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Justin's International Desk: July 22, 2021

 Justin's International Desk: July 22, 2021 Justin's International Desk: July 22, 2021, 23.87 MB
Thu 22 Jul 2021

International Desk reports on Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko being found after going missing from his pre-training camp before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, saying in a note he wants to work in Japan.

This is not the first time that an Olympian defected during the Games, with more than half of the Hungarian delegation defecting to the West in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne.

Justin spoke to Dr. Johanna Mellis of Ursinus College in Pennsylvania to find more.

Microplastics in our Environment w/ Professor Sally Gaw

 Microplastics in our Environment w/ Professor Sally Gaw Microplastics in our Environment w/ Professor Sally Gaw, 11.82 MB
Thu 22 Jul 2021

Microplastics are everywhere! - according to new research from the University of Canterbury. Microplastic researchers Professor Sally Gaw and Dr. Laura Revell of the University of Canterbury are currently undertaking research to understand the impact of microplastics in our environment. Conor spoke to Environmental Chemistry Professor Sally Gaw about the research on microplastics and solutions to combat their prevalance.

The Housing Crisis: Build More Houses and Rental Issues w/ Benedict Fergusson and Chlöe Swarbrick

 The Housing Crisis: Build More Houses and Rental Issues w/ Benedict Fergusson and Chlöe Swarbrick The Housing Crisis: Build More Houses and Rental Issues w/ Benedict Fergusson and Chlöe Swarbrick, 29.81 MB
Thu 22 Jul 2021

The Housing Crisis is a continuing issue that plagues all layers of New Zealand society. Conor spoke about two different housing issues today. Firstly, he spoke to Benedict Fergusson, President of the Public Service Association, about an open letter to the government asking for a new approach to housing. Secondly, Conor spoke to Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick about the Green Party's new Rental WOF and Rent Control.

Pacific Hearing for Abuse in Care w/ Dr Melani Anae: July 21, 2021

 Pacific Hearing for Abuse in Care w/ Dr Melani Anae: July 21, 2021 Pacific Hearing for Abuse in Care w/ Dr Melani Anae: July 21, 2021, 11.33 MB
Wed 21 Jul 2021

This month the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is holding its first Pacific public hearing. Frances Wright spoke with associate professor at the University of Auckland, Dr Melani Anae, about her thoughts on the hearing; what it means for healing for Pasifika people and why it has taken so long.

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: July 21, 2021

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: July 21, 2021 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: July 21, 2021, 22.98 MB
Wed 21 Jul 2021

This week on Dear Science, Frances Wright talked with AUT professor Allan Blackman about how Neuroprosthesis is restoring words to a man with paralysis, an evolutionary study that shows how the human body is shaped by the climate, and new footage of Oregon's infamous exploding whale incident of 1970.

Groundswell Protests w/ Laurie Paterson: July 21, 2020

 Groundswell Protests w/ Laurie Paterson: July 21, 2020 Groundswell Protests w/ Laurie Paterson: July 21, 2020, 15.55 MB
Wed 21 Jul 2021

On Friday last week protest group Groundswell took to the streets in Aotearoa to push back against government rules affecting farmers. Frances Wright spoke with national convener for the protests, Laurie Paterson, about how Groundswell began, the scale of the protests, and the circulation of contoversial protest signs online. 

Cyber Crime and Scamming w/ Netsafe's Sean Lyons: July 21, 2021

 Cyber Crime and Scamming w/ Netsafe's Sean Lyons: July 21, 2021 Cyber Crime and Scamming w/ Netsafe's Sean Lyons: July 21, 2021, 24.52 MB
Wed 21 Jul 2021

Cybercrime is becoming more prominent as humans continue to make new technology and develop it to work within our day to day work and personal life. Zazi talks to Manager and Chief Technology Officer of Netsafe, Sean Lyons, about the risks of Cybercrime and scamming in particular: what some of the themes are of scamming, if they are groups of people or individuals, and how we can help ourselves to keep our personal information safe. 

 

 

The Wire with Zazi and Frances: July 21, 2021

 The Wire with Frances & Zazi: July 21, 2021 The Wire with Frances & Zazi: July 21, 2021, 99.11 MB
Wed 21 Jul 2021

On the Wire this Wednesday, Frances and Zazi had their regular Dear Science segment with Allan Blackman, talking about Neuroprosthesis restoring words to man with paralysis, how the human body size is shaped by climate and new footage marking the anniversary of Oregon's infamous exploding whale incident of 1970

Frances talks to Laurie Paterson, one of the national conveners of the Groundswell farmers protests on Friday last week, and to Dr Melani Anae about the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care Pasific hearing. 

Zazi has her regular talk with ACT’s Brooke van Velden, this week about the Public Interest Journalism Fund, and she also speaks with Manager and Chief Technology Officer of Netsafe, Sean Lyons, about the risks of cyber crime, and scamming in particular.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Paul Goulter's Appointment and the Public Interest Journalism Fund (PIJF): July 21, 2021.

 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Paul Goulter's Appointment and the Public Interest Journalism Fund (PIJF): July 21, 2021. , 36.11 MB
Wed 21 Jul 2021

This week Zazi talks to Brooke about Paul Goulter's appoitnment and the Public Interest Journalism Fund (PIJF). 

Zazi starts by asking Brooke why the ACT party has an issue with Paul Goulter being appointed as one of the new directors on the Air New Zealand board. She brings up Grant Robertson, Labour's relationship with unionists, and Paul Goulter's merits.

Brooke then covers ACT's stance on why the party has concerns over the government funding news outlets and journalism. 

Animal Welfare in Rodeos w/ Debra Ashton: July 20, 2021

 Animal Welfare in Rodeos w/ Debra Ashton: July 20, 2021 Animal Welfare in Rodeos w/ Debra Ashton: July 20, 2021, 14.13 MB
Tue 20 Jul 2021

New producer, Joe, talks to the CEO of animal welfare group SAFE, Debra Ashton, about their recent decision to take the government to court over their failure to ban rodeos.