Lately for Wednesday 22 June 2022

10:20 Petition to ban sugary drinks presented to parliament

A petition to ban sugary drinks from all New Zealand schools has been presented to Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere at parliament today. It was brought by the Open Forum for Health Information, the Health Coalition Aotearoa and others.

The Government is already considering a drinks ban, but only for primary schools. Chair of the Health Coalition Professor Boyd Swinburn told Lisa Owen on "Checkpoint" earlier today that banning drinks in primary schools won't have much impact, compared to covering all schools.

Dr Elizabeth Kerekere talks about what happens next.

10:25 Whangārei cats must be desexed and microchipped votes City Council

Following in the not-so-furry footsteps of Whanganui and Palmerston North City, Whangārei District Council has now voted in favour of all pet cats in the region being snipped and chipped by 6 months of age

From July 1st all companion cats (as they call them) must be de-sexed and micro-chipped. The Mayor of Whangārei, Sheryl Mai talks about the change.

10:30 Weather look ahead for Matariki

Temperatures are on their way down, and what will the weather be doing over Matariki weekend?

Met Service Meteorologist Peter Little has the answers.

10:45 Midweek Mediawatch with Colin Peacock