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The Wire with Felix: February 24, 2021

 The Wire with Felix: February 24, 2021 The Wire with Felix: February 24, 2021, 103.26 MB
Wed 24 Feb 2021

On today's Wire with Felix:

Dear Science: Felix and Marcus talk about Perseverence, magnetic fields, and "Planet Nine"

Felix talks to Brooke from the ACT Party about Matariki and Immigration NZ

Jade talks to Emilie Rākete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about the Mihi Briggans court case.

Jade also talks to President of Abortion Rights Aotearoa, Terry Bellamar, about the new bill to create safe spaces around clinics.

Lastly, Felix brings an update on synthetic fertilizer, which we covered two weeks ago.

Government Inaction on Mental Health Reform w/ Shaun Robinson

 Government Inaction on Mental Health Reform w/ Shaun Robinson Government Inaction on Mental Health Reform w/ Shaun Robinson, 30.9 MB
Tue 23 Feb 2021

Two years after the publication of He Ara Oranga, the national inquiry into mental health and addictions, community groups, healthcare providers, and those interfacing with services report little material change. Report after report and headline after headline lamenting New Zealand's provision of mental health care raises the question of whether more should be done about the issue beyond just talking about it.

Hanna speaks to Mental Health Foundation CEO Shaun Robinson about He Ara Oranga, the government's progress (or lack thereof) on its recommendations, and what action should be taken instead.

The Wire with Jemima: February 23, 2021

 The Wire with Jemima: February 23, 2021 The Wire with Jemima: February 23, 2021, 101.56 MB
Tue 23 Feb 2021

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Paul Mackay from BusinessNZ about the government’s plan to overhaul the Holidays Act 2003. 

Hanna Thompson talks to the Mental Health Foundation's Chief Executive, Shaun Robinson about the government stalling on reforming the mental health sector in a practical way. 

Noah Ferguson-Dudding interviews a specialist in ethics of war, Dr Thomas Gregory, about the role New Zealand businesses in controversial global affairs. They discuss Air New Zealand’s involvement with the Saudi Arabian Navy.

Finally, Jemima speaks to Haritina Mogoșanu, Executive Director of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network, about the landing of the NASA Perseverance Rover on Mars. 

Overhauling the Holidays Act 2003: February 24, 2021

 Overhauling the Holidays Act 2003: February 24, 2021 Overhauling the Holidays Act 2003: February 24, 2021, 7.95 MB
Tue 23 Feb 2021

This morning the government announced that a number of improvements will be made to the Holidays Act 2003. The improvements include extending bereavement leave to include more family members, extending the rights to sick leave and family violence leave, and standardising the calculations for holiday pay. Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood says legislation can be expected in early 2022. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston talks to Paul Mackay, Manager of Employment Relations Policy at BusinessNZ, about the planned overhaul of the Act. Paul explains how the collective work of BusinessNZ and the Council of Trade Unions led to this government decision. 

The Role of NZ Businesses in Controversial Global Affairs: February 23, 2021

 The Role of NZ Businesses in Controversial Global Affairs: February 23, 2021 The Role of NZ Businesses in Controversial Global Affairs: February 23, 2021, 10.18 MB
Tue 23 Feb 2021

Saudi Arabia has been widely condemned for leading a violent intervention in Yemen. Recently, it was revealed that Air New Zealand had carried out a contract for the Saudi Arabian navy and New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had approved exports for military equipment to Saudi Arabia’s forces. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Dr Thomas Gregory, a senior lecturer in politics and international affairs at the University of Auckland, about the role New Zealand’s government, and kiwi businesses, in controversial global affairs.

The scrapped Resource Management Act, Waiheke Island's Housing Crisis, the Conversion Therapy Ban Petition, and the start of the COVID-19 roll out w/ The Green Party co-leader James Shaw: Monday, February 22, 2021

 The scrapped Resource Management Act, Waiheke Island's Housing Crisis, the Conversion Therapy Ban Petition, and the start of the COVID-19 roll out w/ The Green Party co-leader James Shaw: Monday, February 22, 2021 The scrapped Resource Management Act, Waiheke Island's Housing Crisis, the Conversion Therapy Ban Petition, and the start of the COVID-19 roll out w/ The Green Party co-leader James Shaw: Monday, February 22, 2021, 21.48 MB
Mon 22 Feb 2021

This week with the Green Party co-leader James Shaw, Zoë Larsen Cumming speaks to James on the scrapped Resource Management Act, Waiheke Island’s housing crisis, the huge support for Spokesperson for rainbow communities Dr Elizabeth Kerekere’s Ban Conversion therapy petition, and the vaccine roll out which commenced over the weekend.

Mihi Bassett and Systemic Issues in New Zealand Prisons w/ Meg de Ronde: February 22, 2021

 Mihi Bassett and Systemic Issues in New Zealand Prisons w/ Meg de Ronde: February 22, 2021 Mihi Bassett and Systemic Issues in New Zealand Prisons w/ Meg de Ronde: February 22, 2021, 21.19 MB
Mon 22 Feb 2021

Amnesty International has expressed grave concerns over issues in Aotearoa's prison system following Judge McNaughton's thundering assessment of Corrections' treatment of Mihi Bassett, an inmate at Auckland Women's Prison. Bassett is currently on trial for arson charges but the trial has brought to light the inhumane treatment Bassett, as well as other inmates, suffer within the prison. Aneeka speaks to Meg de Ronde, Executive Director at Amnesty International New Zealand, about this particular case, Amnesty International's concerns and systemic issues in New Zealand prisons. 

Reported harmless side effect of COVID-19 vaccine mimics breast cancer symptoms w/ Dr. Monica Saini: February 22, 2021

 Reported harmless side effect of COVID-19 vaccine mimics breast cancer symptoms w/ Dr. Monica Saini: February 22, 2021 Monica Saini: February 22, 2021, 6.27 MB
Mon 22 Feb 2021

New data in the United States shows that about 12 to 16 percent of patients who receive the Moderna of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine experience slight swelling of lymph nodes. While harmless, these symptoms can often be mistaken as a sign of Breast Cancer. To clear up anything that women getting the vaccine may find confusing, Zoë Larsen Cumming spoke to the Director of the Breast Institute New Zealand and Medical Advisor to the Breast Cancer Foundation Dr Monica Saini.

Understaffing at MIQ Facilities w/ Glenda Alexander, the Associate Manager of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation

 Understaffing at MIQ Facilities w/ Glenda Alexander, the Associate Manager of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Understaffing at MIQ Facilities w/ Glenda Alexander, the Associate Manager of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, 12.79 MB
Mon 22 Feb 2021

Managed isolation facilities in Aotearoa are severely understaffed.

This has led to overworked nurses and staff, who say they are also facing pay inequities and unfair stigma from the public. 

Jess interviewed Glenda Alexander, the Associate Manager of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation about these issues, and started the interview, discussing why MIQ facilities are understaffed. 

The Wire with Zoë: Monday, February 22, 2021

 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, February 22, 2021 The Wire with Zoë: Monday, February 22, 2021, 105.86 MB
Mon 22 Feb 2021

Today on the LAST Wire with Zoë, Aneeka and Jess all together!

Zoë Larsen Cumming speaks to the Green Party co-leader James Shaw on the scrapped Resource Management Act, Waiheke Island’s housing crisis, the huge support for Spokesperson for rainbow communities Dr Elizabeth Kerekere’s Ban Conversion therapy petition, and the vaccine roll out which commenced over the weekend.

Jess Hopkins interviews Glenda Alexander, the Associate Manager of the NZ Nurses Association about overworked staff at MIQ facilities.

Zoë Larsen Cumming speaks to the Director of the Breast Institute New Zealand and Medical Advisor to the Breast Cancer Foundation Dr Monica Saini about a rare and harmless side effect of the COVID19 vaccine that mimics symptoms of breast cancer.

Aneeka speaks to Meg de ronde from Amnesty International about prisons in Aotearoa.

Lastly, Jess talks to Dr Karolina Stasiak, a senior lecturer in psychological medicine at the University of Auckland about the Aroha chat bot.