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Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: February 12, 2020

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Wed 12 Feb 2020

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman talks to us about problematic funding issues, speedy retractions of faulty papers and possible early cancer diagnoses. 

Potentially Introducing a Sugary Drink Tax to New Zealand w/ Dr Rob Beaglehole:Feb, 11 2020

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Tue 11 Feb 2020

The United Kingdom in 2018 introduced the Soft Drinks Industry Levy colloquially known as ‘the sugar tax’ which places a base rate of tax onto sugary drinks which increases incrementally for each 8  grams per litre of sugar extra found in the drink.

The consumption of sugary drinks in the United Kingdom has decreased by 35% since 2015 which many attribute to the levy.

The New Zealand Dental Association has been closely observing the effects of the levy which they believe is strong evidence for New Zealand to introduce similar legislation - New Zealand suffering from the third highest obesity rate and very high cavity rates.

In this piece I spoke with Dr Rob Beaglehole NZDA spokesperson who is a clinical dentist and the Principal Dental Officer for a regional health board in New Zealand on the UK statistics and why we should introduce similar legislation to the country. 

I started off by asking - 'Why New Zealand should have a Sugary Drink Tax'

 

Gender Pay Gaps Narrowing and More Money for the Average Kiwi - Discussing the Labour Market Statistics with Andrea Black: Feb, 11 2020

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Tue 11 Feb 2020

On February the 5th, the government released Labour market statistics for the December 2019 quarter. 

The statistics provide a picture of the New Zealand labour market, including unemployment and employment rates, demand for labour, and changes in wages and salaries.

There were numerous findings in the statistics, but most notably were the kiwis earning more, and female Kiwis specifically earning at a rate higher than male kiwis.

I spoke with Andrea black, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions policy director and Economist about these finding’s implications and what they potentially outline for the future of New Zealand’s labour sector, as well as certain trends I myself noticed in my analysis of the statistics

I started off by introducing some of the big findings and then asking - 'if these quarterly wage increases for the average kiwi offset the rising living costs of New Zealand' 

The Wire with Justin: February 11, 2020

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Tue 11 Feb 2020

Justin talked to Radio New Zealand Chief Executive Paul Thompson about changes made to Concert FM.

Justin also talked to Matthew Tukaki of the New Zealand Maori Council about Maori interests in public media.

Dhannun talked to Andrea Black of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions about employment and the gender pay gap.

Interntional Desk covered the general election at the Republic of Ireland.

Dhannun discussed with Dr Rob Beaglehole of the New Zealand Dental Association on the possibility of a surgary drinks tax in New Zealand.

International News with Conor and Justin: February 11th 2020

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Tue 11 Feb 2020

Justin and Conor discuss the result of the general election in the Republic of Ireland, after left-wing republican party, Sinn Fienn broke a center right duopoly of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, whom have ruled for almost a century.

RNZ Concert: 11th February 2020

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Tue 11 Feb 2020

Justin talked to Paul Thompson, the Chief Executive of Radio New Zealand, to talk about the decision to move classical music station Concert FM to the AM frequency, in order to set up a new youth-oriented station.

Justin started by asking the direction of the new youth station.

Maori in Public Media: February 11th 2020

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Tue 11 Feb 2020

Justin talked with Matthew Tukaki, Executive Director of the New Zealand Maori Council, about Maori interests in public media reforms, after the government announced last week a new entity will merge Radio New Zealand and TVNZ.

International News with Conor and Justin: February 11th 2020

 International News with Conor and Justin: February 11th 2020 International News with Conor and Justin: February 11th 2020, 33.29 MB
Tue 11 Feb 2020

Justin and Conor discuss the result of the general election in the Republic of Ireland, after left-wing republican party, Sinn Fienn broke a center right duopoly of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, whom have ruled for almost a century.

Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate w/ Phil Goff: February 10, 2020

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Mon 10 Feb 2020

Last Wednesday a judgement was dismissed by the high court of Justice surrounding the Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate which was Introduced in 2017 to help benefit tourism in Auckland. The APTR is charged to hotels, motels and AirBnB that are rented for 28 days or more, with a change in rate depending on the number of days rented. This rate combined with money from rate payers is helping fund events such as the women's rugby world cup and the NZ fashion week. James started off by asking Auckland mayor, Phil Goff, how the Targeted Rate works.

The Wire with Sherry: February 10, 2020

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Mon 10 Feb 2020

On the Show today, Lillian speaks to Te Ara whatu spokesperson Haylee Koroi on raids on Wet'suwet'en clan terriroties, in Canada.

Sherry speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw on Jacinda’s annnnouncement at BGO on increased HIV funding and support, and broader questions of mental health, homelessness and conversion therapy in the LGBTQ+ community.

James Tapp talks with Auckland Mayor, Phil Goff about the Accommodation Provider Targeted rate.

And finally Sherry catches up with journalist Jess Fu on her article on RNZ responding to racism and xenophobia chinese community from the coronavirus.