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Older Generations' Perspectives on Climate Change: July 16, 2021

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Fri 16 Jul 2021

A recent study has revealed more old New Zealanders believe climate change is real, and caused by humans. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to the author of the study, Taciano Milfont from Waikato University, about the findings, and how they may affect New Zealand's climate policy. 

Please note the introduction mistakenly refers to Victoria University, rather than Waikato University.

The Wire with Justin: July 15, 2021

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

Justin spoke to Dr Duncan Webb of Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee on its inquiry into cryptocurrency.

Producer Conor Head-McCarthy spoke to Auckland Transport's Pete Moth and Greater Auckland Editor Matt Lowrie about the city's plans to extend bus routes across the city centre.

He also talked to registered clinical psychologist Gaynor Parkin about the psychologists unable to take in new clients.

Justin talked to Massey University marine biologist Professor Karen Stockin about orca behaviours.

Orca behaviour w/ Prof. Karen Stockin: July 15 2021

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

The search for orca calf Toa's pod goes into the fourth day, but there had been few confimed of pods at the North Island's West Coast.  Justin Wong spoke to marine-ecologist Professor Karen Stockin of Massey University about the rarity of a orca calf being left behind and what needs to be done.

Auckland Transport's City Centre Bus Plan w/ Pete Moth and Matt Lowrie

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

The City Centre Bus Plan to improve transport within the city centre was released this week. Conor spoke to Pete Moth, Service Network Development Managert, and Matt Lowrie, Editor of Greater Auckland on the plans. They discussed what the changes to the bus system were going to be, the barriers that are in place to make the changes, and the time scale of such a development.

Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

MPs from the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee are launcing an inquiry into cryptocurrency, with them looking into its risks and benefits.

Chair Dr Duncan Webb spoke to Justin Wong.

Demand for Psychologists w/ Gaynor Parkin: July 15, 2021

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

Conor spoke to Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Umbrella Wellbeing Gaynor Parkin about the shortage of psychologists in New Zealand and the need for more training. They also talked about what the Government can do to support psychologists and possible solutions for the mental health sector.

The Wire with Zazi: July 14, 2021

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Wed 14 Jul 2021

Today on the Wednesday Wire, it was Zazi Hewlett's first time hosting!

We have our regular segment Dear Science with Marcus Jones. This week we discuss a giant tsunami causing fossilised 'megaripples', questional research practices amongst scientists and the effectiveness of a quarter dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Jin Russell, a Developmental Paediatrician, about the government’s plans to overhaul health programme for zero to five year olds, Well Child Tamariki Ora. 

Zazi talks to ACT Party Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden about Jobs for Nature funding and the 2.75 million dollars from Proceeds of Crime funding that was given as koha to a drug rehabilitation programme associated to the Mongrel Mob. 

Zazi also chats to the Senior lecturer at UoA's Department of Psychological Medicine, Etuini Ma'u, about his recent study on dementia, how it can be prevented and some of the potential modifiable risk factors in New Zealand. 

Finally, Jemima wraps it up with a chat with Richard Clark from Auckland Unlimited about the Elemental Auckland festival that begins today. 

Study on Dementia Prevention w/ Etuini Ma'u: July 14, 2021

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Wed 14 Jul 2021

Zazi talked to the University of Auckland's Senior lecturer at the Department of Psychological Medicine, Etuini Ma'u, about his recent study on Dementia, how it can be prevented and some of the potential modifiable risk factors in New Zealand. 

 

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Koha for a Drug Rehabilitation Centre and Jobs for Nature: July 14, 2021

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Wed 14 Jul 2021

 

Today on the Wire, Zazi talks to the ACT party's Brooke van Velden about a Government funded rehabiliation programme and Brooke's thoughts on its association to the Mongrel Mob. 

Brooke then goes on to talk about the Jobs for Nature programme, and the ACT party's current concerns with the amount of money it has spent.

Elemental Auckland 2021: July 14, 2021

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Wed 14 Jul 2021

Elemental Auckland is a festival with events taking place right across the city. The events kick off today and run until Sunday 1st August . News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Richard Clark, Head of Major and Business Events at Auckland Unlimited about what we can expect from the Elemental Auckland this year.