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GCSB Satellite Dishes at Waihopai: November 11, 2021

GCSB Satellite Dishes at Waihopai: November 11, 2021 GCSB Satellite Dishes at Waihopai: November 11, 2021 , 15.9 MB
Thu 11 Nov 2021

The GCSB has said it will retire and remove the domes and satellite dishes at its Waihopai station after thirty years of service.

The GCSB’s Director-General Andrew Hampton said the dishes have reached the end of their service life and become obsolete under changes of global telecommunication and information technology.

Mr Hampton also said information obtained by the dishes at Waihopai only accounts for half a percent of all intelligence produced by the bureau last year.

The Minister responsible for the GCSB Andrew Little said in a statement that retiring the Waihopai satellite dishes does not diminish New Zealand’s contributions to the Five Eyes partnership.

The first of the two dishes and radomes are expected to be removed next year but the GCSB will continue to operate out of Waihopai Station.

Murray Horton is a campaigner with the Anti-Bases Campaign that called for the closing of the GCSB stations at Waihopai and Tangimoana and he has been attending annual protests outside Waihopai since the station became operational in 1988.  He spoke to Justin Wong.

 

The Wire with Justin: November 11, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: November 11, 2021 The Wire with Justin: November 11, 2021, 89.66 MB
Thu 11 Nov 2021

On their weekly chat, Justin and Health and GCSB Minister Andrew Little talked about the GCSB retiring the satellite dishes at Waihopai, home isolation for postive Covid community cases, and drugs to treat Covid.

Justin also spoke to Anti-Base Campaign's Murray Horton on retiring the Waihopai satellite dishes.

Producer Joe Wickins spoke to the University of Auckland's Kate Hannah on the spread of misinformation and disinformation since the Delta outbreak.

He also spoke to Judy Lawrence of Victoria University of Wellington on said how local leaders and planners can reduce risks from coastal threats without waiting for law reform.

Labour's Andrew Little: November 11, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: November 11, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: November 11, 2021, 21.45 MB
Thu 11 Nov 2021

Justin spoke to Health and GCSB Minister Andrew Little about home isolation for Covid community cases, new Covid drugs, and the GCSB's decision to retire the satellite domes at Waihopai station.

Misinformation during the Delta Outbreak w/ Kate Hannah: November 11, 2021

 Misinformation during the Delta Outbreak w/ Kate Hannah: November 11, 2021 Misinformation during the Delta Outbreak w/ Kate Hannah: November 11, 2021, 13.88 MB
Thu 11 Nov 2021

A recent study published by the University of Auckland has highlighted how misinformation has spread throughout communities since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. The study, which began in February 2020, analysed various social, mainstream and other forms of physical and digital media to see how dis and misinformation is transmitted across platforms. In addition, the study also showed how since the beginning of the Delta outbreak back in August, there has also been a sharp increase in COVID-19 related misinformation being spread throughout New Zealand. Joe talks to Kate Hannah, one of the project researchers, on the matter.

Tackling Coastal Threats due to Climate Change w/ Dr Judy Lawrence: November 11, 2021

 Tackling Coastal Threats due to Climate Change w/ Dr Judy Lawrence: November 11, 2021 Tackling Coastal Threats due to Climate Change w/ Dr Judy Lawrence: November 11, 2021, 9.76 MB
Thu 11 Nov 2021

On Tuesday, a study conducted by the Victoria University of Wellington showed how coastal risks could be reduced now instead of waiting for legislation. The report comes timely with the COP26 conference in Glasgow, as world leaders discuss how they can reach global emission reduction targets. Author of the study, Dr Judy Lawrence, says her research analyses the difficulties of planning for the on-going sea level rise under a planning regime which is largely permissive and enables land-uses with very long timeframes. Joe speaks to Dr Judy Lawrence on the matter.

Aotearoa Makes Biggest Electric Bus Order in Australasia w/ Darek Koper: November 10, 2021

 Aotearoa Makes Biggest Electric Bus Order in Australasia w/ Darek Koper: November 10, 2021 Aotearoa Makes Biggest Electric Bus Order in Australasia w/ Darek Koper: November 10, 2021, 24.79 MB
Wed 10 Nov 2021

This week it was announced that Tāmaki Makaurau will be receiving a further 152 battery electric buses for its roads; an order that is described as the biggest electric bus order in Australasia. 

The Auckland Transport press release said that an increase in the number of electric vehicles, operating on Auckland Transport’s bus services, will actively support the goals of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan, which has a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as preparing Auckland for the impacts of climate change.

Zazi spoke with AT Metro’s Decarbonisation Manager, Darek Koper. They spoke about how these electric buses will impact the environment, how transport emissions are currently affecting climate change, and when we should start to see these buses driving around Auckland. They also touched on what other steps AT Transport are making to reduce emissions in Aotearoa. 

 

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Step 2 of Alert Level 3 and the Events Transition Support Scheme: November 10, 2021

 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Step 2 of Alert Level 3 and the Events Transition Support Scheme: November 10, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Step 2 of Alert Level 3 and the Events Transition Support Scheme: November 10, 2021, 24.03 MB
Wed 10 Nov 2021

This week Zazi and Brooke talk about the Auckland moving to Step 2 of Alert Level 3 and the Events Transition Support Scheme.

First off, the two talk about the easing of restrictions in Auckland, with the city moving to step 2 of Alert Level 3. Brooke shares whether she is happy with this next step, and how she feels about retail owners enforcing their own rules surrounding Covid-19 safety and regulations.

Then, Zazi speaks to Brooke about some summer festivals getting Government financial aid due to the threat of Covid-19. Zazi asks if Brooke thinks this scheme should extend to smaller events that have less than 5000 people, if she believes summer festivals are a good incentive for young people to get vaccinated, and how she thinks these festivals will impact our local economy, if they go forward.

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: November 10, 2021

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: November 10, 2021 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: November 10, 2021, 38.82 MB
Wed 10 Nov 2021

On this week's segment of Dear Science, Zazi was joined by AUT Professor Allan Blackman. They spoke about making aircraft fuel from sunlight and air, fungus that uses chemicals to trick male flies into mating with infected dead females, and cracking the code of unbreakable phone screens.

Retail Stores Reopening w/ Monica, Aimee Egdell and Matt Lark: November 10, 2021

 Retail Stores Reopening w/ Monica, Aimee Egdell and Matt Lark: November 10, 2021 Retail Stores Reopening w/ Monica, Aimee Egdell and Matt Lark: November 10, 2021, 34.89 MB
Wed 10 Nov 2021

Now that Tāmaki Makaurau has moved to Step 2 of Alert Level 3, retail stores are reopening. People can finally walk into a store after months of not being able to. 

With this, however, retail owners, managers and employees have to adapt to new ways of operating. There are aspects such as scanning in, having a restriction on the amount of people who can come into the store, at a time, and wanting people to wear a mask. There is a lot to think about, and a lot to organise for this next step

Zazi spoke with a Retail Manager, Monica, the owner of Tatty’s, Amee Egdell, and the owner of Smoove, Matt Lark, to hear how they feel about reopening their retail doors today. They talk about their excitement and concerns, what their first morning reopening has been like, as well as how they wish for people, walking in, to respect their store Covid safety regulations.

The Wire with Zazi: November 10, 2021

 The Wire with Zazi: November 10, 2021 The Wire with Zazi: November 10, 2021, 102.35 MB
Wed 10 Nov 2021

This week on the Wednesday Wire, the show kicks off with Zazi having her regular segment Dear Science with AUT Professor Allan Blackman. They talk about making aircraft fuel from sunlight and air; chat with caution about fungus that uses chemicals to trick male flies into mating with infected dead females; as well as discuss cracking the code of unbreakable phone screens. 

Zazi then talks to AT Metro’s Decarbonisation Manager, Darek Koper, about Aotearoa making the biggest electric bus order in Australasia. 

After that, Zazi has her regular catch-up with ACT's Brooke van Velden. They talk about moving to Step 2 of Alert Level 3 as of 11:59pm last night, and the Events Transition Support Scheme. 

And finally, Zazi has a chat with Retail Manager Monica, the owner of Tatty’s, Amee Eggdale, and the owner of Smoove, Matthew Lark, to hear how they feel about reopening their retail doors today after many weeks of having them closed.