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People with Life-Shortening Conditions KiwiSaver Access: February 25, 2021

People with Life-Shortening Conditions KiwiSaver Access: February 25, 2021 People with Life-Shortening Conditions KiwiSaver Access: February 25, 2021, 22.88 MB
Thu 25 Feb 2021

Ayana talked to Timothy Fairhall on his way to Parliament about his advocacy to change the age in which people with life-shortening congenital conditions can access their KiwiSaver. Then IHC's Director of Advocacy Trish Grant spoke on what this means for people with life-shortening conditions and what IHC's next steps are. Then Justin spoke about today's announcement with Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Dr David Clark. 

Neighbourhood Watch: 25th February 2021

Neighbourhood Watch: 25th February 2021 Neighbourhood Watch: 25th February 2021, 23.2 MB
Thu 25 Feb 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on the federal government being criticized for barely increasing benefits after ending a Covid-19 supplement scheme, Facebook reversing its news ban, and further fallout from the rape allegations of former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins.

Warning: Parts of the interview disscusses sexual assault

The Wire with Justin: February 25, 2021

The Wire with Justin: February 25, 2021 The Wire with Justin: February 25, 2021, 90.1 MB
Thu 25 Feb 2021

On their weekly chat Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the government's mental health policy.

The government changed the Kiwisaver Act to allow people with life-shortening conditions to access their Kiwisaver earlier, Ayana and Justin spoke to activist Timothy Fairhall, IHC Director of Advocacy Trish Grant, and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Dr David Clark.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on the further fallout from former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations, criticism of the federal government small benefits raise, and Facebook reversing its ban on Australian news.

NASA's Perseverance Rover Landing w/ Haritina Mogoșanu: February 23, 2021

NASA's Perseverance Rover Landing w/ Haritina Mogoșanu: February 23, 2021 NASA's Perseverance Rover Landing w/ Haritina Mogoșanu: February 23, 2021, 13.84 MB
Wed 24 Feb 2021

NASA’s Perseverance Rover landed on Mars on February 19th (NZ) to search for signs of ancient microbial life. The objective of the mission is astrobiological as scientists aim to characterise the planet’s geology and past climate. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Haritina Mogoșanu, the Executive Director of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network, about the Perseverance mission and why it is significant for astrobiology and human understanding of life as we know it.  

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Matariki and Immigration NZ: February 24, 2021

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Matariki and Immigration NZ: February 24, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Matariki and Immigration NZ: February 24, 2021, 25.98 MB
Wed 24 Feb 2021

Felix talks to ACT co-leader Brooke van Velden about the cost of Matariki as a public holiday and the shortcomings of Immigration NZ.

The Wire with Felix: February 24, 2021

The Wire with Felix: February 24, 2021 The Wire with Felix: February 24, 2021, 103.26 MB
Wed 24 Feb 2021

On today's Wire with Felix:

Dear Science: Felix and Marcus talk about Perseverence, magnetic fields, and "Planet Nine"

Felix talks to Brooke from the ACT Party about Matariki and Immigration NZ

Jade talks to Emilie Rākete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about the Mihi Briggans court case.

Jade also talks to President of Abortion Rights Aotearoa, Terry Bellamar, about the new bill to create safe spaces around clinics.

Lastly, Felix brings an update on synthetic fertilizer, which we covered two weeks ago.

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: February 24, 2021

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: February 24, 2021 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: February 24, 2021, 26.22 MB
Wed 24 Feb 2021

On Dear Science with Marcus we talk about the Perseverence rover, magnetic fields, and "Planet Nine" (hint: not Pluto)

Government Inaction on Mental Health Reform w/ Shaun Robinson

Government Inaction on Mental Health Reform w/ Shaun Robinson Government Inaction on Mental Health Reform w/ Shaun Robinson, 30.9 MB
Tue 23 Feb 2021

Two years after the publication of He Ara Oranga, the national inquiry into mental health and addictions, community groups, healthcare providers, and those interfacing with services report little material change. Report after report and headline after headline lamenting New Zealand's provision of mental health care raises the question of whether more should be done about the issue beyond just talking about it.

Hanna speaks to Mental Health Foundation CEO Shaun Robinson about He Ara Oranga, the government's progress (or lack thereof) on its recommendations, and what action should be taken instead.

The Wire with Jemima: February 23, 2021

The Wire with Jemima: February 23, 2021 The Wire with Jemima: February 23, 2021, 101.56 MB
Tue 23 Feb 2021

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Paul Mackay from BusinessNZ about the government’s plan to overhaul the Holidays Act 2003. 

Hanna Thompson talks to the Mental Health Foundation's Chief Executive, Shaun Robinson about the government stalling on reforming the mental health sector in a practical way. 

Noah Ferguson-Dudding interviews a specialist in ethics of war, Dr Thomas Gregory, about the role New Zealand businesses in controversial global affairs. They discuss Air New Zealand’s involvement with the Saudi Arabian Navy.

Finally, Jemima speaks to Haritina Mogoșanu, Executive Director of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network, about the landing of the NASA Perseverance Rover on Mars. 

Overhauling the Holidays Act 2003: February 24, 2021

Overhauling the Holidays Act 2003: February 24, 2021 Overhauling the Holidays Act 2003: February 24, 2021, 7.95 MB
Tue 23 Feb 2021

This morning the government announced that a number of improvements will be made to the Holidays Act 2003. The improvements include extending bereavement leave to include more family members, extending the rights to sick leave and family violence leave, and standardising the calculations for holiday pay. Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood says legislation can be expected in early 2022. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston talks to Paul Mackay, Manager of Employment Relations Policy at BusinessNZ, about the planned overhaul of the Act. Paul explains how the collective work of BusinessNZ and the Council of Trade Unions led to this government decision.