Nine To Noon for Tuesday 25 June 2024

 

9:05 Questions over who's being consulted on gun law changes

There are concerns about a lack of consultation over proposed changes to the way shooting ranges and non-pistol clubs are regulated. It would involve changing part six of the Arms Act, which was strengthened in the wake of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks when it was revealed the terrorist behind it had practiced at an Otago rifle club. Submissions on the change were due late last week, but the Police Association was not consulted. The Federation of Islamic Associations was invited to submit, but is concerned that it was not an open consultation process, and the time frame was just 14 days.  Kathryn speaks to Police Association president Chris Cahill,  and Abdur Razzaq Khan, Chair of FIANZ.

09:20 Why is a Kiwi medical device recycler doing better in Australia?

A Kiwi company at the forefront of reducing waste in the health system has just opened a new manufacturing plant and research facility  - creating new jobs and bolstering supply and export chains. But MedSalv's good fortune has been thanks to the support and funding from Victoria's state government: the plant is based in Geelong. MedSalv's founder Oliver Hunt joins Kathryn to talk about the uniqueness of what the company does and why it's struggled to make headway getting its remanufactured products onto Pharmac's Hospital Medical Devices List. 

09:30 The meaning and stories behind Māori place names in Otago 

Ōtepoti, Taieri and Kaikorai are well known names to people in Dunedin and Otago - but where did they come from and what do they mean? A new series explaining and discovering the history of Māori place names around Otago has just finished airing. Produced by the Otago Daily Times - the eight part series travels throughout the region interviewing locals and learning about the possible explanations for the names. Stories about important waka used to traverse the region, the search for valuable pounamu and the early exchanges with Pakeha settlers are just some that feature in the series. It has been a hit with schools and councils asking to use it as an educational resource. It is narrated mostly by Otago Daily Times reporter Ani Ngawhika, alongside some key figures in Maoridom in the south. 

09:45 USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben

The first presidential debate takes place this week. Danielle discusses its unusually early timing, and unusual format - no live audiences, and the muting of microphones while a candidate is not talking. Donald Trump is expected to take the opportunity to announce his running mate. And Danielle looks at the culture at the former president's rallies, including the circulation of misogynistic merch.

Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

10:05 Citizen Sleuth: What happens when true crime turns out to be an accident?

The true crime genre has exploded in recent years, but a new film, Citizen Sleuth, is a cautionary tale of what can happen when real life events are a form of entertainment for others. In 2011, 20-year-old Jaleayah Davis was killed in a car crash in the state of Ohio. Unusual elements in the case led her family to believe she'd been murdered and it spurred Emily Nestor to make a podcast about it, called Mile Marker 181 - so named for the point on the road Jaleayah's body was found. Emily's investigation into Jaleayah's death was being documented by Chris Kasick. But as it went on, Emily became less convinced there was anything suspicious - but her legion of podcast fans didn't like that. Citizen Sleuth is playing as part of the DocEdge film festival, and Chris and Emily join Kathryn to talk about the ethics of true crime.

10:35 Book review: Parade by Rachel Cusk 

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books in Auckland reviews Parade by Rachel Cusk published by Faber and Faber

10:45 Around the motu: Diane McCarthy in Whakatane 

The Kawerau District Council is expected to adopt its long term plan which includes a 12.2 percent average rates increase. And the Bay of Plenty Regional Council has signed off on a management plan to dig up contaminated wood waste from the boat harbour site on Keepa Road. Diane says Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Whakatāne is a massive project and provincial growth fund money is helping to pay for it. 

Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Democracy Reporter - Diane McCarthy with the Whakatane Beacon 

11:05 Business commentator Oliver Lewis

Oliver discusses what could come next for the Interislander fleet after the Aratere ship ran aground, and Treasury's involvement in procuring new ships. New figures reveal NZTA has spent $36m on a business case for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing in Auckland. And a look at the stoush between large shareholders and the Fletcher Building board, over who should chair the struggling construction giant.

Oliver Lewis is Infrastructure Editor at BusinessDesk.

11:30 Maree MacLean on her book The No Bullshit Guide to Staying Sober

Author Maree MacLean's first book was focused on how to give up alcohol: The No Bullshit Guide to Getting Sober. But she says readers would get in touch, asking for tips on how to stay that way. In her follow up, The No Bullshit Guide to Staying Sober she writes that just giving up the drink can turn you into a "dry drunk" - leading to a situation where you're sober but resentful of it. In this book she encourages readers on ways to live well without the booze. For more details on a meeting Maree talks about with Kathryn that she found particularly useful, you can contact Maree here.

11:45 Sports correspondent Glen Larmer