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Impacts of Omicron and the Red Light Setting on the Homeless w/ Auckland City Mission Manutaki Helen Robinson: March 16, 2022

 Impacts of Omicron and the Red Light Setting on the Homeless w/ Auckland City Mission Manutaki Helen Robinson: March 16, 2022 Impacts of Omicron and the Red Light Setting on the Homeless w/ Auckland City Mission Manutaki Helen Robinson: March 16, 2022, 19.8 MB
Wed 16 Mar 2022

Earlier today Producer Alex spoke with Auckland City Mission Manutaki Helen Robinson about how the ongoing Omicron outbreak and red light setting are impacting the homeless. Auckland City Mission have a range of services that cater to vulnerable, unhoused people in Auckland and the pandemic has led to them adapting their approach so that workers, volunteers and people seeking their services can remain safe.

The Wire with Frances: March 16, 2022

 The Wire with Frances: March 16, 2022 The Wire with Frances: March 16, 2022, 100.76 MB
Wed 16 Mar 2022

This week Frances started off speaking to Ron Moorhouse and Project Janszoon Project Director Bruce Vander Lee about their conservation work in the Abel Tasman national park, and the new kaka chicks that are bringing the forest to life there

Alex then spoke with Helen Robinson, Manutaki of the Auckland City Mission on the impacts on the Omicron outbreak and red light setting on the homeless.

Frances then had her regular segment EuroVision where she speaks to Europe Correspondent Cameron Mulgan about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Alex then speaks with the ACT party’s Brooke Van Velden about the new Medium Density Residential Standards (or MDRS) and what they mean for the housing shortage, as well as about yesterdays government announcement of 4000 Special Humanitarian Visas for Ukrainians with family in NZ. 

Cost of Living Relief Package w/ Megan Woods and Robert MacCulloch: March 15, 2022

 Cost of Living Relief Package w/ Megan Woods and Robert MacCulloch: March 15, 2022 Cost of Living Relief Package w/ Megan Woods and Robert MacCulloch: March 15, 2022, 21.37 MB
Tue 15 Mar 2022

On Monday, the government announced it would be introducing a cost of living relief package to kick in next month. In the wake of criticism over rising fuel prices and living costs increasing, the government is set to cut fuel taxes by 25 cents a litre, and halve all public transport fares.

Christina spoke to the Minister of Energy and Resources, Megan Woods, about the package, and what it means for New Zealanders. She also caught up with Robert MacCulloch, a professor of economics from the University of Auckland, to get his latest thoughts on the government’s announcement.

National's Dr Shane Reti: May 3, 2022

 National's Dr Shane Reti: May 3, 2022 National's Dr Shane Reti: May 3, 2022, 18.46 MB
Tue 15 Mar 2022

Aneeka had her regular catch up with Dr Shane Reti from the National Party, which was cut due to time restraints. This week they discussed sanctions on Russia, and the borders reopening to international travellers. Listen back!

The Wire with Christina: March 15, 2022

 The Wire with Christina: March 15, 2022 The Wire with Christina: March 15, 2022, 125.12 MB
Tue 15 Mar 2022

On Dear Science, Christina spoke to AUT Professor Allan Blackman. Today, they discussed the link between gut biomes and mood, the impact of lead exposure on the body, as well as New Zealand science icon William Pickering.

Christina also covered the government’s recent announcement of a cost of living relief package. She spoke to Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods about the package, and to Robert MacCulloch, a professor of economics from the University of Auckland.

Trishil spoke to Mohammed Ridwan about Islamophobia and how it affects the Muslim population, three years on from the Christchurch attacks

And finally, Christina spoke to Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon about the Islamophobia and racism that persists in our society, and what we can do to combat racism in Aotearoa.

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: March 15, 2022

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: March 15, 2022 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: March 15, 2022, 34.26 MB
Tue 15 Mar 2022

On today's Dear Science, Christina caught up with AUT Professor Allan Blackman. Today, they discussed the link between gut biomes and mood, the impact of lead exposure on the brain, as well as New Zealand science icon William Pickering.

The Effect Of Islamophobia On The Muslim Community w/Dr Mohammad Ridwan

 Islamophobia effect on muslim community.mp3 mp3, 24.45 MB
Tue 15 Mar 2022

Three years on from the Christchurch attacks, Islamophobia still persists in our society, affecting the way of life for those in the Muslim Community. The Third Islamophobia in Australia report released this morning has highlighted the increase in online and offline abuse in recent years despite the horrors of March 15th 2019.

 

Trishil spoke with Dr Mohammad Ridwan from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand about the fallout of the attacks, discussing the recent abuse of Otago student Hoda-Al Jammar, and how islamophobia can be challenged in the future. 

Islamophobia in Aotearoa w/ Meng Foon: March 15, 2022

 Islamophobia in Aotearoa w/ Meng Foon: March 15, 2022 Islamophobia in Aotearoa w/ Meng Foon: March 15, 2022, 15 MB
Tue 15 Mar 2022

Three years after the Christchurch terror attacks, Christina spoke to Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon about the Islamophobia and racism that persists in our society, and what we can do to combat racism in Aotearoa.

MindTheGap Pay Registry w/ Nina Santos: March 14, 2022

 MindTheGap Pay Registry w/ Nina Santos: March 14, 2022 MindTheGap Pay Registry w/ Nina Santos: March 14, 2022, 8.7 MB
Mon 14 Mar 2022

New Zealand's first Pay Registry is now up and running on the MindTheGap website, in the hopes that transparency coming from companies about their pay inequalities will help narrow the pay gap. Nina Santos, campaign spokesperson for MindTheGap spoke with Charlie about the new registry and the current state of New Zealand's pay gap.

Revaluations and the Annual Budget w/ Chloe Wollard and Shane Henderson: March 14, 2022

 Revaluations and the Annual Budget w/ Chloe Wollard and Shane Henderson: March 14, 2022 Revaluations and the Annual Budget w/ Chloe Wollard and Shane Henderson: March 14, 2022, 13.66 MB
Mon 14 Mar 2022

New Zealand's property revaluations were released on the 8th March, meaning rates in certain areas may be increasing. Chloe Wollard, valuations manager for Auckland City Council explains how the revaluation system works and why some suburbs are seeing such a large valuation increase. Auckalnd City Councillor, Shane Henderson, then discusses where your increased rates may be going, and how you can help shape the councils annual budget for 2022/2023.