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Arts Funding in Prisons w/ Executive Director of Arts Access Aotearoa Richard Benge

 Arts Funding in Prisons w/ Executive Director of Arts Access Aotearoa Richard Benge Arts Funding in Prisons w/ Executive Director of Arts Access Aotearoa Richard Benge, 19 MB
Thu 31 Aug 2023

There are concerns that the recent proposals to cut arts funding will detriment prisoners’ access to such programmes. Many say that accessing these programmes support prisoner rehabilitation, and help prepare them for life after their release. 

Olivia spoke to the Executive Director of Arts Access Aotearoa, Richard Benge, about the impact of funding cuts, and the importance of art in prison. 

Pharmac and Healthcare w/ Dr Paula Lorgelly, Dr Kate Gregory and Peter Dickens: 30 August, 2023

 Pharmac and Healthcare w/ Dr Paula Lorgelly, Dr Kate Gregory and Peter Dickens: 30 August, 2023 Pharmac and Healthcare w/ Dr Paula Lorgelly, Dr Kate Gregory and Peter Dickens: 30 August, 2023, 29.99 MB
Wed 30 Aug 2023

Pharmac is the government’s medicine-buying entity, and it came under fire last year for long wait times in approving new medicines. 

Arno set out to find out more about Pharmac and funding for medicine in New Zealand. 

First Arno spoke with health economist Dr Paula Lorgelly about Pharmac and medicine in New Zealand, and the National Party's plans to fund 13 cancer drugs that are not available in New Zealand but are in Australia. 

Next Arno spoke with Dr Kate Gregory from the New Zealand Cancer Society about access to cancer treatments in New Zealand. 

Finally Arno spoke with Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand CEO Peter Dickens to find out about healthcare for those suffering from prostate cancer.

 

TOP Party's Cadidate for Epsom Dr Nina Su on the Teal Card policy and the New Zealand Healthcare system: August 30, 2023

 TOP Party's Cadidate for Epsom Dr Nina Su on the Teal Card policy and the New Zealand Healthcare system: August 30, 2023 TOP Party's Cadidate for Epsom Dr Nina Su on the Teal Card policy and the New Zealand Healthcare system: August 30, 2023, 26 MB
Wed 30 Aug 2023

According to the latest 1News poll The Opportunities Party or TOP for short is polling around 1% of the party vote. 

Despite this the party has garnered a lot of media attention and public interest for their bold policy ideas.

One of the more popular policies the Party has introduced is their Teal Card. The Teal Card has been introduced as a “Gold Card” for younger New Zealanders. 

As part of the program New Zealanders over 18 and under 30 would receive free healthcare and public transport as well as a Five thousand dollar savings boost if they complete a national civics course.

Nicholas spoke to TOP’s Epsom candidate Dr Nina Su about the Teal card and TOP’s health policy.

 

 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 30 August, 2023

 The Wire w/ Jessica: 30 August, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 30 August, 2023, 99.3 MB
Wed 30 Aug 2023

Emilia spoke to Ricardo Menendez-March about the Green Party’s plans for the healthcare system.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins to New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association National Secretary Dr Deborah Powell. 

Arno reported on Pharmac and access to medication and healthcare and spoke to health economist from the University of Auckland Dr Paula Lorgelly, Dr Kate Gregory from The Cancer Society, and Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand CEO Peter Dickens.

And for his bi-weekly catch-up with The Opportunities Party, Nicholas spoke to TOP candidate for Epsom Dr Nina Su about their proposed Teal Card and the state of New Zealand’s healthcare system. 

The Wire w/ Milly : 29th August, 2023

The Wire w/ Milly : 29th August, 2023 The Wire w/ Milly : 29th August, 2023, 100.3 MB
Tue 29 Aug 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire:

Milly joins Allan Blackman in the studio for Dear Science as they delve into the fascinating world of people who have experimented on themselves. 

She also speaks to Dr Shane Reti for her weekly catchup with the National Party where they talk all things healthcare in Aotearoa. 

She speaks to Kerri Nuku Kaiwhakahaere of the New Zealand Nurses Organization about better working conditions for nurses. 

She also speaks to Professor Nick Wilson from the University of Otago and the Co-Director of Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa about why New Zealand's Political parties are not paying enough attention to long-term risks and potential future catastrophic risks according to the findings of a recent survey

 

All this and a bit more on the Tuesday Wire with Milly

The Wire w/ Rosetta: August 28, 2023

 The Wire w/ Rosetta: August 28, 2023 The Wire w/ Rosetta: August 28, 2023, 107.34 MB
Mon 28 Aug 2023

It is our second week of 95bFM's election coverage, and this week's focus is health.

Rosetta spoke to Adele Gautier, Research and Strategic Programmes Manager at Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand, about Pharmac's decision to replace Herceptin with Herzuma, but not to widen eligibility for multiple rounds of treatment for patients with advanced breast cancer.

For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, producer Rawan spoke to SImon Court about some of ACT's health policies, including their proposed review of Pharmac, their promise to subsidise more elective surgeries as well as establish Mental Health and Addiction NZ.

For our bi-weekly segment of Tomorrow's World where Rawan and Leilani explore current events around science, technology and the environment, Rawan looked into the increase of youth vaping and The Labour Party's proposed policies surrounding the topic. Rawan spoke to Otago public health expert Janet Hoek and The Health Coalition's Leitu Tufunga.

Finally, Rosetta spoke to Co-Chair of the Health Coalition's Alcohol Panel, Karen Wright, about The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment (Community Participation) Bill, and reducing alcohol-related harm in Aotearoa.

 

More Retreatment Options Needed for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients w/ Breast Cancer Foundation's Adele Gautier: August 28, 2023

 More Retreatment Options Needed for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients w/ Breast Cancer Foundation's Adele Gautier: August 28, 2023 More Retreatment Options Needed for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients w/ Breast Cancer Foundation's Adele Gautier: August 28, 2023, 17.92 MB
Mon 28 Aug 2023

Last Wednesday, Pharmac confirmed it would be replacing treatment Herceptin (brand name for the drug Trastuzumab) with Herzuma, another version of the drug which is equally as effective but at a lower cost. Pharmac has decided not to provide more retreatment opportunities for patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, but Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand is urging them to reconsider.

Rosetta spoke to Adele Gautier, Research and Strategic Programmes Manager for BCFNZ about the decision, and what more needs to be done to increase retreatment options in Aotearoa.

The Sale and Suply of Alcohol Amendment (Community Participation) Bill w/ The Health Coalition's Karen Wright: August 28, 2023

 The Sale and Suply of Alcohol Amendment (Community Participation) Bill w/ The Health Coalition's Karen Wright: August 28, 2023 The Sale and Suply of Alcohol Amendment (Community Participation) Bill w/ The Health Coalition's Karen Wright: August 28, 2023, 24.08 MB
Mon 28 Aug 2023

Last Thursday, The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment (Commmunity Participation) Bill passed it's third reading in Parliament. The Amendment is set to reduce alcohol-related harm by allowing communities to have a greater say in their Local Alcohol Policies (LAPs). 

Rosetta spoke to Karen Wright, Co-Chair of The Health Coalition's Alcohol Panel, about the importance of the amendment, and what else needs to be done to reduce alcohol-related harm in Aotearoa.

ACT Party Catch up on Health Policies w/ Simon Court: August 28th, 2023

 ACT Party Catch up on Health Policies w/ Simon Court: August 28th, 2023 ACT Party Catch up on Health Policies w/ Simon Court: August 28th, 2023, 25.61 MB
Mon 28 Aug 2023

For our weekly catch up with the ACT party Rawan spoke with Simon Court about some of the party’s health policies.

They talked about the party's proposed independent review of Pharmac to assess the cost-efficiency of current medical spending, looking at how they plan to undergo the review and why it is important. 

They also discussed the party’s promise to subsidise private hospital elective surgeries as a way to tackle long waitlists and hospital shortages. Rawan asked about how they plan to subsidise a section of the private sector as well as what difference this will make.

The ACT party is also planning to establish a new service called Mental Health and Addiction New Zealand. Simon spoke about what this service will include and how it differs from current services.

 

The Economic Viability of a Wealth Tax in Aotearoa w/ Craig Elliffe & the Green Party's Income Guarantee Plan w/ Marama Davidson: 24 August, 2023

 The Economic Viability of a Wealth Tax in Aotearoa w/ Craig Elliffe and the Green Party's Income Guarantee Plan w/ Marama Davidson: 24 August, 2023 The Economic Viability of a Wealth Tax in Aotearoa w/ Craig Elliffe and the Green Party's Income Guarantee Plan w/ Marama Davidson: 24 August, 2023, 38.39 MB
Thu 24 Aug 2023

In June, the Greens announced their Income Guarantee plan, which would be funded by a Wealth tax. Last month, Labour ruled out the possibility of a Wealth and Capital Gains tax should they be re-elected, but the polls seem to be telling a different story about what Aotearoa wants, with a recent One News poll reflecting 63% in favour of a Wealth tax.

Beth sat down with Professor of Tax Law at the University of Auckland Craig Elliffe to speak about the economic viability of a Wealth tax in Aotearoa and the national support expressed in recent polls. She also caught up with Co-leader of the Green Party Marama Davidson about the Greens' Income Guarantee plan and Labour's decision to rule out a Wealth tax.