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The Wire with Jemima: June 29, 2021

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Tue 29 Jun 2021

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Trishil Dahya had his first go at producing! 

Jemima Huston has her regular catch up with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. They discuss the progress of the party’s call for anti-Māori violence taskforce, the Dawn Raids apology and petition, as well as the number of prisoners no longer having access to alcohol and drug programmes. 

Trishil chats with Victoria McArthur from MATES in Construction to discuss how the organisation has set out to open up the mental health conversation in the construction industry, with the goal of preventing suicide through a support network. 

Jemima speaks to Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero about the Ministry of Justice’s latest statistics on violence against disabled people. 

Finally, Jemima talks to University of Otago Faculty of Law Professor, Bridgette Toy-Cronin, about her call for New Zealand’s legal system to move to a more comprehensive online system. 

Anti-Māori Violence Taskforce Update and Accepting the Dawn Raids Petition w/ Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: June 29, 2021

 Anti-Māori Violence Taskforce Update and Accepting the Dawn Raids Petition w/ Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: June 29, 2021 Anti-Māori Violence Taskforce Update and Accepting the Dawn Raids Petition w/ Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: June 29, 2021, 13.37 MB
Tue 29 Jun 2021

Each week News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston's interviewsTe Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. 

This week Debbie updates Jemima on the progress of the party’s call for anti-Māori violence taskforce following the Police Commissioners 'no-show' to their meeting on the issue a few weeks ago. Then they discuss the significance of the Māori Party MPs accepting the Dawn Raids petition from Benji Timu and Josiah Tualamali'i. Finally,  Jemima and Debbie touch on the Te Pāti Māori's concern over the huge drop in the number of prisoners able to access alcohol and drug programmes. 

Building A Comprehensive Online Court System: June 29, 2021

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Tue 29 Jun 2021

A group of academics at the University of Otago Faculty of Law are advocating for New Zealand to build a successful online court system. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to the lead author of the report, Bridgette Toy-Cronin, about what an online court system would look like in New Zealand. They discuss how online courts could make a difference to case back-up, how online courts pose problems for those without access to the internet and whether Bridgette could ever see New Zealand's court system being completely online. 

New Statistics on Violence Against Disabled People w/ Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero: June 29, 2021

 New Statistics on Violence Against Disabled People w/ Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero: June 29, 2021 New Statistics on Violence Against Disabled People w/ Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero: June 29, 2021, 8.33 MB
Tue 29 Jun 2021

A couple of weeks ago, the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey Cycle 3 was published by the Ministry of Justice. The data showed that disabled people are more likely to experience interpersonal violence and sexual assault than non-disabled people.

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston talks to Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero about the significance of the data and how it might be acted upon by the central government. 

Drug Courts and Treatment in Prison w/ Roger Brooking: June 28, 2021

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Mon 28 Jun 2021

Roger Brooking is a drug counsellor and activist with a focus on providing avenues for rehabilitation for people charged with drug-related offenses. I spoke with him about his feelings on the prison system’s current handling of drug users, and what he believes the future should be.

Stranger Than Fact w/ Felix: Elves and Trolls

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Mon 28 Jun 2021

Felix turns a journalistic eye to the world's most mysterious stories. This week, he enters the world of fantasy to discover the truth behind modern sightings of Elves and Trolls.

The Wire with Felix: June 28, 2021

 The Wire with Felix: June 28, 2021 The Wire with Felix: June 28, 2021, 95.39 MB
Mon 28 Jun 2021

On today's Wire.

We catch up with James Shaw to talk about the Dawn Raids apology, last week's Wellington COVID-19 case, and issues with police detaining children in adult cells.

Jess Hopkins interviews Theresa Gattung about her new role as Chair of Women's Empowerment at the University of Auckland.

On Stranger Than Fact, Felix looks into claims about Elves and Trolls.

Jess then spoke to Dr Alys Clark about a virtual placenta that will help with early detection of at-risk pregnancies.

Felix then spoke to Roger Brooking about drug courts and issues with addiction treatment in prisons.

Lastly, Jess spoke to Lynley Hargreaves from Forest and Bird about a new petition to stop new coal mines in NZ.

Developing a Virtual Placenta w/ Dr Alys Clark: June 28, 2021

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Mon 28 Jun 2021

A virtual placenta developed by Associate professors Dr Alys Clark and Jo James could help with early detection of at-risk pregnancies.

The professors say despite its importance, the placenta is one of the least studied organs. 

Dr Alys Clark spoke to Jessica Hopkins about pregnancy disorders such as fetal growth syndrome, and what this technology will be used for.

Forest and Bird Launch Petition to Stop New or Expanded Coal Mines: June 28, 2021

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Mon 28 Jun 2021

Conservation organisation, Forest and Bird recently launched a new petition to stop new or expanded coal mines in Aotearoa. 

Lynley Hargreaves says it is essential that we start transitioning to a renewable energy economy. 

Jessica Hopkins spoke to Hargreaves about the petition and what changes Forest and Bird are calling for.

The Green Party's James Shaw on Dawn Raids Apology, Wellington Case, and Young People in Jail Cells: June 28, 2021

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Mon 28 Jun 2021

Felix talks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the recently postponed Dawn Raids apology, last week's Wellington COVID-19 case, and criticism of police detaining children within adult cells.