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Update on Samoa's Post-election Events w/ James Robertson: July 19, 2021

Update on Samoa's Post-election Events w/ James Robertson: July 19, 2021 Update on Samoa's Post-election Events w/ James Robertson: July 19, 2021, 20.5 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

Following Samoa's general election in April, a clear winner has still not been decided. While the Human Rights Protection Party have been operating as a caretaker government, the opposition FAST Party have won recent by-elections. 

Producer Louis chatted with Editor at the Samoa Observer James Robertson about the developments and what may happen in the coming weeks. 

Increased Police Protections w/ Chris Cahill: July 19th, 2021

Increased Police Protections w/ Chris Cahill: July 19th, 2021 Increased Police Protections w/ Chris Cahill: July 19th, 2021, 23.37 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

The New Zealand Police Association have called for better protections for officers, including faster access to firearms and working in pairs. This has come after violence, in particular from firearms, towards officers has increased in recent years. 

Louis spoke the President of the Police Association Chris Cahill about the demands and why police deem these necessary. 

LSD Micro-Dosing for Cancer Patients w/ Dr Lisa Reynolds: July 19, 2021

LSD Micro-Dosing for Cancer Patients w/ Dr Lisa Reynolds: July 19, 2021 LSD Micro-Dosing for Cancer Patients w/ Dr Lisa Reynolds: July 19, 2021, 21.86 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

Researchers at the University of Auckland are preparing a study into the the mental health impacts of LSD micro-dosing on late stage cancer patients. 

Louis spoke to the project's lead researcher, Dr Lisa Reynolds about micro-dosing and why there is such limited information on its impacts. 

Covid Alert Levels w/ Professor Michael Baker: July 16, 2021

Covid Alert Levels w/ Professor Michael Baker: July 16, 2021 Covid Alert Levels w/ Professor Michael Baker: July 16, 2021, 14.76 MB
Fri 16 Jul 2021

A recent paper from the University of Otago proposes changing New Zealand's five-tiered Covid-19 alert system to seven tiers. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to a contributor to the paper, Professor Michael Baker, about why a change is necessary.

The Pūtiki Protests: July 16, 2021

The Pūtiki Protests: July 16, 2021 The Pūtiki Protests: July 16, 2021 , 36.66 MB
Fri 16 Jul 2021

Recent protests in Pūtiki Bay have escalated in recent weeks, with conflict between security guards and protesters, and an increasing police presence. Protestors argue a marina being built in the area will harm the environment, and have criticised the developers for insufficient consultation.

 

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Director of Kennedy Point Marina, Kitt Littlejohn, about the protesters' beliefs and actions. Noah also spoke to Lissy Fehnker-Heather from Forest & Bird, and Emily Weiss from Protect Pūtiki, to understand the environmental and cultural concerns around the construction.

Older Generations' Perspectives on Climate Change: July 16, 2021

Older Generations' Perspectives of Climate Change: July 16, 2021 Older Generations' Perspectives of Climate Change: July 16, 2021, 20.06 MB
Fri 16 Jul 2021

A recent study has revealed more old New Zealanders believe climate change is real, and caused by humans. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to the author of the study, Taciano Milfont from Waikato University, about the findings, and how they may affect New Zealand's climate policy. 

Please note the introduction mistakenly refers to Victoria University, rather than Waikato University.

Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021

Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021 Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021, 10.75 MB
Thu 15 Jul 2021

MPs from the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee are launcing an inquiry into cryptocurrency, with them looking into its risks and benefits.

Chair Dr Duncan Webb spoke to Justin Wong.

Demand for Psychologists w/ Gaynor Parkin: July 15, 2021

Demand for Psychologists w/ Gaynor Parkin: July 15, 2021 Demand for Psychologists w/ Gaynor Parkin: July 15, 2021, 14.42 MB
Thu 15 Jul 2021

Conor spoke to Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Umbrella Wellbeing Gaynor Parkin about the shortage of psychologists in New Zealand and the need for more training. They also talked about what the Government can do to support psychologists and possible solutions for the mental health sector.

Orca behaviour w/ Prof. Karen Stockin: July 15 2021

Orca behaviour w/ Prof. Karen Stockin: July 15 2021 Karen Stockin: July 15 2021, 17.35 MB
Thu 15 Jul 2021

The search for orca calf Toa's pod goes into the fourth day, but there had been few confimed of pods at the North Island's West Coast.  Justin Wong spoke to marine-ecologist Professor Karen Stockin of Massey University about the rarity of a orca calf being left behind and what needs to be done.

Auckland Transport's City Centre Bus Plan w/ Pete Moth and Matt Lowrie

Auckland Transport's City Centre Bus Plan w/ Pete Moth and Matt Lowrie.mp3 mp3, 20.48 MB
Thu 15 Jul 2021

The City Centre Bus Plan to improve transport within the city centre was released this week. Conor spoke to Pete Moth, Service Network Development Managert, and Matt Lowrie, Editor of Greater Auckland on the plans. They discussed what the changes to the bus system were going to be, the barriers that are in place to make the changes, and the time scale of such a development.