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The Wire with Ayana: March 4, 2021

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Thu 4 Mar 2021

This week is Ayana's first ever Wire. 

Ayana talks to Labour's Andrew Little about the PHARMAC review, inequity in access to medicine and distribution, and Hearing Awareness Month. 

Ayana then talks to Chief Executive of National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing about the first ever World Hearing report which finds that hearing loss in increasing dramatically. 

Karanama does a report on our ageing population, the consequences of people living longer, and some solutions. 

And on Neighbourhood Watch, Ayana talks to Zoe Kounadis following Attourney General Christian Porter coming forward as the Minister in which rape allegations had been made against. 

Labour's Andrew Little: March 4, 2021

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Thu 4 Mar 2021

Ayana spoke with Labour's Andrew Little about the PHARMAC review, inequity across medicine distribution, and Hearing Awareness Month. 

 

Hearing Loss Increasing with National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Natasha Gallardo: March 4, 2021

 Hearing Loss Increasing with National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Natasha Gallardo: March 4, 2021 Hearing Loss Increasing with National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Natasha Gallardo: March 4, 2021, 20.42 MB
Thu 4 Mar 2021

Ayana spoke with NFDHH Chief Executive Natasha Gallardo about the first ever world report on hearing loss, the findings, preventable actions we can take, and what it's like living with hearing loss. 

Report on New Zealand's Aging Population: March 4, 2021

 Report on New Zealand's Aging Population: March 4, 2021 Report on New Zealand's Aging Population: March 4, 2021, 18.07 MB
Thu 4 Mar 2021

Karanama reports on the New Zealand aging population, the issues that arise, and discusses potential solutions. 

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Auckland's Level 3 Lockdown and Māori Ward Laws: March 3, 2021

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Wed 3 Mar 2021

This week James talked to ACT party deputy leader, Brooke Van Velden, about the level 3 lockdown currently happening in Auckland and some of the questions being raised in relation to the current cases.

James also talks ot Brooke about the Māori Ward bill which was passed through parliment and recieved large amount of opposition from ACT and the National Party.

The Wire with James: March 3, 2021

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Wed 3 Mar 2021

This week James joins the Wednesday wire for the first time, starting off with a show in level 3.

James talks ot Allan Blackman on Dear Science, where they discuss electric cars, caterpillars and mating birds.

James also talks to ACT party deputy leader, Brooke Van Velden, about Auckland's level 3 lockdown and ACT's position on the Māori Ward bill which passed through parliament recently.

Unfortunately Aneeka had problems with her piece, but she will hopefully have that piece for you next week and lots of other great content!

The show finishes off with a short update on the independent police report which looked into workplace bullying.

Join us next week where hopefully the whole team will be in studio!

The Wire with Jemima: March 02, 2021

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Tue 2 Mar 2021

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Lyric Waiwiri-Smith speaks to to Dr Sarah Cowie, a senior lecturer in Psychology at the University of Auckland, about how community expectations impact our actions during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Jemima Huston talks to Dr Caroline Bell, a Canterbury District Health Board psychiatrist, about the impact of the Christchurch earthquakes on the Canterbury community following the 10 year anniversary of the fatal February 22nd earthquake last week. 

Jade Lewis looks into the impact of intermittent lockdowns on music industry. She speaks to Jonathan Meyer, an Auckland based full-time freelance musician and University of Auckland Music Professor Stephen Matthews on what it means to be a musician in New Zealand right now. 

Behavioural Psychology and the Pandemic w/ Dr. Sarah Cowie: March 02, 2021

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Tue 2 Mar 2021

Following the February lockdowns in Auckland, Lyric spoke with Dr Sarah Cowie, a senior lecturer in Psychology at the University of Auckland about how a community's expectations can impact people's actions. They discuss what makes people defy social protocols during the pandemic and whether or not punishment for this behaviour is useful.

NZPSHA on Relationship Between Public and Private Hospitals: March 1, 2021

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Mon 1 Mar 2021

Felix spoke to Richard Whitney of the NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association about the relationship between private and public health.

The Wire with Felix: March 1, 2021

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Mon 1 Mar 2021

On Felix's FIRST show as host of the Monday Wire:

Felix spoke to the Green Party co-leader James Shaw on tax inequity, a petition for equitable vaccine distribution, community housing providers, and mistreatment in parliament.

Jess Hopkins interviews Ang Nayyar, CEO and Co-Founder of StrutFit about how he is revolutionising the footwear industry. 

Lastly, Felix spoke to Richard Whitney of the NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association about the relationship between private and public health.