue 14 Nov 2023

Forrest and Birds’ Bird of the Century campaign went viral after British Comedian John Oliver rallied in support of the Pūteketeke.

However, behind the viral clips and passionate campaigns there is a a more serious element to the campaign that is aimed at increasing awareness about conservation efforts.

Nicholas spoke to Ellen Rykers from Forest and Bird New Zealand about how this years campaign has gone and ways that the public can help contribute to conservation efforts.

 

How Proposed Tax Cuts Might Affect the Health System w/ Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton: 8 November, 2023

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Tue 14 Nov 2023

This week, a patient reportedly waited four-and-a-half months for an urgent MRI scan at Dunedin Hospital. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton about this incident and what they believe it indicates about the current state of our health system? 

They also discussed the incoming government's proposed tax cuts and how this might affect investment in health.

The Wire w/ Rosetta: November 13, 2023

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Mon 13 Nov 2023

Thanks for tuning in! E whai akei nei, on the show today…

Rosetta spoke to Nick Henry, Climate Justice Lead at Oxfam Aotearoa, about their call for New Zealand and Australian governments to endorse the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific

She also spoke to Speaking to Susan St John, Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Auckland's Business School about The future of child poverty under a National Government and their goal to halve child poverty by 2028

Rosetta also spoke to Climate Justice Taranaki's Tuhi-Ao Bailey about the blockades of major dairy, gas, and fertiliser companies on the anniversary of the invasion of Parihaka on 5 November 1881 last week.

For our weekly catch up with the ACT party, Lou spoke with ACT MP Simon Court about any updates towards the coalition between National, ACT, and NZ First, as well as ACTs response to Chlöe Swarbick’s use of the Chant “From the River to the Sea” when calling for Palestinian liberation.

Lou also spoke with Jane Alsweiler, associate professor and neo-natal paediatrician at the University of Auckland in regards to RSV drug funding.

Calls for Incoming Government to Address Child Poverty w/ Susan St John: November 13, 2023

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Mon 13 Nov 2023

The National Party has promised to halve child poverty by 2028, and has committed to stick to the targets outlined in the Child Poverty Reduction Act, however many are worrying that not enough policy has been outlined in order to achieve this. The party’s policy of the Independent Earner Tax Credit will start in April next year and targets the “squeezed middle”, but will provide little relief for families who rely on welfare to survive. 

Susan St John is an associate professor at the University of Auckland Business School, and has recently published an opinion piece in The Conversation, titled “If NZ’s new government wants a simple fix to improve child poverty, here’s what it should do” urging the party to do more to reduce child poverty. Rosetta spoke to her about how she believes the tax credit system needs to be altered in order to support low income families more.

Parihaka Day Blockades by Climate Justice Taranaki w/ Tuhi-Ao Bailey: November 13, 2023

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Mon 13 Nov 2023

On the 5th of November in 1881, the settlement of Parihaka, where many Māori from the Taranaki region had found refuge as a result of the Land Wars, was invaded and several peaceful resistors were arrested without trial. Cultivations and livestock in the settlement were destroyed and much of the land seized. Today, Māori in Parihaka are still fighting for their rights. Climate Justice Tāranaki marked the anniversary of the event last week by implementing a peaceful blockade on The Whareroa Fonterra Dairy factory, the Kapuni Ballance fertiliser factory and the Todd Energy gas plant. Rosetta spoke to Tuhi-Ao Bailey, member of Climate Justice Tāranaki, about the relevance of climate activism today to Parihaka day. They also spoke about many pro-palestinian advocates and Te Pāti Māori’s leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer who have stated the relevance of Parihaka to the oppression of Palestinians in Gaza today.

Oxfam Calls for Fossil Fuel-Free Pacific w/ Nick Henry: November 13, 2023

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Mon 13 Nov 2023

In March, Ministers from six Pacific states issued the Port Vila call for a global, just and equitable phase out of coal, oil and gas, asking fellow Pacific leaders to show their support in a Leaders Declaration at the Pacific Island Forum. Social change organisation Oxfam Aotearoa has joined in support of the call, and is urging New Zealand and Australia to support a movement towards a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific. 

Rosetta spoke to Nick Henry, Climate Justice Lead at Oxfam Aotearoa about the phase out of fossil fuels, and whether or not this is a realistic movement under a National government.

Healthcare Workers Aren’t Getting Paid Enough w/ Melissa Woolley from the PSA and CSW Monique Behan-Kitto: 8 November, 2023

 Healthcare Workers Aren’t Getting Paid Enough w/ Melissa Woolley from the PSA and CSW Monique Behan-Kitto: 8 November, 2023 Healthcare Workers Aren’t Getting Paid Enough w/ Melissa Woolley from the PSA and CSW Monique Behan-Kitto: 8 November, 2023, 30.15 MB
Wed 8 Nov 2023

Care and support workers are currently in the midst of a pay equity agreement, with all three major unions undertaking work to make sure workers are paid equitably. 

The workers, predominantly women, last received a pay rise in 2017, and their wages have simply not matched the cost of living. In some cases workers, who often use their own cars to drive to clients, have to stay beyond their paid hours just to make sure the people they are caring for receive the appropriate care. 

Te Whatu Ora has delayed the pay equity settlement, despite not being directly involved in the relationship between employees and employers. This has got some union members and representatives riled up. 

Following international Care And Support day, Arno spoke to the Public Service Association assistant secretary Melissa Woolley. Arno started our interview by asking what the PSA is and what it does. 

Next, Arno spoke to a Care And Support worker named Monique Behan-Kitto. They have unique insight into the struggles faced by workers and the struggle for pay equity. Arno started our interview by asking about Monique’s role as a care and support worker.