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Neighbourhood Watch: 20th August 2020

 Neighbourhood Watch: 20th August 2020 Neighbourhood Watch: 20th August 2020, 19.81 MB
Thu 20 Aug 2020

Zoe from Radio Adelaide caught up with Justin and talked about the federal government asking the UN to dismiss Torres Strait Islanders’ claim that climate change affects their human rights, a report showing diversity is lacking on Australian TV newsreaders, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison backtracking on comments about making a coronavirus vaccine mandatory for all Australians.

Labour's Grant Robertson: 20th August 2020

 Labour's Grant Robertson: 20th August 2020 Labour's Grant Robertson: 20th August 2020, 26.34 MB
Thu 20 Aug 2020

Justin spoke to Finance Minister Grant Robertson on the election delay, border testing, extending wage subsidy, and his charity Monopoly game with Naitonal’s finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith.

Auckland's Continued Water Drought w/ Raveen Jaduram: August 20th, 2020

 Auckland's Continued Water Drought w/ Raveen Jaduram: August 20th, 2020 Auckland's Continued Water Drought w/ Raveen Jaduram: August 20th, 2020, 17.95 MB
Thu 20 Aug 2020

With Auckland continuing to have dry spells even in winter, it is becoming increasingly concerning what the summer may look like in terms of water use. With the amount of rain we receive out of anyone's control, more systems and being needed for water collection and treatment. While restrictions have been easier during the winter, there are concerns behavior will change in summer. To understand more about what the future for Auckland could look like, producer James Tapp talks to Watercare CEO, Raveen Jaduram, and starts off by asking how Auckland's water levels have been looking lately.

National's Border Policy Announcement: August 20th, 2020

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Thu 20 Aug 2020

With Auckland currently in a level 3 lockdown with the rest of the country in level 2, the National party has announced what their plans would look like if they were elected for the next term of government. Producer James Tapp briefly covers some of the key points National makes as well as some areas to continue looking at.

Justin's International Desk: 20th August 2020

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Thu 20 Aug 2020

International Desk profiles on Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko and the geopolitics surrounding recent protests in Minsk.

Students' Thoughts on Returning to School During Lockdown: August 19, 2020

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Wed 19 Aug 2020

Felix Walton reports on the government's decision to allow some schools to bring NCEA Level 2 and 3 students back to school.

James Tapp talks to two students at Epsom Girls Grammar about their thoughts on the decision.

CORRECTION: Amelia and Ella's names were reversed by mistake.

The Wage Subsidy Scheme and NZ Employment Law: August 19, 2020

 The Wage Subsidy Scheme and NZ Employment Law: August 19, 2020 The Wage Subsidy Scheme and NZ Employment Law: August 19, 2020, 9.56 MB
Wed 19 Aug 2020

At the beginning of the week the government extended its wage subsidy scheme as part of its response to the new Covid-19 outbreak in the Community. Jemima Huston talks to Barnaby Locke, an Associate at Dundas Street Employment Lawyers about how the wage subsidy scheme works in relations to Aotearoa's employment law and what issues employees and employers are having when actioning the scheme at their place of work. 

The Wire with Bronwyn: August 19, 2020

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Wed 19 Aug 2020

This week on the Wire Bronwyn speaks to Dear Science's Marcus Jones about the long term efficacy of flu vaccines, ‘citation hacking’ in scientific research papers and Beirut's ammonium nitrate explosion. 

On the weekly segment with NZ First’s Tracey Martin, the duo talk elections date changes and the new $40 million Lottery COVID-19 Community Wellbeing Fund.

Lastly, Felix brings us a report on NCEA Level 2 and 3 students returning to school under lockdown.

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: August 19, 2020

 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: August 19, 2020 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: August 19, 2020, 38.51 MB
Wed 19 Aug 2020

On Dear Science today, Marcus Jones tells Bronwyn about the long-term efficacy of flu vaccines, ‘citation hacking’ in scientific research papers and Beirut's ammonium nitrate explosion.

The Wire with Jemima: August 18, 2020

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Tue 18 Aug 2020

Today's Wire is all about Covid-19. 

Jemima speaks with National Party MP and Spokesperson for Health Dr Shane Reti about the government's response to the new Covid-19 outbreak. 

The government has announced an extension to the wage subsidy scheme. Jemima talked to Barnaby Locke, an Associate at Dundas Street Employment Lawyers, about what impact the wage subsidy has on employment obligations in law. 

Finally, Jemima looks into how Auckland city businesses have been impacted by the second lockdown. She speaks with Heart of the City Chief Executive Viv Beck about what support city businesses to keep going during the global pandemic crisis.