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Does the Government’s ‘Crackdown’ Youth Vaping Go Far Enough? w/ Co-Founder of Vape-Free Kids NZ, Marnie Wilton, and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Kelly Burrowes: 25 March, 2024

 Does the Government’s ‘Crackdown’ Youth Vaping Go Far Enough? w/ Co-Founder of Vape-Free Kids NZ, Marnie Wilton, and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Kelly Burrowes: 25 March, 2024 Does the Government’s ‘Crackdown’ Youth Vaping Go Far Enough? w/ Co-Founder of Vape-Free Kids NZ, Marnie Wilton, and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Kelly Burrowes: 25 March, 2024, 13.7 MB
Mon 25 Mar 2024

Last week, the government announced a complete ban on disposable vapes and higher fines for vape retailers and individuals caught selling to under-18-year-olds, as part of its ‘crackdown’ on youth vaping.

News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to Co-Founder of Vape-Free Kids NZ, Marnie Wilton, about how effective she believes these measures will be in stopping youth vaping.

She also asked Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Kelly Burrowes, for her thoughts on the government’s crackdown.

She started off the interview asking what impact Burrowes thinks the recently announced measures will have on reducing vaping among young people?

The Wire w/ Jessica: 25 October, 2025

 The Wire w/ Jessica: 25 October, 2025 The Wire w/ Jessica: 25 October, 2025, 87.16 MB
Mon 25 Mar 2024

For their regular catch-up News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to ACT’s Simon Court about youth vaping, public sector cuts, and calls for the government to create a special humanitarian visa for Palestinians in Gaza with family connections to New Zealand.

She also spoke to Co-Founder of Vape-Free Kids NZ, Marnie Wilton, and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Kelly Burrowes, about how effective they believe the government’s new measures to reduce youth vaping will be.

Producer Ezra spoke to Pharmacy Lecturer Dr Jay Gong, and Clinical Pharmacist, Hoda Fahmy, from the University of Auckland, about a rise in opioid misuse among older adult and post-surgery patients.

Rise in Opioid Use Among Older Adult and Post-Surgery Patients w/ Pharmacy Lecturer Dr Jay Gong, and Clinical Pharmacist, Hoda Fahmy: 25 March 2024

 Rise in Opioid Use Among Older Adult and Post-Surgery Patients w/ Pharmacy Lecturer Dr Jay Gong, and Clinical Pharmacist, Hoda Fahmy: 25 March 2024 Rise in Opioid Use Among Older Adult and Post-Surgery Patients w/ Pharmacy Lecturer Dr Jay Gong, and Clinical Pharmacist, Hoda Fahmy: 25 March 2024, 23.54 MB
Mon 25 Mar 2024

Research from the University of Auckland highlights a rise in the prescription and use of opioids in New Zealand, particularly among post-surgery and older adult patients.

Producer Ezra spoke to Pharmacy Lecturer Dr Jay Gong, and Clinical Pharmacist, Hoda Fahmy, from the University of Auckland, about the research and its implications on older adult and post-surgery patients.

International Research Supports Free School Lunch Programmes w Dr. Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau - March 21, 2024

 International Research Supports Free School Lunch Programmes w Dr. Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau - March 21, 2024 Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau - March 21, 2024, 10.2 MB
Thu 21 Mar 2024

More international research has emerged evidencing the connection between hunger and school achievement both internationally and in Aotearoa, ahead of the proposed funding cuts for free school lunch programme, Ka Ora, Ka Ako.


 Producer Jasmine Gray speaks with public health researcher, Dr. Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau, about the lacking evaluation processes of Aotearoa’s government bodies ahead of cuts, and the positive impact of our free school lunch programmes that has been evidenced through community research. 

The students at Freyberg High School and Grant Robertson’s valedictory speech w/ Jan Tinetti: 21 March, 2024

 The students at Freyberg High School and Grant Robertson’s valedictory speech w/ Jan Tinetti: 21 March, 2024 The students at Freyberg High School and Grant Robertson’s valedictory speech w/ Jan Tinetti: 21 March, 2024, 13.98 MB
Thu 21 Mar 2024

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Caeden spoke to Labour Party spokesperson for Education and Women Jan Tinetti. They asked about Winston Peter’s comments comparing co-governance with Nazi Germany, the response to the Freyberg High School students performing a haka against David Seymour, and Grant Robertson’s valedictory speech yesterday. 

Improving Auckland’s Public Transport and w/ Shane Henderson: 21 March, 2024

 Improving Auckland’s Public Transport and w/ Shane Henderson: 21 March, 2024 Improving Auckland’s Public Transport and w/ Shane Henderson: 21 March, 2024, 14.48 MB
Thu 21 Mar 2024

Yesterday the Western line was closed for some stops including between New Market and Britomart, while two Britomart stations remained closed due to KiwiRail maintenance issues. This won’t surprise commuters in Tāmaki Makaurau who are far too used to trains not running or turning up.

Caeden spoke to West Auckland based counsellor Shane Henderson about our public transport woes and the success of the cost-cutting budget. Here is that interview.

Thursday Wire w/ Caeden: 21 March, 2024

 Thursday Wire w/ Caeden: 21 March, 2024 Thursday Wire w/ Caeden: 21 March, 2024, 94.61 MB
Thu 21 Mar 2024

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Caeden chats with Labour spokesperson for Education and Women Jan Tinetti about Winston Peters recent comments on co-governance, the students at Freyberg High School, and Grant Robertson’s valedictory speech.

They also also chat with Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about public transport in Tāmaki Makaurau and Auckland’s last cost cutting budget for City Counselling.

Jasmine speaks to Professor Margaret Mutu about the path to a constitution of indigenous rights for Māori in Aotearoa.

She also speaks to Dr Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau about the emergence of more international research in support of free school lunches, and what this means for government research and action ahead of the proposed funding axe.

The Path to Indigenous Rights Constitution in Aotearoa w Professor Margaret Mutu - March 21, 2024

 The Path to Indigenous Rights Constitution in Aotearoa w Professor Margaret Mutu - March 21, 2024 The Path to Indigenous Rights Constitution in Aotearoa w Professor Margaret Mutu - March 21, 2024, 25.82 MB
Thu 21 Mar 2024

Producer Jasmine Gray speaks with Professor of Māori Studies Margaret Mutu of Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa, and Ngāti Whātua. As chairperson of Matike Mai Aotearoa and of Te Rūnanga-a-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu, Margaret shares with us the path to securing indigenous rights in Aotearoa in light of the upcoming hui on this kaupapa hosted at Waipapa Taumata Rau in April.

 

The Dangers of Bird Feeding w Ian Mclean: 20 March, 2024

 What Happens When We Feed the Birds at Western Springs w Ian Mclean: 20 March, 2024 What Happens When We Feed the Birds at Western Springs w Ian Mclean: 20 March, 2024, 27.53 MB
Wed 20 Mar 2024

Bird feeding. It's one of life's simple pleasures that leads to rats, botuilism, and skewed biodiversity.

Though basic knowledge of bird feeding guidelines is present in Aotearoa, it is more often than not ignored, as demonstrated by the loaves of white bread that lay scattered in Auckland's Western Springs park.

Auckland regional representative for Birds NZ, Ian Mclean shares, his expert knowledge on what really happens when we feed birds. 

The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 20, 2024

 The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 20, 2024 The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 20, 2024, 108.95 MB
Wed 20 Mar 2024

This week on the Wednesday Wire:

Nicholas spoke to Associate Professor Mike Rehm about the reintroduction of interest deductibility and the implications for renters. 

He also spoke to Professor Nicolas Lewis about the Government’s proposed bill to change regulations around the fast-tracking of consents for development.

Sofia spoke to Senior Research Fellow at the University of London, Dr Ladam Hashemi tells us about her research project at the University of Auckland that found higher vaccination rates for new migrants.

Oto spoke to Hiraia Haami-Wells, a student at the University of Auckland, to talk about a project she founded called “Kurutao”, aiming to bring more Tauira Māori into the world of entrepreneurship.

To end the show, Sofia spoke to Bird Connoisseur and Auckland regional representative for Birds New Zealand Ian Mclean about what really happens when we feed the birds at western springs