Yesterday a Global Survey was released by the company ipsos revealing people’s thoughts on 2020 and their resulting outlook on this year. A sample of 1000 kiwis were interviewed, and Jade decided to talk to ipsos research director Jonathan Dodd yesterday about their findings on kiwis optimism or pessimism looking into the economic recovery and disparity in 2021.
Ayana talks to the Chief Executive of Asthma and Respiratory NZ Letitia Harding about yesterday's Papakura scrap metal fire and the health impacts of smoke inhilation. Ayana then talked to the National Advisor of Risk Management for Fire and Emergency NZ about fire safety this summer.
Ayana talked to two New Zealand Defence Force MIQ workers. They wished to remain anonymous, Ayana reads out their comments on the experiences they have had.
Justin spoke to three former editors of student magazines about the Voyager New Zealand Media Awards' decision to not include the Student Journalist of the Year category before the organizers reversed the decision.
Ayana discussed with Letitia Harding, the Chief Executuive of Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, and Fire and Emergency's Todd O'Donoghue about the health warnings around the Papakura fire.
She also talked to two members in Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities about their experiences.
The Voyager New Zealand Media Awards 2021 has reversed its decision to axe the Student Journalist of the Year award. Before the decision was announced, Justin spoke to former student magazine (co-)editors Cameron Leakey (Craccum, University of Auckland), Sinead Gill (Critic, University of Otago), and Kirsty Frame (Salient, Victoria University of Wellington) on their thoughts on the decision.
Felix spoke to deputy leader of The Act Party, Brooke van Velden, about the impact the new drug testing bill has had on summer festivals, as well as whether the government can handle the new COVID-19 strains.
On Dear Science with Marcus Jones we’re looking forward to a new year of science stories, with a bit of an overview of what stories to look out for in 2021.
Then Felix has his weekly chat with Brooke van Velden from the act party, where they talk about drug testing and covid strains.
Lyric spoke with Karaitiana Taiuru about a Māori cultural guideline he constructed for brand owners in response to cultural appropriation.
The Government is expected to implement fair pay agreements this year, with new Minister of Workplace Relations Michael Wood claiming it a priority. Trade unions have expressed support for the proposal, with the Council of Trade Unions arguing their recent work-life balance survey is further evidence that change is needed.
Hanna spoke to CTU National Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges about fair pay agreements, the arguments against them, and the shifting landscape of employment relations in New Zealand.