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Which Sunscreens Are Safe This Summer w/ Consumer NZ: 8 December, 2020

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Tue 8 Dec 2020

Every year Consumer NZ tests whether different sunscreen brands live up to their packaging. The latest round of testing has just been released, revealing that five out of ten brands are making inaccurate claims. Noah spoke to CEO of Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy, about the new findings.

The Māori Party has Returned to Parliament: December 08, 2020

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Tue 8 Dec 2020

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston caught up with Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to hear about how the transition into parliament had been going for the party. The discuss the call to recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the Parliamentary Oath, how grassroots cultural change within the House can be made and what goals Debbie has for this parliamentary term. 

 

Saving Money: A Food Waste Reduction Motivator w/ Francesca Goodman-Smith: December 08, 2020

Saving Money: A Food Waste Reduction Motivator w/ Francesca Goodman-Smith: December 08, 2020 Saving Money: A Food Waste Reduction Motivator w/ Francesca Goodman-Smith: December 08, 2020 , 6.89 MB
Tue 8 Dec 2020

A University of Otago study surveyed just over a thousand people people about food waste. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston spoke to Industry Representative of the Otago University Food Waste Research Team Francesca Goodman-Smith about the study. They discuss the finding that saving money is a key motivator behind food waste reduction and why food waste campaigns should focus on this.

Punitive Justice and the Constable Hunt Petition w/ JustSpeak

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Tue 8 Dec 2020

Diane Hunt presented her petition to amend the Sentencing Act and Parole Act to Parliament last week. Her son, Constable Matthew Hunt, was killed earlier this year, with the incident garnering much media attention. The offender is currently facing charges for murder, attempted murder, and wounding - but Hunt wishes to see the sentence for murdering a police officer raised to a mandatory life sentence without parole.

Community groups advocating for criminal justice reform have voiced opposition to the peititon, believing it will exacerbate issues in Aotearoa's criminal justice system.

Hanna spoke to JustSpeak Director Tania Swicki Mead about the organisation's position against the petition, the consequences of punitive justice policy, and alternative approaches.

Four New Bills in Parliament's First Week w/ the Green Party co-leader James Shaw: December 7, 2020

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Mon 7 Dec 2020

This week is Zoë Larsen Cumming's last chat of the year with the Green Party co-leader James Shaw and there's lots to talk about. 

Four bills were rushed urgently through parliament last week during its first full week of sitting. These were a new income tax bracket, drug testing at festivals and events, increasing sick leave from five to ten days, and increasing the speed at which the government can change COVID-19 alert levels. 

To find out the who, what, when, where, why of these new bills, whakarongo mai! 

The Government's Acknowledgement of the Housing Crisis w/ Peter Malcolm: December 07, 2020

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Mon 7 Dec 2020

About two weeks ago, Minister of Finance, Grant Robertson, penned a letter to the Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr, seeking advice on solving Aotearoa's housing crisis. This shows that the government is acknowleging the severity of the housing crisis and Aneeka speaks to Peter Malcolm, spokesperson for 'Closing the Gap; the Income Equality Project' about the crisis and what action we need to start seeing at the governmental level. 

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, December 7, 2020

 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, December 7, 2020 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, December 7, 2020, 104.81 MB
Mon 7 Dec 2020

Today on the Wire! 

Zoë Larsen Cumming has her weekly chat with the Green Party co-leader James Shaw. This week they discuss the four bills rushed through parliament in its first week of sitting last week. 

Then Jess Hopkins speaks to Dr Stephen Winter, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations and Social Sciences at the University of Auckland, about monetary redress programmes for survivors of institutionalised abuse, and the Royal Commission's recent redress hearings.

Next Aneeka Moheed speaks to Peter Malcom, spokesperson for ‘closing the gap; the income equality organisation.

Then Jess speaks to the director of Nikko Asset Management, George Carter, about KiwiSaver and investing in disruptive innovation funds.

And finally, Zoë speaks to the general manager of Rotorua Canopy tours, Paul Button, about how his adventure park combines conservation and tourism and the positive flow on effects they’re seeing in neighbouring areas.

Whakarongo mai! 

Conservation and Tourism in Rotorua w/ Paul Button

 Conservation and Tourism in Rotorua w/ Paul Button Conservation and Tourism in Rotorua w/ Paul Button, 19.93 MB
Mon 7 Dec 2020

A conservation group and adventure park in Rotorua are experiencing the hugely gratifying natural phenomenon of nature returning to the forest after the elimination of pests. To find out more about the work that happens at Rotorua Canopy Tours in the Dansey Road Scenic Reserve, Zoë speaks to general manager, Paul Button. She begins by asking what the current situation is with Aotearoa's biodiversity status. 

Monetary Redress for Survivors of Institutionalised Abuse w/ Dr Stephen Winter

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Mon 7 Dec 2020

Last week survivors of institutionalised abuse spoke at the first religion based redress hearings of the Royal Commission. The New Zealand Catholic Church stated that they will learn from their past mistakes and do their part to stop abuse in care. 

Jess talked to Dr Stephen Winter about the outcomes he hopes to see from the Royal Commission and his research into monetary redress programmes.  

The interview began by discussing the current state of monetary redress programmes and what support is available for survivors of institutionalised abuse in New Zealand. 

The Week That Was: December 4th, 2020

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Fri 4 Dec 2020

This week a lot happened on the shores of New Zealand as well as overseas, whic a number of developements to peak your interest.

In Australia, we saw Scott Morrison ask for an apology in relation to a post of a fake image depicting an Australian soldier in a violent act.

In the UK, the first vaccines are arriving, with a priority list being released aloowing those most in need to receive them first.

Nationally, the New Zealand governmrnt has announced a climate emergency decleration, with commitments to make the public sector carbon neutral and backlash from opposition in the mix.

Finally, pill testing at festivals is now allowed for the next 12 months in aneffort to make sure festival goers know what substances they are taking over the summer period.