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The inclusion of takatāpui in the 2023 Census severe housing deprivation (homelessness) estimates w/ the University of Otago’s Dr Brodie Fraser: 5th December, 2024

The inclusion of takatāpui in the 2023 Census severe housing deprivation (homelessness) estimates w/ the University of Otago’s Dr Brodie Fraser: 5th December, 2024 The inclusion of takatāpui in the 2023 Census severe housing deprivation (homelessness) estimates w/ the University of Otago’s Dr Brodie Fraser: 5th December, 2024, 21.46 MB
Thu 5 Dec 2024

The 2023 Census severe housing deprivation estimates released on Wednesday are the first in the world to have all-of-population data on LGBTQIA+ homelessness.

The numbers collected show at that time, 261 per 10,000 LGBTQIA+ people aged 15 and over were estimated to be living in severe housing deprivation.

For those who don’t identify as LGBTQIA+, the rate was 212 per 10,000. 

Senior Research Fellow with He Kāinga Orana at the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago, Wellington, Dr Brodie Fraser’s research was the first in Aotearoa to look specifically at LGBTQIA+ and takatāpui experiences of homelessness.

Producer Sofia spoke to Fraser about these Census statistics and the significance of including takatāpui

President Biden pardoning his son and President-elect Trump’s nominee for FBI Director w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 5 December, 2024

President Biden pardoning his son and President-elect Trump’s nominee for FBI Director w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 5 December, 2024 President Biden pardoning his son and President-elect Trump’s nominee for FBI Director w/ Yale Daily News Andre Fa’aoso: 5 December, 2024 , 18.32 MB
Thu 5 Dec 2024

For State of the States this week, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, who was due to be sentenced next week for three felony charges.

They also discuss Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, who is the latest in a long list of unorthodox picks for government positions from Trump

The Historic Climate Obligations Case at the International Court of Justice w/ University of Auckland’s Dr Justin Sobion: 5 December, 2024

The Historic Climate Obligations Case at the International Court of Justice w/ University of Auckland’s Dr Justin Sobion: 5 December, 2024 The Historic Climate Obligations Case at the International Court of Justice w/ University of Auckland’s Dr Justin Sobion: 5 December, 2024, 19.54 MB
Thu 5 Dec 2024

132 nations are currently asking the International Court of Justice, the world's highest court, to recognise the harm caused by climate change and outline countries' climate obligations.

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Dr Justin Sobion from the University of Auckland about the case, who is at the court in the Hague representing Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Lucia.

Decreasing Vaping Rates amongst Youth w/ Letitia Harding, CEO Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ

Decreasing Vaping Rates amongst Youth w/ Letitia Harding, CEO Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Decreasing Vaping Rates amongst Youth w/ Letitia Harding, CEO Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, 16.71 MB
Wed 4 Dec 2024

A recent Vaping in New Zealand Youth Survey reveals that the vaping rates from school years 9-13 have dropped significantly to 12 percent - down from 27 percent in 2021.

Despite this, vaping has increased amongst older students, pointing to an ineffective and outdated system of education against vaping. The government's gradual implementation of a child-safety mechanism and lowering the nicotine strength indicates a serious problem which needs to be addressed.

Sasha spoke to Letitia Harding, CEO of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ about the survey findings and strategies to reduce harm.

The Wire w/ Oto: 4 December, 2024

The Wire w/ Oto: 4 December, 2024 The Wire w/ Oto: 4 December, 2024, 101.88 MB
Wed 4 Dec 2024

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March the recent COVID-19 Response Inquiry report, which was just released to the public, the government’s new initiative to get people on the jobseeker benefit into work and the New Zealand Transport Agency’s plan to increase public transport fares.

And he spoke to Associate Professor Helen Petousis-Harris, also about the COVID-19 Response Inquiry, with a specific focus on the role that misinformation played in shaping the government’s response and the public’s perception of lockdown measures.

Sasha spoke to Sarah Helm, Executive Director of The NZ Drug Foundation about a concerning increase in drug use and availability
And he spoke to Letitia Harding - CEO of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation about youth vaping rates

Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March: 4 December, 2024

Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March: 4 December, 2024 Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March: 4 December, 2024, 23.19 MB
Wed 4 Dec 2024

Last week, the first phase of the royal commission of inquiry into New Zealand’s covid response was released to the public.

The report looked at the lockdowns, the border response and vaccine mandates and made 39 recommendations on how New Zealand could plan for future infectious disease outbreaks more effectively.

The inquiry concluded that New Zealand’s COVID-19 response began successfully, bringing our fatality rates to among the lowest in the world. However, the report also said that many amongst the general public had concerns regarding the lockdowns and vaccine safety, and that recent job cuts at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, would reduce New Zealand’s preparedness for future pandemics.

For their weekly catchup, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez-March about the party's thoughts on the COVID-19 Response Inquiry.

They also talked about a new initiative by the government to get people of the jobseeker benefit and into work, as well as a directive by Waka Kotahi - The New Zealand Transport Agency, to increase public transport fares.

The COVID-19 Inquiry and Misinformation w/ Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Helen Petousis-Harris: December 4th, 2024

The COVID-19 Inquiry and Misinformation w/ Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Helen Petousis-Harris: December 4th, 2024 The COVID-19 Inquiry and Misinformation w/ Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Helen Petousis-Harris: December 4th, 2024, 21.38 MB
Wed 4 Dec 2024

Last week, the first phase of the royal commission of inquiry into New Zealand’s covid response was released to the public.

The report looked at the lockdowns, the border response and vaccine mandates and made 39 recommendations on how New Zealand could plan for future infectious disease outbreaks more effectively.

The report also made numerous references to the impacts of fake news and misinformation, regarding vaccines and the origins of COVID-19 which had impacts on the ability of medical staff to carry out their responsibilities and lead to unrest during New Zealand's second lockdown in 2021. 

However, while addressing it earlier in the report, the recommendations made to the government in the inquiry had no references to the role of misinformation in the pandemic or how to address it in future infectious disease outbreaks.

Oto spoke to Helen Petousis-Harris, an associate professor at the University of Auckland, to discuss the prevalence of misinformation during the pandemic and how the inquiry report failed to address it in its 39 recommendations to the government.

Concerning Increase in Drug Use and Availability w/ Executive Director Sarah Helm from The New Zealand Drug Foundation

Concerning Increase in Drug Use and Availability w/ Executive Director Sarah Helm from The New Zealand Drug Foundation Concerning Increase in Drug Use and Availability w/ Executive Director Sarah Helm from The New Zealand Drug Foundation, 17.45 MB
Wed 4 Dec 2024

Just less than two weeks ago, two new drug use surveys have been released, showing significant increases in drug use and availability, especially cocaine.

In the past five years, drug prices have continued to fall and in turn use for some substances have almost doubled. The nearly fifty-year-old drug law is outdated and has resulted in greater supply and addiction. The government’s current approach of infrequent drug busts and supply restrictions are ineffective at preventing that.

Sasha spoke to The New Zealand Drug Foundations Executive Director, Sarah Helm, about the new survey results and issues surrounding safe use.

Trademark dispute between US Singer Katy Perry and Australian Designer Katie Perry w/Associate Professor in the University of Auckland Law Faculty, Rob Batty: 3rd December, 2024

Trademark dispute between US Singer Katy Perry and Australian Designer Katie Perry w/Associate Professor in the University of Auckland Law Faculty, Rob Batty: 3rd December, 2024 Trademark dispute between US Singer Katy Perry and Australian Designer Katie Perry w/Associate Professor in the University of Auckland Law Faculty, Rob Batty: 3rd December, 2024, 27.31 MB
Tue 3 Dec 2024

American singer, Katy Perry, recently had a court win in a long-running trademark dispute with Australian fashion designer, Katie Perry. The singer successfully appealed a 2023 Federal Court decision, resulting in the fashion designer having her trademark cancelled, and being ordered to pay costs.

Producer Athena spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Law, Rob Batty, about what gave rise to the case, how trademark law was applied, and what the recent decision might mean for smaller names.

Is the government taking our country backwards? w/ the National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 3rd December, 2024

Is the government taking our country backwards? w/ the National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 3rd December, 2024 Is the government taking our country backwards? w/ the National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 3rd December, 2024, 13.82 MB
Tue 3 Dec 2024

This week saw the Labour Party’s annual conference, during which party leader Chris Hipkins spoke about the party’s goals and criticised the current National-led government. 

Hipkins named the Dunedin hospital delays, interislander ferry fiasco, and tax breaks for tobacco companies as several issues that would be targeted by a future Labour government. Hipkins then called the government divisive and suggested their policies are taking the country backwards, both due to the Treaty Principles bill and this government’s approach more broadly. 

In our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked him about these issues and how the government would respond as it moves into 2025.