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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.

 

New Research Begins On The Effects of Vaping w/ Associate Professor Dr Kelly Burrowes: 8 November, 2023

 New Research Begins On The Effects of Vaping w/ Associate Professor Dr Kelly Burrowes: 8 November, 2023 New Research Begins On The Effects of Vaping w/ Associate Professor Dr Kelly Burrowes: 8 November, 2023, 16.58 MB
Wed 8 Nov 2023

Vaping is still shrouded in a cloud of mystery, and the effects it has on our health is largely unknown. With record numbers of Kiwis turning to vapes, a lot of interest has been placed in finding out how bad they really are. 

Last time Arno spoke with Dr Kelly Burrowes, bioengineering PhD at the University of Auckland, they were calling for tighter regulations on vaping. Many of these regulations are now imminent. 

Dr Burrowes recently obtained two research grants that will together span a total of five years, looking into the effects of vaping on the lungs. Arno started our interview by asking about these grants.

 

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

The Wire w/ Rosetta: Rāhina November 6, 2023

 The Wire w/ Rosetta: Rāhina November 6, 2023 The Wire w/ Rosetta: Rāhina November 6, 2023, 106.21 MB
Mon 6 Nov 2023

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

Rosetta spoke to Professor Innes Asher from Child Poverty Action Group about Te Whatu Ora data showing a sharp rise in preventable pediatric hospital admissions over the past year

She also spoke to ​Bernard Sama, University of Auckland doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Education and Social Work and recipient of Te Whainga i Te Tika Award for Social Justice about his work as a refugee advocate, and why Aotearoa should be accepting more refugees fleeing humanitarian crises

Rosetta also 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

For our weekly catch up with the ACT party, Rawan spoke with ACT MP Karen Chhour about the final election results released on Friday and what this means for our incoming government

Rawan also spoke with Derek Handley Founder of FInancial assistance company Aera about a report they released showing the difficulties first home buyers face.