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The Wire with Justin: February 25, 2021

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Thu 25 Feb 2021

On their weekly chat Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the government's mental health policy.

The government changed the Kiwisaver Act to allow people with life-shortening conditions to access their Kiwisaver earlier, Ayana and Justin spoke to activist Timothy Fairhall, IHC Director of Advocacy Trish Grant, and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Dr David Clark.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on the further fallout from former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations, criticism of the federal government small benefits raise, and Facebook reversing its ban on Australian news.

NASA's Perseverance Rover Landing w/ Haritina Mogoșanu: February 23, 2021

 NASA's Perseverance Rover Landing w/ Haritina Mogoșanu: February 23, 2021 NASA's Perseverance Rover Landing w/ Haritina Mogoșanu: February 23, 2021, 13.84 MB
Wed 24 Feb 2021

NASA’s Perseverance Rover landed on Mars on February 19th (NZ) to search for signs of ancient microbial life. The objective of the mission is astrobiological as scientists aim to characterise the planet’s geology and past climate. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Haritina Mogoșanu, the Executive Director of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network, about the Perseverance mission and why it is significant for astrobiology and human understanding of life as we know it.  

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Matariki and Immigration NZ: February 24, 2021

 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Matariki and Immigration NZ: February 24, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Matariki and Immigration NZ: February 24, 2021, 25.98 MB
Wed 24 Feb 2021

Felix talks to ACT co-leader Brooke van Velden about the cost of Matariki as a public holiday and the shortcomings of Immigration NZ.

The Wire with Felix: February 24, 2021

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Wed 24 Feb 2021

On today's Wire with Felix:

Dear Science: Felix and Marcus talk about Perseverence, magnetic fields, and "Planet Nine"

Felix talks to Brooke from the ACT Party about Matariki and Immigration NZ

Jade talks to Emilie Rākete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about the Mihi Briggans court case.

Jade also talks to President of Abortion Rights Aotearoa, Terry Bellamar, about the new bill to create safe spaces around clinics.

Lastly, Felix brings an update on synthetic fertilizer, which we covered two weeks ago.

Government Inaction on Mental Health Reform w/ Shaun Robinson

 Government Inaction on Mental Health Reform w/ Shaun Robinson Government Inaction on Mental Health Reform w/ Shaun Robinson, 30.9 MB
Tue 23 Feb 2021

Two years after the publication of He Ara Oranga, the national inquiry into mental health and addictions, community groups, healthcare providers, and those interfacing with services report little material change. Report after report and headline after headline lamenting New Zealand's provision of mental health care raises the question of whether more should be done about the issue beyond just talking about it.

Hanna speaks to Mental Health Foundation CEO Shaun Robinson about He Ara Oranga, the government's progress (or lack thereof) on its recommendations, and what action should be taken instead.

The Wire with Jemima: February 23, 2021

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Tue 23 Feb 2021

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Paul Mackay from BusinessNZ about the government’s plan to overhaul the Holidays Act 2003. 

Hanna Thompson talks to the Mental Health Foundation's Chief Executive, Shaun Robinson about the government stalling on reforming the mental health sector in a practical way. 

Noah Ferguson-Dudding interviews a specialist in ethics of war, Dr Thomas Gregory, about the role New Zealand businesses in controversial global affairs. They discuss Air New Zealand’s involvement with the Saudi Arabian Navy.

Finally, Jemima speaks to Haritina Mogoșanu, Executive Director of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network, about the landing of the NASA Perseverance Rover on Mars. 

Overhauling the Holidays Act 2003: February 24, 2021

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Tue 23 Feb 2021

This morning the government announced that a number of improvements will be made to the Holidays Act 2003. The improvements include extending bereavement leave to include more family members, extending the rights to sick leave and family violence leave, and standardising the calculations for holiday pay. Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood says legislation can be expected in early 2022. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston talks to Paul Mackay, Manager of Employment Relations Policy at BusinessNZ, about the planned overhaul of the Act. Paul explains how the collective work of BusinessNZ and the Council of Trade Unions led to this government decision. 

The Role of NZ Businesses in Controversial Global Affairs: February 23, 2021

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Tue 23 Feb 2021

Saudi Arabia has been widely condemned for leading a violent intervention in Yemen. Recently, it was revealed that Air New Zealand had carried out a contract for the Saudi Arabian navy and New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had approved exports for military equipment to Saudi Arabia’s forces. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Dr Thomas Gregory, a senior lecturer in politics and international affairs at the University of Auckland, about the role New Zealand’s government, and kiwi businesses, in controversial global affairs.

The scrapped Resource Management Act, Waiheke Island's Housing Crisis, the Conversion Therapy Ban Petition, and the start of the COVID-19 roll out w/ The Green Party co-leader James Shaw: Monday, February 22, 2021

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Mon 22 Feb 2021

This week with the Green Party co-leader James Shaw, Zoë Larsen Cumming speaks to James on the scrapped Resource Management Act, Waiheke Island’s housing crisis, the huge support for Spokesperson for rainbow communities Dr Elizabeth Kerekere’s Ban Conversion therapy petition, and the vaccine roll out which commenced over the weekend.

Mihi Bassett and Systemic Issues in New Zealand Prisons w/ Meg de Ronde: February 22, 2021

 Mihi Bassett and Systemic Issues in New Zealand Prisons w/ Meg de Ronde: February 22, 2021 Mihi Bassett and Systemic Issues in New Zealand Prisons w/ Meg de Ronde: February 22, 2021, 21.19 MB
Mon 22 Feb 2021

Amnesty International has expressed grave concerns over issues in Aotearoa's prison system following Judge McNaughton's thundering assessment of Corrections' treatment of Mihi Bassett, an inmate at Auckland Women's Prison. Bassett is currently on trial for arson charges but the trial has brought to light the inhumane treatment Bassett, as well as other inmates, suffer within the prison. Aneeka speaks to Meg de Ronde, Executive Director at Amnesty International New Zealand, about this particular case, Amnesty International's concerns and systemic issues in New Zealand prisons.