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Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: April 26, 2022

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: April 26, 2022 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: April 26, 2022, 37.65 MB
Tue 26 Apr 2022

With Christina away sick, Dear Science is presented by Aneeka this week. We're joined by Professor Allan Blackman from AUT, where we'll be looking at a recent Solar Eclipse on Mars, College Football and brain injuries, and why Oreo Cream sticks to only one side of the cookie.

The Failings of New Zealand's COVID Response for our Disabled Community w/ Peter Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Disability Support Network

 The Failings of New Zealand's COVID Response for our Disabled Community w/ Peter Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Disability Support Network The Failings of New Zealand's COVID Response for our Disabled Community w/ Peter Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Disability Support Network, 10.19 MB
Fri 22 Apr 2022

Aneeka speaks to Peter Reynolds the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Disability Support Network about a report released by the Disability Commissioner which states that our disabled community was severely disadvantaged by the country's COVID response.

The Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy w/ Dr Duane Peltzer, Chief Scientist of BioHeritage National Science Challenge

 The Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy w/ Dr Duane Peltzer, Chief Scientist of BioHeritage National Science Challenge The Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy w/ Dr Duane Peltzer, Chief Scientist of BioHeritage National Science Challenge, 12 MB
Fri 22 Apr 2022

Aneeka speaks to Dr Duane Peltzer, Chief Scientist of BioHeritage National Science Challenge about a newly-launched government plan to safeguard New Zealand's native plants and wildlife. 

The Wire with Aneeka: April 22, 2022

 The Wire with Aneeka: April 22, 2022 The Wire with Aneeka: April 22, 2022, 103.98 MB
Fri 22 Apr 2022

Welcome back to another Friday Wire! Casper is off this week so Aneeka is filling in.

Today on the show:

Liam speaks to Aucklnad City Councillor Pippa Coom about safety in the city centre as well as the retun of their events and tourism industries on City Counselling. 

Aneeka spoke to the Honorable Willie Jackson about developing a plan to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in New Zealand.

Liam also spoke to Martin Berka from Massey University about the rising cost of living. 

Aneeka also spoke to Peter Reynolds the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Disability Support Network.

Liam had a chat to  Patrick Moyanhan from Computer Recycling Ltd about how we can eliminate e-waste.

And finally Aneeka also spoke to Dr Duane Peltzer, Chief Scientist of BioHeritage National Science Challenge about a newly-launched government plan to safeguard New Zealand's native plants and wildlife. 

E-Waste w/ Patrick Moynahan: April 22nd, 2022

 E-Waste w/ Patrick Moynahan: April 22nd, 2022 E-Waste w/ Patrick Moynahan: April 22nd, 2022, 17.68 MB
Fri 22 Apr 2022

Auckland based recycling firm Computer Recycling has recently bought the BLUBOX machine to New Zealand.

The machine is one of eight in the world that can shred and compress computer waste that could release toxic chemicals into landfills. 

To learn more, Liam spoke to computer recycling managing director Patrick Moynahan about the machine.

 

Rising Cost Of Living w/ Martin Berka: April 22, 2022

 Rising Cost Of Living w/ Martin Berka: April 22, 2022 Rising Cost Of Living w/ Martin Berka: April 22, 2022, 22 MB
Fri 22 Apr 2022

The release of the consumer price index has revealed that New Zealand has undergone a record six point nine percent rise in cost of living, being its highest increase in thirty years. 

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has stated that this was caused by the global pressures of the pandemic and Russia's war on Ukraine. 

However, National leader Christopher Luxon says the government continues to be "addicted to spending” .

With economists expecting the forecast to rise, Liam spoke to Martin Berka, an economics professor at Massey University, about the increase. 

Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Aotearoa w/ Hon Willie Jackson

 Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Aotearoa w/ Hon Willie Jackson Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Aotearoa w/ Hon Willie Jackson, 13.92 MB
Fri 22 Apr 2022

Today the Minister for Māori Development the Honorable Willie Jackson released feedback from the first phase of targeted engagement with Māori on developing a plan to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in New Zealand.

Aneeka speaks to Hon Jackson about this and what has happened between our commitment to implementing it in 2010 and now. 

Ancient DNA Extraction w/ Dr. Nic Rawlence: April 21, 2022

 Ancient DNA Extraction w/ Dr. Nic Rawlence: April 21, 2022 Nic Rawlence: April 21, 2022, 15.47 MB
Thu 21 Apr 2022

New research out of the University of Otago has created a groundbreaking new technique that allows for the extraction of DNA from ancient fossils and artifacts without damage. 

After lots of trial and error, Otago Master of Science student Lachie Scarsbrook and his supervisor Dr. Nic Rawlence from the Otago Paleogenetics lab were able to find a technique that extracts data in a completely non-destructive way.

To discuss what this discovery means for tracing New Zealand’s ecological history, Emilia Sullivan spoke to Dr. Nic Rawlence.

 

West Papuan Students in New Zealand w/ Teanau Tuiono: April 21, 2022

 West Papuan Students in New Zealand w/ Teanau Tuiono: April 21, 2022 West Papuan Students in New Zealand w/ Teanau Tuiono: April 21, 2022, 24.64 MB
Thu 21 Apr 2022

After weeks of advocacy from Green MPs, Immigration New Zealand has assured that West Papuan students whose scholarships were suddenly cancelled by the Indonesian Government will not be deported to West Papua.

Joe spoke to Teanau Tuiono, Green Party spokesperson for Pacific Peoples, on the matter. He began by giving some detail on the situation with West Papuan students studying in New Zealand at the moment. 

Seismic Detection Technology w/ David Dempsey: April 21, 2022

 Seismic Detection Technology w/ David Dempsey: April 21, 2022 Seismic Detection Technology w/ David Dempsey: April 21, 2022, 20.59 MB
Thu 21 Apr 2022

Recent studies surrounding hidden patterns in seismic signals could help forecast eruptions and prevent loss of life on volcanoes, according to research from the University of Canterbury which spurred from the tragic Whakaari White Island eruption.

Joe spoke to David Dempsey, a Senior Lecturer in Civil and Natural Resources from the University of Canterbury, who worked closely with the research team and is a co-author of the study.