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Stranger Than Fact w/ Felix: Elves and Trolls

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Mon 28 Jun 2021

Felix turns a journalistic eye to the world's most mysterious stories. This week, he enters the world of fantasy to discover the truth behind modern sightings of Elves and Trolls.

Drug Courts and Treatment in Prison w/ Roger Brooking: June 28, 2021

 Drug Courts and Treatment in Prison w/ Roger Brooking: June 28, 2021 Drug Courts and Treatment in Prison w/ Roger Brooking: June 28, 2021, 19.3 MB
Mon 28 Jun 2021

Roger Brooking is a drug counsellor and activist with a focus on providing avenues for rehabilitation for people charged with drug-related offenses. I spoke with him about his feelings on the prison system’s current handling of drug users, and what he believes the future should be.

The Green Party's James Shaw on Dawn Raids Apology, Wellington Case, and Young People in Jail Cells: June 28, 2021

 The Green Party's James Shaw on Dawn Raids Apology, Wellington Case, and Young People in Jail Cells: June 28, 2021 The Green Party's James Shaw on Dawn Raids Apology, Wellington Case, and Young People in Jail Cells: June 28, 2021, 19.89 MB
Mon 28 Jun 2021

Felix talks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the recently postponed Dawn Raids apology, last week's Wellington COVID-19 case, and criticism of police detaining children within adult cells.

Youth Vaping Culture w/ Life Education Trust & The Cancer Society: June 25, 2021

 Youth Vaping Culture w/ Life Education Trust & The Cancer Society: June 25, 2021 Youth Vaping Culture w/ Life Education Trust & The Cancer Society: June 25, 2021, 26.05 MB
Fri 25 Jun 2021

Vaping has been around for many years now. However, it is only in recent years that it has become ubiquitous among children and teenagers.

Zazi spoke to Life Education Trust chief executive, John O’Connell, about vaping in schools and the general impact it has on the younger demographic. Noah then talked to Shayne Nahu about the Cancer Society's stance on vaping laws.

Covid Outbreaks and Vaccines w/ Professor Michael Baker: June 25, 2021

 Covid Outbreaks and Vaccines w/ Professor Michael Baker: June 25, 2021 Covid Outbreaks and Vaccines w/ Professor Michael Baker: June 25, 2021, 21.54 MB
Fri 25 Jun 2021

Wellington's recent move into Level 2 came as a shock to many New Zealanders accustomed to regular, lockdown-free life. However, epidemiologist and government-advisor Professor Michael Baker was not surprised by the Covid case, aware that it is one of the risks of the cross-Tasman bubble.

 

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Baker about the recent lockdown and New Zealand's approach to face masks and contact tracing. They also discussed why it is so concerning the new case may be of the delta varient, but how vaccines will protect New Zealanders from the various types of the virus.

The Wire with Noah: June 25, 2021

 The Wire with Noah: June 25, 2021 The Wire with Noah: June 25, 2021, 103.09 MB
Fri 25 Jun 2021

Noah and Zazi's first show!

On Friday's wire, Noah spoke to Professor Michael Baker about the recent Covid-19 case in Wellington, and New Zealand's vaccine rollout.

Noah also spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon for their weekly interview. They discussed the new Covid caes, and Luxon's dispute with Michael Wood in Parliament.

Jemima helped out too, and spoke to Pippa Coom, council representative for the Waitematā and Gulf ward. They discussed the central government's revitalisation project for the Hauraki Gulf, Karangahape Road enhancements and Matariki celebrations.

Zazi spoke to John O'Connell from Life Education Trust about the increase in vaping in primary and intermediate schools. Noah also spoke to the Cancer Society's Shayne Nahu to discuss the science and research around the effects of vaping compared to smoking.

Neighbourhood Watch: June 24, 2021

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Thu 24 Jun 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on Barnaby Joyce returning to his former position as Deputy Prime Minister after elected leader of the National Party, and the Australian government rejecting a UNESCO report saying it had not done enough to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Labour's Andrew Little: June 24, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: June 24, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: June 24, 2021, 17.37 MB
Thu 24 Jun 2021

Justin spoke with Health Minister Andrew Little about mental health spending and the COVID-19 scare in Wellington.

Justin's International Desk: June 24, 2021

 Justin's International Desk: June 24, 2021 Justin's International Desk: June 24, 2021, 18.51 MB
Thu 24 Jun 2021

International Desk reports on Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily closing operations after its chief editor and five media executives were arrested on national security charges.

Stephen Vines is a Hong Kong journalist and a columnist for news website Hong Kong Free Press.  He spoke to Justin Wong.

Papatoetoe Tornado Donations w/ Alf Filipaina

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Thu 24 Jun 2021

Following last weeks tornado in Papatoetoe, the Auckland Council and New Zealand Government have each donated $100,000 to provide immediate relief for the local community. The combined $200,000 is expected to help with emergency housing, food and electricity, and family or personal crises, among other costs. 

Manukau Ward Councillor Alf Filipaina joined producer Louis to chat about the tornado's impacts and how funding might help the local community.