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Commerce Commission Draft Report on the Grocery Sector w/ Bodo Lang: July 29, 2021

Commerce Commission Draft Report on the Grocery Sector w/ Bodo Lang: July 29, 2021 Commerce Commission Draft Report on the Grocery Sector w/ Bodo Lang: July 29, 2021, 25.86 MB
Thu 29 Jul 2021

The Commerce Commission released a draft report analysing competition within the grocery sector. The initial findings are not promising for the consumer, highlighting a lack of competition leading to high prices and a smaller range of products. Conor first spoke to students about their experiences with grocery shopping, seeing what the current consumer attitudes are towards groceries. Conor then interviewed Senior Lecturer Dr. Bodo Lang of the University of Auckland for a deeper analysis on the report, touching on problems, solutions, and government possibilities.

The Wire with Justin: July 29, 2021

The Wire with Justin: July 29, 2021 The Wire with Justin: July 29, 2021, 98.6 MB
Thu 29 Jul 2021

Justin spoke to Health, SIS, and GCSB Minister Andrew Little about Chinese cyberattacks, terror suspect Suhayra Aden being repatriated to New Zealand, and several University of Auckland professors believing mātauranga Māori is not science.

International Desk reports on the political situation in Tunisia.

Neighbourhood Watch updates on Covid restrictions in SA and NSW, as well as reporting on sexual harrasement training for federal politicians, and a settlement for abused inmates at a NT youth detention centre.

Producer Conor Head-McCarthy reports on the Commerce Commission's draft report into supermarket competition and pricing.

Labour's Andrew Little: July 29, 2021

Labour's Andrew Little: July 29, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: July 29, 2021, 22.42 MB
Thu 29 Jul 2021

Justin spoke to Health, SIS, and GCSB Minister Andrew Little about the government accusing China of cyberattacks, Cabinet allowing terror suspect Suhayra Aden to return to New Zealand, and his thoughts on several Auckland University science professors' comments that mātauranga Māori is 'no science'.

Justin's International Desk: July 29, 2021

Justin's International Desk: July 29, 2021 Justin's International Desk: July 29, 2021, 27.26 MB
Thu 29 Jul 2021

International Desk reports on Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissing the government and dissolved parliament after anti-government protests against Covid-19 handling, economic depression, and poverty.

Mariam Ben Slama is a masters student from the Paris Institute of Political Science.  She spoke to Justin from the city of Sousse.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on White Privilege in Education and the Government spending thousands on Covid-19 Polling: July 28, 2021.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on White Privilege in Education and the Government spending thousands on Covid-19 Polling: July 28, 2021. , 32.44 MB
Wed 28 Jul 2021

This week Zazi talks to Brooke about the Te Hurihanganui Professional Development Programme for Educators, and how the ACT party believes there is a 'white privilege agenda' behind it. 

In the second half, Zazi and Brooke discuss the Government spending more than $250,000 polling United Against Covid-19 branding and campaign. 

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 28, 2021

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 28, 2021 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 28, 2021, 25.54 MB
Wed 28 Jul 2021

This week on Dear Science, Frances Wright talks to AUT professor Marcus Jones about a new public database of AI predicted protein structures, NASA's investigation into re-naming the James Webb telescope after LGBTQ+ claims, and how COVID vaccines have a higher approval in less-affluent countries. 

Forest and Bird on Coal Usage w/ Debs Martin: July 28, 2021

Forest and Bird on Coal Imports w/ Debs Martin: July 28, 2021 Forest and Bird on Coal Imports w/ Debs Martin: July 28, 2021, 21.13 MB
Wed 28 Jul 2021

On Monday, it was announced that New Zealand is likely to import more coal this year than in any other year. The government estimates an additional 150,000 tonnes, 14 percent more than last year's 1 million tonnes. This week on the Wire, Frances Wright spoke with Debs Martin who is Forest and Bird's regional manager for the top of the South Island. They talk about what New Zealand's coal consumption means for the climate and native species in Aotearoa. 

 

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 28, 2021

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 28, 2021 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: July 28, 2021, 25.54 MB
Wed 28 Jul 2021

This week on Dear Science, Frances Wright talks to AUT professor Marcus Jones about a new public database of AI predicted protein structures, NASA's investigation into re-naming the James Webb telescope after LGBTQ+ claims, and how COVID vaccines have a higher approval in less-affluent countries. 

Animal Testing and Research Transparency w/ Dr. Jodi Salinsky and NZAVS's Tara Jackson: July 28 2021.

Animal Testing and Research Transparency w/ Dr. Jodi Salinsky and NZAVS's Tara Jackson: July 28 2021. , 25.64 MB
Wed 28 Jul 2021

Science groups are wanting a more open approach when it comes to involving animals in their science research after many years of feeling reluctant to do so. 

First off, Zazi talks to Animal Welfare Officer and University Veterinarian at the University of Auckland, Dr. Jodi Salinsky, about the Openness Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in New Zealand. She speaks on why she thinks it is important to be transparent about animal research and if we will ever move away from animal testing altogether.

Zazi then briefly chats to the Executive Director of the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society (NZAVS), Tara Jackson, about her thoughts on the Openness agreement and whether she agrees with Dr. Salinsky's view that the agreement is a step in right direction for animal research.

The Wire with Jessica: August 2, 2021

The Wire with Jessica: August 2, 2021 The Wire with Jessica: August 2, 2021, 100.69 MB
Wed 28 Jul 2021

This week on the Monday Wire, Jessica Hopkins had a kōrero with Associate Professor Te Kawehau Hoskins and Mr Michael Steedman about the University of Auckland's new Māori name, Waipapa Taumata Rau. 

She also heard from Entomologist Morgane Merien about National Moth Week, and why Merien is callling for people to appreciate the fluttering fauna. 

Producer Louis Macalister discussed Aotearoa's first mass vaccination event with the event's lead organiser, Alex Pimm and Manukau Ward Councillor, Efeso Collins.

Lastly, Louis spoke to Wayne Hill, a logging trucker from Tokaroa about his experince in the industry. This follows a recent repot by Worksafe, suggesting long work hours are contrbuting to the industry's high crash rate.