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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

The Pūtiki Protests: July 16, 2021

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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.

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

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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.

Demand for Psychologists w/ Gaynor Parkin: July 15, 2021

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

Conor spoke to Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Umbrella Wellbeing Gaynor Parkin about the shortage of psychologists in New Zealand and the need for more training. They also talked about what the Government can do to support psychologists and possible solutions for the mental health sector.

Select Committee inquiry into cryptocurrency: July 15, 2021

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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.

Auckland Transport's City Centre Bus Plan w/ Pete Moth and Matt Lowrie

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

The City Centre Bus Plan to improve transport within the city centre was released this week. Conor spoke to Pete Moth, Service Network Development Managert, and Matt Lowrie, Editor of Greater Auckland on the plans. They discussed what the changes to the bus system were going to be, the barriers that are in place to make the changes, and the time scale of such a development.

Orca behaviour w/ Prof. Karen Stockin: July 15 2021

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Thu 15 Jul 2021

The search for orca calf Toa's pod goes into the fourth day, but there had been few confimed of pods at the North Island's West Coast.  Justin Wong spoke to marine-ecologist Professor Karen Stockin of Massey University about the rarity of a orca calf being left behind and what needs to be done.