Nine To Noon for Friday 26 November 2021

 

09:05 Stunned National caucus prepares to pick new leader 

National MPs will be lobbied over the weekend as the beleaguered party tries to sort its leadership crisis in the cleanest possible fashion before Tuesday's expected leadership vote. Those touted as contenders are former leader Simon Bridges, first termer Christopher Luxon, long time aspirant Mark Mitchell and interim leader Shane Reti. MPs from the party's liberal wing Chris Bishop, Nicola Willis, and Erica Stanton have also been mentioned, possibly in deputy roles. Following the chaotic unravelling of Judith Collins leadership yesterday, sorting the new leadership team by negotiation advance of Tuesday's vote would be the ideal outcome for the bruised caucus and the tattered National brand. Kathryn speaks with political commentator Ben Thomas

09:15 The Great Resignation alarm bells for employers

 AUT Human Resource Management Professor Jarrod Harr's warning to employers "Ignore the Great Resignation phenomenon at your peril, and start future proofing your businesses". The findings of AUT's latest nationwide  Wellbeing @Work rolling survey, guages the intentions of 1000 workers and shows the Great Resignation is happening here. And now there is a roadmap to the borders reopening, he believes there'll be more movement, with the health, tech and construction sectors particularly at risk of losing workers.To discuss the implications with Kathryn,  Dr Jarrod Haar and Colleen Ryan, head of strategy at research and insights firm TRA.

09:30 Housing: investing community-to-community

The supreme winner at last night's Sustainable Business Awards Community Finance helps charities fund affordable housing to help Kiwis locked out of rental accommodation.  Community housing providers like the Salvation Army can access funds from social investors through Community Finance, which works like the glue between like the philanthropist and community housing providers, building new, energy-efficient and affordable homes. Not only did Community Finance scoop the Supreme award, it also came top in the Outstanding Collaboration category. Kathryn speaks with Community Finance Chief Executive James Palmer.

09:45 Asia correspondent Ed White

Ed talks to Kathryn abut why the global concerns about Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai is being seen as a pivotal moment in international engagement with China, and casting doubt on the Beijing Winter Olympics. Peng Shuai made sexual assault allegations against a former senior politician, then her social media feed went quiet, sparking concerns about her wellbeing. Ed also backgrounds why a dispute between Lithuania and China, over Taiwan, is being watched closely. 

Ed White is a correspondent with the Financial Times.

10:05 Earth Detox: The chemical tsunami - and how to deal with it

Chemicals are in our food, our water, the air we breathe and everything we touch. Last year an international team estimated there were 350,000 chemicals registered for production and use, but it's hard to say for sure, because tens of thousands are shrouded in secrecy. It's a multi-trillion dollar industry - and it's only getting bigger. Julian Cribb is an author and science writer who says we've unleashed a chemical tsunami on the world, with catastrophic implications for humanity. His book, Earth Detox, makes for grim reading. But it also offers a ten-point plan on how we can turn the polluted tide around.

10:35 Book review: Crocodile Tears  by Alan Carter

David Hill reviews Crocodile Tears by Alan Carter, published by Fremantle Press   

10:45 The Reading - Between Names by Eli Bull

One of the winning stories from the 2021 Nine to Noon Short Story Competition.

A recently transitioned male goes to a gathering in the LGBTQi room at a community centre.

A joyful tale about identity.

Written by Eli Bull and told by Felix Crossley-Pritchard

Recorded by Adam Macaulay with post-production by Phil Benge

Produced by Duncan Smith.

 

From: The Reading on 26 Nov 2021

Participants: Eli Bull, Felix Crossley-Pritchard

11:05 New music with Jeremy Taylor

Jeremy has tracks from a  stripped-back third album from beloved Australian singer-songwriter and recent tourist Courtney Barnett, a belated follow up collaborative album from Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, and a stone cold classic from the late Karen Dalton. 

11:30 Sports commentator Dana Johannsen - NZR under pressure

The heat is on NZ Rugby bosses to act after the All Blacks and Black Ferns returned home this week following disappointing Northern Tours. And what the case of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reveals about the role of sports diplomacy.

11:45 The week that was with

Comedians Te Radar and James Elliott bring a few laughs.