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ACC's Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative w/ Emma Powell: October 13, 2021

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Wed 13 Oct 2021

Last week, ACC launched their Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative; an intiative that is investing $44.9 million dollars, over four years, to establish a fit-for-purpose sexual violence primary prevention system. Of this $44.9 million, $11.7 million is being purposed for Kaupapa Māori approaches. 

This morning Zazi spoke to Emma Powell, ACC’s Chief Customer Officer, to talk about this ACC launch in more depth, and gain a better understanding as to how it will help prevent sexual violence.   

Zazi began by asking Emma to explain the initiative in more detail.

Calls for Covid Relief Funding for the Māori Screen Sector w/ Ngā Aho Whakaari: October 13, 2021

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Wed 13 Oct 2021

Recently, Ngā Aho Whakaari, the national representative body for Māori on screen, announced their disappointment that the Māori screen sector has been left out of Covid relief funding. The Māori screen sector sits under two government bodies, Te Māngai Pāho and the Ministry of Broadcasting. However, the Ministry of Culture and Heritage's Screen Production Recovery Fund has only been extended to NZ Film Commission and NZ On Air funded projects. This has left Te Māngai Pāho projects without the support to get through the uncertain times caused by lockdown. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Anahera Higgins, the Chair of Ngā Aho Whakaari, about this discrepancy in funding and how it might be resolved. 

ACT's Brooke van Velden on the Vaccine Mandate and the New Covid-19 Treatment Pill: October 13, 2021.

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Wed 13 Oct 2021

This week, Zazi speaks to Brooke about the vaccine mandate for teachers and most healthcare workers, as well as the Government signing an advanced purchase agreement for the new Covid-19 treatment pill Molnupiravir.

In the first half, Zazi asks Brooke about whether she believes the vaccine mandate will increase vaccination numbers, whether this mandate will result in workers leaving their place of employment, and whether the tertiary education sector should be included in the madate.

In the second half, Zazi and Brooke talk about ACT's support for the new Covid-19 treatment pill Molnupiravir, the significance of New Zealand being one of the first countries in the world to sign this advanced purchase, as well as the efficiency of Medsafe.

Protecting Prisoners from COVID-19 w/ Lisa Woods: October 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Oct 2021

Earlier today, Amnesty International New Zealand released a statement regarding the condition of prisons during the current lockdown, this comes after three new cases were found at Mt Eden Prison. Amnesty International New Zealand is calling for the government and the Minister of Corrections to ensure that proactive measures are taken to protect people in prison through access to vaccinations, PPE, health care and mental health services. Joe talked to Lisa Woods, the Campaign Manager for Amnesty International on the matter.

 

The Wire with Jemima: October 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Oct 2021

Today on the Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Andrew Chen, a Research Fellow for Koi Tū – the Centre for Informed Futures at the University of Auckland, about how new technologies will help New Zealand live safely with Covid-19 from now and into the future. 

Joe Wickins talks to Amnesty International New Zealand's Lisa Woods about the condition of prisons amidst the current lockdown, and how prisoners must be protected from COVID-19.

This week on Tomorrow’s World, Isla Christensen and Stella Huggins discuss the rise of synthetic diamonds with Dr Geoff Wilmott. 

Finally, Jemima interviews Dr Deborah Powell, the National Secretary of APEX, about the month-long strike for Ministry of Education psychologists that started last week.

The Future Of Diamonds: Bling built in the lab with Dr Geoff Wilmott: October 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Oct 2021

To paraphrase Beyonce - If you like it then you should have put a lab grown ring on it! This week we discuss the rise of synthetic diamonds. Looking at market pressures, the energy consumption of the synthetic process and we get into the science of how diamonds form as carbon under pressure.

How New Technologies will Help New Zealanders Live with Covid-19: October 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Oct 2021

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the government on the advice of health officials has been making decisions about new technologies such as the contact tracing app and now vaccine certificates. These technologies are designed to help New Zealand deal with the Covid-19 outbreaks within our community. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston wanted to speak to an expert about how these technologies will work to help New Zealanders to live safely with the virus in the community from now and into the future.

Jemima interviews Dr Andrew Chen, a Research Fellow for Koi Tū – the Centre for Informed Futures at the University of Auckland, about how the vaccine certificate and the contact tracing app work to keep people safe and why these technologies are important in a Covid suppression strategy. 

Month Long Strike for Ministry of Education Psychologists: October 12, 2021

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Tue 12 Oct 2021

Last Tuesday, over 120 psychologists employed by the Ministry of Education working in schools and early childhood centers began a month-long strike. The strike action involves the psychologists refusing to accept further referrals of cases onto their caseload. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Deborah Powell, the National Secretary for APEX Union, about the strike. They discuss why there is such a significant difference in conditions for Ministry Psychologists compared to DHB Psychologists.

Decline in Moths and Butterflies w/ Jacqui Knight

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Mon 11 Oct 2021

Recent statistics from the United Kingdom wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation shows the average number of butterflies and moths per count is the lowest they have ever recorded.

Jessica speaks to Jacqui Knight from Moths and Butterflies New Zealand Trust about who says urgent action is needed to save Butterfly and Moth species in Aotearoa. 

She started off the interview asking Knight about the trust, and the work they are doing.

The Wire With Jessica: October 11, 2021

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Mon 11 Oct 2021

This week on the show, Jessica Hopkins speaks to Associate Professor Kerry Gibson from the University of Auckland about changing our approach to youth mental health, Professor Andrew Shelling about genetic discrimination in healthcare insurance, and Jacqui Knight from Moths and Butterflies New Zealand Trust about declining numbers of species worldwide. 

Louis Macalister talks to Belinda Storey about insurance issues for houses in erosion zones, and the Green Party’s Teanau Tuiono about rocket launches potentially breaching New Zealand’s nuclear-free laws.

Lastly, Christina Huang talks to Adriana Christie about her role overseeing parks and recreation, in a new regular segment with the Waitematā Local Board.