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The Tuesday Wire w/ Casper: July 19, 2022

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Tue 19 Jul 2022

This week on the Tuesday Wire Casper was joined in studio by Dr. Allan Blackman who caught us up on the latest science news.

Casper had his weekly chat with the National Party’s Dr. Shane Reti, talking this week about the latest inflation figures.

Also on the topic of inflation Casper spoke to Dr.Murat Üngör from the University of Otago.

And finally, Emily had a chat to Dr. Rose Crossin on a new Otago study linking acute alcohol use to 26% of suicide deaths in Aotearoa.

Alcohol's Link to Suicide w/ Rose Crossin: July 19, 2022

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Tue 19 Jul 2022

A University of Otago study has linked acute alcohol use to over a quarter of New Zealand suicide deaths. 

It also found that suicides involving alcohol were proportionately higher among younger people and Māori and Pasifika.

Emily spoke to the study’s lead author Dr. Rose Crossin from the University of Otago about its core findings and their implications for national suicide prevention efforts.

Aotearoa's Extinct Marine Reptiles w/ Dr Nic Rawlence: July 18, 2022

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Mon 18 Jul 2022

Joe speaks to Dr Nic Rawlence from the Palaeogenetics Lab at the University of Otago about extinct marine reptiles which once roamed Aotearoa's waters.

OurActionStation - Digital Exclusion w/Andrew Hubbard

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Mon 18 Jul 2022

On this week’s regular segment in collaboration with OurActionStation, we’re discussing digital exclusion in the public sector, and the shift to online forms of communication that is leaving some of our population behind.

Andrew Hubbard, Deputy Chief Executive of The Citizens Advice Bureau, spoke with Trishil Dahya about their petition, and their push to gain governmental support for those feeling excluded from reaching out for help using online means.

The Wire w/ Joe: July 18, 2022

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Mon 18 Jul 2022

On The Wire this week for Rāhina Monday!

Trishil speaks to Andrew Hubbard from the Citizens Advice Bureau on this week's segment of OurActionStation: about their push to open accessibility for digital governmental services. Trishil also speaks to Emeritus Economics Professor Tim Hazledean from the University of Auckland about the extension of the fuel tax cut

Joe speaks to Professor Jeremy Krebs, from the University of Otago, about developing Aotearoa New Zealand's wellbeing diet, He Rourou Whai Painga. Joe also speaks to Professor Michael Baker from the University of Otago about how Australia and New Zealand are managing COVID-19 during Winter. He also chats with Dr Nic Rawlence, from the Palaeogenetics Lab at the University of Otago, about New Zealand's extinct reptiles. 

That's us for the Monday Wire!   

Dealing with COVID-19 during Winter w/ Professor Michael Baker: July 18, 2022

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Mon 18 Jul 2022

New Zealand, Australia and many countries are experiencing a further Omicron wave driven by the latest BA.4/BA.5 subvariants. Our response to this threat is remarkably laissez-faire compared with past approaches, as society has pivoted more to “living with the virus”. But in both New Zealand and Australia, there’s a real risk current policy settings will be insufficient to prevent health services being overwhelmed – and more will need to be done in coming weeks.

Joe spoke to Professor Michael Baker from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago, Wellington, on the matter.

 

Fuel Tax Excise Extension and Inflation w/Tim Hazeldean

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Mon 18 Jul 2022

The 25-cent Fuel Tax Excise has been extended another 6 months, to January 2023. The Fuel Tax Excise had been set by the Labour Government as fuel prices steadily increased months ago.

The cut in petrol excise duty, the equivalent reduction in road user charges and the half price public transport fares were due to end next month before this extension.

Petrol prices increased 32% in the year to the June 2022 quarter, the largest annual increase since 1985.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson extended the measures, saying "We are doing this because we want Kiwis to have some certainty for the rest of the year in the face of volatile fuel prices and ongoing cost of living pressure," he said.

Inflation rates have also been released, rising to 7.3% and is now at a 32-year high.

Producer Trishil Dahya spoke to Economics Professor Tim Hazeldean from the University of Auckland, on the matter, and his proposals to mediate inflation.

Aotearoa's Wellbeing Diet w/ Professor Jeremy Krebs: July 18, 2022

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Mon 18 Jul 2022

A team of researchers is developing a uniquely Aotearoa New Zealand wellbeing diet, He Rourou Whai Painga, they hope will tackle diabetes, heart and other noncommunicable diseases.

Joe spoke to Endocrinologist Professor Jeremy Krebs, from the University of Otago in Wellington, on the matter. 

First Union’s Uber Court Case w/ Anita Rosentreter: July 15h, 2022

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Fri 15 Jul 2022

First Union and E tū have launched a court case against Technology and transport giant Uber.

The groups believe the company has been refusing to take responsibility for their workers and aren't treating them as employees. 

Uber has been under mass criticism across the world lately, as a trove of leaked files have shown how the companies leaders were making unethical decisions consciously.

Liam spoke to First Unions Antia Rosentreter.

 

Christchurch Stadium Decision w/ Jake McLelland: July 15th, 2022

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Fri 15 Jul 2022

After weeks of tension, the Ōtautahii City Council has voted to begin construction on Te Kaha, a brand new stadium for the city.

The cost of 683 million dollars for construction has been a major point of contention, but the effects of civic pride and support for the city's events industry could make it worth it. . 

Liam had a chat with Jake McLelland, the Christchurch Central West councillor about the stadium located in his ward.