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Overhauling the emergency management system and the government’s climate response w/ the National Party’s Katie Nimon: 15th October, 2024

Overhauling the emergency management system and the government’s climate response w/ the National Party’s Katie Nimon: 15th October, 2024 Overhauling the emergency management system and the government’s climate response w/ the National Party’s Katie Nimon: 15th October, 2024, 11.35 MB
Tue 15 Oct 2024

This week in our weekly catchup with the National Party Wire host Castor discussed the impact and response to the Auckland Anniversary and Cyclone Gabrielle floods last year. The government is overhauling the current emergency management system, based on feedback from those affected most severely by flood damage. 

They asked Katie Nimon about the new emergency management system, and about the government’s commitment to emissions reduction as extreme weather events become more common. 

Rising Whooping Cough Cases w/ Chief Executive of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, Letitia Harding: 14 October, 2024

Rising Whooping Cough Cases w/ Chief Executive of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, Letitia Harding: 14 October, 2024 Rising Whooping Cough Cases w/ Chief Executive of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, Letitia Harding: 14 October, 2024, 4.65 MB
Mon 14 Oct 2024

New Zealand is currently facing its highest numbers of whooping cough cases since early 2019, with 187 cases being reported in September, more than double the cases that were reported in August.

The spike has resulted in Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to say that  Aotearoa is “on the cusp” of a national outbreak.

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand has since called for urgent action regarding the concerning rise in the infection.

Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the Chief Executive of the foundation, Letitia Harding, about the rise in cases, and how we can tackle the rising cases.

The Wire w/ Joel: 14 October, 2024

The Wire w/ Joel: 14 October, 2024 The Wire w/ Joel: 14 October, 2024, 112.76 MB
Mon 14 Oct 2024

This week on the Monday Wire...

For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Producer Evie, spoke to Simon about the HMNZS Manawanui, Cutting Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori programme, and ACT Party leader, David Seymour, doing treaty principles debate.

For our weekly catchup with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director, and Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Takutai about the HMNZS Manawanui and the 149 projects selected to be fast tracked as a part of the Fast Track Approvals Bill.

Evie spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Auckland, George Laking, about the importance of considering mental health in wake of Otago floods.

and Joel spoke to the Chief Executive of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, Letitia Harding, about the significant rise of Whooping cough cases.

Whakarongo mai!

Natural disasters, Cyclone Gabrielle and the Otago floods effect on mental health w/ The University of Auckland’s George Laking: 14 October, 2024

Natural disasters, Cyclone Gabrielle and the Otago floods effect on mental health w/ The University of Auckland’s George Laking: 14 October, 2024 Natural disasters, Cyclone Gabrielle and the Otago floods effect on mental health w/ The University of Auckland’s George Laking: 14 October, 2024, 24.35 MB
Mon 14 Oct 2024

A year and a half ago Cyclone Gabrielle made landfall, thrashing the North Island with widespread damage. 

The disaster left many without a home, and over a year on houses are still red stickered, people are left waiting for insurance assessments, and climate change is still causing extreme climate events. 

Earlier this month the Otago region was affected by major flooding, damaging homes and other community centres. 

Associate Professor at the University of Auckland, George Laking says that extreme weather events like these impact people’s homes, whānau and livelihoods, and in the wake of them it’s paramount to consider people’s mental health. 

Following Cyclone Gabrielle, Laking identified five key health priorities that should be prioritised in natural disaster responses. 

Producer Evie spoke to Laking about these responses, how they related to Cyclone Gabrielle, and how they could be better applied in the wake of the Otago floods. 

Auckland students protest for Palestine w/ Student Justice for Palestine: 10 October, 2024

Auckland students protest for Palestine w/ Student Justice for Palestine: 10 October, 2024 Auckland students protest for Palestine w/ Student Justice for Palestine: 10 October, 2024 , 24.98 MB
Thu 10 Oct 2024

Yesterday students, staff, and alumni across the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology rallied in support of Palestine.

Wire Host Caeden spoke to protest organisers Layan Khalil and Ayyan Ali as well as protest attendees on why they were marching.

Delivering aid to Lebanon w/ UNICEF global spokesperson Tessa Ingram: 10 October, 2024

Delivering aid to Lebanon w/ UNICEF global spokesperson Tessa Ingram: 10 October, 2024 Delivering aid to Lebanon w/ UNICEF global spokesperson Tessa Ingram: 10 October, 2024 , 19.1 MB
Thu 10 Oct 2024

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Tess Ingram, a UNICEF Global Spokesperson, about UNICEF’s work to deliver aid in Lebanon amongst bombings. Ingram has spent recent months in Gaza, and is now on the ground in Beirut.

The Wire w/ Caeden: 10 October, 2024

The Wire w/ Caeden: 10 October, 2024 The Wire w/ Caeden: 10 October, 2024, 112.43 MB
Thu 10 Oct 2024

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Wire Host Caeden speaks to Carmel Sepuloni about the sunken naval ship Manawanui and the projects chosen to be fast tracked.

For States of the States this week they speak to Andre Fa’aoso from the Yale Daily News about recent political events at Yale and the political response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

They speak to Student Justice for Palestine organisers and protest attendees about yesterday’s Auckland universities rally for Palestine.

And they speak to Tessa Ingram, Global UNICEF spokesperson, about their efforts to supply aid in Lebanon.

For City Counselling this week, Sofia speaks to Councillor Julie Fairey about Auckland Council’s stance on Israel’s war on Gaza, in light of a year since October 7th. 

For States of the States, she also speaks to honorary academic at the University of Auckland Faculty of Science and climate scientist Dr Kevin Trenberth about recent and current hurricanes in Florida.

The sunken Manawanui and fast track projects w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 10 October, 2024

The sunken Manawanui and fast track projects w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 10 October, 2024 The sunken Manawanui and fast track projects w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 10 October, 2024, 18.36 MB
Thu 10 Oct 2024

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni on the environmental impact of the sunken naval ship, Manawanui, and the projects chosen for the fast track legislation.

The science and politics behind Hurricanes Helene and Milton w/ Yale Daily News’ Andre Fa’aoso and University of Auckland’s Dr Kevin Trenberth: 10 October, 2024

The science and politics behind Hurricanes Helene and Milton w/ Yale Daily News’ Andre Fa’aoso and University of Auckland’s Dr Kevin Trenberth: 10 October, 2024 The science and politics behind Hurricanes Helene and Milton w/ Yale Daily News’ Andre Fa’aoso and University of Auckland’s Dr Kevin Trenberth: 10 October, 2024, 47.7 MB
Thu 10 Oct 2024

For State of the States, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Andre Fa’aoso from the Yale Daily News about recent events on the Yale campus and the political implications of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Sofia also spoke to honorary academic at the University of Auckland Faculty of Science and climate scientist Dr Kevin Trenberth about the science behind these hurricanes.

Homelessness and Kickback’s new campaign w/ Aaron Hendry from the Kickback Organisation

Homelessness and Kickback’s new campaign w/ Aaron Hendry from the Kickback Organisation Homelessness and Kickback’s new campaign w/ Aaron Hendry from the Kickback Organisation, 14.58 MB
Wed 9 Oct 2024

Homelessness is not a new issue, but rather a persistent one, and will never go away unless our society confronts it directly. This is an issue which affects all of us, as no one is guaranteed housing or basic needs. 

Work and Income have declared changes to their emergency housing as of August. These changes make it harder for those experiencing homelessness to receive the help they need, as they now need to fill a criteria to receive this help.

The Kickback Organisation, a charitable trust focused on delivering support for those experiencing homelessness, are advocating for parliament to pass legislation to support those at risk of homelessness. Similar legislation has been successful in Wales.

Sasha spoke to Aaron Hendry from Kickback about their campaign efforts, and their event at their charity on Karangahape road.