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Changing the way we teach Reading w/ Roger Partridge: December 2, 2021

 Changing the way we teach Reading w/ Roger Partridge: December 2, 2021 Changing the way we teach Reading w/ Roger Partridge: December 2, 2021, 9.49 MB
Thu 2 Dec 2021

A report has said the way reading is taught in New Zealand needs to fundamentally change. The report from the New Zealand Initiative found that one in five of New Zealand’s 15-year-olds do not have the reading competency to enter the workforce, further their education, or productively participate in society according to the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Joe speaks to Roger Partridge from NZ Initiative on the matter.

 

Labour's Andrew Little: December 2, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: December 2, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: December 2, 2021, 21.35 MB
Thu 2 Dec 2021

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about the traffic light system and the government's plan for the Omicron variant.

Justin's International Desk: December 2, 2021

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Thu 2 Dec 2021

International Desk reports on the aftermath of unrest in the Solomon Islands, as New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea deployed peacekeepers.

Justin spoke to Griffith University's Dr Tess Newton Cain about the situation.

The Wire with Justin: December 2, 2021

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Thu 2 Dec 2021

On their weekly chat, Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the traffic light system and the Government's plan for the Omicron variant.

International Desk reports on the unrest in the Solomon Islands.

Justin also talked to Professer Graham Le Gros of the Malaghan Institute on the pediatric Pfizer vaccine.

Producer Joe Wilkins spoke to NZEI's Liam Rutherford on funding for learning support.

He also talked to the New Zealand Initiative's Roger Partridge on changing the way to teach children reading, and the New Zealand Hostel Association chair Brett Duncan on the future of backpacker hostels in New Zealand

Pediatric vaccine: December 2, 2021

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Thu 2 Dec 2021

The government said children aged five to eleven could soon be eligible for a pediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine before the end of next month, pending Medsafe approval.

Professor Graham Le Gros is an immunologist and the Programme Director of Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand and he told Justin it is important for vulnerable young children to get the jab.

 

Underfunding in the Learning Support Sector w/ Liam Rutherford: December 2, 2021

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Thu 2 Dec 2021

With the International Day for People with Disabilities being tomorrow, NZEI’s campaign surrounding the underfunding of the learning support sector comes timely. Joe speaks to Liam Rutherford, Chair of NZEI on the matter.

Demand for change in the Backpacking Industry w/ Brett Duncan: December 2, 2021

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Thu 2 Dec 2021

 Joe speaks to the Chair of the New Zealand Hostel Association and Board of BYATA Member, Brett Duncan, on the situation we see with hostels in New Zealand and the governments reactivation package. The government has introduced a reactivation for Auckland this summer but is that enough for backpacker hostels?

ACT's Brooke van Velden on The New National Party Leader and The New COVID-19 Variant: December 1, 2021

 ACT's Brooke van Velden on The New National Party Leader and The New COVID-19 Variant: December 1, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on The New National Party Leader and The New COVID-19 Variant: December 1, 2021, 18.23 MB
Wed 1 Dec 2021

This week Zazi and Brooke talk about the Christopher Luxon being elected the new National Party Leader and the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

In the first half, the two talk about the announcement yesterday that Christopher Luxon has been elected the new National Party Leader, alongside Nicola Willis as Deputy Leader. Zazi asks Brooke what the feeling around parliament was after the announcement, if Brooke believes Christopher Luxon is experienced enough for this role and whether she believes this new leadership will result in more National Party voters.

In the second half, Zazi speaks to Brooke about the new coronavirus variant. Brooke shares how concerned she is about the new variant for Aotearoa, and talks about vaccine access in both developed and developing countries.

Unethical Animal Experimentation at the University of Otago w/ Tara Jackson: December 1, 2021

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Wed 1 Dec 2021

Today, the Anti-Vivisection Society put out a press release talking about the transparency around the University of Otago’s animal experimentation. The Anti-Vivisection Society has been investigating the University of Otago to expose them for their cruel and unethical experiments that have been conducted on animals. 

Zazi spoke to the Executive Director of the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society, Tara Jackson. They spoke about the investigation in more detail, what proof NZAVS has on unethical experiments being conducted at the University of Otago and how this investigation could help change the way scientists and researchers treat animals.

Zazi then reads a written statement sent to her from the University of Otago media and communications team, which responds to the allegations the NZAVS are making.

Are Luxon and Willis the Revitalised Team National Needs? w/ Jennifer Lees-Marshment: December 01, 2021

 Are Luxon and Willis the Revitalised Team National Needs? w/ Jennifer Lees-Marshment: December 01, 2021 Are Luxon and Willis the Revitalised Team National Needs? w/ Jennifer Lees-Marshment: December 01, 2021, 13.96 MB
Wed 1 Dec 2021

Yesterday, it was announced that Christopher Luxon, MP for Botany, is the new Leader of the National Party and Nicola Willis, List MP, is the Deputy Leader. This latest leadership vote came after Judith Collins was ousted from her position last week by a vote of no confidence from the National Party caucus. 

For 95bFM listeners, Luxon taking the top position may have been a little surprising. On November 12 2021, as part of our weekly interview with the National Party on the Friday Wire, Luxon was asked whether he wanted to be the National Party leader in the future. Luxon answered, laughing, "No. I'm very focused on doing what I'm doing... I'm one of those people that do it day by day, job by job, and that's what I'm trying to do". A mere 17 days later, Luxon is elected the new leader of the Party. 

National has been looking for a refreshed leadership team for some time now. Will Luxon's very short term in parliament and CEO background, alongside Willis' long-term history with National and more liberal point of view be what the Party needs to revitalise their policies and bring voters back? 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston interviews Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland Jennifer Lees Marshment about the new National Party leadership team. Jennifer explains who Luxon is and what her thoughts are on the “liberal” pairing of Luxon and Willis.