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The Wire w/ Jessica: 14 December, 2023

 The Wire w/ Jessica: 14 December, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 14 December, 2023, 89.13 MB
Thu 14 Dec 2023

For City Counselling this week, Producer, Beth, spoke to Counsellor for Waitakere, Shane Henderson, about the Auckland Council’s decision not to support the building of a second Waitematā harbour crossing, and spending $7.4 million on recruitment in the past 12 months.

She also spoke to musician and surgeon, Doctor Anantha Narayana, of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Auckland University about the impact of music during surgery.

News team member, Faith, interviewed Professor of Māori Studies at the University of Auckland, Margaret Mutu (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Whātua), about why she believes Te Papa should remove its display of the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi, which claims Māori ceded sovereignty.

News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, talked to Head of Marketing and Communications at Tautiaki Moana, Coastguard New Zealand, Kimberly Waters, about the importance of wearing a lifejacket. 

She also spoke to Lecturer at the University of Auckland Law School, Dr Anna Broadmore, about her research into how we can better legally protect people’s reproductive choices. 

‘Just Wear it’ Lifejacket Campaign w/ Tautiaki Moana, Coastguard New Zealand, Head of Marketing and Communications, Kimberly Waters: 14 December, 2023

 ‘Just Wear it’ Lifejacket Campaign w/ Tautiaki Moana, Coastguard New Zealand, Head of Marketing and Communications, Kimberly Waters: 14 December, 2023 ‘Just Wear it’ Lifejacket Campaign w/ Tautiaki Moana, Coastguard New Zealand, Head of Marketing and Communications, Kimberly Waters: 14 December, 2023, 11.65 MB
Thu 14 Dec 2023

With the number of preventable drownings increasing, Tautiaki Moana, Coastguard New Zealand, are reminding New Zealanders to wear lifejackets while on the water this summer with their new campaign ‘Just Wear it’.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to head of Marketing and Communications, Kimberly Waters, about why wearing a life jacket is important.

Music in Surgery w/ Anantha Narayana: 14 December, 2023

 Music in Surgery w/ Anantha Narayana: 14 December, 2023 Music in Surgery w/ Anantha Narayana: 14 December, 2023, 15.8 MB
Thu 14 Dec 2023

Music in surgery is shown to ease pre-surgery nerves of surgeons, as well as improving concentration.

Beth spoke to musician and surgeon Dr Anantha Narayan, who is writing his PHD on music in surgery, about his studies and findings in this area, and whether music helps or hinders in the operating theatre.

They also spoke about his experience of playing music growing up as well as the experiences that culminated in his studying of music in surgery.

Food Preparation and Storage w/ Steve Flint: December 13th, 2023

 Food Preparation and Storage w/ Steve Flint: December 13th, 2023 Food Preparation and Storage w/ Steve Flint: December 13th, 2023, 14.59 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

As Christmas nears closer every day, experts are stressing the importance of proper food cooking and storing practices. Listeria, food poisoning, and other foodborne illnesses are especially common over the holiday period due to poor handling and practices.

Olivia talked to Professor of Food Microbiology and Safety at Massey University, Steve Flint, about these common issues, and what people can do to avoid illness over their break.

Seedbanking w/ Sarah Wyse: December 13th, 2023

 Seedbanking w/ Sarah Wyse: December 13th, 2023 Seedbanking w/ Sarah Wyse: December 13th, 2023, 16.69 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

Seedbanking is a means of protecting and preserving our endemic fauna through drying and freezing seeds for long-term storage. It is highly effective, with expert evidence showing that 80% of Aotearoa’s native plant species can be preserved using these conventional methods. However, other seeds require more complicated methods for successful preservation, which researchers currently know little about. 

Olivia spoke to Lecturer of Forest Ecology at the School of Forestry at the University of Canterbury, Dr Sarah Wyse, about both the conventional and unconventional means of seedbanking, the gaps in current research, and how people can learn more about this important issue.

Money Management Over the Holidays w/ Pushpa Wood: December 13th, 2023

 Money Management Over the Holidays w/ Pushpa Wood: December 13th, 2023 Money Management Over the Holidays w/ Pushpa Wood: December 13th, 2023, 16.32 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

The pressure of buying presents is now upon us, but simultaneously, the cost of living crisis and inflation continues to affect New Zealanders’ lives. Experts have discussed means of saving money over the break, as well as balancing the need to celebrate loved ones and saving in these difficult times. 

Olivia talked to the Director of Financial Education at the Research Centre at Massey University,  Dr Pushpa Wood, about the need for avoiding overspending, and tips for people to manage their money.

Green Party Catch Up w/ Marama Davidson: 13th of December 2023

 Green Party Catch Up w/ Marama Davidson: 13th of December 2023 Green Party Catch Up w/ Marama Davidson: 13th of December 2023, 44.52 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

For our weekly catch up with the Green Party, Rawan spoke with co-leader Marama Davidson about several topics that have been of concern recently. 

The first topic was around COP28 which is currently being held in Dubai and is being attended by a few of Aotearoa’s leaders including CLimate change minister Simon Watts and Green party co-leader James Shaw. Rawan asked about what the green party hopes to achieve and represent in this year’s conference.

They then spoke about the new government's plans to review Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what this will mean for Aotearoa. Rawan also asked about the government’s plans to scrap the fair pay agreement and the impact this will have on working kiwis. 

Finally they spoke about Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s statement this morning alongside Leaders form Canada and Australia which essentially called for a ceasefire in Gaza amidst the war with israel.

Fair Pay Agreement Changes w/ E Tu Director Mat Danaher: 13th of December 2023

 Fair Pay Agreement Changes w/ E Tu Director Mat Danaher: 13th of December 2023 Fair Pay Agreement Changes w/ E Tu Director Mat Danaher: 13th of December 2023, 18.75 MB
Wed 13 Dec 2023

Early this week the new government officially confirmed it will be scraping the fair pay agreement. This is an agreement that was started by the Labour government in 2022 to bring employers and unions together for better pay. 

Rawan spoke with E tu director Mat Danaher about the reasoning behind this government scrapping this agreement and how Unions are feeling about it.

They also spoke about marginalised impact on Women, Maori and Pasifika and how these groups might be impacted as a result of this change.

Reducing Rubbish Collection w Parul Sood

 Reducing Rubbish Collection in Auckland w Parul Sood December 12-23 Reducing Rubbish Collection in Auckland w Parul Sood December 12-23, 13.84 MB
Tue 12 Dec 2023

A waste solution proposal by the Auckland Council is in the works for public consultation next year.

The proposal sees weekly rubbish collection change to fortnightly, ultimately aiming to reduce rubbish waste produced in Auckland. 

Producer Sofia Kent to Parul Sood, the general manager of Auckland Council Waste Solutions and the driving force behind the proposal.

Sood explains what the plan entails, pushback, and what it hopes to achieve.

 

The negatives of repealing Fair Pay Agreements w/ Union organiser Hamish McCracken: December 12, 2023

 The negatives of repealing Fair Pay Agreements w/ Union organiser Hamish McCracken: December 12, 2023 The negatives of repealing Fair Pay Agreements w/ Union organiser Hamish McCracken: December 12, 2023, 16.37 MB
Tue 12 Dec 2023

The new Government's commitment to repealing the Fair Pay Agreement legislation has been met by staunch opposition.

The legislation would have provided employees from a certain sector the ability to trigger negotiations on industry minimums.

Leaked Cabinet papers show that the ne Government recieved advice warning that repealling the legislation would have disproportinate effects on Māori, Women and Young people.

Nicholas spoke to Union negotiator Hamish McCraken about the negatives of repealling the legisalation.