Lately for Thursday 9 December 2021

10:18 Dame Tariana's smokefree goal closer to realisation

Dame Tariana Turia's goal to make New Zealand smokefree by 2025 is creeping closer with the launch of today's Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan. Dame Tariana retired from parliament in 2014 but continues to fight against cigarettes. She introduced legislation that increased excise tax, banned retail displays of tobacco products, reduced duty free allowances and introduced plain packaging. The latest move prevents 14 year olds from legally buying cigarettes by the time they are 18.

10:23 When playing music causes injury

Playing an instrument can be a relaxing, creative and fun hobby, but what happens when making music breaks your body? Musical injuries often fly under the radar as myths and misinformation are rife but someone who is clued up on the issue is Francis Joung who is the official physiotherapist for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Francis has 20 years worth of specialised knowledge and experience of working with musicians injuries.

 

10:30 Free toy shop puts dignity into Christmas charity

Wellington City Mission are joining forces with Vinnies charity shops and opening the city's first ever free toy shop for those without the resources to buy toys themselves for their children. The toyshop is the result of years of trials, leading to a collaboration between the two charities and aims to give low-income people dignity in gift-giving. Wellington City Missioner, Murray Edridge explains how it works.

10:40 How Amazon's Alexa transformed one blind woman's life

10:47 Table manners from a food critic

 

10:55 Lately Music

Artist: Patti Smith
Track: Redondo Beach
Album: Horses