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Animal Welfare in Rodeos w/ Debra Ashton: July 20, 2021

 Animal Welfare in Rodeos w/ Debra Ashton: July 20, 2021 Animal Welfare in Rodeos w/ Debra Ashton: July 20, 2021, 14.13 MB
Tue 20 Jul 2021

New producer, Joe, talks to the CEO of animal welfare group SAFE, Debra Ashton, about their recent decision to take the government to court over their failure to ban rodeos.

Increased Police Protections w/ Chris Cahill: July 19th, 2021

 Increased Police Protections w/ Chris Cahill: July 19th, 2021 Increased Police Protections w/ Chris Cahill: July 19th, 2021, 23.37 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

The New Zealand Police Association have called for better protections for officers, including faster access to firearms and working in pairs. This has come after violence, in particular from firearms, towards officers has increased in recent years. 

Louis spoke the President of the Police Association Chris Cahill about the demands and why police deem these necessary. 

LSD Micro-Dosing for Cancer Patients w/ Dr Lisa Reynolds: July 19, 2021

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Mon 19 Jul 2021

Researchers at the University of Auckland are preparing a study into the the mental health impacts of LSD micro-dosing on late stage cancer patients. 

Louis spoke to the project's lead researcher, Dr Lisa Reynolds about micro-dosing and why there is such limited information on its impacts. 

Update on Samoa's Post-election Events w/ James Robertson: July 19, 2021

 Update on Samoa's Post-election Events w/ James Robertson: July 19, 2021 Update on Samoa's Post-election Events w/ James Robertson: July 19, 2021, 20.5 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

Following Samoa's general election in April, a clear winner has still not been decided. While the Human Rights Protection Party have been operating as a caretaker government, the opposition FAST Party have won recent by-elections. 

Producer Louis chatted with Editor at the Samoa Observer James Robertson about the developments and what may happen in the coming weeks. 

The Wire with Jessica: July 19, 2021

 The Wire with Jessica: July 19, 2021 The Wire with Jessica: July 19, 2021, 67.55 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

On the Monday Wire, Jessica Hopkins talked to Green Party Co-leader James Shaw about the farmers protest against the Ute Tax and recent environmental regulations, and 35 years of homosexual law reform in New Zealand. 

Jessica also be spoke to Associate Professor Susan Fountaine about the gender gap in news.

Producer Louis Macalister brings you an interview with the Police Association's President, Chris Cahill on Police demands for better protection for officers.

Louis was joined by Samoa Observer journalist James Robertson to discuss the recent developments Post-election in Samoa.

Lastly, Louis had one more piece, talking to Dr Lisa Reynolds from the University of Auckland about LSD microdosing for cancer patients. 

The Green Party's James Shaw on Farmers Protesting Ute tax and Environmental Regulations: July 19

 The Green Party's James Shaw on Farmers Protesting Ute tax and Environmental Regulations: July 19 The Green Party's James Shaw on Farmers Protesting Ute tax and Environmental Regulations: July 19, 14.1 MB
Mon 19 Jul 2021

Our weekly chat with James Shaw is back this week. 

Jessica Hopkins talked to James about farmers protesting against ute tax, and environmental regulations, the arrest of four Kaitiaki at Putiki, and 35 years of homosexual law reform. 

Jessica started off the interview discussing whether we can supporting farmers while reducing emissions from agriculture.

The Pūtiki Protests: July 16, 2021

The Pūtiki Protests: July 16, 2021 The Pūtiki Protests: July 16, 2021 , 36.66 MB
Fri 16 Jul 2021

Recent protests in Pūtiki Bay have escalated in recent weeks, with conflict between security guards and protesters, and an increasing police presence. Protestors argue a marina being built in the area will harm the environment, and have criticised the developers for insufficient consultation.

 

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Director of Kennedy Point Marina, Kitt Littlejohn, about the protesters' beliefs and actions. Noah also spoke to Lissy Fehnker-Heather from Forest & Bird, and Emily Weiss from Protect Pūtiki, to understand the environmental and cultural concerns around the construction.

Older Generations' Perspectives on Climate Change: July 16, 2021

 Older Generations' Perspectives of Climate Change: July 16, 2021 Older Generations' Perspectives of Climate Change: July 16, 2021, 20.06 MB
Fri 16 Jul 2021

A recent study has revealed more old New Zealanders believe climate change is real, and caused by humans. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to the author of the study, Taciano Milfont from Waikato University, about the findings, and how they may affect New Zealand's climate policy. 

Please note the introduction mistakenly refers to Victoria University, rather than Waikato University.

Covid Alert Levels w/ Professor Michael Baker: July 16, 2021

 Covid Alert Levels w/ Professor Michael Baker: July 16, 2021 Covid Alert Levels w/ Professor Michael Baker: July 16, 2021, 14.76 MB
Fri 16 Jul 2021

A recent paper from the University of Otago proposes changing New Zealand's five-tiered Covid-19 alert system to seven tiers. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to a contributor to the paper, Professor Michael Baker, about why a change is necessary.

Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021

 Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021 Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021, 10.75 MB
Thu 15 Jul 2021

MPs from the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee are launcing an inquiry into cryptocurrency, with them looking into its risks and benefits.

Chair Dr Duncan Webb spoke to Justin Wong.