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Spying Seals From Space w/ Doctor Michelle LaRue: September 23rd, 2022

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Fri 23 Sep 2022

A years-long research project  has recently concluded, providing an understanding of the number of Weddell seals in Antarctica. 

The project involved the usage of satellites, which researchers made public and asked volunteers to count the number of seals in the continent.

In their final report of the findings, researchers discovered that the number of seals was much lower than initially thought.

Liam had a chat with Dr Michelle LaRue, an associate professor of Gateway Antarctica at the University of Canterbury, about the findings.

 

Arts Funding Cuts w/ Steve Thomas from Arts On Tour NZ: September 23rd, 2022

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Fri 23 Sep 2022

Various art groups from throughout New Zealand have recently had their funding cut back by Creative NZ, in the midst of the government entities extension of their Kahikatea Scheme.

This includes the Shakespeare globe theatre, an artist residency at the home of painter Colin McCahon, and the Arts On Tour NZ .

The scheme has brought in important new talent for funding, but the letting go of groups who’ve received funding in the ast has raised questions about expanding arts funding.

To learn more, Liam had a chat with Steve Thomas, the artistic director of Arts on Tour, about how they’re planning to adapt.

 

The Wire w/ Liam: September 23rd, 2022

 The Wire w/ Liam: September 23rd, 2022 The Wire w/ Liam: September 23rd, 2022, 100.45 MB
Fri 23 Sep 2022

Today on the Friday Wire:

Liam spoke to Pippa Coom on their regular City Counselling Segment, chatting about her final report of this council term and the upcoming local elections. 

David spoke to Rebekah Graham from Parents of Vision Impaired about food insecurity amongst some of our country’s poorest people.

Liam also had a chat with Steve Thomas from Arts on Tour about arts funding in Aotearoa New Zealand.

David talked to Corrine Sales from Victoria University of Wellington about the Ukrainian language.

And finally Liam had a chat with the University of Canterbury’s Michelle LaRue about her research using satellites to understand wendell seal populations.

Live Export Trade failing to protect Aotearoa's animals w/ Debra Ashton: September 22, 2022

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Thu 22 Sep 2022

Information obtained through an Official Information Act requests has revealed that as many as ten times more animals could be dying shortly after live export voyages compared with during the journey.

Joe spoke to SAFE for Animals CEO Debra Ashton on this matter.

 

Concerns surrounding Alzheimer's Post-Diagnostic Care w/ Catherine Hall: September 22, 2022

Concerns surrounding Alzheimer's Post-Diagnostic Care w/ Catherine Hall: September 22, 2022 Concerns surrounding Alzheimer's Post-Diagnostic Care w/ Catherine Hall: September 22, 2022 , 17.08 MB
Thu 22 Sep 2022

Alzheimers NZ is appalled that as many as 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia and around as many care partners can’t get the post-diagnostic community support they need. The latest World Alzheimer Report, which was released last night, by Alzheimer’s Disease International, says the lack of post-diagnostic care for people living with dementia is a global problem.

Joe spoke to Alzheimer NZ Chief Executive Catherine Hall on the matter.

The Wire w/ Joe: September 22, 2022

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Thu 22 Sep 2022

This week on The Wire for Rāpare Thursday!

As per usual, Tuva’a brings us our regular chat with Labour's Andrew Little.

Joe speaks to Mohamed Elkharboutly from Massey University about traditional knowledge being the key to building cyclone-resistant homes in Fiji. Joe also talks to the Chief Executive of Alzheimers NZ, Catherine Hall, about global research indicating concerns in Alzheimers post diagnostic care.

Frances brings us Greendesk! She speaks to CEO Heather Saunderson from Keep New Zealand Beautiful about Clean Up Week.

Joe also speaks to SAFE for Animals CEO Debra Ashton about new data revealing the failure of the international live export trade to protect New Zealand’s animals.

That's us for the Thursday Wire!

 

Electoral Engagement w/ Shane Reti: September 20, 2022

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Tue 20 Sep 2022

Voting for this year’s local body elections has begun, which is bringing increasing scrutiny to the issue of voter engagement.

Particularly for young people, Maori and Pasifika, but also for the general population, voter participation in local elections is relatively low and on the decline.

In regards to next year’s national election, the Independant Electoral Review Panel has begun seeking public input on potential changes to the electoral system that could benefit New Zealand’s democracy.

For Casper's weekly catch-up with National MP Dr Shane Reti, they discussed this topic of voter engagement as well as what might be expected from this electoral review and which changes he might believe to be useful.

 

The Uffindell report w/ Dr Lara Greaves: September 20, 2022

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Tue 20 Sep 2022

Newly elected Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell came under scrutiny last month after Stuff revealed he had been involved in a serious assault on a 13-year-old boy when he was a student at King's College. Later, his female flatmate from when he was attending Otago University came forward with allegations of threatening and abusive behaviour.

Uffindell was suspended from caucus while an independent inquiry by Maria Dew KC took place. On Monday, National announced the findings of the investigation: aside from the King's College incident, the other bullying allegations were unsubstantiated.

For her analysis on the affair and how it was handled by National, Christina spoke to political commentator Dr Lara Greaves.

Consent Law Reform w/ Layba Zubair: September 20, 2022

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Tue 20 Sep 2022

Content warning: this next story contains details of rape and sexual assault.

Christina sat down with Layba Zubair to talk about her petition to reform consent laws in Aotearoa, which had received 12,000 signatures by the time it closed and will now head to Parliament.

The Wire w/ Joe: September 19, 2022

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Mon 19 Sep 2022

The Wire for Rāhina Monday!

This week on the show Joe speaks to Ingrid O’Sullivan, a Senior Adviser in Environmental Law at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, about turtle bycatch mitigation. He also speaks to Wayne Macpherson from Massey University about how employers can improve workplace flexibility. 

Trishil speaks to Darrin Bull from ADHD New Zealand about the ADHD healthcare improvements.

And Stella and Isla speak with Rebecca Trelease about Reality TV and Audience Psychology for our regular fortnightly segment, Tomorrow's World!

That's us for the Monday Wire!