The Wire with Caeden

A Recent study published by researchers from the UK and Australia have found that research funding for eating disorders and support services are quite low, especially amongst youth. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues we see a notable increase in people struggling with mental health problems, experts have raised the point that the rising demand in support services from young people needs to be matched with research in order to track the long-term effect that conditions such as eating disorders have. Joe talks to Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine Jenny Jordan from the University of Otago on the matter.

Yesterday, the government announced that Auckland would move to Step 2 of Level three from next Tuesday at 11:59pm in principle. Waikato will also be moved to Step 2 at 11:59pm tonight. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston interviews Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu, an immuniologist and Head of the Pacific Office at the Univeristy of Otago Wellington, about the easing of these restrictions. They discuss Dianne's position on the decision and the impact in may have on Māori and Pacific communities 

Today on the Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu, an immunologist from the University of Otago Wellington, about the government easing restrictions in Alert Level 3 regions. 

Joe Wickins talks to Peter Reynolds, the CEO of the Disability Support Network, about the new Ministry for Disabled People. 

Jemima interviews Oxfam Aotearoa's Campaigns Manager Alex Johnston about the group's position on the New Zealand government’s latest Nationally Determined Contribution target to keep global heating to within 1.5 degrees. 

Trishil Dahya brings us his final report for his internship here at 95bFM. He speaks to two students about their experiences accessing mental health services.

Finally, Joe speaks to University of Otago Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine Jenny Jordan about the lack of funding within support services for eating disorders and mental health.

Following a number of drowning fatalities over lockdown, Drowning Prevention Auckland is launching an online learning module for adults. This new module aims to address the gap between perception and reality when it comes to water competency. 

Jessica Hopkins spoke to researcher, Teresa Stanley about how people can stay safe by assessing their competence and preparing themselves for open water activities.

Here is that interview...