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How can we Better Protect Reproductive Choices? w/ Lecturer at the University of Auckland law school, Dr Anna Broadmore: 14 December, 2023

 How can we Better Protect Reproductive Choices? w/ Lecturer at the University of Auckland law school, Dr Anna Broadmore: 14 December, 2023 How can we Better Protect Reproductive Choices? w/ Lecturer at the University of Auckland law school, Dr Anna Broadmore: 14 December, 2023, 19.38 MB
Thu 14 Dec 2023

Around the world, people who have had their reproductive choices interfered with, either intentionally or unintentionally, are seeking legal compensation.

News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to Lecturer at the University of Auckland law school, Dr Anna Broadmore, about her research into how reproductive control could be recognised as a protected interest within the common law.

Food Preparation and Storage w/ Steve Flint: December 13th, 2023

 Food Preparation and Storage w/ Steve Flint: December 13th, 2023 Food Preparation and Storage w/ Steve Flint: December 13th, 2023, 14.59 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

As Christmas nears closer every day, experts are stressing the importance of proper food cooking and storing practices. Listeria, food poisoning, and other foodborne illnesses are especially common over the holiday period due to poor handling and practices.

Olivia talked to Professor of Food Microbiology and Safety at Massey University, Steve Flint, about these common issues, and what people can do to avoid illness over their break.

Seedbanking w/ Sarah Wyse: December 13th, 2023

 Seedbanking w/ Sarah Wyse: December 13th, 2023 Seedbanking w/ Sarah Wyse: December 13th, 2023, 16.69 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

Seedbanking is a means of protecting and preserving our endemic fauna through drying and freezing seeds for long-term storage. It is highly effective, with expert evidence showing that 80% of Aotearoa’s native plant species can be preserved using these conventional methods. However, other seeds require more complicated methods for successful preservation, which researchers currently know little about. 

Olivia spoke to Lecturer of Forest Ecology at the School of Forestry at the University of Canterbury, Dr Sarah Wyse, about both the conventional and unconventional means of seedbanking, the gaps in current research, and how people can learn more about this important issue.

Money Management Over the Holidays w/ Pushpa Wood: December 13th, 2023

 Money Management Over the Holidays w/ Pushpa Wood: December 13th, 2023 Money Management Over the Holidays w/ Pushpa Wood: December 13th, 2023, 16.32 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

The pressure of buying presents is now upon us, but simultaneously, the cost of living crisis and inflation continues to affect New Zealanders’ lives. Experts have discussed means of saving money over the break, as well as balancing the need to celebrate loved ones and saving in these difficult times. 

Olivia talked to the Director of Financial Education at the Research Centre at Massey University,  Dr Pushpa Wood, about the need for avoiding overspending, and tips for people to manage their money.

Green Party Catch Up w/ Marama Davidson: 13th of December 2023

 Green Party Catch Up w/ Marama Davidson: 13th of December 2023 Green Party Catch Up w/ Marama Davidson: 13th of December 2023, 44.52 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

For our weekly catch up with the Green Party, Rawan spoke with co-leader Marama Davidson about several topics that have been of concern recently. 

The first topic was around COP28 which is currently being held in Dubai and is being attended by a few of Aotearoa’s leaders including CLimate change minister Simon Watts and Green party co-leader James Shaw. Rawan asked about what the green party hopes to achieve and represent in this year’s conference.

They then spoke about the new government's plans to review Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what this will mean for Aotearoa. Rawan also asked about the government’s plans to scrap the fair pay agreement and the impact this will have on working kiwis. 

Finally they spoke about Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s statement this morning alongside Leaders form Canada and Australia which essentially called for a ceasefire in Gaza amidst the war with israel.

Fair Pay Agreement Changes w/ E Tu Director Mat Danaher: 13th of December 2023

 Fair Pay Agreement Changes w/ E Tu Director Mat Danaher: 13th of December 2023 Fair Pay Agreement Changes w/ E Tu Director Mat Danaher: 13th of December 2023, 18.75 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

Early this week the new government officially confirmed it will be scraping the fair pay agreement. This is an agreement that was started by the Labour government in 2022 to bring employers and unions together for better pay. 

Rawan spoke with E tu director Mat Danaher about the reasoning behind this government scrapping this agreement and how Unions are feeling about it.

They also spoke about marginalised impact on Women, Maori and Pasifika and how these groups might be impacted as a result of this change.

The Wire w/ Nicholas: December 12, 2023

 The Wire w/ Nicholas: December 12, 2023 The Wire w/ Nicholas: December 12, 2023, 127.49 MB
Tue 12 Dec 2023

The Tuesday Wire team is joined by Allan Blackman for Dear Science.

Nicholas catches up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti about his governments plans to repeal Fair Pay Agreement Legislation. 

Nicholas also spoke to Amalgamated Unions Organiser Hamish McCraken about Fair Pay Agreements.

Producer Sofia speaks to Parul Sood the General manager of Auckland waste solutions.

Dear Science w Allan Blackman

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman, 18.12 MB
Tue 12 Dec 2023

Professor Allan Blackman joins the team to chat about quantum mechanics entanglement, supercharged snot, and finally, how to make the perfect cup of coffee! 

Repealing Fair Pay legislation w/ Dr Shane Reti: December 12, 2023

 Repealing Fair Pay legislation w/ Dr Shane Reti: December 12, 2023 Repealing Fair Pay legislation w/ Dr Shane Reti: December 12, 2023, 14.02 MB
Tue 12 Dec 2023

For our weekly catchup with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti, Nicholas asked about the new Government's plans to repeal Fair pay agreement legislation.

The previous Government had passed the legislation that would allow a negotion to be triggered if 10% of a workforce ageed to beginning the fair pay process.

The interview begins with a question about why the Government chose repealling fair Pay Agreement legislation as a priority.

The negatives of repealing Fair Pay Agreements w/ Union organiser Hamish McCracken: December 12, 2023

 The negatives of repealing Fair Pay Agreements w/ Union organiser Hamish McCracken: December 12, 2023 The negatives of repealing Fair Pay Agreements w/ Union organiser Hamish McCracken: December 12, 2023, 16.37 MB
Tue 12 Dec 2023

The new Government's commitment to repealing the Fair Pay Agreement legislation has been met by staunch opposition.

The legislation would have provided employees from a certain sector the ability to trigger negotiations on industry minimums.

Leaked Cabinet papers show that the ne Government recieved advice warning that repealling the legislation would have disproportinate effects on Māori, Women and Young people.

Nicholas spoke to Union negotiator Hamish McCraken about the negatives of repealling the legisalation.