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National’s Childcare Subsidy and Period Products in Schools w/ Jan Tinetti: 28 March, 2024

National’s Childcare Subsidy and Period Products in Schools w/ Jan Tinetti: 28 March, 2024 National’s Childcare Subsidy and Period Products in Schools w/ Jan Tinetti: 28 March, 2024, 19.11 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

National has announced the fruits of the childcare policy they campaigned on, which is a rebate paid out once every three months. This is after they campaigned on fortnightly payments, and will disadvantage parents who cannot afford childcare up front.

They’ve also announced they are continuing Labour’s policy of free period product in schools and kura, although whether or not this includes primary as well as intermediate and high schools is uncertain. 

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire host Caeden asked Labour spokesperson for Education and Women Jan Tinetti about both of these announcements. 

The Role of Te Ao Māori in Aotearoa's Disaster Management Strategies w Dr. Shaun Awatere and Professor Christine Kenney

The Role of Te Ao Māori in Aotearoa's Disaster Management Strategies w Dr. Shaun Awatere and Professor Christine Kenney Shaun Awatere and Professor Christine Kenney, 37.42 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

Last month saw the release of an independent review examining the emergency management of Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke’s Bay last year. Insights revealed the key role marae, iwi and hāpu played in disaster response, heralding calls for strategies more inclusive of te ao Māori.

Producer Jasmine Gray spoke with Dr. Shaun Awatere, of Ngāti Porou, who is Kaihautū Māori Research Impact Leader and Manaaki Whenua at Landcare Research. He discussed the ways in which national and local bureaucracies can be more formally inclusive of te Ao Māori and mana whenua approaches.

Jasmine also spoke with Professor Christine Kenney, of Te Ātiawa ki Kāpati, Ngāi Tahu, and Ngāti Toarangatira. Amongst an impressive array of interdisciplinary roles in this area, Christine is the Chair of Disaster Risk Reduction at Massey University, and she provided us more insight about what the report’s findings mean for Aotearoa’s wider emergency management frameworks.

The Wire w/ Castor/Caeden: 28th March, 2024.

The Wire w/ Castor/Caeden: 28th March, 2024. , 85.97 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2024

This week Castor filled in for Thursday Wire's usual host, Caeden. 

For our weekly catchup with the Labour Party’s Jan Tinetti, Caeden discussed the outcomes of National’s childcare policy and the continuation of Labour’s free menstrual products policy.

They also spoke to Counsellor Lotu Fuli about the vandalisation of the rainbow crossing on Karangahape Road this morning and the end of Auckland Transport’s half price fares.

Producer Jasmine spoke with Dr. Shaun Awatere and Professor Christine Kenney about the role of te ao Māori in disaster management following the independent review released last month on the Hawke’s Bay emergency response to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Fast Track Approval Bill and the IMF’s recommendations for our Tax system w/ Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March: March 27, 2024

Fast Track Approval Bill and the IMF’s recommendations for our Tax system w/ Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March: March 27, 2024 Fast Track Approval Bill and the IMF’s recommendations for our Tax system w/ Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March: March 27, 2024, 12.83 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

 

The Fast Track approval legislation would enable the Ministers of transport, Infrastructure and Regional Development to approve consents for projects without going through the current considerations around communities and local and regional government, existing legislation regarding Te Tiriti and community participation.

Environmental activists have criticised the legislation as a potential avenue to undermine environmental considerations.

Nicholas spoke to Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March about his Party’s stance on the legislation.  

They also spoke about the International Monetary Funds’ recommendations regarding reform in our tax system.

The International Monetary Fund’s recommendations for reform of New Zealand’s tax systems w/ Professor Craig Elliffe: March 27, 2024

The International Monetary Fund’s recommendations for reform of New Zealand’s tax systems w/ Professor Craig Elliffe: March 27, 2024 The International Monetary Fund’s recommendations for reform of New Zealand’s tax systems w/ Professor Craig Elliffe: March 27, 2024, 18.26 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a UN organisation that evaluates and monitors the economic politics and financial situations of member states.

The IMF’s recent evaluation of New Zealand led to several recommendations.

Tax reform featured heavily in the recommendations, with the IMF suggesting New Zealand imposes a Capital Gains Tax as well as a Land Value Tax.

Nicholas spoke to Professor of tax law Craig Elliffe about the IMF’s recommendations.

The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 27, 2024

The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 27, 2024 The Wire w/ Nicholas: March 27, 2024, 121.33 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

This week on the Wednesday Wire:

Nicholas spoke to Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the Fast Track Approval Legislation and the IMF’s recommendations regarding New Zealand’s tax system. 

He also spoke to Professor Craig Elliffe about the IMF’s recommendations regarding reform in our tax system.

Oto spoke to Letitia Harding, the chief executive of the Asthma and Respiratory foundation, New Zealand, to talk about the government’s recent ban on disposable vapes.

He also spoke to Dr Susan Maiava, the Co Founder of the ethical directory “Fair and Good” to talk about a petition her organisation made to the government to re-introduce modern slavery legislation. 

To end the show, Sofia spoke to Professor Moana Theodore on the world leading Dunedin Study: How Will You Age?

Dunedin Study Enters Mid-Life Era w Professor Moana Theodore

Dunedin Study Enters Mid-Life Phase w Professor Moana Theodore Dunedin Study Enters Mid-Life Phase w Professor Moana Theodore, 19.02 MB
Wed 27 Mar 2024

The infamous Dunedin Study is preparing for its next phase of life.

The study, which has followed over 1000 babies since 1973 is now entering it’s ‘mid-life’ period as members reach the ripe age of 52.

Producer Sofia Kent spoke with Auckland Uni Alumni and Study Director Professor Moana Theodore about the longitudinal study and what mid-life might show us.

Whaikaha, Ministry for Disabled People, funding changes w/ Labour Party Spokesperson for Disability Issues, Priyanca Radhakrishnan: 26th March 2024

Whaikaha, Ministry for Disabled People, funding changes w/ Labour Party Spokesperson for Disability Issues, Priyanca Radhakrishnan: 26th March 2024 Whaikaha, Ministry for Disabled People, funding changes w/ Labour Party Spokesperson for Disability Issues, Priyanca Radhakrishnan: 26th March 2024, 12.92 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Last week, on Monday 18th March, Whaikaha - the Ministry for Disabled People announced that it was making changes to its Purchasing Rules and Equipment and Modification Services. 

These changes mean that people can no longer use disability funding for expenses that provide respite, self-care services for carers and whānau, gifts for volunteers providing support, and overseas and domestic travel costs. 

The changes came into effect the same day they were announced. 

Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to Labour MP and Spokesperson for Disability Issues, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, about these changes and the implications they will have for disabled communities and whānau. 

CBD oil as a natural treatment for endometriosis pain relief w/ Co-Founder of the Cannabis Clinic, Dr Waseem Alzaher: 26th March, 2024

CBD oil as a natural treatment for endometriosis pain relief w/ Co-Founder of the Cannabis Clinic, Dr Waseem Alzaher: 26th March, 2024 CBD oil as a natural treatment for endometriosis pain relief w/ Co-Founder of the Cannabis Clinic, Dr Waseem Alzaher: 26th March, 2024, 23.72 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

World Endometriosis Day is coming up this week on the 28th of March. 

Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, causing severe pain in the pelvis. 

Endometriosis is hard to diagnose and there is currently no cure. 

However, international studies have shown that CBD oil is a promising natural treatment for endometriosis pain relief. 

Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to the CEO of the Green Leaf Group and Co-founder of the Cannabis Clinic, Dr. Waseem Alzaher, about the effectiveness of existing treatments and the use of cannabis to relieve pain.

Proposed vaping legislation and changes to disability funding eligibility w/ National’s James Meager: 26th March 2024.

Proposed vaping legislation and changes to disability funding eligibility w/ National’s James Meager: 26th March 2024. , 18.5 MB
Tue 26 Mar 2024

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced a batch of legislation aimed at reducing the prevalence of vaping amongst young people. These changes include a ban on disposable vapes and increased fines for those selling vapes to underaged buyers. 

Additionally, recent changes around disability funding eligibility have been criticised by many for removing access to essential services or leisure activities. 

Wire host Castor spoke to James Meager about the new vaping legislation and the possible consequences for young people, along with the funding criteria changes and how they might affect disabled people and their carers.