R1 News Bulletin for Friday 20 May

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The 2022 Government Budget was announced yesterday. As part of the budget the government announced a temporary cost of living payment for those over 18 and earning under 70K who are not currently eligible for the winter energy payment. The cost of living payment is $350 and will go to around 2.1 million New Zealanders averaging to $27 a week.

We Spoke with Murat Ungor for the department of Economics at Otago University about the importance of a government budget, the effectiveness of this years well being budget, as well as it's long term implications for young people in Aoteroa.

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On today's programme we were joined by Murat Ungor for our weekly segment Business to talk about the recently announced 2022 government well being budget. We broke down the budget, looked at it’s long term impacts, and relevance to young New Zealanders.We spoke with associate professor Joanna Williams from the University of Otago’s anatomy department to about some new research which would make identifying Alzheimer's earlier much easier. We had a feature investigating the repercussions of ACT’s new alternate budget which would abolish the Ministry for Māori Development. Lastly we had a chat with Michele Driscoll from the Otago Farmers Market about what’s available at the market this week and some fresh recipe ideas.

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On Monday over 10,000 allied health workers took to picket lines across the country as part of a coordinated strike by the Public Service Association. Members of the union, which comprises 70 different health specialties from physiotherapists to medical laboratory scientists, rejected a last-minute offer from DHBs and instead chose to strike in order to secure better pay and working conditions. We spoke to organiser Jennie Wilson from the Public Service Association about the strike and the union's intentions.

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Interview: Adam Weir (Secondary school teacher in the lower north island) on the move to Orange Light, the lift of mask mandates and repercussions of this in schools.

On the 13th of April Aotearoa moved to the Orange Light setting. Mask mandates were in some public places; notably, schools. We spoke to Secondary School teacher Adam Weir about his first hand experience of mask mandates in schools, including their recent relaxation.

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Michelle Walshe (Owner and Director at Augusto) on the creative direction behind Travalyst's new sustainability campaign.

Travalyst's new sustainability campaign features a varied cast of household names, including Travalyst founder Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and integrates ideas about sustainable travel. Director Michelle Walshe discusses the casting, production, and intention behind the campaign, and positive and accurate cultural representation.

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R1 News Bulletin for Rāpare Thursday May 19th

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On today's show, Kaia spoke to film and media Director Michelle Walshe about her company Augusto’s creation of a new sustainable travel campaign for Prince Harry’s organisation Travalyst. Scott interviewed Jennie Wilson from the Public Service Association about the allied health strike this past Monday, and Kaia spoke secondary school teacher Adam Weir about the recent disbantion of mask mandates in schools.

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The Alcohol Harm Minimisation Bill and what it means for Alcohol Policy in Aotearoa

Chloe Swarbrick (Green Party MP) discusses the Alcohol Harm Minimisation Bill that she recently presented to parliament. The bill aims to aid better community regulation of alcohol and alcohol sales, as well as reduce alcohol advertising. Due to the impact that alcohol harm has on New Zealanders, the bill hopes to improve health and behaviours related to our drinking culture.

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Psychedelic substance research is becoming popular in New Zealand. Otago University PhD student Jai Whelan is working on new research about psychedelic substances, leading on from previous study with MDMA. Jai and his peers are accompanied in their research by Ryan Ward (lecturer and researcher at the University of Otago) are assisting and leading this study in psychedelic experiences in Aotearoa. We spoke to Jai Whelan about his new research.

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