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Covid Outbreaks and Vaccines w/ Professor Michael Baker: June 25, 2021

 Covid Outbreaks and Vaccines w/ Professor Michael Baker: June 25, 2021 Covid Outbreaks and Vaccines w/ Professor Michael Baker: June 25, 2021, 21.54 MB
Fri 25 Jun 2021

Wellington's recent move into Level 2 came as a shock to many New Zealanders accustomed to regular, lockdown-free life. However, epidemiologist and government-advisor Professor Michael Baker was not surprised by the Covid case, aware that it is one of the risks of the cross-Tasman bubble.

 

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Baker about the recent lockdown and New Zealand's approach to face masks and contact tracing. They also discussed why it is so concerning the new case may be of the delta varient, but how vaccines will protect New Zealanders from the various types of the virus.

Youth Vaping Culture w/ Life Education Trust & The Cancer Society: June 25, 2021

 Youth Vaping Culture w/ Life Education Trust & The Cancer Society: June 25, 2021 Youth Vaping Culture w/ Life Education Trust & The Cancer Society: June 25, 2021, 26.05 MB
Fri 25 Jun 2021

Vaping has been around for many years now. However, it is only in recent years that it has become ubiquitous among children and teenagers.

Zazi spoke to Life Education Trust chief executive, John O’Connell, about vaping in schools and the general impact it has on the younger demographic. Noah then talked to Shayne Nahu about the Cancer Society's stance on vaping laws.

The Wire with Justin: June 24, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: June 24, 2021 The Wire with Justin: June 24, 2021, 102.94 MB
Thu 24 Jun 2021

Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the COVID-19 scare in Wellington and mental health spending.

International Desk reports on Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily closing.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on the return of Barnaby Joyce as Deputy Prime Minister and a UNESCO report on the Great Barrier Reef.

An Auckland Councillor said he expected more for the Auckland Council-Government fund for Papatoetoe residents affected by the tornado.

National MP Tim van der Molen spoke to producer Louis Macalister about the Government's plans to protect the Hauraki Gulf.

Labour's Andrew Little: June 24, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: June 24, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: June 24, 2021, 17.37 MB
Thu 24 Jun 2021

Justin spoke with Health Minister Andrew Little about mental health spending and the COVID-19 scare in Wellington.

Justin's International Desk: June 24, 2021

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Thu 24 Jun 2021

International Desk reports on Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily closing operations after its chief editor and five media executives were arrested on national security charges.

Stephen Vines is a Hong Kong journalist and a columnist for news website Hong Kong Free Press.  He spoke to Justin Wong.

Neighbourhood Watch: June 24, 2021

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Thu 24 Jun 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on Barnaby Joyce returning to his former position as Deputy Prime Minister after elected leader of the National Party, and the Australian government rejecting a UNESCO report saying it had not done enough to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Hauraki Gulf Marine Plan w/ Tim van de Molen

 Hauraki Gulf Marine Plan w/ Tim van de Molen Hauraki Gulf Marine Plan w/ Tim van de Molen, 13.98 MB
Thu 24 Jun 2021

On Tuesday, the government announced a new marine protection plan for the Hauraki Gulf. The plan involves input from various stakeholders, and is expected to introduce new protected marine areas and fishing restrictions by 2026. 

Producer Louis spoke to the National Party's spokesperson for Oceans and Fisheries Tim van de Molen about the plan and how it might impact fisheries. 

Papatoetoe Tornado Donations w/ Alf Filipaina

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Thu 24 Jun 2021

Following last weeks tornado in Papatoetoe, the Auckland Council and New Zealand Government have each donated $100,000 to provide immediate relief for the local community. The combined $200,000 is expected to help with emergency housing, food and electricity, and family or personal crises, among other costs. 

Manukau Ward Councillor Alf Filipaina joined producer Louis to chat about the tornado's impacts and how funding might help the local community. 

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: June 23, 2021

 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: June 23, 2021 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: June 23, 2021, 26.43 MB
Wed 23 Jun 2021

This week on Dear Science, Allan takes us through a whirlwind of science, touching on nobel prize winners, potential cancer-causing drugs and lead in London air from petrol.

Allan takes on a journey of the careers of Ei-ichi Negishi and Richard R. Ernst, both shemists who have contributed to the scientific world.

James learns about a scientific paper which said a drug called ranitidine created carcinogens in patients, which has now been retracted.

Allan warns us of the impacts of lead in the air and explains why there is still lead in the air from when petrol contained lead.

The housing human rights crisis w/ Aaron Hendry & Michael Rehm: June 23, 2021

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Wed 23 Jun 2021

Following the release of a report that declares our housing crisis as a "human rights crisis", Ilena talks to Aaron Hendry, the youth housing team leader for Lifewise, and Michael Rehm, a Senior Lecturer in Property at the University of Auckland. They talk about what the implications of this declaration might be and what future action could look like through incorporating a human rights/Housing First approach and Te Tiriti principles.