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Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp on Raising Incomes and Reducing Costs: 21 August, 2023

Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp on Raising Incomes and Reducing Costs: 21 August, 2023 Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp on Raising Incomes and Reducing Costs: 21 August, 2023, 27.6 MB
Mon 21 Aug 2023

As part of 95bfm's election coverage on the local economy this week, Hanna spoke to Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp about the party's economic policies.

Te Pāti Māori is campaigning on raising incomes, focusing on the lower end of the income spectrum. They plan to do this by raising the minimum wage, legislating for yearly increases to the minimum wage, universalising student allowance, supporting pay equity for Māori nurses and teachers, and supporting trade unions. Hanna spoke to Takutai about these policies, including whether they would push up costs and addressing Aotearoa's low-wage economy. 

The party is also seeking to remove GST from kai. While the party has long campaigned on this policy, Labour introduced a similar policy two weeks ago to remove GST from fruit and vegetables. Hanna and Takutai discussed the differences between these two policies, namely administrative simplicity and paternalism, and responded to economists' critiques of such policies.

Asthma and Climate Change w/ Dr Amy Chan: August 17, 2023

Asthma and Climate Change w/ Dr Amy Chan: August 17, 2023 Asthma and Climate Change w/ Dr Amy Chan: August 17, 2023, 17.72 MB
Thu 17 Aug 2023

Researchers have shown that climate change and global warming could be contributing to an increased number of asthma attacks, due to increased pollen in the air. 

Olivia spoke with Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Auckland Pharmacy School, Dr Amy Chan, about this issue and the need for a pollen monitoring system. 

Act's Pledge to Abolish Cultural Reports w/ Senior Law Lecturer at the University of Auckland Dylan Asafo: August 17, 2023

Act's Pledge to Abolish Cultural Reports w/ Senior Law Lecturer at the University of Auckland Dylan Asafo: August 17, 2023 Act's Pledge to Abolish Cultural Reports w/ Senior Law Lecturer at the University of Auckland Dylan Asafo: August 17, 2023, 16.43 MB
Thu 17 Aug 2023

The ACT party has recently pledged to abolish cultural reports if they are elected. Cultural reports contain background detail about the offender, which Judges refer to when determining the length and type of sentence. 

Olivia spoke with Senior Law Lecturer at the University of Auckland, Dylan Asafo, about the potential harmful consequences of abolishing these reports.

The Wire w/ Jessica: 17 August, 2023

The Wire w/ Jessica: 17 August, 2023 The Wire w/ Jessica: 17 August, 2023, 50.34 MB
Thu 17 Aug 2023

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins reports on the new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission that MPs voted to establish, speaking to Establishing Board Chair Don Mackinnon and InsideOUT Kōaro Managing Director Tabby Besley.

She also spoke to Dr Amanda Kvalsvig from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago about how New Zealand could be permanently free of meningococcal disease.

Beth spoke with Co-Director of the Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa Professor Nick Wilson from the University of Otago about the lasting impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle six months on. 

Olivia spoke to Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Auckland Pharmacy School Dr Amy Chan about how climate change could be contributing to an increased risk of asthma attacks. 

She also spoke to Senior Law Lecturer at the University of Auckland Dylan Asafo about how ACT’s pledge to abolish cultural reports could negatively impact our criminal justice system. 

New Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission w/ Board Chair Don Mackinnon and InsideOUT Kōaro Managing Director Tabby Besley: 17 August, 2023

New Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission w/ Board Chair Don Mackinnon and InsideOUT Kōaro Managing Director Tabby Besley: 17 August, 2023 New Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission w/ Board Chair Don Mackinnon and InsideOUT Kōaro Managing Director Tabby Besley: 17 August, 2023 , 10.97 MB
Thu 17 Aug 2023

Parliament has backed legislation that will create a new independent entity to strengthen and protect the integrity of sports and recreation in Aotearoa. 

The Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission will begin on 1 July next year and focus particularly on the well-being of participants. 

First, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Barrister and Board Chair responsible for establishing the Commission, Don Mackinnon, about its purpose. 

MPs also voted on an amendment that ensures representation from the rainbow community, which will be included in the legislation. 

She also spoke to InsideOUT Kōaro Managing Director Tabby Besley about rainbow representation on the Commission.

Eliminating Meningococcal Disease in Aotearoa w/ Dr Amanda Kvalsvig from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago: 17 August, 2023

Eliminating Meningococcal Disease in Aotearoa w/ Dr Amanda Kvalsvig from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago: 17 August, 2023 Eliminating Meningococcal Disease in Aotearoa w/ Dr Amanda Kvalsvig from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago: 17 August, 2023 , 8.68 MB
Thu 17 Aug 2023

Meningococcal is a potentially fatal but preventable contagious disease caused by meningococcal bacteria.

According to some infectious disease experts, eliminating the deadly disease is potentially an achievable goal for Aotearoa.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago Dr Amanda Cals-vig about how New Zealand could become permanently free of this disease.

BNZ’s research into New Zealand Scam Savviness w/ Ashley Kai Fong: Wednesday 16th, August

BNZ’s research into New Zealand Scam Savviness w/ Ashley Kai Fong: Wednesday 16th, August BNZ’s research into New Zealand Scam Savviness w/ Ashley Kai Fong: Wednesday 16th, August, 17.35 MB
Wed 16 Aug 2023

BNZ’s latest research into New Zealand’s scam savviness has shown that Nine out of Ten Kiwi’s have been targeted by scams.

This number is up 13% on last year, but fortunately the research also found that only one out of ten Kiwi’s have actually fallen victim to a scam.

BNZ’s research coincides with the beginning of their Scam Savvy Week, in which the bank raises awareness around scams as well educating the public on tips and tricks to avoid being duped.

Nicholas spoke to Ashley Kai Fong, the head of BNZ’s Financial Crime unit, about tell-tale signs of common scams as well as the upcoming resources provided during Scam Savvy Week.

 

The Wire w/ Caeden: 14 August, 2023

The Wire w/ Caeden: 14 August, 2023 The Wire w/ Caeden: 14 August, 2023, 131.43 MB
Tue 15 Aug 2023

For our weekly catch up with the ACT party Rawan spoke with Simon Court about ACT’s recent pledge to make changes to judge sentencing policies, and where they stand on National's phone ban proposal.

Host Caeden spoke to Glen Barclay, Chair of Tax Justice Aotearoa, as well as Economist and Child Poverty Action Group spokesperson Susan St John about Labour's tax policy announcement.

Ash spoke to Able CEO Dan Buckingham about the launch of their new app Earcatch.

And for Tomorrow's World Leilani and Rawan spoke to Girl's on Ice Director Lauren Vargo about their upcoming expedition for 15 to 16-year-old girls.

Government Dropping Covid-19 Restrictions w/ Professor Siouxsie Wiles: 15 August, 2023

Government Dropping Covid-19 Restrictions w/ Professor Siouxsie Wiles: 15 August, 2023 Government Dropping Covid-19 Restrictions w/ Professor Siouxsie Wiles: 15 August, 2023, 12.28 MB
Tue 15 Aug 2023

At the post-Cabinet press conference held yesterday afternoon, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Health Minister Ayesha Verrall announced that the last masking mandate and isolation requirements would be lifted starting overnight. 

Lou spoke to Professor Siouxsie Wiles, microbiologist and associate professor from the University of Auckland, in regards to the Government’s announcement to drop the mask mandates and isolation requirements.

Soaring Bank Profits and The Cost of Living w/ ActionStation's Kassie Hartendorp: August 15, 2023

Soaring Bank Profits and The Cost of Living w/ ActionStation's Kassie Hartendorp: August 15, 2023 Soaring Bank Profits and The Cost of Living w/ ActionStation's Kassie Hartendorp: August 15, 2023, 14.68 MB
Tue 15 Aug 2023

Last week, the commmerce COmmission Komihana Tauhokohoko released it's Preliminary Issues Paper, and found that Aotearoa's banking sector has persistently high profitability compared to banks overseas.

Wire producer Rosetta spoke to Kassie Hartendorp, Director of ActionStation, about what she believes the Government should be doing to combat the cost of living crisis through taxing cooperations and banks.