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The Wire w/ Jessica: March 8, 2023

The Wire w/ Jess: March 8, 2023 The Wire w/ Jess: March 8, 2023, 107.84 MB
Wed 8 Mar 2023

On The Wire this Rāapa Wednesday!

Jess interviews NZ Drug Foundation Harm Reduction Manager, Phil Glaser, about their free, confidential drug checking clinic happening near the University of Auckland campus tomorrow. Jess also talks to the COO of pet insurance specialist PD Insurance, Michelle Le Long about their Lead the Way initiative with the Department of Conservation to help dog owners become more aware of Aotearoa’s sensitive coastlines.

Joe Wickins speaks to Assistant Professor of History at Texas Tech University, Daniella McCahey, about Sir Edmund Hillary’s Trans-Antarctic Expedition and how it may have set us apart from the rest of the Commonwealth. 

Arno speaks to Associate Professor Kelly Burrowes of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute on a potential prescription restriction for vaping in New Zealand. He also chats to University of Otago professor and Fukushima Daiichi disaster expert Karly Burch on Japan’s dumping of toxic wastewater into the Pacific, and Professor Janet Stephenson, Director of the Centre for Sustainability at the University of Auckland, on the struggles Maori face when it comes to managed retreat and planned relocation. Finally, Arno interviews Sally Cory, head of Veterinary Service for the NZVA, on protecting pets post-flooding.

That's us for the Wednesday Wire!

Omicron Specific Vaccine Approved for over 30's w/ Helen Petousis-Harris: March 7, 2023

Omicron Specific Vaccine Approved for over 30's w/ Helen Petousis-Harris: March 7, 2023 Omicron Specific Vaccine Approved for over 30's w/ Helen Petousis-Harris: March 7, 2023, 8.4 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2023

This week on the Tuesday wire, Beth talked to vaccinologist Proffessor Helen Petousis-Harris regarding a new omicron specific vaccine that will be made available for all over 30's from the first of April. It includes the original variant known as the ancestral strain as well as a newer variant pertaining to the Omicron family. 

The Tuesday Wire w/ Milly : March 7, 2023

The Tuesday Wire w/ Milly : March 7, 2023 The Tuesday Wire w/ Milly : March 7, 2023 , 98.54 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Wire with Milly and Beth! This week on the show: 

  • We are joined by Joel Rindelaub for Dear Science 
  • Milly has a weekly catch up with Dr Shane Reti to talk about the recently announced FamilyBoost Policy 
  • Beth talks to vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris about a new Omicron specific vaccine, available on the 1st April for over 30's 
  • Milly speaks with Professor Tracy McIntosh about a new paper showing the link between intimate partner violence and both mental and chronic illness 
  • Beth speaks with Dr Dawnelle Cylne regarding the Census and why it's important

 

Intimate Partner Violence Increases Risk of Illness w/ Prof. Tracey McIntosh

Intimate Partner Violence Increases Risk of Illness w/ Prof. Tracey McIntosh Tracey McIntosh , 23.7 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Milly spoke to Professor Tracey McIntosh from the University of Auckland regarding a new paper published from a large study into intimate partner violence. The findings of the paper revealed that intimate partner violence is linked to increased risk of both chronic and mental illness, and with one in three women experiencing intimate partner violence, this highlights a health issue. 

National's FamilyBoost Policy w/ Dr Shane Reti : March 7, 2023

National's FamilyBoost Policy w/ Dr Shane Reti : March 7, 2023 National's FamilyBoost Policy w/ Dr Shane Reti : March 7, 2023 , 19.67 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire in our weekly catch-up with Dr Shane Reti, Milly explores the recently announced FamilyBoost policy, aimed at helping low to middle income families to provide early childhood care for thier children. 

The Census w/ Dr Dawnelle Clyne: March 7, 2023

The Census w/ Dr Dawnelle Clyne: March 7, 2023 The Census w/ Dr Dawnelle Clyne: March 7, 2023 , 16.05 MB
Tue 7 Mar 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Beth speaks to Dr Dawnelle Cylne regarding the Census that took place the same day the Tuesday Wire aired. Beth explores with Dawnelle why the Census is important and why we have a Census in New Zealand. 

Young voters thoughts on the upcoming elections w/ Re:’s Callum Turnbull: 27 February, 2023

Young voters thoughts on the upcoming elections w/ Re:’s Callum Turnbull: 27 February, 2023 Young voters thoughts on the upcoming elections w/ Re:’s Callum Turnbull: 27 February, 2023, 6.01 MB
Fri 3 Mar 2023

The Wire was joined in the studio by Re:'s Callum Turnball to discuss thoughts from rangatahi on their political feelings ahead of the general election, which Re: was investigating during O-Week at the University of Auckland. 

Surface Light Rail w/ Dr. Tim Welch: March 2, 2023

Surface Light Rail w/ Dr. Tim Welch: March 2, 2023 Tim Welch: March 2, 2023, 14.31 MB
Thu 2 Mar 2023

Spike speaks to Dr. Tim Welch about Auckland Light Rail, the current downsides to the current planned approach for the project, and the benefits of surface light rail. 

University of Auckland Staff Strike: March 2, 2023

University of Auckland Staff Strike: March 2, 2023 University of Auckland Staff Strike: March 2, 2023, 22.48 MB
Thu 2 Mar 2023

Yesterday University of Auckland staff went on strike, fighting for better conditions and wages as workers, as negotiations between unions and the University remain deadlocked. Spike spoke to marchers to get their perspective and what they're asking of university management.

Compassion as a KPI w/ Professor Nathan Consedine: March 2, 2023

Compassion as a KPI w/ Professor Nathan Consedine: March 2, 2023 Compassion as a KPI w/ Professor Nathan Consedine: March 2, 2023, 19.35 MB
Thu 2 Mar 2023

Simon speaks with Auckland University Professor Nathan Consedine who is hoping to use compassion as a KPI in the healthcare industry.