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Will Russia Invade Ukraine?: An Update on the Ukraine Crisis w/ Rouben Azizian: February 15, 2022

 Will Russia Invade Ukraine?: An Update on the Ukraine Crisis w/ Rouben Azizian: February 15, 2022 Will Russia Invade Ukraine?: An Update on the Ukraine Crisis w/ Rouben Azizian: February 15, 2022, 12.19 MB
Tue 15 Feb 2022

The Ukraine crisis has been making international headlines for some weeks now. Most recently, thousands of Russian troops have positioned themselves on the border with Ukraine, NATO has increased their number of troops in Eastern Europe with the support of the US and the UK, and there has been a lot of talk about Russian invasion. However, Russia has consistently denied that they will invade and Ukrainan officials have called for the West to stop predicting an invasion because it is scaring people.

Rouben Azizian is a professor at Massey University in Security Studies and News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to him about the state of the Ukranian crisis right now. They also discuss the 'surface-level' media coverage of the crisis, whether Azizian believes Russia will actually invade, and what help Western powers are in finding a solution to a very long-standing, complex, violent relationship between Ukraine and Russia. 

Aotearoa Moves to Phase Two of the Omicron Response Plan: February 15, 2022

 Aotearoa Moves to Phase Two of the Omicron Response Plan: February 15, 2022 Aotearoa Moves to Phase Two of the Omicron Response Plan: February 15, 2022, 13.44 MB
Tue 15 Feb 2022

Tonight at 11:59pm New Zealand will move to Phase Two of the government’s response to the Omicron outbreak. This does not make any difference to the red setting rules regarding access to public spaces, wearing masks in public, and contact tracing. Instead, this new phase will reduce isolation periods and narrow the meaning of a close contact. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Lesley Gray from the University of Otago Wellington and Dr Dion O’Neale who is the Project Lead for Covid Modelling Aotearoa about what Phase Two actually means. They also discuss how New Zealanders should be responding to the increase in daily Covid-19 cases and whether the country is prepared for a shift to Phase Two. 

The Wire with Jemima: February 15, 2022

 The Wire with Jemima: February 15, 2022 The Wire with Jemima: February 15, 2022, 96.51 MB
Tue 15 Feb 2022

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Lesley Gray from the University of Otago Wellington and Dr Dion O'Neale from Covid Modelling Aotearoa about Phase Two of the government’s Omicron outbreak response.

Jemima talks to Massey Univeristy Russian politics expert Rouben Azizan about the Ukraine crisis and whether Russia will invade Ukraine. 

Finally, Karla Akuhata from the Korehāhā Whakahau project speaks to Jemima about how they are working to erradicate possums in Ngāti Awa's rohe with an iwi led initative.

Valentine's Day Psychology w/ Dr. Jessica Maxwell: February 14, 2022

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Mon 14 Feb 2022

Valentine's Day has held a long tradition for lovers with high expectations becoming rife in modern day society. University of Auckland's Dr Jessica Maxwell spoke with Charlie about monogamous and non-monogamous relationship, how to have a successful dating life, and why being single can still be fun this day.

Auckland Arts Festival w/ Shona McCullagh: February 14, 2022

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Mon 14 Feb 2022

Due to the current COVID-19 red light restrictions the Auckland Arts Festival had to cancel their live indoor events. Artistic Director for the festical, Shona McCullagh, discussed with Charlie the response from artists, how the festival will be moving forward, and what great events you can still get involved in. 

Parrots endangering native birds w/ Margaret Stanley: February 14, 2022

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Mon 14 Feb 2022

Lost and escaped domesticated parrots seem to be posing a problem to native bird species. Owning a parrot is surprisingly popular in New Zealand, with around 330 pet birds getting lost every year. University of Auckland's Margaret Stanley spoke with Charlie about the issue and how to keep your parrots safe.

Health Effects of Vaping Regulations w/ Dr Kelly Burrowes: February 11th, 2022

 Health Effects of Vaping Regulations w/ Dr Kelly Burrowes: February 11th, 2022 Health Effects of Vaping Regulations w/ Dr Kelly Burrowes: February 11th, 2022, 15.06 MB
Fri 11 Feb 2022

Today has seen new regulations around vaping go into effect around Aotearoa, seeing thousands of products recalled from store shelves.

Sellers are now needing to register with the Ministry of Health to sell certain products, and clear information about the ingredients of vapes will be publicised.

Liam Hansen spoke to Dr Kelly Burrowes, an associate professor at the University of Auckland about what this means for the health of New Zealand.

City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: February 11, 2022

 City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: February 11, 2022 City Counselling w/ Pippa Coom: February 11, 2022, 17.59 MB
Fri 11 Feb 2022

Hospitality businesses have been significantly affected by COVID-19 restrictions such as capacity limits and social distancing requirements. Today during my regular chat with Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom, we discussed an outdoor dining grant scheme supporting hospitality businesses to increase their outdoor dining capacity. 


We also revisited the Councils annual budget that has just gone out for public consultation, and Pippa responded to Howick ward councillor Sharon Stewart suggesting that projects such as cycleways and painted roads should be cut from the budget.

The Wire with Jessica: February 11, 2022

 The Wire with Jessica: February 11, 2022 The Wire with Jessica: February 11, 2022, 126.73 MB
Fri 11 Feb 2022

This week on the show, host Jessica Hopkins investigated the newly announced critical worker home isolation exemption scheme. 

First, she spoke to Principal Investigator for Te Pūnaha Matatini COVID-19 modeling, Dr Emily Harvey about what replacing isolation with regular rapid antigen testing will mean. She also talked to First Union National Retail Organiser Ben Peterson and National Ambulance Coordinator Faye Mccan about how Omicron has affected retail workers and ambulance professionals. 

In her regular chat with Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom, Jessica asked about the outdoor dining grant scheme, and the launch of public consultation on the Councils annual budget.

Producer Liam Hansen spoke with doctor Kelly Burrows from The University of Auckland how new regulations for the sale of vape products could affect people's health.

Finally, Liam spoke to Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo from the Human Rights Commission about pay transparency.

Mental Health and the Construction Workforce w/ Victoria McArthur: February 10, 2022

 Mental Health and the Construction Workforce w/ Victoria McArthur: February 10, 2022 Mental Health and the Construction Workforce w/ Victoria McArthur: February 10, 2022, 25.96 MB
Thu 10 Feb 2022

 A survey involving 1200 Construction Workers was published recently, showing the mental toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on the workforce. Joe speaks to Victoria McArthur, the CEO of Mates in Construction, about the mental health of Construction Workers over the course of the pandemic.