Nine To Noon for Monday 9 May 2022

 

 

09:05 Concerns Health NZ doesn't include focus on rural communities 

Rural doctors are appalled the proposed Pae Ora Healthy Futures Bill doesn't include a rural health strategy, and fear it could entrench health inequities in rural areas. The bill amalgamates the country's 20 District Health Boards into one centralised unit called Health New Zealand. The New Zealand Rural General Practice Network says the proposed legislation ignores the needs of the approximately 750,000 New Zealanders living in rural areas. Rural healthcare has been in crisis for at least a decade, with poorer health outcomes, and a critical workforce shortage. Forty percent of the country's 194 rural practices are looking for staff, and the existing workforce is aging, with 50 percent signalling they plan to retire in the next five to ten years. The RGPN is calling for rural communities to be identified as a priority population group in the legislation -- alongside Māori, Pacific People and the Disabled, who are already recognised. Kathryn speaks to Dr Grant Davidson, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network, and Gill Naylor, president of Rural Women New Zealand. 

09:30 Regional Councils' first Chief Science Advisor: what are the priorities?

Sea levels are rising twice as fast as thought in New Zealand, significantly reducing the amount of time authorities have to respond. But there's a new weapon in regional and unitary councils' armoury to combat the pressures on communities of climate change, as well as for managing  land, air, and water resources. The sector's inaugural Chief Science Advisor is Dr Chris Daughney. Te Uru Kahika created this role in recognition of increased pressure on local and regional government from sea level rise, among other pressing environmental issues.  Kathryn speaks with Dr Daughney, who is also Chief Science advisor at NIWA.

09:45 Africa correspondent Debora Patta

Debora talks to Kathryn about the devastating impact Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having on Africa, contributing to a lack of grain and famine.  Debora is currently in Ukraine and reports from Kyiv.

10:05 Akuch Kuol Anyieth's remarkable story of fleeing war-torn South Sudan

Akuch Kuol Anyieth  was born in South Sudan and was just five when her family fled relentless tribal violence and settled in a refugee camp in Kenya. Life in the Kakuma camp was tough - water and food were often scarce, tribal riots were common and venturing out at night or alone was dangerous for women and girls. The stresses took their toll on her mother, raising the children alone while her husband fought in the Army - and on her brother, who was prone to violent outbursts. They were granted refugee visas for Australia when Akuch was 15 - and transported to a world turned upside down. Melbourne was cold and isolating, compared to what they knew. Akuch, now a graduate researcher in crime, justice and legal studies, has written about her journey in a memoir called Unknown

10:35 Book review: Fish and Game Cookbook by Angelo Georgalli

Sonja de Friez reviews The Fish and Game Cookbook by Angelo Georgalli, published by Beatnik

10:45 The Reading

11:05 Political commentators Jones & Morten

Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk to Kathryn about what the latest political polls are showing look ahead to  Grant Robertson's looming Budget.

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of Capital Government Relations.

11:30 Forging a new path for the fishing industry

The fishing industry has got a bad rap in recent years. Documentaries like Seaspiracy have highlighted problems like overfishing and environmental devastation, which have led to some swearing off seafood all together. Tora Collective on Wairarapa's south coast couldn't be further from the the industrial fishing model of mass dredging and distribution. Crayfish, Paua and Kina are hand-caught by Troy Bramley and Claire Edwards on a seasonal basis and sent directly to the consumer. And it's paying off - their efforts recently won them an Outstanding NZ Food Awards where they bet some major fishing companies.  They speak to Kathryn about why it's time for a sea change for the industry.

11:45 Urban Issues - heritage areas in Auckland

Bill McKay discusses  Auckland Council's response to Government reforms, impacts on heritage and special character areas and the need to re-invent our cities to face bigger issues and cope with what is to come.

Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.

Music played in this show

Artist: Aldous Harding
Track: Tick Tock
Time played: 9:45

Artist: Elder Island
Track: Key One
Time played: 10:35

Artist: Florence and the Machine
Track: You Got the Love
Time played: 11:35