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Menopause Stigma w/Isis McKay

 Menopause Stigma with Isis McKay Menopause Stigma with Isis McKay, 25.13 MB
Mon 23 May 2022

Despite Menopause being a natural hormone change in women's bodies, women don't often feel comfortable discussing the changes they experience and often feel stigmatised.

Trishil Dahya spoke to Isis McKay from Women's Health Action about the stigmas surrouding menopause.

Budget 2022 and Science w/ Professor Nicola Gaston: May 23, 2022

 Budget 2022 and Science w/ Professor Nicola Gaston: May 23, 2022 Budget 2022 and Science w/ Professor Nicola Gaston: May 23, 2022, 24.06 MB
Mon 23 May 2022

Last Thursday, the Budget for 2022 was released. This years budget comes ahead of what could be a significant overhaul of the research, science, and innovation sector of science in the coming years. Joe spoke to Professor Nicola Gaston, from the Department of Physics at the University of Auckland, about what this year's budget means for the Science and Research Community

The Spread of Monkeypox w/Dr Arindam Basu

 The Spread of Monkeypox w/Dr Arindam Basu The Spread of Monkeypox w/Dr Arindam Basu, 15.6 MB
Mon 23 May 2022

The first recorded case of Monkeypox to spread from Africa was detected in the UK on May 17th. Since then, the virus has travelled across 12 countries affecting 146 people. 

As the virus gets closer to New Zealand, Trishil Dahya spoke to Dr Arindam Basu from the Universtiy of Canterbury about the virus, and it's disease profile

The Australian Election Result and Fallout w/Dr Jennifer Curtin

 The Australian Election Result and Fallout w/Dr Jennifer Curtin The Australian Election Result and Fallout w/Dr Jennifer Curtin, 14.3 MB
Mon 23 May 2022

Anthony Albanese has assumed leadership of Australia, ending 10 years of Liberal Party rule in the country. The fallout has left Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceding defeat and stepping down from the Liberal Party.

Trishil Dahya spoke to Dr Jennifer Curtin from the University of Auckland about the election results, the next three years for the nation, and trans-tasman relations.

The Wire with Casper (Budget Special!): May 20th, 2022

 The Wire with Casper (Budget Special!): May 20th, 2022 The Wire with Casper (Budget Special!): May 20th, 2022, 103.83 MB
Fri 20 May 2022

On the show today we have a budget special, chatting about several different aspects of the spending and what different people think. 

Casper talked to Auckland City Councillor Pippa Coom about the extension of the fares subsidy scheme.

Liam spoke to ACT Party leader and Finance spokesperson David Seymour, as well as The Green Parties Julie Anne Genter about the cost of living package and what their parties think of the budget as a whole.

Casper also spoke to Bronwyn Hayward from the University of Canterbury on how the budget is addressing climate.

He also chatted to Cherie Taylor-Patel, the President of the NZ Principals’ Federation, on changes to the school funding system.

Greens on Budget 2022 w/ Julie Anne Genter: May 20th, 2022

 Greens on Budget 2022 w/ Julie Anne Genter: May 20th, 2022 Greens on Budget 2022 w/ Julie Anne Genter: May 20th, 2022, 15.07 MB
Fri 20 May 2022

One of the most highlighted aspects of the 2022 budget is the Cost Of Living Package, allowing those making less than seventy grand per year to receive three hundred and fifty dollars over the span of three months. 

The check will not go ahead for those under eighteen, nor anyone who is already receiving the Winter Energy Payment.

As well as speaking to ACT Party Leader David Seymour, Liam spoke with the Green Parties Finance spokesperson Julie Anne Genter about their thoughts on the budget, and how they think some of it could’ve been spent differently. 

He first asked her how much she thinks the payment will alleviate the cost of living crisis.

Replacing the Decile System w/ Cherie Taylor-Patel: May 20, 2022

 Replacing the Decile System w/ Cherie Taylor-Patel: May 20, 2022 Replacing the Decile System w/ Cherie Taylor-Patel: May 20, 2022, 16.39 MB
Fri 20 May 2022

$300 million was allocated in the new budget under education spending towards replacing the school decile system with a new Equity Index The decile system currently governs how much government funding is given to each school based on a socio-economic evaluation of the area the school resides in.

Casper spoke to the President of the New Zealand Principals’ Association, Cherie Taylor-Patel, about the issues with the decile system, how it will be replaced, and the effect of the education budget overall.

Climate Change in 2022 Budget w/ Bronwyn Hayward: May 20, 2022

 Climate Change in 2022 Budget w/ Bronwyn Hayward: May 20, 2022 Climate Change in 2022 Budget w/ Bronwyn Hayward: May 20, 2022, 18.45 MB
Fri 20 May 2022

Last week Casper spoke with Bronwyn Hayward, a professor in the political science department at the University of Canterbury and a member of the IPCC intergovernmental panel on climate change about how the 2022 budget could address climate change.

Since the budget was released, to update their discussion, Casper and Bronwyn had another chat about the government’s efforts to compat climate change through their allocation of funds.

The Australian Federal Election w/ Professor Jennifer Curtin: May 19, 2022

 The Australian Federal Election w/ Professor Jennifer Curtin: May 19, 2022 The Australian Federal Election w/ Professor Jennifer Curtin: May 19, 2022, 22.45 MB
Thu 19 May 2022

This weekend, Australians will be heading to the polls to have their say as to who should be their prime minister. The two big players are the Liberal-National Coalition with Scott Morrison at the helm and Anthony Albanese with the Australian Labor Party.

Emilia Sullivan spoke to Professor Jennifer Curtin from the University of Auckland about what we should expect from this year's election.

The Government's Family Violence Prevention Strategies w/ Carrie Leonetti: May 19, 2022

 The Government's Family Violence Prevention Strategies w/ Carrie Leonetti The Government's Family Violence Prevention Strategies w/ Carrie Leonetti , 28.3 MB
Thu 19 May 2022

Last week, the govt announced that its family and sexual violence prevention strategy would be getting a $115m boost as part of this years budget. Joe spoke to Carrie Leonetti from the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland and got her thoughts on the matter.