Kia ora koutou,

Cosy autumnal vibes on Morning Glory today… 

Highlights: Tara Clerkin Trio, Carla dal Forno and Acopia <3 

Thanks to The Tuning Fork!

The government claims its new Conservation Amendment Bill will improve protections of conservation land while also enabling more economic growth.

Its opponents say the bill will undermine existing protections, however, especially as it enables the sale of large swathes of conservation land into private ownership. This would also undermine existing legal protections for land specifically in the Coromandel, which alongside the Fast Track Bill illustrates this government’s intention to entirely circumvent many of New Zealand’s long-standing environmental policies.

To discuss the Conservation Amendment Bill, what makes it an interesting policy, and how it could end up affecting local conservation efforts in the region, News Director Castor spoke to Chair of Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, Catherine Delahunty.

You can make a submission on the bill here. Submissions close at midnight on the second of July. 

Sounded compounded

Worker First Union has recently released a report covering Aotearoa’s ambulance system, calling for urgent reform and public funding from the government.

Various issues are outlined in the report including New Zealand’s aging population, a growing trans-Tasman wage gap bleeding the workforce, the collapse of charitable giving and a fuel crisis. First Union says if these problems are not addressed they risk getting significantly worse in years to come.

The report suggests catching the ambulance up with the rest of New Zealand’s health service and making it fully publically funded for the betterment of those who rely on emergency health response and its workers.

To talk about the failing Aotearoa ambulance system and how it can be fixed, producer Thomas talked to Deputy Secretary for Workers First Union Anita Rosentreter.

The twits are back! And it's one hell of a show.  

This week, Gareth Shute joins the boys for AudioCulture to talk about legendary Auckland music festival the Others Way and it's legacy.  

Thanks to The Beer Spot

Today for Ready, Steady, Learn, Milly and Joel are joined by Dr Maryam Tayebi from the University of Auckland Centre for Brain Research, Mātai Medical Research Institute. Dr Maryam Tayebi is part of a research team that has discovered notable differences in the brains of recovering methamphetamine addicts, compared to non-users.

Thanks to UoA! 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed calls to ban flavoured nicotine products, particularly sweet, fruity, and confectionery-style flavours, which it says drive addiction amongst young people.

 WHO has warned that tobacco and nicotine companies are deliberately creating products that are “more appealing, easier to use and harder to quit” for adolescents and young people.

Thursday Wire Host Caeden caught up with Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand Chief Executive Letitia Harding about the calls for restrictions and how this applies in a New Zealand context.

Charlie joins Rosetta in the studio to brew up some delicious PNG single origin kawhe - filter style! Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Poor Milly is still māuiui, but Rosetta has lots of goodies lined up for you on Breakfast this morning! E whai ake nei; Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Charlie, Loose Reads with Nate, and bosom selecta with Anniversary Eve! Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!