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Using a Vegetables-First Approach to Feeding Infants w/ Dr. Jeanette Rapson: July 27, 2022

 Using a Vegetables-First Approach to Feeding Infants w/ Dr. Jeanette Rapson: July 27, 2022 Jeanette Rapson: July 27, 2022, 13.14 MB
Wed 27 Jul 2022

New research shows providing vegetables as an infant’s first food is an effective strategy for improving intake and may help children to develop a preference for vegetables.

The study by Massey University Human Nutrition PhD student Dr Jeanette Rapson suggests providing vegetables as first foods increased a baby’s intake of vegetables at nine months of age.

The results of this trial suggest that the start of complementary feeding is an ideal time to introduce vegetables as a first food since infants are willing to try new foods, even those with more bitter tastes such as green vegetables.

Emilia Sullivan spoke to Dr Jeanette Rapson.

Making Naloxone Available for Fentanyl Overdoses w/ Sarah Helm: July 27, 2022

 Making Naloxone Available for Fentanyl Overdoses w/ Sarah Helm: July 27, 2022 Making Naloxone Available for Fentanyl Overdoses w/ Sarah Helm: July 27, 2022, 21.56 MB
Wed 27 Jul 2022

New Zealand is ‘grossly underprepared’ if we were to find ourselves facing a fentanyl crisis as life-saving overdose reversal medication continues to be out of reach.

Naloxone is one of the best tools available to treat opioid overdoses, and is available in New Zealand in two forms: via a nasal spray, or in an injectable form. However, only the nasal spray is available over the counter, and is $92 for a pack of two. 

Experts say opioid overdoses already claim at least 40 lives a year in this country, and there is a risk Aotearoa could face an opioid crisis like the ones being experienced in North America and Europe if adulterated drugs continue to circulate in the New Zealand drug market.

Emilia Sullivan spoke to Sarah Helm, Chief Executive of the NZ Drug Foundation.

 

Drownings in Aotearoa w/ Daniel Gerrard: July 26, 2022

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Tue 26 Jul 2022

A Water Safety New Zealand report has revealed ninety people died by drowning just last year, the worst year for drowning fatalities since 2011.

Emily chatted with Water Safety New Zealand’s Chief executive Daniel Gerrard about the report’s findings and risk factors associated with drownings in Aotearoa.

 

The Wire w/ Casper: 26th July, 2022

 The Wire w/ Casper: 26th July, 2022 The Wire w/ Casper: 26th July, 2022, 104.92 MB
Tue 26 Jul 2022

This week on the Tuesday Wire Casper and Emily were joined remotely by Marcus Jones who caught them up on the latest science news. Casper had his weekly chat with the National Party’s Dr. Shane Reti, talking this week about the elective surgery waiting list.

Casper also spoke to Len Cook, the former government statistician, about the dangers of a proposed Data and Statistics bill.

Emily spoke with Jason Young from the New Zealand China Resarch Institute about New Zealand’s relationship with China- past, present and future. She also chatted with Water Safety New Zealand’s Chief executive Daniel Gerrard about their new report on drownings in Aotearoa

NZ-China Relationship w/ Jason Young: July 26, 2022

 NZ-China Relationship w/ Jason Young: July 26, 2022 NZ-China Relationship w/ Jason Young: July 26, 2022, 15.52 MB
Tue 26 Jul 2022

New Zealand’s close yet complicated relationship with China has been the subject of lively political and public debate for many years.

Fifty years ago, New Zealand began diplomatic ties and in 2008 we were the first country to secure a Free Trade Agreement with China. 

Emily spoke with Jason Young, the director of the New Zealand China Resarch Institute about New Zealand’s evolving relationship with China.

 

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 26, 2022

 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 26, 2022 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 26, 2022, 26.5 MB
Tue 26 Jul 2022

For this week's episode of Dear Science Marcus Jones joined Casper and Emily over the phone to discuss prior Omicron infections protecting against BA.4 and BA.5 variants, Ear fossils revealing the origin of warm-blooded mammals and how cleaner air can contribute to global warming.

Statistics Independence w/ Len Cook: July 26, 2022

 Statistics Independence w/ Len Cook: July 26, 2022 Statistics Independence w/ Len Cook: July 26, 2022, 17.99 MB
Tue 26 Jul 2022

The proposed government Data and Statistics bill has been criticised for its potential to threaten the political independence of the role of the government statistician.

The reforms would allow the government statistician to defer powers at will to other agencies, allowing for wider data collection.

To get a sense of why experts are wary of such changes, Casper spoke to one of the most prominent critics of the bill, former government statistician Len Cook.

National's Dr. Shane Reti: July 26, 2022

 National's Dr. Shane Reti: July 26, 2022 Shane Reti: July 26, 2022, 20.26 MB
Tue 26 Jul 2022

The waiting list for elective surgeries has skyrocketed in the last year, with many experts pointing towards ongoing workforce shortages as the cause.

Thousands of people on the waiting list are in intense, ongoing pain, requiring essential operations such as hip or knee replacements.

For Casper's weekly catchup with the National party’s Dr. Shane Reti, they discussed the causes of the growing waiting list and the National party’s proposed solutions to the problem.

Tomorrow's World with Isla Christensen & Stella Huggins: Kauri Dieback

 Tomorrow's World with Isla Christensen & Stella Huggins: July 25 2022 Tomorrow's World with Isla Christensen & Stella Huggins: July 25 2022, 22.2 MB
Mon 25 Jul 2022

On this episode of Tomorrow's World Isla and Stella discuss how mātauranga Māori can aid science in the management of kauri dieback. They talk with Dr Amanda Black and Dr Nick Waipara about the cultural significance of kauri and the scope of biosecurity in Aotearoa.

James Shaw Green Party Leadership Vote w/Dr Lara Greaves

 James Shaw Green Party Leadership Vote w/Dr Lara Greaves James Shaw Green Party Leadership Vote w/Dr Lara Greaves, 27.43 MB
Mon 25 Jul 2022

James Shaw was ejected from his role as Green Party co-leader on Saturday following a leadership vote during the Green Party annual general meeting.

The decision came down by a minority vote, with 30% of the party choosing to vote against him. Thirty-two out of 107 delegates voted at the party's online annual general meeting more than the 25 percent threshold necessary under the Greens' rules.

Marama Davidson is to remain the sole leader during this time. At this stage, prospective candidates will have a week to put their name forward, followed by 4 weeks of voting. James Shaw has an opportunity to put his name back into the ballot, and if he is the only candidate, he will need to regain the support of 75% of the party.

James Shaw has confirmed his bid to contest the co-leadership following his ousting, after consultation with party members, and family.

I spoke to Professor Lara Greaves about James Shaw’s ousting as Green Party co-leader, and whether there could be next steps.