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Rapid Antigen Testing w/ Associate Professor James Ussher

Rapid Antigen Testing w/ Associate Professor James Ussher Rapid Antigen Testing w/ Associate Professor James Ussher , 9.8 MB
Fri 26 Nov 2021

Rapid antigen testing has been approved for use in the community as we learn to live with Covid-19.

Jessica Hopkins spoke to Associate Professor James Ussher from the University of Otago about how these tests will become widely used in Aotearoa.

Here is that interview...

New Zealand Sign Language Interactive Cards w/ Students Harry and Ned

New Zealand Sign Language Interactive Cards w/ Students Harry and Ned New Zealand Sign Language Interactive Cards w/ Students Harry and Ned, 6.29 MB
Fri 26 Nov 2021

A group of Auckland University students have created New Zealand Sign Language interactive cards which incorporate Te Reo Maori and English words.

Their aim is to promote the knowledge and use of New Zealand Sign Language within Aotearoa. 

Jessica Hopkins spoke to Harry and Ned from SLICNZ, about how their cards are helping deaf and hard of hearing kids in schools. 

The Wire With Jessica: November 26, 2021

The Wire With Jessica: November 26, 2021 The Wire With Jessica: November 26, 2021, 103.02 MB
Fri 26 Nov 2021

Today on the show Jessica Hopkins speaks to Associate Professor James Ussher from the University of Otago about Rapid Antigen testing and University students Harry and Ned about their New Zealand sign language interactive cards.

Producer Ilena speaks to Associate Professor Helen Roberts from the University of Otago School of Business about a study she co-authored into the positive association between women on boards and more women in senior management.

She also spoke to Counsellor Pippa Coom about the Mayoral Conservation Awards which were held online last night, and a recent ground-breaking poll that gathered public opinion on the restoration and conservation of the Hauraki Gulf.

Judith Collins ousted as National Leader: November 25, 2021

Judith Collins ousted as National Leader: November 25, 2021 Judith Collins ousted as National Leader: November 25, 2021, 30.49 MB
Thu 25 Nov 2021

Judith Collins is no longer the leader of the National party.

Before the news was announced, Justin spoke to Dr Lara Greaves of Auckland University on what does the crisis mean for the National party.

Labour's Andrew Little: November 25, 2021

Labour's Andrew Little: November 25, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: November 25, 2021, 14.9 MB
Thu 25 Nov 2021

Justin talked to Health Minister Andrew Little about oximeters at home isolation, the effects of the vaccine mandate, and his thoughts on the National party leadership crisis.

The Wire with Justin: November 25, 2021

The Wire with Justin: November 25, 2021 The Wire with Justin: November 25, 2021, 85.59 MB
Thu 25 Nov 2021

Judith Collins has been rolled as National leader.

Before the news was announced, Justin talked to Auckland University's Dr Lara Greaves on the crisis.

On their weekly chat, Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about his thoughts on the National Party leadership crisis, oximeters at home isolation, and the vaccine mandate's effect on the health system.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on COVID-19 in South Australia and a controversial religious discrimination bill at the Federal Parliament.

Neighbourhood Watch: November 25, 2021

Neighbourhood Watch: November 25, 2021 Neighbourhood Watch: November 25, 2021, 13.98 MB
Thu 25 Nov 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on the COVID-19 situation in South Australia and a controversial religious discrimination bill in Parliament.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Minimum Wage Increases and the Workplace Vaccination Tool: November 24, 2021

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Minimum Wage Increases and the Workplace Vaccination Tool: November 24, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Minimum Wage Increases and the Workplace Vaccination Tool: November 24, 2021, 31.84 MB
Wed 24 Nov 2021

This week Zazi and Brooke talk about the subject of minimum wage increases and the new Workplace Vaccination Tool.

First off, the two talk about minimum wage increases. Zazi asks Brooke why ACT believes a moratorium should be put on minimum wages, if Brooke has sympathy for minimum wage workers, and whether she thinks businesses would stop failing if a moratoriuman were to be put in place. 

Then, Zazi speaks to Brooke about the new Workplace Vaccination Tool announced yesterday. Brooke shares if she thinks this will be a good guideline, if she thinks the Government have done a good job with guidance and advice, as well as if ACT are more on the side of blanket vaccine mandates or on the side of mandating vaccines for specific businesses and workplaces. 

Traditional Classrooms vs Open-plan Classrooms w/ Leon Benade: November 24, 2021

Traditional Classrooms vs Open-plan Classrooms w/ Leon Benade: November 24, 2021 Traditional Classrooms vs Open-plan Classrooms w/ Leon Benade: November 24, 2021, 31.16 MB
Wed 24 Nov 2021

In recent years, some schools have changed the way they layout their classrooms. They have gone from a traditional classroom layout, to a more open-plan classroom one.

The reception from these more open-plan classroom spaces has been very broad. Some students enjoy this more social way of learning, some feel overstimulated, and others are finding the shift both good and bad.  

And recently, an article was written about these changes in school learning spaces - how it is going so far, what some of the results have been, and whether it is a good thing that schools are trying these new ways of learning. Zazi spoke with the author of this particular article, Leon Benade. Leon Benade is an Associate Professor in the school of Education at AUT, and his current research work focuses on Innovative Learning Environments. 

The Wire with Zazi: November 24, 2021

The Wire with Zazi: November 24, 2021 The Wire with Zazi: November 24, 2021, 102.65 MB
Wed 24 Nov 2021

This week on the Wednesday Wire, the show kicks off with Christina having her regular segment Dear Science with AUT Professor Allan Blackman. They talk about a chemical emitted by babies that can affect our behaviour; explore how a spacecraft can deflect an asteroid, and investigate a brand new particle accelerator that can help us better understand atoms.  

After that, Zazi speaks with AUT Associate Professor Leon Benade, discussing the shift many schools have made from traditional learning spaces to more open-plan classroom spaces. 

Then Christina talks to the New Zealand CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Peter Dickens, on the upcoming Pedal4Prostate fundraiser.

And finally, Zazi has her regular talk with ACT's Brooke van Velden, where they talk about the subject of minimum wage increases and the new Workplace Vaccination Tool announced yesterday.