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Three Waters w/ Hamish McDouall and Shane Henderson: May 31, 2022

 Three Waters w/ Hamish McDouall and Shane Henderson: May 31, 2022 Three Waters w/ Hamish McDouall and Shane Henderson: May 31, 2022, 21.14 MB
Tue 31 May 2022

We’ve all heard about three waters in the news, it’s something that has proven to be a topic of contention for many kiwis with conflict between local councils and the government dominating the headlines. 

But there’s one thing that many kiwis still want to know, what is three waters?

The weight of not being fully informed on everything in this country was a heavy burden for The Wire’s Jack Horsnell so he put his investigative journalist pants on and jumped straight into the first page of google.

Jack Spoke Whanganui Mayor, Hamish McDouall and Waitakere Ward councillor, Shane Henderson to try and make sense of it all.

 

The Wire w/ Christina: May 31, 2022

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Tue 31 May 2022

Marcus Jones joined the team live in studio for Dear Science. This week, Christina and Marcus discussed gun violence research in the US, monkeypox, and the science behind why yawns are contagious.

Aneeka spoke to the National Party's Dr Shane Reti for their regular segment. This week, they discussed crime prevention measures and New Zealand's relations with the Pacific.

Christina spoke to Lara Greaves, a political scientist from the University of Auckland, about the latest political poll results that put National ahead on 39%.

And Jack did an explainer on the proposed Three Waters reform. He spoke to Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall and Waitakere Ward Councillor Shane Henderson.

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: May 31, 2022

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Tue 31 May 2022

This week on Dear Science, Christina was joined live in studio by AUT professor Marcus Jones. They discussed gun violence research in the United States, questions surrounding monkeypox, and why the science behind why yawning is contagious.

Plant-based market w/ Emma Brodie: May 30, 2022

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Mon 30 May 2022

The plant-based food market is due to get more funidng due to the governments Regional Strategic Partnership Fund. Charlie spoke with Emma Brodie, Campaigns Officer at SAFE, about the plant-based market, the shift away from the currently unsustainable dairy industry, and their new campaign 'Done With Dairy'.

Regeneration not Incineration w/ Valerie Morse: May 30, 2022

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Mon 30 May 2022

In collaboration with OurActionStation, we bring you this weeks petition "Regeneration not Incineration – for a Zero waste Aotearoa". Valerie Morse from Zero Waste Collective spoke with Charlie about the petition, the negative impact waste-to-energy incinerators will have in New Zealand, and the circular waste system.

NZ California Climate Agreement w/James Shaw and Lisa Ellis

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Mon 30 May 2022

New Zealand has signed a partnership to work with California on acccelerating their climate goals as a means to reach net zero carbon by 2050. This announcement comes off the back of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's visit to the United States.

The Partnership will guide our transport policies, with the aim to have 30% of vehicles on the road running electric by 2035.

Trishil opened the piece by speaking to Climate Change Minister James Shaw about the partnership, the individual policies attached to them, and our trajectory for hitting our major climate goals as a result of the partnership. Trishil then spoke to Philosophy and Politics Professor Lisa Ellis from the University of Otago on the matter.

The Wire w/ Charlie: May 30, 2022

 The Wire w/ Charlie: May 30, 2022 The Wire w/ Charlie: May 30, 2022, 132.6 MB
Mon 30 May 2022

Today on the Wire:

Charlie speaks with our segment with OurActionStation is back. Valerie Morse from Zero Waste Collective discussed "Regeneration not Incineration".

Trishil speaks about the Climate Change Cooperation agreement between New Zealand and California. He speaks with Climate Change Minister James Shaw and Professor Lisa Ellis from Otago University.

Professor Nicola Starkey from the University of Waikato discusses with Charlie the long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injuries in light of a recently published study.

Dr Anne Santure from the University of Auckland School of Biological Sciences, talks with Trishil about her research into evolutionary adaptation and the Hihi bird.

Finally, Charlie speaks with SAFE’s Campaign Officer, Emma Brodie, about New Zealand's plant-based market funding and their 'Done With Dairy' campaign.

Long-term TBI effects w/ Prof. Nicola Starkey: May 30, 2022

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Mon 30 May 2022

Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause long-term mental health detriment according to a new study done by Auckland University of Technology and the University of Waikato. Charlie spoke with Professor Nicola Starkey, from the University of Waikato, about the study and what some people with concussion have been experiencing up to eight years later.

Evolutional Adaptation and the Hihi Bird w/Dr Anna Santure

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Mon 30 May 2022

An international study has shown that some animals have managed to adapt and evolve faster than previously thought.

The New Zealand Hihi bird, which was researched by Dr Anne Santure as a part of the wider study, is an anomaly among the animals in the study, being a threatened specials with a 'low capacity to adapt' according to the Department of Conservation.

Trishil spoke to Dr Anne Santure, co-author of the study about the study parameters and the hihi bird.

New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union Strike w/ Wattie Watson: May 27th, 2022

 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union Strike w/ Wattie Watson: May 27th, 2022 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union Strike w/ Wattie Watson: May 27th, 2022, 21.16 MB
Fri 27 May 2022

The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has recently voted to go on strike, after Fire and Emergency NZ refused their demands. 

The union claims their industry is understaffed and underpaid, with working conditions that are unsafe and causing major health issues to workers.

FENZ says they're surprised that a group dedicated to saving peoples lives would put those same lives at risk by going on strike.

To learn more, Liam spoke to NZPFU national secretary Wattie Watson about their strike and the working conditions that lead them to it.