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The Wire with Christina: May 10, 2022

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Tue 10 May 2022

This week on The Tuesday Wire, Christina and AUT Professor Allan Blackman spoke about magnets being used to treat cancer, Tasmania achieving carbon-negative status, and Canada's attempt to stamp out crime on the Moon.

Christina also spoke to Gemma Rasmussen, head of Campaigns and Communications at Consumer NZ, about New Zealand's supermarket duopoly and the organisation's petition urging the government to lower the price of groceries.

Aneeka had her regular catch up with the National Party's Dr. Shane Reti. This week, they spoke about the emissions budget, truancy in NZ schools, and the unemployment rate.

And Trishil spoke to Dr. Alison Eddy from the New Zealand College of Midwives about the state of post-natal care in New Zealand. This was Trishil's last producing shift for the Tuesday Wire but you can catch him over on the Monday Wire from next week!

Mt Victoria's New Trail w/ Laurie Foon: May 9, 2022

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Mon 9 May 2022

Mt Victoria is due to get a new bike trail that will be suitable for all ages, skill levels, and abilities. The proposed trail is to be done by Trails Wellington, who do more than just make a path. Charlie spoke to Laurie Foon, Councillor for Wellingotn City Council, about the new trail and what the public think.

Teacher's under Stress w/ Liam Rutherford: May 9, 2022

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Mon 9 May 2022

Teacher's have come under additional stress over the pandemic, and there's not enough funding to support them. After a recent announcement by the Education Payroll that over 400 school staff resigned due to the vaccine madate, Charlie spoke with Liam Rutherfors, New Zealand Educational Institute’s President, to see how teacher's are doing.

PSA Industrial Action w/ Will Matthews: May 9, 2022

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Mon 9 May 2022

From today Public Service Association members involved in the health sector will take industrial action for the next two weeks, in response to a lack of response by the DHB. Will Matthes from PSA spoke with Charlie about the action, and why it needs to be taken seriously.

Parvovirus and Kennel Cough w/ Dr. Alison Vaughan: May 9, 2022

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Mon 9 May 2022

Parvovirus and kennel cough have spiked New Zealand recently, posing a threat to puppies and unvaccinated dogs. Dr. Alison Vaughan, scientific officer for the SPCA, spoke to Charlie about the issues and what owners should look out for.

Ghost Diving w/ Eddie Howard: May 9, 2022

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Mon 9 May 2022

Ghost Dive New Zealand took cleaned up the Wellington waterfront by Clyde Quay on Saturday, removing an astronomical amount of rubbish. Eddie Howard, Ghost Diving New Zealand’s team leader, spoke with Charlie about the dive, what GDNZ do, and where your waste might really be going.

 

The Wire w/ Charlie: May 9, 2022

 The Wire w/ Charlie: May 9, 2022 The Wire w/ Charlie: May 9, 2022, 132.43 MB
Mon 9 May 2022

To cure your Monday blues, Charlie brings you all the news:

Eddie Howard from Ghost Diving New Zealand discuss their recent clean-up at Clyde Quay.

Will Matthews from the Public Service Association talks about health professionals industrial action.

Stella and Isla bring you another episode of Tomorrow’s World, this week they talk to the SPOT’s team.

Dr Alison Vaughan from the SPCA talks about the dangers of parvovirus and kennel cough.

Liam Rutherford from the New Zealand Education Institute about the stress teachers are under.

Laurie Foon from Wellington City Council chats about Mt Victoria’s new bike trail.

Disability Assist Dogs w/ Debbie Ward: May 6th, 2022

Disability Assist Dogs w/ Debbie Ward: May 6th, 2022 Disability Assist Dogs w/ Debbie Ward: May 6th, 2022 , 14.97 MB
Fri 6 May 2022

The Disability Assist Dogs Non-Discrimination Amendment Bill has recently passed it’s third reading. 

After seven years of campaigns, the bill now means that disabled folks with support dogs are now free from being denied service from transport, hospitality and landlords.

Liam had a chat with Debbie Ward from CCS Disability Action about  the changes, first asking about what the new bill means for disabled folks across Aotearoa.

 

The Philippines Election w/ Janryll Fernandez: May 6th, 2022

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Fri 6 May 2022

The Philippines is a few days away from their presidential election, with issues such as the covid recovery and inequality defining the race.

The frontrunner is Ferdinand Marcos Jr, also known as Bongbong Marcos, who is the son of a former dictator well known for his corrupt leadership. 

Marcos’ primary opponent is Leni Robredo, renowned for leading a ‘pink revolution’ towards gender equality

To learn more, Liam spoke to Janryll Frenandez, a New Zealand-based Filipino public relations professional and is currently a post graduate student of public management at Victoria University of Wellington.

The Wire w/ Aneeka: May 6th, 2022

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Fri 6 May 2022

Aneeka's back covering the Friday Wire with Liam, who've put together a jammed pack show! Today:

Liam spoke to City Councillor Pippa Coom about the Climate Action Target Rate and a new cycle plan on our regular city counselling segment.

Aneeka spoke to Melissa Woolley, Assistant secretary of the public service association about current pay negotiations for care and support workers and why their organisation believes they will fail.

Liam also talked to Janryll Fernandez about the Fillipino Election.

Aneeka spoke to Dr Sanjana Hathotuwa, a research fellow at the misinformation project and Sri Lankan Political Activist about the Sri Lanka’s Economic crisis and political corruption.

And finally Liam had a chat with Debbie Ward from CCS Diability Action about the recent passing of the Disability Assist Dogs Non-Discrimination Amendment Bill.