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The Wire w/ Aneeka: July 14, 2022

 The Wire w/ Aneeka: July 14, 2022 The Wire w/ Aneeka: July 14, 2022, 101.89 MB
Thu 14 Jul 2022

Aneeka is covering for Emilia this week! On the Thursday Wire this week:

Tuva’a speaks to Labour Party’s Andrew Little about the five eyes countries linked to the attempted purchase of Pegasus spyware.

Emilia speaks to Claire Breen from the University of Waikato Law School about the concerns surrounding the Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill.

She also speaks to Professor Richard Easther from the Department of Physics at Auckland Uni about the James Webb Space Telescope after the first images were released from it yesterday

And on Green Desk this week, Frances talks to Robyn Haygh, CEO of Trees That Count about their native tree planting initiative. 

The Pacific Leaders Forum w/ Geoffrey Miller

 The Pacific Leaders Forum w/ Geoffrey Miller The Pacific Leaders Forum w/ Geoffrey Miller, 20.88 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

The Pacific Leaders Forum is currently covering multiple issues, and many rifts in diplomacy have already shaken the event. Stella spoke to Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst at The Democracy Project, about the main points.

The Social Determinants of Gangs w/ Harry Tam

 The Social Determinants of Gangs w/ Harry Tam The Social Determinants of Gangs w/ Harry Tam, 26.8 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

Harry Tam has worked with marginalised communities, particularly gangs, in New Zealand for 40 years. Last week, Alex and Harry discussed the social determinants of these groups.

 

The Wire w/ Stella: July 13

 The Wire w/ Stella: July 13 The Wire w/ Stella: July 13, 125.59 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

Welcome back to another Wednesday Wire, with Stella.

Aneeka talks to Cameron Adams on Eurovision.

This week, Alex speaks to Harry Tam about the social determinants of gangs.

Alex has his weekly catch-up with the ACT party, today speaking with David Seymour.

Stella talks to Dr Niki Harré, an environmental psychologist from the University of Auckland, about changing attitudes to living on land greatly affected by climate change.

Finally, Stella speaks to Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst from The Democracy Project, about the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting 2022.

The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022

 The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022 The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022, 23.64 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

Over the weekend the world was shocked by the assassination of former Japanese President Shinzo Abe.  

Abe was a significant part of Japan's government, even after he resigned as president, and was a major player in politics in the Asian region.  

Jack Horsnell spoke to Professor Paul Clark, from the Asian Studies department at the University of Auckland about the aftermath of this tragedy.

 

Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022

Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022 Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022 , 13.4 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

On the eve of the pacific forum conference in Suva, the Micronesian island nation of Kiribati announced that it will be pulling out of the inter-governmental organisation. 

This led to the current members entering into a crisis mode to get them to re-join the pact. 

Jack Horsnell spoke to Professor Robert Patman from the University of Otago about the effects of this decision.

National's Dr Shane Reti: July 12, 2022

 National's Dr. Shane Reti: July 12, 2022 Shane Reti: July 12, 2022, 13.36 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

This week, Aneeka and Shane discussed the Pacific Island Forum and Covid-19.

Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Belinda Castles: July 10, 2022

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Mon 11 Jul 2022

New Zealand and the United States are the only two countries in the world that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise their products directly to consumers.

The question of banning pharmaceutical advertising in New Zealand isn’t new. In 2019, there were renewed calls for the Therapeutic Medicines Bill to be toughened with these measures being driven by.. 

At the time, a Consumer New Zealand survey indicated that 57% of kiwis favour an independent health info service that provides advice on treatment options over medicine advertising.

Those stats also reveal that 8% of those surveyed believed that said ads provided unbiased and comprehensive information about treatments.

And 15% of surveyors also said a ban is unnecessary.

This interview with Consumer NZ Research and Test Writer Belinda Castles is part of a larger story on Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising in New Zealand

Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Dr Shane Reti: July 11, 2022

 Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Dr Shane Reti: July 11, 2022 Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Dr Shane Reti: July 11, 2022, 14.84 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

New Zealand and the United States are the only two countries in the world that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise their products directly to consumers.

Dr Shane Reti, National Health Spokesperson, mentioned that it is up to caucus to ultimately make a decision should a consultation arises.

This interview with National Party Health Spokesperson Dr Shane Reti is part of a larger story on Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising in New Zealand

Monkeypox in Aotearoa w/ Kurt Krause: July 11, 2022

 Monkeypox in Aotearoa w/ Kurt Krause: July 11, 2022 Monkeypox in Aotearoa w/ Kurt Krause: July 11, 2022, 18.1 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

New Zealand has just become one of more than 50 countries to record cases of monkeypox in an outbreak that took off two months ago. 

The person, who is in isolation, is in their thirties, lives in Auckland and recently returned from overseas travel in a country with reported monkeypox cases. The Ministry of Health sys there is no evidence of community transmission, with a small number of people being contacts.

Joe spoke to Kurt Krause, a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Otago, on the matter.