Lately for Monday 28 March 2022

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10:18 Deployment of NZDF personnel following Ukraine invasion. 

New Zealand is sending nine Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom and Belgium to provide Military support to Ukraine. 
This will include intelligence analysts to help gather information on the war in Ukraine.
One officer will be based in Belgium and the other eight in the United Kingdom for three months.
The intelligence gathered would be passed on to Ukraine's army to support its defence against Russian troops.
Karyn speaks to the Minister for Defence Peeni Henare about New Zealand's ongoing role in the conflict. 

10:25 What happens if China's troops arrive in the Solomon Islands?
The Government has expressed its concern about a leaked draft agreement indicating the Solomon Islands would allow Beijing to send military forces there and make regular ship visits.
No decision has been made yet on whether New Zealand would bring home Defence Force staff if Chinese military or police staff arrived.
Massey University Defence and Security senior lecturer Dr Anna Powles discusses the wider implications for the Pacific region. 

10:35 The lanyard helping those with hidden disabilities. 
Auckland Airport has become the latest company to adopt an initiative offering additional support to those with 
hidden disabilities. The Hidden Disability Sunflower lanyard is a discrete way for people to indicate they have an unseen disability, such as autism, chronic pain conditions or learning difficulties. 
Disabilities advocate Joanne Dacombe explains why recognising and supporting those with hidden disabilities. 

10.45 World News
The BBC's Rob Hugh-Jones joins Karyn from London for the latest on Ukraine. 
Elsewhere, Hungary and Serbia go to the polls this week and a group of indigenous Canadians are going to the Vatican  to meet with the Pope.