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Concerns About a ‘Fifth Wave’ of Covid-19 w/ Professor Michale Baker: 16 November, 2023

Concerns About a ‘Fifth Wave’ of Covid-19 w/ Professor Michale Baker: 16 November, 2023 Concerns About a ‘Fifth Wave’ of Covid-19 w/ Professor Michale Baker: 16 November, 2023 , 7.28 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

In the past week, Te Whatu Ora have reported more than FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED active cases of Covid-19 and more than TWO HUNDRED hospitalisations, the highest hospitalisation figure in six months.

But those under 30 are still not eligible for a second booster and preventative antiviral medication is not easily accessible.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker about why he believes Aotearoa is experiencing a ‘fifth wave’ of Covid-19, what may have caused it, and what we can do to avoid spreading the virus.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Co-governance and Human Rights w/ Claire Charters: 16 November, 2023

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Co-governance and Human Rights w/ Claire Charters: 16 November, 2023 Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Co-governance and Human Rights w/ Claire Charters: 16 November, 2023, 17.92 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission recently released a fact sheet explaining the connection between human rights, te Tiriti o Waitangi and co-governance.

Professor of Law at the University of Auckland Claire Charters says that ‘the fact sheet helps to unpack co-governance arrangements in Aotearoa New Zealand and how they are consistent with a modern, liberal democracy.’

Beth spoke with Professor Charters about the relationship between co-governance, te Tiriti o Waitangi and human rights in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how our co-governance arrangement could better reflect te Tiriti and the rights of indigenous peoples. She began by asking about the importance of co-governance.

Support for the Clean Car Discount and the National Party’s Plan to Scrap It w/ Rob Birnie: 16 November, 2023

Support for the Clean Car Discount and the National Party’s Plan to Scrap It w/ Rob Birnie: 16 November, 2023 Support for the Clean Car Discount and the National Party’s Plan to Scrap It w/ Rob Birnie: 16 November, 2023, 13.75 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2023

In the past year, New Zealanders have purchased a record number of pure electric vehicles at over 24,000, along with 88,000 hybrids, according to the Ministry of Transport. The new government has stated their intentions to scrap the Clean Car Discount along with the Ute Tax from December 31st.

Beth spoke with Volunteer at Better NZ Trust Rob Birnie about national support for the Clean Car Discount, and began asking him if he thought the Clean Car Discount had influenced people’s decision to purchase a pure electric vehicle or hybrid.

Climate Justice and Māori Perspectives w/ ActionStation's Climate Justice Campaigner Pania Rei: 15 November, 2023

Climate Justice and Māori Perspectives w/ ActionStation's Climate Justice Campaigner Pania Rei: 15 November, 2023 Climate Justice and Māori Perspectives w/ ActionStation's Climate Justice Campaigner Pania Rei: 15 November, 2023 , 16.2 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2023

Activists continue to work towards achieving climate justice. Many have emphasised that climate change is not just an environmental issue, but also a social and economic issue that affects every part of our lives. 

For Get Action! This week, our segment where we talk to people campaigning for different causes, Olivia spoke to ActionStation's Climate Justice Campaigner, Pania Rei, about the importance of indigenous perspectives in achieving climate justice, and about her work in this area.

The COPD Patient Handbook w/ Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s Education and Development Manager Joanna Turner: 15 November, 2023

The COPD Patient Handbook w/ Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s Education and Development Manager Joanna Turner: 15 November, 2023 The COPD Patient Handbook w/ Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s Education and Development Manager Joanna Turner: 15 November, 2023, 13.21 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2023

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a disease that affects hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand has released a patient handbook, which includes information about patient conditions, and recommendations for COPD treatments and managements. 

Olivia spoke to Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s Education and Development Manager, Joanna Turner, about what COPD is, and steps people can take to prevent and mitigate it.

Green Party Catch Up w/ Ricardo Menendez March: 15th of November 2023

Green Party Catch Up w/ Ricardo Menendez March: 15th of November 2023 Green Party Catch Up w/ Ricardo Menendez March: 15th of November 2023, 19.65 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2023

For our weekly catch up with the Green Party Rawan spoke with Green MP Ricardo Menendez March. 

They spoke about the Greens record election results and what this will mean moving forward.

They also spoke about the Waiheke ferry services and the party’s campaign for subsidised transport especially with the new ferry service Island direct launching this week.

Rawan then asked about the Green Party’s support of Palestine and their involvement with recent Pro-Palestine marches.

The State of Palestine and Israel Relations w/ Antony Lowenstein: 15th of November 2023

The State of Palestine and Israel Relations w/ Antony Lowenstein: 15th of November 2023 The State of Palestine and Israel Relations w/ Antony Lowenstein: 15th of November 2023, 34.36 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2023

Antony Lowenstein is a Jewish-Australian Journalist and Author who has reported on Palestine for many years and at the beginning of this year published a book titled the Palestine Laboratory. 

The book looked at how Israel has been, for many years, testing military and surveillance equipment on Palestinians. 

Rawan spoke to him months ago about the book and today they discussed the current Israel and Palestine conflict.

Rawan started off by asking him about his time living in occupied Palestine from 2016 to 2020 and what Palestine was like before October 7th. 

They then discussed the content of his book and the way it links to the United States’ support of Israel. 

They then talked about Western mainstream media coverage of the issue as well as his view on pro-Palestine marches as someone who is part of the jewish community.

World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Stigma w/ Dr. Anna Serlachius: 15th November 2023

World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Stigma w/ Dr. Anna Serlachius: 15th November 2023 Anna Serlachius: 15th November 2023, 21.38 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2023

Yesterday was World diabetes day, a day to raise awareness about diabetes and battle some of the stigma around the disease. 

This morning Rawan spoke with Dr Anna Serlachius, senior lecturer of Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland, about a new research project looking at stigma and discrimination amongst those with diabetes.

Rawan asked her about the importance of world diabetes day, what her research found about diabetes stigma and what we and the health system can do to make it easier for those with diabetes.

The Wire w/ Rawan: 15 November, 2023

The Wire w/ Rawan: 15 November, 2023 The Wire w/ Rawan: 15 November, 2023, 109.66 MB
Wed 15 Nov 2023

Host Rawan spoke to Green Party MP, Ricardo Menendez March, about election results, Waiheke ferry services, and their attendance at pro Palestine marches.

She also spoke with author and journalist, Antony Loewenstein, about Palestine before the current war and Israel’s connections with the west.

And she chatted to Senior Lecturer in Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland, Dr Anna Serlachius, about discrimination against diabetes patients.

Producer Olivia spoke to ActionStation’s climate spokesperson, Pania Rei (Ngāti Toa Rangatira), about climate justice and the importance of including indigenous perspectives. 

She also spoke to Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Education and Development Manager, Joanna Turner, about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 

How Proposed Tax Cuts Might Affect the Health System w/ Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton: 8 November, 2023

How Proposed Tax Cuts Might Affect the Health System w/ Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton: 8 November, 2023 How Proposed Tax Cuts Might Affect the Health System w/ Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton: 8 November, 2023, 7.64 MB
Tue 14 Nov 2023

This week, a patient reportedly waited four-and-a-half months for an urgent MRI scan at Dunedin Hospital. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton about this incident and what they believe it indicates about the current state of our health system? 

They also discussed the incoming government's proposed tax cuts and how this might affect investment in health.