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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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

The Wire w/ Nicholas: December 12, 2023

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Tue 12 Dec 2023

The Tuesday Wire team is joined by Allan Blackman for Dear Science.

Nicholas catches up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti about his governments plans to repeal Fair Pay Agreement Legislation. 

Nicholas also spoke to Amalgamated Unions Organiser Hamish McCraken about Fair Pay Agreements.

Producer Sofia speaks to Parul Sood the General manager of Auckland waste solutions.

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

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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.

Repealing Fair Pay legislation w/ Dr Shane Reti: December 12, 2023

 Repealing Fair Pay legislation w/ Dr Shane Reti: December 12, 2023 Repealing Fair Pay legislation w/ Dr Shane Reti: December 12, 2023, 14.02 MB
Tue 12 Dec 2023

For our weekly catchup with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti, Nicholas asked about the new Government's plans to repeal Fair pay agreement legislation.

The previous Government had passed the legislation that would allow a negotion to be triggered if 10% of a workforce ageed to beginning the fair pay process.

The interview begins with a question about why the Government chose repealling fair Pay Agreement legislation as a priority.

Research Study on Vegetarians in NZ w Kathryn Bradbury, December 11 2023.

 Research on Vegetarians w Kathryn Bradbury December 11 2023.mp3 mp3, 21.28 MB
Mon 11 Dec 2023

According to research published on the 6th of December, the accurate percentage of vegetarians in New Zealand is more likely to be two percent than the almost 20 percent previously cited in market research. 

According to this study:

93 percent of New Zealand eat red meat;

2.89 percent do not eat red meat, but eat seafood and poultry;

1.4 percent are pescatarians,

and 2 percent are true vegetarians. 

 

In this interview, Lou speaks to Dr Kathryn Bradbury from the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Population Health about the conclusions of this research.