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No Pasifika Representation in New Government w/ Sir Collin Tukuitonga: November 6, 2023

 No Pasifika Representation in New Government w/ Sir Collin Tukuitonga: November 6, 2023 No Pasifika Representation in New Government w/ Sir Collin Tukuitonga: November 6, 2023, 11.45 MB
Mon 6 Nov 2023

After the release of the final election results, Te Atatu National Candidate Angee Nicolas has lost her seat after the electorate flipped in favour of Labour’s Phil Twyford. Angee Nicolas would have been the incoming governments sole Pasifika MP, and so a coalition government with National, ACT and New Zealand First would have no Pasifika representation amongst its MPs. 

Rosetta spoke to University of Auckland Associate Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga, who is co-director of Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences about What the official election results will mean for our Pasifika community

Should Aotearoa be Doing More for Refugees Fleeing Humanitarian Crises? w/ Bernard Sama: Novermber 6, 2023

 Should Aotearoa be Doing More for Refugees Fleeing Humanitarian Crises? w/ Bernard Sama: Novermber 6, 2023 Should Aotearoa be Doing More for Refugees Fleeing Humanitarian Crises? w/ Bernard Sama: Novermber 6, 2023, 21.16 MB
Mon 6 Nov 2023

Bernard Sama is a doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland Faculty of Education and Social Work, and has recently received Te Whainga i Te Tika Award for Social Justice for his advocacy work for refugees in Aotearoa. Upon receiving the award he has expressed a need for Aotearoa to do more to support refugees, particularly by increasing our intake of refugees fleeing humanitarian crises and conflict.

Rosetta had a kōrero with Bernard to discuss the future of refugees in Aotearoa under a new government. They also spoke about what New Zealand should be doing to better facilitate the evacuation of civilians from Gaza fleeing violence as a result of the Israeli Palestine conflict.

The Wire w/ Caeden: 2 November, 2023

 The Wire w/ Caeden: 2 November, 2023 The Wire w/ Caeden: 2 November, 2023, 104.16 MB
Thu 2 Nov 2023

Caeden spoke to Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni about the recent election result and her achievements over the past three years.

They also spoke to Dr Rand Hazou about the ongoing situation in Palestine, and the impacts of the Israeli occupation which has lasted for decades.

Beth spoke to Counsellor for Waitakere Shane Henderson about rising rates and water bills in Tāmaki Makaurau and Auckland Council’s endorsement of Auckland Transport’s Public Transport Growth Programme 2023/24.

She also spoke to manager of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Nick Turoa and asked him about the closure of Tūpuna Maunga over Guy Fawkes.

And she spoke to Microbiologist and PAA ambassador Dr Juliet Elvy about the importance of measles vaccination in Aotearoa, and where we need to be sitting in order to keep our communities safe.

Measles Vaccination in Aotearoa w/ Dr Juliet Elvy: 2 November, 2023

 Measles Vaccination in Aotearoa w/ Dr Juliet Elvy: 2 November, 2023 Measles Vaccination in Aotearoa w/ Dr Juliet Elvy: 2 November, 2023, 11.37 MB
Thu 2 Nov 2023

Kiwis are being urged to be vigilant about measles to get vaccinated. Measles vaccination for children in Aotearoa is currently sitting at 83.2% when it needs to be 10% higher to be taking full effect. Today Beth spoke with Microbiologist and PAA ambassador Dr Juliet Elvy about the importance of measles vaccination in Aotearoa, and where we need to be sitting in order to keep our communities safe.

The Conflict in Palestine Didn’t Begin on October 7th w/ Dr Rand Hazou: 2 November, 2023

 The Conflict in Palestine Didn’t Begin on October 7th w/ Dr Rand Hazou: 2 November, 2023 The Conflict in Palestine Didn’t Begin on October 7th w/ Dr Rand Hazou: 2 November, 2023, 28.7 MB
Thu 2 Nov 2023

Israel has now killed more than 8000 Palestinians, including thousands of children who are trapped in Gaza with no way to leave.

Israel is continuing to bomb Gaza indiscriminanently with a refugee camp among the most recent places bombed following the 7 October terrorist attack from Hamas in Israel.

However, the occupation of Palestine by Israel did not begin this year. Caeden spoke to Dr Rand Hazou, Palestinian-Kiwi and Senior Arts Lecturer at Massey University, about the impact the conflict has had both recently but also for generations. 

The 2023 Election Result w/ Carmel Sepuloni: 2 November, 2023

 The 2023 Election Result w/ Carmel Sepuloni: 2 November, 2023 The 2023 Election Result w/ Carmel Sepuloni: 2 November, 2023, 13.77 MB
Thu 2 Nov 2023

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Caeden spoke to Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni about Labour’s achievements over the past term, and her hopes for Labour’s upcoming time in opposition. They started by asking her what she was most proud to have achieved as a minister over the past term.

Closure of Tūpuna Maunga for Guy Fawkes w/ Nick Turoa: 2 November, 2023

 Closure of Tūpuna Maunga for Guy Fawkes w/ Nick Turoa: 2 November, 2023 Closure of Tūpuna Maunga for Guy Fawkes w/ Nick Turoa: 2 November, 2023, 17.2 MB
Thu 2 Nov 2023

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority will be closing the Maunga leading up to Guy Fawkes. This decision follows the devastating fires of 2019 and 2020. The 14 ancestral Tūpuna Maunga will be closed from Thursday 2 November to Sunday 5 November 2023. Beth caught up with the manager of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Nick Turoa and asked him why it is important that the maunga are closed for Guy Fawkes.

Multimillion Dollar North Shore Hospital Garden Already Halfway Funded w/ Well Foundation CEO Tim Edmonds: 1 November, 2023

 Multimillion Dollar North Shore Hospital Garden Already Halfway Funded w/ Well Foundation CEO Tim Edmonds: 1 November, 2023 Multimillion Dollar North Shore Hospital Garden Already Halfway Funded w/ Well Foundation CEO Tim Edmonds: 1 November, 2023, 17.79 MB
Wed 1 Nov 2023

With the construction of a new facility at the North Shore Hospital in Auckland underway, the Well Foundation has put together a campaign to put five hundred plants inside the massive four hundred square metre atrium. 

Extensive research has shown that gardens improve health outcomes, reduce admission time, and reduce blood pressure. 

The Well Foundation has asked the public to fund this $2m campaign, and has already received $1m in funding. 

To get a deeper look into the health benefits of plants for wellbeing, and to find out more about this project, Arno spoke to Well Foundation chief executive Tim Edmonds. 

Arno started the interview by asking about their “Give A Bit Of Green” project. 

You can help fund the massive garden at giveabitofgreen.co.nz

 

Diabetes Can Cause Blindness w/ Heather Verry from Diabetes NZ: 1 November, 2023

 Diabetes Can Cause Blindness w/ Heather Verry from Diabetes NZ: 1 November, 2023 Diabetes Can Cause Blindness w/ Heather Verry from Diabetes NZ: 1 November, 2023, 13.77 MB
Wed 1 Nov 2023

Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand, and less than 50% of Kiwis with diabetes are getting free regular eye checks. Diabetes can lead to deteriorated vision, and even complete blindness — with this happening overnight in certain cases. 

This month marks Diabetes Action Month. This month Diabetes New Zealand is focusing on raising awareness to make sure that the growing number of people suffering from diabetes do not have to endure further eye problems as well. 

To find out more, Arno spoke to Diabetes New Zealand CEO Heather Verry.

 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 1 November, 2023

 The Wire w/ Jessica: 1 November, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 1 November, 2023, 52.49 MB
Wed 1 Nov 2023

News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to Green Party Co-Leader, James Shaw, about the Green Party's stance on New Zealand’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the Auckland Council voting against having indigenous representation in the form of Māori seats. 

She also spoke to President of University of Auckland Student Justice for Palestine, Layan Khalil, about students showing solidarity with Palesrine.

And she spoke to Co-Founder of Alternative Jewish Voices, Marilyn Garson, about reports of increasing anti-semitism and Islamophobia, the conflation of being critical of Israel with anti-semitism, and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. 

Arno spoke to Well Foundation CEO Tim Edmonds about the funding of a garden inside the new North Shore hospital building.

And he spoke to Diabetes New Zealand CEO Heather Verry about Diabetes Action Month and how diabetes can lead to blindness.