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The Wire with Jemima: November 09, 2021

 The Wire with Jemima: November 09, 2021 The Wire with Jemima: November 09, 2021, 97.83 MB
Tue 9 Nov 2021

Today on the Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to NZEI Te Riu Roa’s President Liam Rutherford about the government’s latest funding for school counsellors. 

Air New Zealand General Manager Customer Leeanne Langridge joins Jemima live on the show to speak about the airline's latest announcement that Covid-status restrictions will be put in place for passengers on all domestic flights from December 14 2021. 

Joe Wickins talks to Steve Abel, the Senior Campaign Manager for Greenpeace, about how fertiliser companies are to blame for cancer-related deaths due to water contamination. 

Finally on Tomorrow’s World, Isla and Stella look at concepts of walkability and neighbourhoods for urban planning with Dr Lee Beattie.

Free Fairs Campaign w/ New Zealand Union of Students' Associations

Free Fairs Campaign w/ New Zealand Union of Students' Associations Free Fairs Campaign w/ New Zealand Union of Students' Associations , 11.45 MB
Mon 8 Nov 2021

A collective of 40+ organisations including student associations has launched a petition, calling for the Minister of Transport to implement free public transport for Community Service Card holders, full and part-time tertiary students, and under-25s nationwide.

The campaign states that many people in these groups rely on public transport the most, but are the most likely to not be able to afford it.

Jessica Hopkins spoke with National President at New Zealand Union of Students' Associations Andrew Lessels about why this is an important issue for students in particular.

Here is that interview.

The Wire With Jessica: November 8, 2021

 The Wire With Jessica: November 8, 2021 The Wire With Jessica: November 8, 2021, 74.22 MB
Mon 8 Nov 2021

This week on the show, host Jessica Hopkins speaks to National President at New Zealand Union of Students' Associations Andrew Lessels about the Free Fairs Campaign. 

Producer Louis Macalister interviews Antarctica New Zealand’s CEO Sarah Williamson about the redevelopment of Scott Base and the Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez March about their calls for the government to support people in council housing. 

Joe Wickins speaks to Lisa Woods from Amnesty International about Aotearoa Justice Watch. 

And Christina Huang continues her regular segment with the Waitematā Local Board. This week she speaks to Board Member Graeme Gunthorp.

Aotearoa Justice Watch w/ Amnesty International's Lisa Woods

Aotearoa Justice Watch w/ Amnesty International's Lisa Woods Aotearoa Justice Watch w/ Amnesty International's Lisa Woods , 11.26 MB
Mon 8 Nov 2021

Last week, Amnesty International, along with other organisations, launched a new platform called Aotearoa Justice Watch. 

The platform helps those experiencing issues within Aotearoa’s prison system speak out, with the aim of increasing transparency after reports of human rights abuses. 

Here is Joe Wickins speaking to Lisa Woods, the Campaign Director from Amnesty International on the matter.

The Friday Wire with Noah: November 5, 2021

 The Friday Wire with Noah: November 5, 2021 The Friday Wire with Noah: November 5, 2021, 102.37 MB
Fri 5 Nov 2021

The Friday Wire:

Noah speaks to Christopher Luxon about National's plan to scrap MIQ facilities, Labour MP Helen White about a vaccination drive at TAPAC and Sarah McBride about climate change anxiety.

Ilena speaks about women's rights in prison with Sauonamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo, and Auckland Transport's parking strategy review with Councillor Shane Henderson.

Climate Anxiety Over Time: November 5, 2021

 Climate Anxiety Over Time: November 5, 2021 Climate Anxiety Over Time: November 5, 2021, 21.14 MB
Fri 5 Nov 2021

A new report has looked at how climate change issues affect the mental health of New Zealanders. Looking at the wellbeing of Kiwis over a year has shown the detrimental affect of climate change and how it can cause anxiety. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to the author of the report, Sarah McBride from Victoria University of Wellington about her findings.

The 'First Do No Harm' report w/ Karanina Sumeo: November 5, 2021

 The 'First Do No Harm' report w/ Karanina Sumeo: November 5, 2021 The 'First Do No Harm' report w/ Karanina Sumeo: November 5, 2021, 10.88 MB
Fri 5 Nov 2021

This morning, Ilena spoke with Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo, the EEO Commissioner for the Human Rights Commission, on a report on the harmful treatment and subsequent breaches of human rights of women in segregated housing in prisons across Aotearoa.

In addition to the disproportionate use of unreasonable force against women in comparison to men, the report found that Māori and Pacific women face prolonged segregation, with as many as 93% of those segregated in prison for 15 days or longer being Māori or Pacific women. 

The report was authored by Dr. Sharon Shalev from the Centre for Criminology at the University of Oxford, and commissioned directly by Dr. Karanina Sumeo to look into the use of such punitive practices and provide recommendations for Corrections to improve these conditions.

 

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: November 5, 2021

 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: November 5, 2021 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: November 5, 2021, 15.69 MB
Fri 5 Nov 2021

Ilena caught up with Councillor Shane Henderson about Auckland Transport’s Parking Strategy Review and how that figures into Auckland’s wider climate change plan. He discussed changes that are being considered for parking in central Auckland districts, as well as how things might change further out, and how public transport infrastructure needs to concurrently be made an accessible and convenient alternative if we want a greener future. 

 

The Wire with Justin: November 4, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: November 4, 2021 The Wire with Justin: November 4, 2021, 96.79 MB
Thu 4 Nov 2021

Justin spoke to Climate Change Minister James Shaw on New Zealand joining an international pledge to reduce methane emissions.

International Desk also reports on COP26, with India pledging to become net zero by 2070.

Justin spoke to Dr Kyle Eggleton of Auckland University of Covid-19 in rural Northland.

He also talked to the University of Auckland's Dr Andrew Chen on Facebook shutting down its facial recognition technology.

Covid-19 in Rural Northland: November 4, 2021

 Covid-19 in Rural Northland: November 4, 2021 Covid-19 in Rural Northland: November 4, 2021, 18.81 MB
Thu 4 Nov 2021

The top of Northland remains at Alert Level 3 after fears that Covid-19 is spreading undetected in Northland.

In the same time, an Otago University research into Covid-19 vaccination rates found that numbers are significantly lower in rural areas than in urban areas.

Dr Kyle Eggleton is the Associate Dean of Rural Health from the Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care at the University of Auckland.  He is also a Northland GP with a Maori health provider.  He spoke to Justin Wong.