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How Will the Taliban Take Over in Afghanistan Impact International Relations for the US, China and New Zealand w/ Leon Goldsmith: August 17, 2021

 How Will the Taliban Take Over in Afghanistan Impact International Relations for the US, China and New Zealand w/ Leon Goldsmith: August 17, 2021 How Will the Taliban Take Over in Afghanistan Impact International Relations for the US, China and New Zealand w/ Leon Goldsmith: August 17, 2021, 12.93 MB
Tue 17 Aug 2021

On Sunday, Taliban fighters took control of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, and brought a very quick and abrupt end to the Afghan Government and the United State's 20 year relationship with the country. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston talked to Leon Goldsmith, University of Otago Professor in Comparative Middle Eastern Politics, about the latest news on the Taliban take over in Afghanistan. They discuss, why the take over happened so much faster than anticipated, how the New Zealand government is working to get its residents out of Afghanistan and how the situation may impact international relations for New Zealand and power states such as the US and China. 

Hospital Nurses and Midwives Will Strike Again on Thursday 19 August: August 17, 2021

 Hospital Nurses and Midwives Will Strike Again on Thursday 19 August: August 17, 2021 Hospital Nurses and Midwives Will Strike Again on Thursday 19 August: August 17, 2021, 4.09 MB
Tue 17 Aug 2021

This Thursday 19 August, hospital nurses and midwives will strike again due to there being no new pay offer on the table and with working conditions still being poor. The strike will take place for the full day meaning that surgeries have been cancelled and understaffing has been a concern for hospitals in larger New Zealand cities. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to David Wait, the Industrial Adviser, DHB Sector for the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, about why the strike is taking place. 

The Role of GP's in the Covid-19 Vaccine Roll Out: August 17, 2021

 The Role of GP's in the Covid-19 Vaccine Roll Out: August 17, 2021 The Role of GP's in the Covid-19 Vaccine Roll Out: August 17, 2021, 5.64 MB
Tue 17 Aug 2021

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks with Bindi Norwell, Group CEO at ProCare Health, about the role of GP’s in the Covid-19 vaccine roll out. ProCare Health is New Zealand's largest cooperative network of general practices supporting people to live well in Aotearoa. Bindi explains why GP's weren't always involved in the vaccine roll out and why it is important to offer Covid-19 vaccinations at general practices. 

Tulī Takes Flight Scholarships for Pacific people w/ Hon Aupito William Sio

Tulī Takes Flight Scholarships for Pacific people w/ Hon Aupito William Sio Tulī Takes Flight Scholarships for Pacific people w/ Hon Aupito William Sio , 11.27 MB
Mon 16 Aug 2021

To accompany their apology for the Dawn Raids, the Government has comitted $2.1 million in scholarships for Pacific people. 

Hon Aupito Willlaim Sio says the Tulī Takes Flight scholarships acknowledge the importance of education for Pacific families and highlight the need to grow and support Pacific education.

Here is Aupito William Sio...

Balancing International Sporting Events and Covid-19 w/ Satoko Itani, Shaun Hendy, and Mark Falcous: 16 August, 2021.

 Balancing International Sporting Events and Covid-19 Balancing International Sporting Events and Covid-19, 50.61 MB
Mon 16 Aug 2021

In recent months, major international sporting events have begun to return. Some events, like the Olympics, have operated behind closed doors, while others, like the European Football Championships, have allowed fans. However, their return has raised considerable concern over the pandemic-related risks, as well as economic and political issues. 

Louis discussed the benefits and setbacks of hosting international tournaments during the pandemic with Kansai University's Satoko Itani, University of Auckland's Shaun Hendy, and University of Otago's Mark Falcous. 

The Wire with Jessica: August 16, 2021

 The Wire with Jessica: August 16, 2021 The Wire with Jessica: August 16, 2021, 125.51 MB
Mon 16 Aug 2021

This week on the show Jessica Hopkins spoke to Hon Aupito William Sio, Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Education about the Tulī Takes Flight Scholarships for Pacific people. 

She also talked to E tū Organiser, Annie Tothill about how the recent vote by Refinery NZ Shareholders to make the Marsden Point Oil Refinery an import-only terminal will affect the Northland region. 

Producer Louis Macalister discussed the benefits and setbacks of hosting international tournaments during the pandemic with Kansai University's Satoko Itani, University of Auckland's Shaun Hendy, and University of Otago's Mark Falcous. 

City Counselling w/ Cr. Shane Henderson: 13 August 2021

 City Counselling w/ Cr. Shane Henderson: 13 August 2021 Shane Henderson: 13 August 2021, 12.65 MB
Fri 13 Aug 2021

Today, Ilena talked to Cr. Shane Henderson about the new IPCC report and how the findings translate into Auckland's climate change mitigation and adaptations strategies. He also outlined what's been happening of late in Henderson with the joint Council, Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency 'Henderson Streets For People' project.

The Wellbeing of Elite Athletes: August 13, 2021

 The Wellbeing of Elite Athletes: August 13, 2021 The Wellbeing of Elite Athletes: August 13, 2021, 35.05 MB
Fri 13 Aug 2021

A new study from the University of Otago will investigate the long term effects of elite sport on athletes in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Paralympics. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Dr Xaviour Walker, who is leading the study, about what he hopes to find.

Noah also spoke to Dr David Gerrard, a former Olympic swimmer who is also involved in the study, about how the wellbeing of elite athletes has changed over time.

Aotearoa's Response to Covid w/ Michael Baker: August 13, 2021

 Aotearoa's Response to Covid w/ Michael Baker: August 13, 2021 Aotearoa's Response to Covid w/ Michael Baker: August 13, 2021, 13.37 MB
Fri 13 Aug 2021

Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker spoke to Noah Ferguson-Dudding about the government's latest announcements around Covid-19. They discussed how New Zealand can open up to the rest of the world, while still pursuing an elimination strategy, as well as the potential risks of varients.

Abortion rights in Australia and New Zealand w/ Terry Bellamak & Jackie Edmond: 13 August 2021

 Abortion rights in Australia and New Zealand w/ Terry Bellamak & Jackie Edmond: 13 August 2021 Abortion rights in Australia and New Zealand w/ Terry Bellamak & Jackie Edmond: 13 August 2021, 26.52 MB
Fri 13 Aug 2021

Ilena spoke with Terry Bellamak, president of ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa, and Jackie Edmond, the Chief Executive of Family Planning, on the new bill that has passed in Western Australia that grants 'safe access zones' around abortion providers. Those seeking abortions would not be harrassed by anti-abortion protestors within a 150 metre radius of any clinic. This brings Western Australia up to speed with the legislation in place in the rest of Australia- but New Zealand still does not provide any kind of protection for those visiting these centres. 

Ilena discusses with Terry and Jackie the current bill being proposed to the government that looks to change this, and how it falls short in some areas, as well as what they would like to see changed to ensure more equitable and protected access to abortion.