Lately for Tuesday 16 June 2020
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Alligator weed creeping into Manawatū
10:43 PM.A terrible invader called Alligator Weed has made its way into the Manawatū River and the local councils are appealing for public support to root it out. Karyn speaks to the Manawatū Whanganui… Read more Audio
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Massive changes proposed for our DHBs
10:31 PM.Half of New Zealand's district health boards - and all of their elected members - could be be gone under huge health system changes announced today. A report into reforming the country's health and… Read more Audio
Photo: RNZ
10:30 Massive changes proposed for our DHBs
Half of New Zealand's district health boards - and all of their elected members - could be be gone under huge health system changes announced today.
A report into reforming the country's health and disability system has been released which recommends simplifying what it calls an overly complex health system as well as setting up a new crown entity - Health NZ - to focus on delivery and financial performance as well as a Maori Health Authority.
Karyn speaks with Dr Felicity Goodyear-Smith from University of Auckland about the recommendations.
10:45 Alligator weed creeping into Manawatū
A terrible invader called Alligator Weed has made its way into the Manawatū River and the local councils are appealing for public support to root it out.
Karyn speaks to the Manawatū Whanganui Regional Council biosecurity programme coordinator for plants Craig Davey.
Photo: Supplied / Horizons Regional Council
