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Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: August 18, 2021

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: August 18, 2021 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: August 18, 2021, 16.08 MB
Wed 18 Aug 2021

This week on Dear Science, Frances speaks with AUT professor Allan Blackman about a new analysis of a scurvy study that is leading to updates on vitamin C needs, critics who say a childhood asthma study unethically withheld care from its participants, and a new laser-powered nuclear fusion effort which neared ignition.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on NZ's Lockdown and the 48 Hour Vaccination Pause: August 18, 2021.

 ACT's Brooke van Velden on New Zealand's Lockdown and the 48 Hour Vaccination Pause: August 18, 2021. , 10.06 MB
Wed 18 Aug 2021

As of last night, all of New Zealand entered an Alert Level 4 Lockdown, due to one community case that has now been confirmed to have the Delta variant. New Zealand is now being told to stay in their bubble, stay safe and to act as though they already have COVID-19 to reduce the spread of the virus. 

As well as this, Jacinda Ardern announced last night that all vaccinations will be paused for 48 hours to allow them to be undertaken safely. 

So today, Zazi spoke to ACT Party’s Brooke van Velden to hear her thoughts on New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 Lockdown, as well as talk to her about the vaccinations being paused for 48 hours.

 

The Wire with Jemima: August 17, 2021

 The Wire with Jemima: August 17, 2021 The Wire with Jemima: August 17, 2021, 97.98 MB
Tue 17 Aug 2021

Today on the Wire Jemima Huston speaks to University of Otago Professor in Comparative Middle Eastern Politics Leon Goldsmith about the situation in Afghanistan. They discuss how the New Zealand government is working to get its residents out of the country and how the situation may impact international relations for New Zealand and global powers such as China and the US. 

Jemima talks to David Wait, the Industrial Adviser, DHB Sector for the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, live on about the hospital nurses and midwives strike set for Thursday this week.

This week for Tomorrow’s World, Stella Huggins and Isla Christensen dive into the future of our oceans. Talking to Dr Linn Hoffmann from the University of Otago, they cover the role of phytoplankton in the ecosystem, environmental stressors on our coastlines, and possible solutions. 

Jemima chats to Bindi Norwell, Group CEO at ProCare Health, about the role of general practises in the Covid-19 vaccine roll out. 

Joe Wickins wraps it up with an interview with Lisa McEwan, Senior Lecturer in Art & Design from AUT, about fast fashion and sustainability in fashion. 

The Ecological Impact of Fast Fashion w/ Lisa McEwan: August 17th, 2021

 The Ecological Impact of Fast Fashion w/ Lisa McEwan: August 8th, 2021 The Ecological Impact of Fast Fashion w/ Lisa McEwan: August 8th, 2021, 19.49 MB
Tue 17 Aug 2021

Joe speaks to Lisa McEwan, Senior Lecturer of Art & Design at AUT and expert on the globalised fashion industry, on the impact that Fast Fashion and Greenwashing has on the environment and how we can do better.

How Will the Taliban Take Over in Afghanistan Impact International Relations for the US, China and New Zealand w/ Leon Goldsmith: August 17, 2021

 How Will the Taliban Take Over in Afghanistan Impact International Relations for the US, China and New Zealand w/ Leon Goldsmith: August 17, 2021 How Will the Taliban Take Over in Afghanistan Impact International Relations for the US, China and New Zealand w/ Leon Goldsmith: August 17, 2021, 12.93 MB
Tue 17 Aug 2021

On Sunday, Taliban fighters took control of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, and brought a very quick and abrupt end to the Afghan Government and the United State's 20 year relationship with the country. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston talked to Leon Goldsmith, University of Otago Professor in Comparative Middle Eastern Politics, about the latest news on the Taliban take over in Afghanistan. They discuss, why the take over happened so much faster than anticipated, how the New Zealand government is working to get its residents out of Afghanistan and how the situation may impact international relations for New Zealand and power states such as the US and China. 

Hospital Nurses and Midwives Will Strike Again on Thursday 19 August: August 17, 2021

 Hospital Nurses and Midwives Will Strike Again on Thursday 19 August: August 17, 2021 Hospital Nurses and Midwives Will Strike Again on Thursday 19 August: August 17, 2021, 4.09 MB
Tue 17 Aug 2021

This Thursday 19 August, hospital nurses and midwives will strike again due to there being no new pay offer on the table and with working conditions still being poor. The strike will take place for the full day meaning that surgeries have been cancelled and understaffing has been a concern for hospitals in larger New Zealand cities. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to David Wait, the Industrial Adviser, DHB Sector for the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, about why the strike is taking place. 

The Role of GP's in the Covid-19 Vaccine Roll Out: August 17, 2021

 The Role of GP's in the Covid-19 Vaccine Roll Out: August 17, 2021 The Role of GP's in the Covid-19 Vaccine Roll Out: August 17, 2021, 5.64 MB
Tue 17 Aug 2021

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks with Bindi Norwell, Group CEO at ProCare Health, about the role of GP’s in the Covid-19 vaccine roll out. ProCare Health is New Zealand's largest cooperative network of general practices supporting people to live well in Aotearoa. Bindi explains why GP's weren't always involved in the vaccine roll out and why it is important to offer Covid-19 vaccinations at general practices. 

The Future Of Our Oceans: August 17, 2021

 The Future Of Our Oceans: August 17, 2021 The Future Of Our Oceans: August 17, 2021, 7.71 MB
Tue 17 Aug 2021

This week, Stella and Isla dive into the future of our oceans. Talking to Dr Linn Hoffmann from the University of Otago, they cover the role of phytoplankton in the ecosystem, environmental stressors on our coastlines, and possible solutions. 

The Wire with Jessica: August 16, 2021

 The Wire with Jessica: August 16, 2021 The Wire with Jessica: August 16, 2021, 125.51 MB
Mon 16 Aug 2021

This week on the show Jessica Hopkins spoke to Hon Aupito William Sio, Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Education about the Tulī Takes Flight Scholarships for Pacific people. 

She also talked to E tū Organiser, Annie Tothill about how the recent vote by Refinery NZ Shareholders to make the Marsden Point Oil Refinery an import-only terminal will affect the Northland region. 

Producer Louis Macalister discussed the benefits and setbacks of hosting international tournaments during the pandemic with Kansai University's Satoko Itani, University of Auckland's Shaun Hendy, and University of Otago's Mark Falcous. 

Balancing International Sporting Events and Covid-19 w/ Satoko Itani, Shaun Hendy, and Mark Falcous: 16 August, 2021.

 Balancing International Sporting Events and Covid-19 Balancing International Sporting Events and Covid-19, 50.61 MB
Mon 16 Aug 2021

In recent months, major international sporting events have begun to return. Some events, like the Olympics, have operated behind closed doors, while others, like the European Football Championships, have allowed fans. However, their return has raised considerable concern over the pandemic-related risks, as well as economic and political issues. 

Louis discussed the benefits and setbacks of hosting international tournaments during the pandemic with Kansai University's Satoko Itani, University of Auckland's Shaun Hendy, and University of Otago's Mark Falcous.