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Three Waters After Aucklands Flooding w/ Dr Timothy Welch, Mat Danaher and Simon Court: February 2nd, 2023

Three Waters After Aucklands Flooding w/ Dr Timothy Welch, Mat Danaher and Simon Court: February 2nd, 2023 Three Waters After Aucklands Flooding w/ Dr Timothy Welch, Mat Danaher and Simon Court: February 2nd, 2023, 64.68 MB
Thu 2 Feb 2023

The mass flooding in Auckland has renewed conversations and calls for the three waters reform to continue, to completion. 

The controversial Labour policy has been speculated to be on the chopping block of new PM Chris Hipkins, further supported by the appointment of new cabinet minister Kieran McAnulty to the local government portfolio. 

However, the devastation caused by the flooding reinstated how badly Tamaki Makaurau needs updated stormwater infrastructure. 

To learn about where the reform currently stands and what stormwater infrastructure needs to be put in place, i’ve spoken to UoA’s Timothy Welch, E tū Unions Mat Danaher and ACT MP Simon Court about their respective opinions on the policy. 

 

How Climate Change Will Affect Our Weather w/ Victoria University Professor James Renwick: February 1, 2023

How Climate Change Will Affect Our Weather w/ Victoria University Professor James Renwick: February 1, 2023 How Climate Change Will Affect Our Weather w/ Victoria University Professor James Renwick: February 1, 2023 , 13.15 MB
Wed 1 Feb 2023

The Auckland floods have been devastating for many, but will this extreme weather become our new normal? 

Today Troy Matich spoke with Victoria University Professor James Renwick about how the future of climate change could bring more extreme weather, and disaster. 

The Wire with Jessica: February 1, 2023

The Wire with Jessica: February 1, 2023 The Wire with Jessica: February 1, 2023, 41.55 MB
Wed 1 Feb 2023

News Sub-Editor Stella Huggins speaks to Dr Suze Wilson, a senior lecturer at Massey University about Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s response to the flooding in Tāmaki Makaurau. 

News & Editorial Director interviews Dr Mikael Boulic, a senior lecturer at the Massey University School of Built Environment about how people can protect themselves from health hazards such as mould in flood damaged homes. 

Producer Troy Matich speak to Victoria University professor James Renwick about climate change and its effects on weather and disasters. 

And Michelle Le Long Chief Operating Officer at pet insurance specialist PD Insurance shares their advice for pet owners on protecting their furry family members during the ongoing floods.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's Response To The Floods w/ Massey University Senior Lecturer Dr Suze Wilson: February 1, 2023

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's Response To The Floods w/ Massey University Senior Lecturer Dr Suze Wilson: February 1, 2023 Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's Response To The Floods w/ Massey University Senior Lecturer Dr Suze Wilson: February 1, 2023, 26.05 MB
Wed 1 Feb 2023

The flooding in Tamaki Makaurau has been devastating in a myriad of ways. One aspect that has clearly troubled a lot of people has been the Mayor’s response, or lack thereof in the beginnings of the disaster unfolding. 

News Sub-Editor Stella Huggins spoke to Dr Suze Wilson, a senior lecturer at Massey University, whose area of expertise is in leadership and management, about the nuances of the situation.

 

Health Hazards During a Flood w/ Senior Lecturer at the Massey University School of Built Environment, Dr Mikael Boulic: February 1, 2023

Health Hazards During a Flood w/ Senior Lecturer at the Massey University School of Built Environment, Dr Mikael Boulic: February 1, 2023 Health Hazards During a Flood w/ Senior Lecturer at the Massey University School of Built Environment, Dr Mikael Boulic: February 1, 2023, 18.42 MB
Wed 1 Feb 2023

More than 200 homes have been red-stickered, and at least 5000 have been damaged after the devastating deluge across Tāmaki Makaurau and the upper North Island. 

Experts are warning that health hazards such as mould and contamination could be waiting for residents returning to their flood damaged homes.

News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Senior Lecturer at the Massey University School of Built Environment, Dr Mikael Boulic, who says Auckland’s current conditions are the “worst case scenario” for mould to grow. 

We started off our interview discussing what steps people should take when cleaning up their wet property.

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: January 31, 2023

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: January 31, 2023 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: January 31, 2023, 33.6 MB
Tue 31 Jan 2023

This week on Dear Science, Spike and Milly sit down with Allan Blackman to dive deep into the scary world of lost radioactive substances, cancer smelling ants that can be trained in just 10 minutes, and the mass extinction that was discovered all by using mercury. 

Flood Clean Up and Dry Homes w/ Dr Lucy Telfar Barnard: January 31, 2023

Flood Clean Up and Dry Homes w/ Dr Lucy Telfar Barnard: January 31, 2023 Flood Clean Up and Dry Homes w/ Dr Lucy Telfar Barnard: January 31, 2023, 15.94 MB
Tue 31 Jan 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Milly speaks with Dr Lucy Telfar Barnard from the University of Otago department of Public Health regarding flood clean up and advise on how to stay safe in the wake of floods in Auckland. Dr Barnard also speaks on the importance of dry and healthy homes. 

The Wire w/ Spike: January 31, 2023

The Wire w/ Spike: January 31, 2023 The Wire w/ Spike: January 31, 2023, 139.42 MB
Tue 31 Jan 2023

E whai akei nei, on the Tuesday Wire today:

- This week on Dear Science, Spike and Milly sit down with Allan Blackman to dive deep into the scary world of lost radioactive substances, cancer smelling ants that can be trained in just 10 minutes, and the mass extinction that was discovered all by using mercury. 

- Milly speaks to Phillip Duncan from WeatherWatch about the meteorological conditions that created this weekends wild weather. Additionally, Milly asks about how to better manage and predict weather extremes as they become more common due to climate change. 

- Spike delivers a report detailing the timeline of flooding in Auckland, when and where it occurred, and how exactly organisations failed to act in the face of major flooding across the city.

- Milly speaks with Dr Lucy Telfar Barnard from the University of Otago department of Public Health regarding flood clean up and advise on how to stay safe in the wake of floods in Auckland. Dr Barnard also speaks on the importance of dry and healthy homes. 

Friday Flooding Timeline Report: January 31, 2023

Friday Flooding Timeline Report: January 31, 2023 Friday Flooding Timeline Report: January 31, 2023, 26.19 MB
Tue 31 Jan 2023

Spike delivers a report detailing the timeline of flooding in Auckland, when and where it occurred, and how exactly organisations failed to act in the face of major flooding across the city.

WeatherWatch Update w/ Phillip Duncan: January 31, 2023

WeatherWatch Update w/ Phillip Duncan: January 31, 2023 WeatherWatch Update w/ Phillip Duncan: January 31, 2023, 23.62 MB
Tue 31 Jan 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire Milly speaks to Phillip Duncan from WeatherWatch about the meteorological conditions that created this weekends wild weather. Additionally, Milly asks about how to better manage and predict weather extremes as they become more common due to climate change.