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Alcohol Regulation Measures Study w/ the University of Otago’s Dr Anja Mizdrak: 4 October, 2023

 Alcohol Regulation Measures Study w/ the University of Otago’s Dr Anja Mizdrak: 4 October, 2023 Alcohol Regulation Measures Study w/ the University of Otago’s Dr Anja Mizdrak: 4 October, 2023, 12.68 MB
Wed 4 Oct 2023

A modelling study from the University of Otago has found that increasing alcohol taxes, reducing its availability, and banning marketing would result in significant health gains for New Zealanders. 

To find out more about these health gains and what policies could be implemented to reduce alcohol harm, Arno spoke to Dr Anja Mizdrak, a senior research fellow at the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago Wellington. 

Arno started our interview by asking what the purpose of the study was.

 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 4 October, 2023

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Wed 4 Oct 2023

For their weekly catch-up, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speak to Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw about violence against political candidates and farming in a climate-crisis world.

She also spoke to PhD candidate in New Zealand Politics at the University of Otago Michael Swanson about the MMP system 30 years on. 

Arno spoke to researcher in public health at the University of Otago, Dr Anja Mizdrak about research modelling alcohol advertising.

He also spoke to general Manager of Economic and Environmental Insights and Statistics at Stats NZ, Jason Attewell about record high temperatures in New Zealand.

And he spoke to optometrist Andrew Yu about people foregoing eye health checks due to costs.

The Mixed Member Proportional System 30 Years On w/ PhD candidate in New Zealand Politics at the University of Otago Michael Swanson: 4 October, 2023

 The Mixed Member Proportional System 30 Years On w/ PhD candidate in New Zealand Politics at the University of Otago Michael Swanson: 4 October, 2023 The Mixed Member Proportional System 30 Years On w/ PhD candidate in New Zealand Politics at the University of Otago Michael Swanson: 4 October, 2023, 11.23 MB
Wed 4 Oct 2023

This election year marks 30 years since Aotearioa changed to a mixed member proportional system or MMP. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to PhD candidate in New Zealand Politics at the University of Otago Michael Swanson about what impact this change has had on politics in Aotearoa.

She started off the interview asking about what MMP is and how it differs from our previous electoral system, First Past the Post. 

New Zealand's Import and Export of Food w/ Elaine Rush: October 3, 2023

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Tue 3 Oct 2023

The pricing of New Zealand produced food has been put into the spotlight as there have been reports of New Zealand products being sold for less money overseas.

A new Grocery Commisioner has been appointed to look into matters regading the supply and retailing of Food in New Zealand.

Nicholas spoke to Emeritus professor of nutrion at AUT Elaine Rush about New Zealand’s Import and export of food.

 

The Wire w/ Nicholas: October 3, 2023

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Tue 3 Oct 2023

On the show this week,

Davide Mercadante joins the show for Dear Science to discuss a breakthrough in the commercial production of synthesised Spider silk.

Nicholas spoke to Auckland Central Candidates Oscar Sims from the Labour Party and ACT Party candidate Felix Poole about Housing security and affordability, Public Transport policy, Working relationships with Auckland Council and Climate resilience.

Producer Josh Black spoke to First Union Researcher and Policy Analyst, Edward Miller. About their latest campaign to stop "Bankflation"

Nicholas also spoke to Emeritus Professor of Nutrion at AUT Elaine Rush about New Zealand's Food Imports and Exports.

Auckland Central Candidate for The ACT Party Felix Poole: October 3, 2023

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Tue 3 Oct 2023

Last Election, The Auckland Central seat was won by the Green Party’s Chlöe Swarbrick, the second Green MP to win an electorate seat. 

Recent polling has shown National Candidate Mahesh Muralidhar only two percent behind the incumbent Chlöe Swarbrick.

In the lead up to the election, Nicholas will be speaking to the Auckland Central Candidates from Labour, National, The ACT Party and The Green Party about issues facing this electorate.

Nicholas asked the candidates questions about housing security and affordability, public transport policy, relationship with the Auckland Council, and climate resilience. 

In this interview, Nicholas speaks to Auckland Central Candidate Felix Poole from the ACT Party.

Dear Science w Davide Mercadante October: 3, 2023

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Tue 3 Oct 2023

This week on Dear Science, the Tuesday Wire team are joined by Davide Mercadante in studio to talk about a breakthrough in synthesising spider silk and its possible practical uses.

Where Aotearoa Currently Stands with Global Involvement and The US Pacific Leaders Summit w/ Nanaia Mahuta: October 2, 2023

 Where Aotearoa Currently Stands with Global Involvement and The US Pacific Leaders Summit w/ Nanaia Mahuta: October 2, 2023 Where Aotearoa Currently Stands with Global Involvement and The US Pacific Leaders Summit w/ Nanaia Mahuta: October 2, 2023, 25.57 MB
Mon 2 Oct 2023

We are at the halfway point for the sustainable development goals, which were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 and are predominantly aimed to be met by 2030. Minister for Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta has just returned from the United States, where she addressed the UN general assembly, outlining Aotearoa’s commitment to a variety of global issues, and urged other states to do the same. 

US President Joe Biden also held a 2-day pacific leaders summit last week, which the Minister attended. The summit strengthened ties between the Pacific and the United States, while the US and China remain in tense diplomatic relations. The Prime minister of the Soloman Islands was noticeably absent from the summit, after signing a security pact with Beijing last year. 

The Minister and Rosetta had a korero about her address to the UN, as well as the Pacific Leaders Summit, and where Aotearoa currently stands in our engagement in global issues.

ACT Party Catch Up on Landlord and NCEA Policies w/ Karen Chhour: 2nd October 2023

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Mon 2 Oct 2023

For our weekly catch up with the ACT party Rawan spoke with MP Karen Chhour about some of the party’s recent policy announcements and discussions. 

They started off by discussing the party’s crack down on tenant policies and their pledge to “end the war” on landlords. Rawan asked about why the party felt the current system was not efficient and what their changes will mean for tenants and landlords

They then spoke about the party’s plan to bring back charter schools and give secondary schools the option to opt out of NCEA for other internationally recognised qualifications.

Finally Rawan asked what the party’s response is to the possibility of a national and New Zealand First coalition.

The Wire w/ Rosetta: October 2, 2023

 The Wire w/ Rosetta: October 2, 2023 The Wire w/ Rosetta: October 2, 2023, 102.68 MB
Mon 2 Oct 2023

On the show today:

For our weekly catch up with the ACT party, Rawan spoke to ACT MP Karen Chhour about some of the party’s policies around landlord and tenant laws as well as their policy to allow secondary schools to opt out of NCEA.

Rosetta spoke to University of Canterbury Associate Professor of free radical biochemistry Steven Gieseg about his research in vascular health.

For our biweekly segment of Tomorrow's World where we discuss issues around the environment, science and technology, Rawan spoke to the CEO of World Wildlife Foundation New Zealand about National’s plan to cut the Department of Conservation budget.

Rosetta spoke to Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta about her recent trip to the United States, her speech to the United Nations General Assembly, and the US Pacific Leaders Summit.

And Rosetta spoke to University of Auckland Professor of Economics Sholeh Maani about her research in overqualified workers and on-the-job training.