The Wire with Caeden

A new study shows that rising sea temperatures are pushing sperm and blue whales into Southern waters. 

The research, which is the collaborative effort of four universities, including The University of Canterbury and Massey university, suggests impacts on ecosystems and tourism could be significant. 

Emily spoke with Massey University marine ecologist and research co-lead Dr Karen Stockin.

This week on the Tuesday Wire Casper spoke to Dr. Shane Reti from the National party and Zoe Hawke from E Tipu E Rea about Welfare policy the National party’s young jobseeker plan.

Emily spoke to Dr. Roshini Peiris-John from the University of Auckland about the challenges faced by Asian New Zealanders in accessing health services.

As well as Massey University marine biologist Dr Karen Stockin about the link between climate change and the movement of whales.

Over the weekend the National party announced their latest policy plan to shift young people off of the jobseeker’s benefit.

The policy includes the provision of dedicated job coaches to beneficiaries, a thousand-dollar bonus for young jobseekers who enter into and stay in work for a full year, as well as potential sanctions for those who fail to follow their prescribed plan.

For Casper'[s weekly chat with National party MP Dr. Shane Reti, he asked him about the policy, how it proposes to help young beneficiaries and how exactly it might function.

An analysis of ten years of data has found low English literacy rates in Pasifika students are a key predictor of exclusion from school. The findings of this study highlighted the importance of literacy on educational outcomes and the possibility that greater investment in support for Pasifika students in order to end persisent disparities for students.

Joe spoke to Stephen Agnew, a Senior Lecturer of Economics at the University of Canterbury, on the matter.