Lately for Monday 29 November 2021

 

10:18 National Library reconsiders book disposal plan

Earlier this month we highlighted the National Library's decision to dispose of up to 600,000 books that form part of the Overseas Published Collection. Two thirds of the books were to be exported to an American company Internet Archive to be digitised but there was criticism from the literary community with the Library being accused of cultural vandalism. Today the Library has said they are reconsidering its plans for the Overseas Published Collection. National Librarian Rachel Esson and Paula Browning, chief executive of Copyright Licensing New Zealand join the show to weigh in on the developments.

 

10:30 Where Aucklanders are welcome this summer

There's been a lot of discussion around where double-vaccinated Aucklanders are welcome this summer once the borders open. Aucklanders had a stern warning from iwi to not travel up North, so where can they go? Karyn is joined by mayors from around the country to hear their thoughts on whether they want Aucklanders in their neighbourhood come the holidays or not.

 

10:40 Five cases of omicron variant in Australia

Genomic testing has confirmed two new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in New South Wales, bringing the total in the state to four.  There's also a confirmed case in Northern Territories. The ABC's Mridula Amin has the latest.

 

10:50 Cremation or burial

Cremation is becoming the preferred choice over burial according to registered funeral director and owner of Avenal Park Funeral Home, Nigel Edwards. The Covid-19 pandemic has contributed to the switch, but the other reason is a choice to be more environmentally conscious. Nigel joins Karyn to discuss other environmentally friendly options which are emerging.

 

10:55 Lately Music
Artist: Julie Doiron
Track: You Gave Me The Key 
Album: I Thought Of You