Nine To Noon

The fishing industry has got a bad rap in recent years. Documentaries like Seaspiracy have highlighted problems like overfishing and environmental devastation, which have led to some swearing off seafood all together. Tora Collective on Wairarapa's south coast couldn't be further from the the industrial fishing model of mass dredging and distribution. Crayfish, Paua and Kina are hand-caught by Troy Bramley and Claire Edwards on a seasonal basis and sent directly to the consumer. And it's paying off - their efforts recently won them an Outstanding NZ Food Awards where they bet some major fishing companies. They speak to Kathryn about why it's time for a sea change for the industry. 11:45Urban Issues - heritage areas

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of Capital Government Relations. Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk to Kathryn about what the latest political polls are showing and the looming Budget.

Angelo Georgalli, aka The Game Chef, teams up with Fish & Game New Zealand for his new cookbook. The Fish + Game Cookbook is an intriguing collection of "wanna-be bush tucker meets Grey Lynn polish", says Sonja de Friez.

Akuch Kuol Anyieth writes about her remarkable journey from fleeing war-torn South Sudan for a refugee camp in Kenya, and to living as a refugee in Australia.

Debora talks to Kathryn about the devastating impact Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having on Africa, contributing to a lack of grain and famine. Debora reports from Ukraine.

Sea levels are rising twice as fast as thought in New Zealand, significantly reducing the amount of time authorities have to respond. But there's a new weapon in regional and unitary councils' armoury to combat the pressures on communities of climate change, as well as for managing land, air, and water resources. The sector's inaugural Chief Science Advisor is Dr Chris Daughney. Te Uru Kahika created this role in recognition of increased pressure on local and regional government from sea level rise, among other pressing environmental issues. Kathryn speaks with Dr Daughney, who is also Chief Science advisor at NIWA.

Rural doctors are appalled the proposed Pae Ora Healthy Futures Bill doesn't include a rural health strategy, and fear it could entrench health inequities in rural areas. The bill amalgamates the country's 20 District Health Boards into one centralised unit called Health New Zealand. The New Zealand Rural General Practice Network says the proposed legislation ignores the needs of the approximately 750,000 New Zealanders living in rural areas. Rural healthcare has been in crisis for at least a decade, with poorer health outcomes, and a critical workforce shortage. Forty percent of the country's 194 rural practices are looking for staff, and the existing workforce is aging, with 50 percent signalling they plan to retire in the next five to ten years. The RGPN is calling for rural communities to be identified as a priority population group in the legislation -- alongside Maori, Pacific People and the Disabled, who are already recognised. Kathryn speaks to Dr Grant Davidson, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network, and Gill Naylor, president of Rural Women New Zealand.

Comedians Te Radar & Pinky Agnew with an interesting legal amendment covering Canadian astronauts in space.

Sam looks at the importance of unpredictability in Super Rugby, the message behind the Black Ferns selections, examines the Black Caps squad for England and how Lydia Ko's "time of the month" interview is a game changer.

Martene McCaffrey of Unity Books Auckland reviews Joan is Okay by Weike Wang, published by Text Publishing.