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Addressing The Cost of Living Crisis w/ New Zealand Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff, Child Poverty Action Group’s Alan Johnson, economist Brad Olsen, and Senior Taxation Lecturer at AUT Ranjana Gupta: 23 August, 2023

Addressing The Cost of Living Crisis w/ New Zealand Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff, Child Poverty Action Group’s Alan Johnson, economist Brad Olsen, and Senior Taxation Lecturer at AUT Ranjana Gupta: 23 August, 2023 Addressing The Cost of Living Crisis w/ New Zealand Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff, Child Poverty Action Group’s Alan Johnson, economist Brad Olsen, and Senior Taxation Lecturer at AUT Ranjana Gupta: 23 August, 2023 , 16.55 MB
Thu 24 Aug 2023

In the lead up to the election, political parties have been proposing different measures to address the cost of living crisis.

If re-elected, Labour has promised to scrap goods and services tax from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables from 1 April next year, claiming it would save an average household about $4.25 per week.

First, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to New Zealand Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff, and asked him what impact they believe this policy would have for low to middle income workers and their whanau. 

She also asked Child Poverty Action Group’s Alan Johnson to weigh in on how effective they believe this policy would be in alleviating cost of living pressures. 

To hear from an economist's perspective she spoke to Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics, Brad Olsen, who has been a vocal opponent of the policy. I started off the interview by asking him why he believes the policy would not benefit consumers. 

Lastly, she spoke to Senior Taxation Lecturer at AUT Ranjana Gupta, who gave her thoughts on the policy and suggested potential alternatives. 

The Wire w/ Caeden: 24 August, 2023

The Wire w/ Caeden: 24 August, 2023 The Wire w/ Caeden: 24 August, 2023, 126.67 MB
Thu 24 Aug 2023

For our weekly catch-up Caeden speaks to Minister Andrew Little about Labour’s policies to combat the cost of living crisis and an open letter calling to scrap the acceptable standards of health criteria for visa applications.  

For City Counselling, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about the council deciding on whether to establish seats for Māori representatives and on-street parking prices increasing across the city. 

Beth speaks with Professor of Tax Law at the University of Auckland Craig Elliffe, about the economic viability of a Wealth tax in Aotearoa.

She also speaks to co-leader of the Green Party Marama Davidson about the Greens’ Income Guarantee Plan.

Olivia speaks to Massey University Business School’s Māori Economist Mathew Roskruge about Labour's pledge to make financial literacy compulsory at schools.

She also speaks to Chief Executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa Rebecca Ingram about the role of Aotearoa’s tourism industry in our economy.

Green Party Tax and Economic Policy w/ The Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March: 23 August, 2023

Green Party Tax and Economic Policy w/ The Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March: 23 August, 2023 Green Party Tax and Economic Policy w/ The Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March: 23 August, 2023 , 19.67 MB
Wed 23 Aug 2023

Wealth inequality, ending poverty, and the cost of living crisis are pressing issues this upcoming election. 

The Green Party are the only party supporting a wealth tax and a universal basic income. 

Arno spoke with Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the Green Party's economic policies and their reasoning behind them. 

Arno started off our interview by asking how the Green’s tax plan differs from others.

 

Universal Study Wage w National President of the NZUSA Ellen Dixon: 23 August, 2023

Universal Study Wage w/ NZUSA National President Ellen Dixon: 23 August, 2023 Universal Study Wage w/ NZUSA National President Ellen Dixon: 23 August, 2023 , 23.52 MB
Wed 23 Aug 2023

Research from Allianz has shown that young people are feeling the worst effects of the cost of living crisis.

Many of those worst affected by the rising level costs are students. 

Recently there has been a push to implement a universal study wage spearheaded by the student associations of Otago and Victoria Universities, with support from the New Zealand Union of Students’ Association .

Nicholas spoke with New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations National President Ellen Dixon about the potential benefits and costs of a Universal study wage, as well as political  asupport for the idea.

 

The Wire w/ Jessica: 23 August, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 23 August, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 23 August, 2023 , 54.21 MB
Wed 23 Aug 2023

On The Wire for Rāapa Wednesday. 

News and Editorial Jessica Hopkins spoke to New Zealand Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff, Child Poverty Action Group’s Alan Johnson, economist Brad Olsen, and Senior Taxation Lecturer at AUT Ranjana Gupta about addressing the cost of living crisis.

Milly spoke to the Co-Director of the Public Health Communication Centre and Professor in Public Health at the University of Otago Nick Wilson about new research which found that political parties tend to be short-sighted in their policies when it comes to global catastrophic risks. 

Mahdhi chatted to biologist and winner of the University of Auckland’s Three Minute Thesis competition Cam Hoffbleck about her research into the unique gut microbiome of Tuatara. 

Arno spoke to Green Party MP Ricardo Menendez March about wealth inequality, the Green’s economic policies, and a proposed wealth tax to provide free universal dental care. 

Nicholas spoke with New Zealand Student’s Association’s National President Ellen Dixon about what a universal Study Wage would look like and the potential economic realities surrounding its implementation.

Tuatara Research w/Cam Hoffbeck: 23 August, 2023

Tuatara Research w Cam Hoffbeck: 23rd August, 2023 Tuatara Research w Cam Hoffbeck: 23rd August, 2023, 13.07 MB
Wed 23 Aug 2023

Last week, the University of Auckland held its annual Three Minute Thesis competition.
Mahdhi spoke with the winner of the competition and University of Auckland biologist Cam Hoffbeck about her research into the unique gut microbiome of Tuatara and its implications for the species future against the context of a changing climate.

Theatre Education Funding w' Emma Willis August 22, 2023

Theatre Education Funding w' Emma Willis August 22, 2023 Theatre Education Funding w' Emma Willis August 22, 2023, 29.83 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2023

 This week on the Wire Lou spoke to Emma Willis, associate professor of Drama at the University of Auckland, about the importance of theatre education funding.

The Wire with Milly : August 22, 2023

The Wire with Milly : August 22, 2023 The Wire with Milly : August 22, 2023, 101.42 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire, the team are joined in studio by Davide Mercadante to speak all things science, Milly speaks to Adele Gautier from the Breast Cancer Foundation about Nationals latest cancer treatment announcement, Milly has her weekly catchup with Dr Shane Reti talking about cancer treatment funding, GST off fruit and vegetables and banning phones in schools nationwide, Lou also speaks to Emma Willis associate professor of Drama at the University of Auckland about theatre education funding.

Breast Cancer Treatment Omitted from National's Cancer Treatment Funding w/ Adele Gautier : August 22, 2023

Breast Cancer Treatment Omitted from National's Cancer Treatment Funding w/ Adele Gautier : August 22, 2023 Breast Cancer Treatment Omitted from National's Cancer Treatment Funding w/ Adele Gautier : August 22, 2023, 17.32 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2023

This week on the Tuesday Wire Milly speaks to Adele Gautier from the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand on how the organisation feels about National's decision to fund 13 new cancer treatments, none of which include any of the 14 available Breat Cancer Treatments. 

GST Removal from Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Cellphone Bans in Schools and Cancer Treatment Funding w/ Dr Shane Reti : 22 August, 2023

GST Removal from Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Cellphone Bans in Schools and Cancer Treatment Funding w/ Dr Shane Reti : 22 August, 2023 GST Removal from Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Cellphone Bans in Schools and Cancer Treatment Funding w/ Dr Shane Reti : 22 August, 2023, 24.86 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2023

In her weekly catch up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti, Milly speaks to him about Nationals propsal to ban phones in schools nationwide, how the National Party views Labour's decision to remove GST from fruit and vegetables, as well as discussing in depth National's most recent health announcement with the decision to fund 13 Cancer Treatment Drugs if elected.