Lately for Wednesday 24 November 2021

10:18 Kiwis coming home at last

Today the Government announced from mid-January, all fully vaccinated New Zealanders travelling from Australia can skip MIQ and self-isolate for seven days. This is music to the ears of Kiwis abroad who have been struggling to land a spot in MIQ. Martin Newell is in Melbourne and joins Karyn to share his relief and excitement.

10:23 Traffic Light legislation a shambles - Chris Bishop

The Government has been criticised for pushing through legislation to assist the new traffic light system which National says has avoided normal levels of scrutiny. Chris Bishop strongly supports the idea that people should get vaccinated but believes the new law alienates those who are not vaccinated and don't want to be.

10:33 Covid forces a quiet Christmas in Dunedin

The rest of the country may be counting down the days until Christmas celebrations, but this year Dunedin is opting for a quiet one. COVID-19 restrictions have put a dampener on the festive season but locals are still hoping to make the most of it. Dunedin City Council community services manager, Simon Pickford says some families are planning to do Christmas 2021 online.

10:40 Midweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell

Hayden looks at Barry Soper's run-in with the Prime Minister at Monday's post-cabinet press conference; COVID-19 misinformation in the local media; Opinion pieces that need more fact-checking and a new podcast from Stuff which highlights the way the justice system fails women.

 

10:55 Lately Music
Artist: Lou Barlow
Track: Song of the Tall Poppy