Lately for Tuesday 1 February 2022
10:18 Superannuation debate heats up
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says Labour is standing by its commitment to not raise the superannuation age, despite the OECD suggesting it should. The director of the Institute for governance and policy studies at Victoria University Simon Chapple joins us to make sense of the argument.
10:25 Spike in illnesses due to uncooked mussels
MPI are urging people to thoroughly cook mussels following an increase in illness caused by incorrect preparation. Over the summer months, there have been 36 confirmed cases of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus throughout the country. Vincent Arbuckle is the Deputy Director General Food Safety New Zealand and shares his best tips and advice to avoid falling ill.
10:35 Science-led animal welfare group changing activism
There's a new animal welfare group on the scene but this time it's advocacy based on science. Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie was previously chief veterinary officer at the New Zealand Veterinary Association but has since left and launched Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa. The start-up aims to provide science-based animal welfare advocacy to help create better lives for animals using knowledge and expertise.
10:45 Vegan Society encourage Kiwis to try 'FebNoDairy'
The Vegan Society wants us to go "cold turkey" on dairy for a month and they're calling it 'FebNoDairy'. Spokesperson for the Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand Claire Insley chats with Bryan to educate on how to get started.
10:55 Lately Music
Artist: JARNA
Track: Focus