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Truck Convoy for Donated Fencing to Farmers w/ Danny Blampied: November 29th, 2023

 Truck Convoy for Donated Fencing to Farmers w/ Danny Blampied: November 29th, 2023 Truck Convoy for Donated Fencing to Farmers w/ Danny Blampied: November 29th, 2023, 10.11 MB
Wed 29 Nov 2023

This morning, a convoy of eight trucks crossed Harbour Bridge to provide 100 kilometres of fencing to be donated to farmers affected by the cyclones. This was part of a Farmers Community Connect event, organised by Rapid Relief Team New Zealand, to provide assistance and advice to farmers. 

Olivia talked to Director at Rapid Relief Team New Zealand, Danny Blampied, about this initiative, and the support Rapid Relief Team provides more generally. 

Organ donation thank you day w Sue Garland: November 28, 2023

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Tue 28 Nov 2023

Last year alone, SIXTY THREE deceased organ donors, with support from whānau, donated organs following death, providing lifesaving kidney, liver, lung, heart or pancreas transplants for ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FOUR kiwis.

On Thursday, 30th November, Organ Donation New Zealand and organ donation recipients across the country will come together to say thanks to everyone involved in making organ donation possible.

Lou talked to Sue Garland, Donor Coordinator for Organ Donation New Zealand about this day further.

Feral Pigeons, should we be concerned? w Ian Mclean: November 28, 2023

 Feral Pigeons, should we be concerned? w/ Ian Mclean: November 28, 2023 Feral Pigeons, should we be concerned? w/ Ian Mclean: November 28, 2023, 19.57 MB
Tue 28 Nov 2023

Feral and unashamed, pigeons are the hallmark of any great city.

But the line between urban legend and rat with wings is blurred, leaving the pigeon an animal of mystery and intrigue. 

Once domesticated pets, pigeons now roam the streets as one of the biggest birds on the block.

It is estimated that there are between 250 to 400 million feral pigeons globally, raising the question: are there too many?

Sofia spoke to bird connoisseur and Auckland Regional Representative for Birds New Zealand, Ian Mclean, for insight into the complex existence of feral pigeons.

The Wire w/ Nicholas: 28 November, 2023

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Tue 28 Nov 2023

For our weekly segment, Nicholas  caught up with the National Party’s Dr Shane Reti. We spoke about the National’s plan to repeal the previous Labour Governments’ smokefree 2025 plan.

Nicholas also conducted a special report on the objectives outlined in Labour’s smokefree 2025 plan.

Producer Beth speaks to Founder and Director of Green Bottle NZ Neil Pollett about Drink Different an initiative Founder and Director of Green Bottle NZ Neil Pollett about Drink Different

Producer Lou Sue Garland, Donor Coordinator for Organ Donation New Zealand about organ donation thank you day.

Spike reports on protesters blockading the Ports of Auckland entrance to stop the entry of an Israeli-owned shipping vessel and its goods last week. 


Sofia spoke to Auckland Regional representative for Birds Aotearoa, Ian Mclean, about the complex history of the feral city pigeon. 

 

What's Up w/ Dr Shane Reti: November 28, 2023

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Tue 28 Nov 2023

This week for our catchup with Dr Reti, the discussion centred around the National Party’s commitment to repeal Labour’s smokefree 2025 plan.

As a part of their coalition agreement the National Party agreed to scrap legislation that would have reportedly saved thousands of lives as well as saving the New Zealand healthcare system 1.3 billion dollars over 20 years. 

The discussion began with questions regarding Dr Reti’s new ministerial appointments including his appointment as the minister for pacific peoples.

Nicholas began by asking him what his top priorities are in that portfolio.

Drink Different Promotion w/ Neil Pollett: November 28, 2023

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Tue 28 Nov 2023

From November 1st to November 30th, Green Bottle and Auckland Council are running Drink Different, a promotion that encourages the public to participate in a survey about reusing glass bottles in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Beth spoke to Founder and Director of Green Bottle NZ Neil Pollett about Drink Different, and how Green Bottle hopes to inform change in the way that Tāmaki Makaurau thinks about and gets rid of their glass bottles.

Keeping pressure on the new government w/ New Zealand Nurses' Organisation spokesperson Kerri Nuku: November 28, 2023

 Keeping pressure on the new government w/ New Zealand Nurses' Organisation spokesperson Kerri Nuku: November 28, 2023 Keeping pressure on the new government w/ New Zealand Nurses' Organisation spokesperson Kerri Nuku: November 28, 2023, 15.76 MB
Tue 28 Nov 2023

New Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has expressed his desire to remedy staff shortages and unsafe working conditions for Nurses.

As a part of this Dr Reti met with union representatives across the health sector hours after being sworn in.

Nicholas spoke to Kerri Nuku, Spokesperson for the New Zealand Nurses Organisation about what they want from the new Government.

Nicholas started by asking for details regarding the current agreement the New Zealand Nurses organisation has with the Government.

 

Binance w' Dr Oliver Jutel: November 27, 203

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Mon 27 Nov 2023

 

Recently, in the cryptocurrency field, we have seen Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, more commonly referred to as CZ, step down and plead guilty to breaking US anti-money laundering laws, as part of a Four Billion US Dollar settlement with the US Department of Justice. He is now currently facing up to 10 years in prison.

Lou talked to Dr Olivier Jutel, Communications Lecturer at the University of Otago, about this further.

Weekly Catch Up with ACT Party MP Simon Court, discussing Coalition Agreements and Public Response: November 27, 2023

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Mon 27 Nov 2023

After 41 days since the election, and 21 since the final results, New Zealand has finally received the country’s first coalition of three political parties, with National, ACT, and NZ First.

 

In the weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, Lou talked to Simon Court about the results of these negotiations being finalized, as well as the response to their agreements announced on Friday. 

Election Results, National-ACT-NZ First Coalition Agreement, and Gaza w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: November 27, 2023

 Election Results, National-ACT-NZ First Coalition Agreement, and Gaza w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: November 27, 2023 Election Results, National-ACT-NZ First Coalition Agreement, and Gaza w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: November 27, 2023, 17.69 MB
Mon 27 Nov 2023

This week, we are recommending our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori’s MP for Tāmaki Makaurau Takutai Kemp. Rosetta had a kōrero with Takutai about Te Pāti Māori’s success in the election, going from the previous two seats in parliament to 6 electorate seats this term. We spoke about her priorities for the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate, the coalition agreement announcement from National, ACT and New Zealand First on Friday, and which policies Te Pāti Māori is most concerned about from the incoming government. Finally, they spoke about the party’s vocal stance on Palestinians in Gaza, including their calls to expel the Israeli and United States ambassadors.