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Covid-Status Restrictions for Air New Zealand's Domestic Flights w/ Leeanne Langridge: November 09, 2021

 Covid-Status Restrictions for Air New Zealand's Domestic Flights w/ Leeanne Langridge: November 09, 2021 Covid-Status Restrictions for Air New Zealand's Domestic Flights w/ Leeanne Langridge: November 09, 2021, 7.39 MB
Tue 9 Nov 2021

This morning Air New Zealand announced new Covid-status restrictions for passengers on all domestic flights. From December 14 2021 people aged 12 and over will have to be fully vaccinated or have tested negative for Covid-19 to board.

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks live to Air New Zealand General Manager Customer Leanne Langridge about the move. They discuss the airline's motivations, why there is an option to have a vaccine passport or a negative test, what input the government had in the decision, and what processes will be put in place to guarantee authentic vaccination passports and test results, as well as the safety of Air New Zealand staff and customers. 

Fertiliser Companies and Water Contamination w/ Steve Abel: November 9, 2021

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Tue 9 Nov 2021

Yesterday, Greenpeace released a statement detailing how Fertiliser Companies are responsible for nitrate-contaminated water which has caused people to die from bowel-cancer. Studies have shown that in New Zealand, there are up to one-hundred cases of bowel-cancer a year with forty deaths. The organisation has called for the government to phase out synthetic fertilisers which contain nitrogen due to how it’s impact our waterways, as well as the environment. Joe speaks to Steve Abel, the Senior Campaign Manager for Greenpeace, on the issue of water contamination and how it affects efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Liveable Cities w/ Dr Lee Beattie: November 09, 2021

 Liveable Cities w/ Dr Lee Beattie: November 09, 2021 Liveable Cities w/ Dr Lee Beattie: November 09, 2021, 9.19 MB
Tue 9 Nov 2021

Tomorrow's World hosts Stella and Isla have been inspired by their daily lockdown walks to learn about urban planning and how Auckland may change in the future. Looking at concepts of walkability and neighbourhoods, Dr Beattie talks us through the history, future aspirations and barriers of urban design.

Aotearoa Justice Watch w/ Amnesty International's Lisa Woods

Aotearoa Justice Watch w/ Amnesty International's Lisa Woods Aotearoa Justice Watch w/ Amnesty International's Lisa Woods , 11.26 MB
Mon 8 Nov 2021

Last week, Amnesty International, along with other organisations, launched a new platform called Aotearoa Justice Watch. 

The platform helps those experiencing issues within Aotearoa’s prison system speak out, with the aim of increasing transparency after reports of human rights abuses. 

Here is Joe Wickins speaking to Lisa Woods, the Campaign Director from Amnesty International on the matter.

The Wire With Jessica: November 8, 2021

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Mon 8 Nov 2021

This week on the show, host Jessica Hopkins speaks to National President at New Zealand Union of Students' Associations Andrew Lessels about the Free Fairs Campaign. 

Producer Louis Macalister interviews Antarctica New Zealand’s CEO Sarah Williamson about the redevelopment of Scott Base and the Green Party’s Ricardo Menendez March about their calls for the government to support people in council housing. 

Joe Wickins speaks to Lisa Woods from Amnesty International about Aotearoa Justice Watch. 

And Christina Huang continues her regular segment with the Waitematā Local Board. This week she speaks to Board Member Graeme Gunthorp.

Free Fairs Campaign w/ New Zealand Union of Students' Associations

Free Fairs Campaign w/ New Zealand Union of Students' Associations Free Fairs Campaign w/ New Zealand Union of Students' Associations , 11.45 MB
Mon 8 Nov 2021

A collective of 40+ organisations including student associations has launched a petition, calling for the Minister of Transport to implement free public transport for Community Service Card holders, full and part-time tertiary students, and under-25s nationwide.

The campaign states that many people in these groups rely on public transport the most, but are the most likely to not be able to afford it.

Jessica Hopkins spoke with National President at New Zealand Union of Students' Associations Andrew Lessels about why this is an important issue for students in particular.

Here is that interview.

The Friday Wire with Noah: November 5, 2021

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Fri 5 Nov 2021

The Friday Wire:

Noah speaks to Christopher Luxon about National's plan to scrap MIQ facilities, Labour MP Helen White about a vaccination drive at TAPAC and Sarah McBride about climate change anxiety.

Ilena speaks about women's rights in prison with Sauonamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo, and Auckland Transport's parking strategy review with Councillor Shane Henderson.

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: November 5, 2021

 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: November 5, 2021 City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: November 5, 2021, 15.69 MB
Fri 5 Nov 2021

Ilena caught up with Councillor Shane Henderson about Auckland Transport’s Parking Strategy Review and how that figures into Auckland’s wider climate change plan. He discussed changes that are being considered for parking in central Auckland districts, as well as how things might change further out, and how public transport infrastructure needs to concurrently be made an accessible and convenient alternative if we want a greener future. 

 

The 'First Do No Harm' report w/ Karanina Sumeo: November 5, 2021

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Fri 5 Nov 2021

This morning, Ilena spoke with Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo, the EEO Commissioner for the Human Rights Commission, on a report on the harmful treatment and subsequent breaches of human rights of women in segregated housing in prisons across Aotearoa.

In addition to the disproportionate use of unreasonable force against women in comparison to men, the report found that Māori and Pacific women face prolonged segregation, with as many as 93% of those segregated in prison for 15 days or longer being Māori or Pacific women. 

The report was authored by Dr. Sharon Shalev from the Centre for Criminology at the University of Oxford, and commissioned directly by Dr. Karanina Sumeo to look into the use of such punitive practices and provide recommendations for Corrections to improve these conditions.

 

Climate Anxiety Over Time: November 5, 2021

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Fri 5 Nov 2021

A new report has looked at how climate change issues affect the mental health of New Zealanders. Looking at the wellbeing of Kiwis over a year has shown the detrimental affect of climate change and how it can cause anxiety. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to the author of the report, Sarah McBride from Victoria University of Wellington about her findings.