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ACT's Brooke van Velden on Goals for 2022, Omicron and Tonga: January 19, 2022

 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Goals for 2022, Omicron and Tonga: January 19, 2022 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Goals for 2022, Omicron and Tonga: January 19, 2022, 16.1 MB
Wed 19 Jan 2022

As it's 95bFM's first week back for the year, News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Brooke van Velden about her party's goals for 2022. They also discuss the inevitable Omicron outbreak in Aoteroa and the volcanic eruption and tsunami disaster in Tonga. 

Protect Pūtiki Holds Hikoi to Auckland High Court w/ Mana Rākau's Zane Wedding: January 18, 2022

 Protect Pūtiki Holds Hikoi to Auckland High Court w/ Mana Rākau's Zane Wedding: January 18, 2022 Protect Pūtiki Holds Hikoi to Auckland High Court w/ Mana Rākau's Zane Wedding: January 18, 2022, 9.5 MB
Tue 18 Jan 2022

The Pūtiki Protectors have been occupying Pūtiki Bay (Kennedy Point) on Waiheke Island since March 9 2021, to protect ancestral moana by stopping the construction of the Kennedy Point Marina. Tomorrow a hikoi has been organised to the Auckland High Court to support the Pūtiki 32 who were served an injunction banning them from protesting peacefully at Pūtiki Bay. The first court hearing regarding the injunction is taking place tomorrow following the hikoi. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Zane Wedding from Mana Rākau - Save Our Trees, an ally of the Protect Pūtiki Movement, about the hikoi tomorrow, how the injunction came about and how people can support the movement. 

The hikoi starts at 10am tomorrow (Wednesday 19 January 2022) at The Cloud in downtown Auckland. Head to the event page or the Protect Pūtiki Facebook and Instagram for more information. 

How Omicron Could Change Aotearoa's Public Health Response w/ Dr David Welch: January 18, 2022

 How Omicron Could Change Aotearoa's Public Health Response w/ Dr David Welch: January 18, 2022 How Omicron Could Change Aotearoa's Public Health Response w/ Dr David Welch: January 18, 2022, 9.22 MB
Tue 18 Jan 2022

This morning on RNZ's Morning Report, Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said that Aotearoa’s traffic light system is less suited to the Omicron variant than the Delta variant and will need to be adjusted. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Dr David Welch, a virus mutation expert at the University of Auckland, about what these adjustments may be and why they are necessary. Also, as the government is set to announce any changes to the public health repsonse in the coming weeks Jemima asks Dr Welch whether "weeks" is too long to wait to prepare for a major community outbreak of Omicron in Aotearoa. 

The Wire with Louis: Jan 17, 2022

 The Wire with Louis: Jan 17, 2022 The Wire with Louis: Jan 17, 2022, 129.24 MB
Mon 17 Jan 2022

A dusty Monday wire featuring...

Stories by Louis with University of Auckland's Dr Stuart Dalziel about Covid-19's impact on children and NIWA's Dr Emily Lane about the causes and impacts of the Tongan tsunami. 

Charlie spoke with DOC's Clinton Duffy about the increase in drownings and Surflifesaving New Zealand's Chris Emmett about shark attacks.

Have a good one. 

Safe Swimming w/ Chris Emmett: January 17, 2022

 Safe Swimming w/ Chris Emmett: January 17, 2022 Safe Swimming w/ Chris Emmett: January 17, 2022, 10.98 MB
Mon 17 Jan 2022

New Zealand's fatal drownings over the summer period has increased, with 15 preventable fatal drownings already occuring in the first two and a half weeks of 2022. Chris Emmett, Surf Life Saving NZ's National Club and Volunteer Development Manager discussed with Charlie why there is an increase in these fatalites this year, and what you can do to stay safe this summer.

Causes of the Tongan Tsunami w/ Dr Emily Lane: Jan 17, 2022

 Causes of the Tongan Tsunami w/ Dr Emily Lane: Jan 17, 2022 Causes of the Tongan Tsunami w/ Dr Emily Lane: Jan 17, 2022, 19.84 MB
Mon 17 Jan 2022

On Sunday, a tsunami devastated the Tongan islands after the eruption of a large underwater volcano. Currently, there is little contact with the islands and specific information as to how the tsunami was caused is unknown. 

Louis spoke with NIWA's Dr Emily Lane about the tsunamis causes, how much researchers know at the moment, and what will happen as they try to get more information in the coming weeks.

Covid-19 and Children w/ Dr Stuart Dalziel: Jan 17, 2022

 Covid-19 and Children w/ Dr Stuart Dalziel: Jan 17, 2022 Covid-19 and Children w/ Dr Stuart Dalziel: Jan 17, 2022, 20.35 MB
Mon 17 Jan 2022

Recent research claims that the impacts of Covid-19 in children is much more severe than is commonly perceived. The study assessed 3000 children who had tested positive for the virus in ten countries, including information on underlying risk factors and long term effects. 

Louis was joined by the report's author, the University of Auckland's Dr Stuart Dalziel to talk about the findings, what this means for New Zealand's Covid-19 response and how it differs from impacts in adults. 

Shark presence w/ Clinton Duffy: January 17 2022.mp3

 Shark presence w/ Clinton Duffy: January 17, 2022 Shark presence w/ Clinton Duffy: January 17, 2022, 12.81 MB
Mon 17 Jan 2022

Every Summer sharks return inland for feeding and to nurse their young. As shark presence increases, sightings and fear rises, but during these times the public must remain respectful to sharks. Department of Conservation's Clinton Duffy spoke with Charlie about shark activity, and how the public can help preserve the life of sharks on New Zealand's coasts.

Free EpiPen Campaign w/ Mark Dixon: February 10, 2022

 Free EpiPen Campaign w/ Mark Dixon: February 10, 2022 Free EpiPen Campaign w/ Mark Dixon: February 10, 2022, 22.25 MB
Mon 10 Jan 2022

Recently, Allergy New Zealand and Pub Charity announced the relaunch of their Free EpiPen Campaign, FundaPen. Joe speaks to Mark Dixon, the Chief Executive of Allergy New Zealand, about the campaign.

The Wire With Jessica: December 17, 2021

 The Wire With Jessica: December 17, 2021 The Wire With Jessica: December 17, 2021, 13.06 MB
Fri 17 Dec 2021

This week on the show, we shared the best of the Friday Wire from 2021. 

This year Jessica Hopkins and Ilena Shadbolt spoke about reviewing electoral laws and lowering the voting age with Make it 16, the conversion therapy ban, and the drug harm reduction programme Te Ara Oranga. 

We also have a special, new interview with recently appointed National Party leader Christopher Luxon from former Friday Wire host Noah Fergusson Dudding for you.