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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 3:12

While Asians are the fastest-growing ethnic group in Aotearoa, many young Asian voters say political parties are ignoring them. Statistics New Zealand estimates there are more than 200,000 Asian kiwis aged between 20 and 34. Lucy Xia reports.

More Policies Needed to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions w/ Forest and Bird's Geoff Key: 25 July, 2023

95bFM: The Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023

Forest and Bird Aotearoa is calling on parties to announce more policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, following the release of data from Statistics New Zealand about emissions over the course of 2022. The organisation says that while a downward trend is shown, it is not enough, and is urging people to vote accordingly. Wire producer Rosetta spoke to Geoff Key, strategic advisor for Forest and Bird, about what they want to see from parties towards the election, and about the Climate Shift initiative to guide climate policy.

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National eyes inflation, potholes and KiwiSaver

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 11:23

The Government is nervously awaiting the release of the latest inflation figures today with hopes for a decent drop. Statistics New Zealand will release the Consumer Price Index data for the June quarter this morning. Economists are picking it will fall below 6 percent, a level not seen since December 2021 but still well ahead of the Reserve Bank's target. National leader Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

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Paul Clark: Economist says splitting up the supermarket duopoly would have a much more dramatic effect than current reforms

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 4:07

A claim has come that the current reforms to our supermarket sector won't bring proper competition. Statistics New Zealand data shows that as food costs jumped 12.5 percent in the year to April, fruit and vegetables shot up 22 percent. Westpac Industry Economist Paul Clark says methods like splitting up the duopoly would have a much more dramatic effect. He says alongside increased food prices for New Zealanders, there's another downside caused by the duopoly. Clark says it means a lack of choice for consumers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paul Clark: Economist says splitting up the supermarket duopoly would have a much more dramatic effect than current reforms

Best of Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 4:16

A claim has come that the current reforms to our supermarket sector won't bring proper competition. Statistics New Zealand data shows that as food costs jumped 12.5 percent in the year to April, fruit and vegetables shot up 22 percent. Westpac Industry Economist Paul Clark says methods like splitting up the duopoly would have a much more dramatic effect. He says alongside increased food prices for New Zealanders, there's another downside caused by the duopoly. Clark says it means a lack of choice for consumers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kerre Woodham: Don't point the finger at farmers, the state of NZ's rivers is on all of us

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 5:37

Well, water, water everywhere and who knows what to think? I think we all accept, we all understand, that we need to improve this country's water supply, this country's water cleanliness, it's how we do it that's the sticking point. Be that as it may, the day before the Prime Minister's announcement, a report ‘Our fresh water 2023', was released and it makes for damning reading. Produced by the Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand, it shows there have been some minor improvements. (There we go, that's the good news.) The rest is grim on most measures. The country's freshwater sources are becoming increasingly polluted, further threatening native species on the verge of extinction, and causing more people to become sick. The report is part of a series that's produced every three years, so it hasn't come out of nowhere. Had found 45 percent of lake monitoring sites between 2011 and 2020, had become more polluted with nutrients and algae. 45 percent of the country's entire river length was deemed unswimmable, due to a risk of bacterial infection over the period 2016 to 2020. That is a damning indictment on us all. And everybody points the digit at farmers. Everybody says it's the farmer's fault, but that is simply not true. It's on all of us. You cannot point the finger at farmers when you see the state of the waterways in our cities and towns. When you've seen the huge urban sprawl which has had a massive effect on our waterways, our creeks, our streams, our rivers, our lakes, and our oceans. When you see sewage and all the associated vileness spilling out into our oceans in all its raw and inglorious state. When you see waste water bubbling up in our streets. When you see people who can't turn on a tap and have a glass of water, which I would have thought was a fundamental right of living in this country. The thing is, it is all fixable. There just has to be a collective biting of the bullet and a commitment to restoring the rivers and lakes and oceans to liveable, swimmable levels and to provide clean drinking water for the citizens of the country. That is not such a big ask. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Privacy analysts worried about use of Google Analytics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 3:55

Privacy experts and analysts warn government departments' use of Google Analytics may be allowing the world's biggest marketing company to harvest New Zealanders' private data. Statistics New Zealand, Inland Revenue, the police, the Ministry of Social Development, Te Whatu Ora, councils and even RNZ are among the agencies using the service to track and report web traffic. Ruth Hill reports. In a statement Google has told RNZ Google Analytics does not identify individuals or track them across the web. It says website owners, not Google, control what data is collected and how it is used, and the multinational complies with all local laws. Government agencies using Google Analytics have told RNZ they have safeguards in place to ensure New Zealanders' privacy is protected.

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Pacific advocates say warm homes critical to lifting kids out of poverty

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 4:43

Building thousands of good, big homes must be a cornerstone to lifting Pacific children out of poverty, say Pacific child advocates. The latest Statistics New Zealand figures show little change in between 2019 and 2022, with one-quarter of Pacific children still living in poverty, that compares to one-in-10 children in the overall population. Moana Connect are this morning launching a ten-year action plan, to ensure Pacific children get the basics expected for anyone growing up in a developed country. Paediatrician Teuila Percival spoke to Corin Dann.

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Bill Rosenberg: How to measure household inflation better than the CPI does

Economy Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 34:06

According to Statistics New Zealand's Consumers' Price Index (CPI) inflation is running above 7%, its highest level since 1990. The Reserve Bank, tasked with targeting CPI inflation of between 1% and 3%, has been aggressively increasing its Official Cash Rate, which means higher interest rates flow through to borrowers and savers.Given the importance of the CPI as a measure of the changes in the price of goods and services for NZ households, do we have its settings right? What's in it, how is this determined and measured, and is a quarterly CPI release frequent enough?To address all this we spoke with Bill Rosenberg in a new episode of interest.co.nz's Of Interest podcast. Rosenberg, now a Commissioner of the Productivity Commission, is the former Policy Director and Economist at the Council of Trade Unions. He was also one of nine people Statistics NZ appointed to a committee to independently review the CPI 10 years ago.Rosenberg notes interest payments are excluded from the CPI. And while housing rentals and purchases of newly constructed dwellings excluding land are in, sales of existing houses are not. The CPI is "an index is designed for the Reserve Bank," Rosenberg says and the Household Living-Costs Price Indexes (HLPI), another Statistics NZ series, is a better measure of inflation for NZ households. It includes mortgage interest payments.The latest HLPI figures show the annual inflation rate in the December quarter for all households was 8.2%, significantly higher than the CPI's 7.2%. The HLPI breaks out different indexes for all households being the average household, beneficiaries, Māori, superannuitants, highest-spending households and lowest-spending households. The CPI, in contrast, measures how inflation affects New Zealand as a whole. Thus the HLPI is able to show highest spending households experienced the biggest annual inflation increase of 9.4% in the December quarter because they spend more on interest payments than other household groups."I think there should be more focus on the HLPI, the Household Living-Cost Price Index," Rosenberg says."It's more representative of the costs that people face and people can actually go to it and see 'roughly speaking I'm [a] middle income household, I can see how my costs have been changing'," he says.

Daily News Brief for Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 [Daily News Brief]

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 18:10

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Wednesday, December 14th. 2022… Happy hump day everyone! I hope you and yours are having a week full of blessings thus far, and before we get to the news… just a reminder… Club Membership Plug: Its Christmas, join our club. During December, the first 75 people to upgrade or join our Gold or Platinum club membership will get our 32OZ Kodiak Christmas water bottle and a free subscription to our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine. By joining the Fight Laugh Feast Army, not only will you be aiding in our fight to take down secular & legacy media; but you’ll also get access to content placed in our Club Portal, such as past shows, all of our conference talks, and EXCLUSIVE content for club members that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Lastly, you’ll also get discounts for our conferences… We don’t have the big money of woke media, and so our club members are crucial in this fight. So, join the movement, join our army, and you can sign up now at fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/13/lawmakers-unveil-bipartisan-bill-that-aims-to-ban-tiktok-in-the-us.html Lawmakers unveil bipartisan bill that aims to ban TikTok in the U.S. A new bill from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, if passed, would ban TikTok in the U.S. after years of broad concern across the Trump and Biden administrations about potential Chinese government influence on the company. Social media stocks including Meta and Snap were positive Tuesday when the news broke. Meta shares were up more than 6% and Snap was up more than 3% as of late morning. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has raised fears in the U.S. that Chinese government officials could gain access to U.S. user data under Chinese law that could compel the company to hand over information. TikTok has insisted U.S. user data is safely stored outside of China, which it says should keep it out of reach of government officials. But the company’s reassurances have done little to turn down the heat on TikTok. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. is in talks with the company about how to resolve some of the data concerns, though a solution has reportedly been delayed. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress recently that he’s “extremely concerned” about the Chinese government’s potential influence through TikTok on U.S. users. The new bill, introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., would ban “all transactions from any social media company in, or under the influence of, China, Russia, and several other foreign countries of concern,” according to a press release. The ANTI-SOCIAL CCP ACT — which stands for Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic Learning by the Chinese Communist Party — explicitly names ByteDance and TikTok as subject to the restrictions in the bill, “unless and until the date on which the President certifies to Congress that the company no longer meets any of the conditions described,” such as being subject to “substantial influence” by a country of concern. “It is troubling that rather than encouraging the Administration to conclude its national security review of TikTok, some members of Congress have decided to push for a politically-motivated ban that will do nothing to advance the national security of the United States,” a TikTok spokesperson said. “We will continue to brief members of Congress on the plans that have been developed under the oversight of our country’s top national security agencies—plans that we are well underway in implementing—to further secure our platform in the United States.” https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-desantis-to-investigate-covid-vaccine-related-injuries?utm_campaign=64487 DeSantis to investigate Covid vaccine-related injuries During a Tuesday morning roundtable with health regarding Covid-19 mRNA vaccine accountability, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will be petitioning for a statewide grand jury to investigate "any and all wrongdoing in Florida with respect to Covid-19 vaccines." https://twitter.com/i/status/1602711034921619461 - Play Video Speaking in regards to the information that came about during the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, where people were told to stay inside but George Floyd protestors were allowed to congregate in large groups, DeSantis announced a "panel of experts" who will "counteract nonsense when it’s coming out of these institutions" like the CDC. Speaking of the CDC! https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/cdc-mask-tripledemic/2022/12/12/id/1100143/ CDC Urging Return to Masks Amid 'Tripledemic' The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention again is urging people to wear masks indoors. The reason for encouraging mask use is what health officials are calling a "tripledemic:" the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. The CDC's Dec. 8 report said that 13.7% of Americans live in communities rated "high" for COVID-19 community levels, up from 4.9% the previous week, The Hill reported. An additional 38.1% of Americans are in "medium" areas and 48.2% are in "low" areas. "[We] encourage you to wear a high quality, well-fitting mask to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, most especially for those in the 5% of the population currently living in counties with high COVID-19 community level," Dr. Rochelle Walensky said last week during a conference call. "CDC continues to recommend masking for anyone choosing to travel by plane, train, bus, or other form of public transportation, or for anyone who may be immunocompromised or increased risk of severe disease." The Hill reported that several major cities are mulling a return to masking mandates. More than 10 counties in California fall under the "high" areas. Los Angeles County health officials are recommending that everyone wear masks indoors. Hospitals in LA saw an average of 1,245 COVID-positive patients every day — a nearly 20% jump from previous week. "When you put on your mask for these few weeks during this surge, it is about the people of LA County. It is about every individual, every visitor, our health care workers, essential workers and other people who serve. In addition to vaccination, it is one of the easiest things everyone can do right now,” Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles County director of public health, wrote in a Dec. 9 press release. In New York, state officials urged schools to return to indoor masking to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses, and a health advisory notice alerted hospitals, local health departments, emergency rooms and labs to prepare for rapidly rising cases of respiratory illness. Not only do they want you to mask up, but they’re coming for our guns too! https://www.theepochtimes.com/states-tighten-second-amendment-rules-as-scotus-lifts-restrictions_4915179.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport States Tighten Second Amendment Rules as SCOTUS Lifts Restrictions Despite a list of pro-gun rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court over the past 13 years, Rev. Mark Knutson of Portland, Oregon, who has been advocating against gun access, gives one reason for his support of stricter firearms laws. “This will save lives,” says Knutson, a pastor at Augustana Lutheran Church and chairman of the “Lift Every Voice Oregon—YES on Measure 114” campaign. Knutson was the chief petitioner of the campaign in support of Oregon Measure 114, which narrowly passed in the midterm election in November. He described the campaign as “grassroots” and said it was in response to the recent shootings in the United States. It was a well-funded campaign based on reports filed with the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. “Lift Every Voice Oregon” spent just shy of $2.4 million. The top three contributors to the campaign were Connie Ballmer of Bellevue, Washington, who contributed $750,000. Ballmer is an Oregon native and married to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Together, they have started several organizations to support charitable and political causes. The National Education Association, a teacher’s union, contributed $500,000, and the 1630 Fund contributed $250,000. The 1630 Fund is described by the website Influencewatch.org as a possible “dark money” fund that supports progressive causes. When asked about the fund, Knutson pointed out that, as a 501c4, it is not required to disclose its donors. He said the fund was set up to help progressive political campaigns. In Oregon, Measure 114 requires Oregonians apply for a permit to purchase firearms, along with background checks and certification from the purchaser for passing an approved safety course. The law also requires the state police to compile a firearms database, and prohibits the sale of magazines that can hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. Tom King, president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, is involved in a Second Amendment battle on the opposite side of the country. He denies that safety is motivating New York state officials. “It’s about intimidation,” King said. His organization sued New York state over its previous requirement that concealed weapons permit applicants show “proper cause,” or in other words, a legitimate reason for applying for a concealed firearm permit. According to King, the law was to disarm the populace while making exceptions for the wealthy and politically connected. The original case made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court this year. In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court decided last June that the proper cause requirement was unconstitutional. The court also held that Second Amendment regulations must align with constitutional text and history. In other words, since the Constitution did not mention “proper cause” and historically this had not been required, the state could not require it either. Almost immediately, Gov. Kathy Hochul called the legislature into session to pass the Concealed Carry Improvement Act. The act removed mention of “proper cause” but expanded all other requirements. An applicant’s social media will be scrutinized, and must provide contact information for a list of close family and friends. The CCIA also requires 16 hours of training, including two hours of training on a firing range. In addition, the new law expanded the government’s list of “sensitive places” where it sought to prohibit the carrying of firearms. This includes private property unless the property owner posts a sign granting permission or has given express permission to the permit holder. Pro-Second Amendment groups, including Virginia-based Gun Owners of America, sued the state and a judge found several elements of the new law unconstitutional. However, that judge’s ruling is on hold as state officials vow to continue the fight. Armored Republic The Mission of Armored Republic is to Honor Christ by equipping Free Men with Tools of Liberty necessary to preserve God-given rights. In the Armored Republic there is no King but Christ. We are Free Craftsmen. Body Armor is a Tool of Liberty. We create Tools of Liberty. Free men must remain ever vigilant against tyranny wherever it appears. God has given us the tools of liberty needed to defend the rights He bestowed to us. Armored Republic is honored to offer you those Tools. Visit them, at ar500armor.com https://thepostmillennial.com/new-zealand-bans-cigarettes-for-all-those-born-after-2009?utm_campaign=64487 New Zealand bans cigarettes for all those born after 2009 Kiwis born after 2009 will not be able to purchase legal cigarettes, according to a new law by Jacinda Ardern's Labour party that seeks to make the country smoke-free. The law would grandfather tobacco use to those born before January 1 of 2009, reports the Daily Mail. This would mean that 50 years from now, one would have to be 63 or older to buy cigarettes in New Zealand. Health authorities are aiming to make the country smoke-free by 2025. The law will also reduce the number of retailers who can sell tobacco by 90 percent, which would leave just 600 stores. New Zealand's associate minister of health said that the legislation seeks to ban cigarettes from use, saying that "There is no good reason to allow a product to be sold that kills half the people that use it. "And I can tell you that we will end this in the future, as we pass this legislation," she continued. The New Zealand health system hopes that billions of dollars will be saved by cutting smoking, as it causes cancer, increases blood pressure, strokes, and causes a variety of other diseases. Lawmakers voted to pass the legislation 76 to 43. New Zealand's right-wing ACT party, which voted against the bill, said that corner stores would go out of business without cigarettes to sell. Statistics New Zealand has found that 8 percent of New Zealand adults smoked daily, down from 16 percent a decade ago. 8.3 percent of adults vape daily, an increase of 1 percent from six years ago. Indigenous Maori populations smoke more than the average New Zealander, with around one-fifth reporting that they smoke. That’s the news for today… but before I end today’s newsbrief… I want to stop and take a moment to talk about someone who is likely very dear to some of you… Mike Lawyer… Just before I came to do this newsbrief, I received a church email that announced that Dr. Lawyer, had passed away, and has gone to glory, to be with his wife Eileen, and with our creator, whom with no doubt is saying, well done, my good and faithful servant. Dr. Lawyer was a faithful counselor to many in the Moscow community, but also to many around the world, who would always ask the question, “where is God in all this?” To me… Mike was more than just a counselor… he was a dear friend, and a father figure. He came into my life during a dark time, and God used him as a tool to reshape me in Christ’s image. Mike, all I can say is I love you, and my heart aches at your passing. But I am comforted to know that you are in glory with our creator and Eileen.

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Daily News Brief for Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

Daily News Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 18:10

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Wednesday, December 14th. 2022… Happy hump day everyone! I hope you and yours are having a week full of blessings thus far, and before we get to the news… just a reminder… Club Membership Plug: Its Christmas, join our club. During December, the first 75 people to upgrade or join our Gold or Platinum club membership will get our 32OZ Kodiak Christmas water bottle and a free subscription to our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine. By joining the Fight Laugh Feast Army, not only will you be aiding in our fight to take down secular & legacy media; but you’ll also get access to content placed in our Club Portal, such as past shows, all of our conference talks, and EXCLUSIVE content for club members that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Lastly, you’ll also get discounts for our conferences… We don’t have the big money of woke media, and so our club members are crucial in this fight. So, join the movement, join our army, and you can sign up now at fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/13/lawmakers-unveil-bipartisan-bill-that-aims-to-ban-tiktok-in-the-us.html Lawmakers unveil bipartisan bill that aims to ban TikTok in the U.S. A new bill from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, if passed, would ban TikTok in the U.S. after years of broad concern across the Trump and Biden administrations about potential Chinese government influence on the company. Social media stocks including Meta and Snap were positive Tuesday when the news broke. Meta shares were up more than 6% and Snap was up more than 3% as of late morning. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has raised fears in the U.S. that Chinese government officials could gain access to U.S. user data under Chinese law that could compel the company to hand over information. TikTok has insisted U.S. user data is safely stored outside of China, which it says should keep it out of reach of government officials. But the company’s reassurances have done little to turn down the heat on TikTok. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. is in talks with the company about how to resolve some of the data concerns, though a solution has reportedly been delayed. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress recently that he’s “extremely concerned” about the Chinese government’s potential influence through TikTok on U.S. users. The new bill, introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., would ban “all transactions from any social media company in, or under the influence of, China, Russia, and several other foreign countries of concern,” according to a press release. The ANTI-SOCIAL CCP ACT — which stands for Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic Learning by the Chinese Communist Party — explicitly names ByteDance and TikTok as subject to the restrictions in the bill, “unless and until the date on which the President certifies to Congress that the company no longer meets any of the conditions described,” such as being subject to “substantial influence” by a country of concern. “It is troubling that rather than encouraging the Administration to conclude its national security review of TikTok, some members of Congress have decided to push for a politically-motivated ban that will do nothing to advance the national security of the United States,” a TikTok spokesperson said. “We will continue to brief members of Congress on the plans that have been developed under the oversight of our country’s top national security agencies—plans that we are well underway in implementing—to further secure our platform in the United States.” https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-desantis-to-investigate-covid-vaccine-related-injuries?utm_campaign=64487 DeSantis to investigate Covid vaccine-related injuries During a Tuesday morning roundtable with health regarding Covid-19 mRNA vaccine accountability, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will be petitioning for a statewide grand jury to investigate "any and all wrongdoing in Florida with respect to Covid-19 vaccines." https://twitter.com/i/status/1602711034921619461 - Play Video Speaking in regards to the information that came about during the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, where people were told to stay inside but George Floyd protestors were allowed to congregate in large groups, DeSantis announced a "panel of experts" who will "counteract nonsense when it’s coming out of these institutions" like the CDC. Speaking of the CDC! https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/cdc-mask-tripledemic/2022/12/12/id/1100143/ CDC Urging Return to Masks Amid 'Tripledemic' The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention again is urging people to wear masks indoors. The reason for encouraging mask use is what health officials are calling a "tripledemic:" the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. The CDC's Dec. 8 report said that 13.7% of Americans live in communities rated "high" for COVID-19 community levels, up from 4.9% the previous week, The Hill reported. An additional 38.1% of Americans are in "medium" areas and 48.2% are in "low" areas. "[We] encourage you to wear a high quality, well-fitting mask to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, most especially for those in the 5% of the population currently living in counties with high COVID-19 community level," Dr. Rochelle Walensky said last week during a conference call. "CDC continues to recommend masking for anyone choosing to travel by plane, train, bus, or other form of public transportation, or for anyone who may be immunocompromised or increased risk of severe disease." The Hill reported that several major cities are mulling a return to masking mandates. More than 10 counties in California fall under the "high" areas. Los Angeles County health officials are recommending that everyone wear masks indoors. Hospitals in LA saw an average of 1,245 COVID-positive patients every day — a nearly 20% jump from previous week. "When you put on your mask for these few weeks during this surge, it is about the people of LA County. It is about every individual, every visitor, our health care workers, essential workers and other people who serve. In addition to vaccination, it is one of the easiest things everyone can do right now,” Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles County director of public health, wrote in a Dec. 9 press release. In New York, state officials urged schools to return to indoor masking to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses, and a health advisory notice alerted hospitals, local health departments, emergency rooms and labs to prepare for rapidly rising cases of respiratory illness. Not only do they want you to mask up, but they’re coming for our guns too! https://www.theepochtimes.com/states-tighten-second-amendment-rules-as-scotus-lifts-restrictions_4915179.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport States Tighten Second Amendment Rules as SCOTUS Lifts Restrictions Despite a list of pro-gun rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court over the past 13 years, Rev. Mark Knutson of Portland, Oregon, who has been advocating against gun access, gives one reason for his support of stricter firearms laws. “This will save lives,” says Knutson, a pastor at Augustana Lutheran Church and chairman of the “Lift Every Voice Oregon—YES on Measure 114” campaign. Knutson was the chief petitioner of the campaign in support of Oregon Measure 114, which narrowly passed in the midterm election in November. He described the campaign as “grassroots” and said it was in response to the recent shootings in the United States. It was a well-funded campaign based on reports filed with the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. “Lift Every Voice Oregon” spent just shy of $2.4 million. The top three contributors to the campaign were Connie Ballmer of Bellevue, Washington, who contributed $750,000. Ballmer is an Oregon native and married to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Together, they have started several organizations to support charitable and political causes. The National Education Association, a teacher’s union, contributed $500,000, and the 1630 Fund contributed $250,000. The 1630 Fund is described by the website Influencewatch.org as a possible “dark money” fund that supports progressive causes. When asked about the fund, Knutson pointed out that, as a 501c4, it is not required to disclose its donors. He said the fund was set up to help progressive political campaigns. In Oregon, Measure 114 requires Oregonians apply for a permit to purchase firearms, along with background checks and certification from the purchaser for passing an approved safety course. The law also requires the state police to compile a firearms database, and prohibits the sale of magazines that can hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. Tom King, president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, is involved in a Second Amendment battle on the opposite side of the country. He denies that safety is motivating New York state officials. “It’s about intimidation,” King said. His organization sued New York state over its previous requirement that concealed weapons permit applicants show “proper cause,” or in other words, a legitimate reason for applying for a concealed firearm permit. According to King, the law was to disarm the populace while making exceptions for the wealthy and politically connected. The original case made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court this year. In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court decided last June that the proper cause requirement was unconstitutional. The court also held that Second Amendment regulations must align with constitutional text and history. In other words, since the Constitution did not mention “proper cause” and historically this had not been required, the state could not require it either. Almost immediately, Gov. Kathy Hochul called the legislature into session to pass the Concealed Carry Improvement Act. The act removed mention of “proper cause” but expanded all other requirements. An applicant’s social media will be scrutinized, and must provide contact information for a list of close family and friends. The CCIA also requires 16 hours of training, including two hours of training on a firing range. In addition, the new law expanded the government’s list of “sensitive places” where it sought to prohibit the carrying of firearms. This includes private property unless the property owner posts a sign granting permission or has given express permission to the permit holder. Pro-Second Amendment groups, including Virginia-based Gun Owners of America, sued the state and a judge found several elements of the new law unconstitutional. However, that judge’s ruling is on hold as state officials vow to continue the fight. Armored Republic The Mission of Armored Republic is to Honor Christ by equipping Free Men with Tools of Liberty necessary to preserve God-given rights. In the Armored Republic there is no King but Christ. We are Free Craftsmen. Body Armor is a Tool of Liberty. We create Tools of Liberty. Free men must remain ever vigilant against tyranny wherever it appears. God has given us the tools of liberty needed to defend the rights He bestowed to us. Armored Republic is honored to offer you those Tools. Visit them, at ar500armor.com https://thepostmillennial.com/new-zealand-bans-cigarettes-for-all-those-born-after-2009?utm_campaign=64487 New Zealand bans cigarettes for all those born after 2009 Kiwis born after 2009 will not be able to purchase legal cigarettes, according to a new law by Jacinda Ardern's Labour party that seeks to make the country smoke-free. The law would grandfather tobacco use to those born before January 1 of 2009, reports the Daily Mail. This would mean that 50 years from now, one would have to be 63 or older to buy cigarettes in New Zealand. Health authorities are aiming to make the country smoke-free by 2025. The law will also reduce the number of retailers who can sell tobacco by 90 percent, which would leave just 600 stores. New Zealand's associate minister of health said that the legislation seeks to ban cigarettes from use, saying that "There is no good reason to allow a product to be sold that kills half the people that use it. "And I can tell you that we will end this in the future, as we pass this legislation," she continued. The New Zealand health system hopes that billions of dollars will be saved by cutting smoking, as it causes cancer, increases blood pressure, strokes, and causes a variety of other diseases. Lawmakers voted to pass the legislation 76 to 43. New Zealand's right-wing ACT party, which voted against the bill, said that corner stores would go out of business without cigarettes to sell. Statistics New Zealand has found that 8 percent of New Zealand adults smoked daily, down from 16 percent a decade ago. 8.3 percent of adults vape daily, an increase of 1 percent from six years ago. Indigenous Maori populations smoke more than the average New Zealander, with around one-fifth reporting that they smoke. That’s the news for today… but before I end today’s newsbrief… I want to stop and take a moment to talk about someone who is likely very dear to some of you… Mike Lawyer… Just before I came to do this newsbrief, I received a church email that announced that Dr. Lawyer, had passed away, and has gone to glory, to be with his wife Eileen, and with our creator, whom with no doubt is saying, well done, my good and faithful servant. Dr. Lawyer was a faithful counselor to many in the Moscow community, but also to many around the world, who would always ask the question, “where is God in all this?” To me… Mike was more than just a counselor… he was a dear friend, and a father figure. He came into my life during a dark time, and God used him as a tool to reshape me in Christ’s image. Mike, all I can say is I love you, and my heart aches at your passing. But I am comforted to know that you are in glory with our creator and Eileen.

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Daily News Brief for Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 [Daily News Brief]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 18:10

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Wednesday, December 14th. 2022… Happy hump day everyone! I hope you and yours are having a week full of blessings thus far, and before we get to the news… just a reminder… Club Membership Plug: Its Christmas, join our club. During December, the first 75 people to upgrade or join our Gold or Platinum club membership will get our 32OZ Kodiak Christmas water bottle and a free subscription to our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine. By joining the Fight Laugh Feast Army, not only will you be aiding in our fight to take down secular & legacy media; but you’ll also get access to content placed in our Club Portal, such as past shows, all of our conference talks, and EXCLUSIVE content for club members that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Lastly, you’ll also get discounts for our conferences… We don’t have the big money of woke media, and so our club members are crucial in this fight. So, join the movement, join our army, and you can sign up now at fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/13/lawmakers-unveil-bipartisan-bill-that-aims-to-ban-tiktok-in-the-us.html Lawmakers unveil bipartisan bill that aims to ban TikTok in the U.S. A new bill from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, if passed, would ban TikTok in the U.S. after years of broad concern across the Trump and Biden administrations about potential Chinese government influence on the company. Social media stocks including Meta and Snap were positive Tuesday when the news broke. Meta shares were up more than 6% and Snap was up more than 3% as of late morning. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has raised fears in the U.S. that Chinese government officials could gain access to U.S. user data under Chinese law that could compel the company to hand over information. TikTok has insisted U.S. user data is safely stored outside of China, which it says should keep it out of reach of government officials. But the company’s reassurances have done little to turn down the heat on TikTok. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. is in talks with the company about how to resolve some of the data concerns, though a solution has reportedly been delayed. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress recently that he’s “extremely concerned” about the Chinese government’s potential influence through TikTok on U.S. users. The new bill, introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., would ban “all transactions from any social media company in, or under the influence of, China, Russia, and several other foreign countries of concern,” according to a press release. The ANTI-SOCIAL CCP ACT — which stands for Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic Learning by the Chinese Communist Party — explicitly names ByteDance and TikTok as subject to the restrictions in the bill, “unless and until the date on which the President certifies to Congress that the company no longer meets any of the conditions described,” such as being subject to “substantial influence” by a country of concern. “It is troubling that rather than encouraging the Administration to conclude its national security review of TikTok, some members of Congress have decided to push for a politically-motivated ban that will do nothing to advance the national security of the United States,” a TikTok spokesperson said. “We will continue to brief members of Congress on the plans that have been developed under the oversight of our country’s top national security agencies—plans that we are well underway in implementing—to further secure our platform in the United States.” https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-desantis-to-investigate-covid-vaccine-related-injuries?utm_campaign=64487 DeSantis to investigate Covid vaccine-related injuries During a Tuesday morning roundtable with health regarding Covid-19 mRNA vaccine accountability, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will be petitioning for a statewide grand jury to investigate "any and all wrongdoing in Florida with respect to Covid-19 vaccines." https://twitter.com/i/status/1602711034921619461 - Play Video Speaking in regards to the information that came about during the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, where people were told to stay inside but George Floyd protestors were allowed to congregate in large groups, DeSantis announced a "panel of experts" who will "counteract nonsense when it’s coming out of these institutions" like the CDC. Speaking of the CDC! https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/cdc-mask-tripledemic/2022/12/12/id/1100143/ CDC Urging Return to Masks Amid 'Tripledemic' The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention again is urging people to wear masks indoors. The reason for encouraging mask use is what health officials are calling a "tripledemic:" the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. The CDC's Dec. 8 report said that 13.7% of Americans live in communities rated "high" for COVID-19 community levels, up from 4.9% the previous week, The Hill reported. An additional 38.1% of Americans are in "medium" areas and 48.2% are in "low" areas. "[We] encourage you to wear a high quality, well-fitting mask to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, most especially for those in the 5% of the population currently living in counties with high COVID-19 community level," Dr. Rochelle Walensky said last week during a conference call. "CDC continues to recommend masking for anyone choosing to travel by plane, train, bus, or other form of public transportation, or for anyone who may be immunocompromised or increased risk of severe disease." The Hill reported that several major cities are mulling a return to masking mandates. More than 10 counties in California fall under the "high" areas. Los Angeles County health officials are recommending that everyone wear masks indoors. Hospitals in LA saw an average of 1,245 COVID-positive patients every day — a nearly 20% jump from previous week. "When you put on your mask for these few weeks during this surge, it is about the people of LA County. It is about every individual, every visitor, our health care workers, essential workers and other people who serve. In addition to vaccination, it is one of the easiest things everyone can do right now,” Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles County director of public health, wrote in a Dec. 9 press release. In New York, state officials urged schools to return to indoor masking to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses, and a health advisory notice alerted hospitals, local health departments, emergency rooms and labs to prepare for rapidly rising cases of respiratory illness. Not only do they want you to mask up, but they’re coming for our guns too! https://www.theepochtimes.com/states-tighten-second-amendment-rules-as-scotus-lifts-restrictions_4915179.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport States Tighten Second Amendment Rules as SCOTUS Lifts Restrictions Despite a list of pro-gun rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court over the past 13 years, Rev. Mark Knutson of Portland, Oregon, who has been advocating against gun access, gives one reason for his support of stricter firearms laws. “This will save lives,” says Knutson, a pastor at Augustana Lutheran Church and chairman of the “Lift Every Voice Oregon—YES on Measure 114” campaign. Knutson was the chief petitioner of the campaign in support of Oregon Measure 114, which narrowly passed in the midterm election in November. He described the campaign as “grassroots” and said it was in response to the recent shootings in the United States. It was a well-funded campaign based on reports filed with the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. “Lift Every Voice Oregon” spent just shy of $2.4 million. The top three contributors to the campaign were Connie Ballmer of Bellevue, Washington, who contributed $750,000. Ballmer is an Oregon native and married to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Together, they have started several organizations to support charitable and political causes. The National Education Association, a teacher’s union, contributed $500,000, and the 1630 Fund contributed $250,000. The 1630 Fund is described by the website Influencewatch.org as a possible “dark money” fund that supports progressive causes. When asked about the fund, Knutson pointed out that, as a 501c4, it is not required to disclose its donors. He said the fund was set up to help progressive political campaigns. In Oregon, Measure 114 requires Oregonians apply for a permit to purchase firearms, along with background checks and certification from the purchaser for passing an approved safety course. The law also requires the state police to compile a firearms database, and prohibits the sale of magazines that can hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. Tom King, president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, is involved in a Second Amendment battle on the opposite side of the country. He denies that safety is motivating New York state officials. “It’s about intimidation,” King said. His organization sued New York state over its previous requirement that concealed weapons permit applicants show “proper cause,” or in other words, a legitimate reason for applying for a concealed firearm permit. According to King, the law was to disarm the populace while making exceptions for the wealthy and politically connected. The original case made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court this year. In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court decided last June that the proper cause requirement was unconstitutional. The court also held that Second Amendment regulations must align with constitutional text and history. In other words, since the Constitution did not mention “proper cause” and historically this had not been required, the state could not require it either. Almost immediately, Gov. Kathy Hochul called the legislature into session to pass the Concealed Carry Improvement Act. The act removed mention of “proper cause” but expanded all other requirements. An applicant’s social media will be scrutinized, and must provide contact information for a list of close family and friends. The CCIA also requires 16 hours of training, including two hours of training on a firing range. In addition, the new law expanded the government’s list of “sensitive places” where it sought to prohibit the carrying of firearms. This includes private property unless the property owner posts a sign granting permission or has given express permission to the permit holder. Pro-Second Amendment groups, including Virginia-based Gun Owners of America, sued the state and a judge found several elements of the new law unconstitutional. However, that judge’s ruling is on hold as state officials vow to continue the fight. Armored Republic The Mission of Armored Republic is to Honor Christ by equipping Free Men with Tools of Liberty necessary to preserve God-given rights. In the Armored Republic there is no King but Christ. We are Free Craftsmen. Body Armor is a Tool of Liberty. We create Tools of Liberty. Free men must remain ever vigilant against tyranny wherever it appears. God has given us the tools of liberty needed to defend the rights He bestowed to us. Armored Republic is honored to offer you those Tools. Visit them, at ar500armor.com https://thepostmillennial.com/new-zealand-bans-cigarettes-for-all-those-born-after-2009?utm_campaign=64487 New Zealand bans cigarettes for all those born after 2009 Kiwis born after 2009 will not be able to purchase legal cigarettes, according to a new law by Jacinda Ardern's Labour party that seeks to make the country smoke-free. The law would grandfather tobacco use to those born before January 1 of 2009, reports the Daily Mail. This would mean that 50 years from now, one would have to be 63 or older to buy cigarettes in New Zealand. Health authorities are aiming to make the country smoke-free by 2025. The law will also reduce the number of retailers who can sell tobacco by 90 percent, which would leave just 600 stores. New Zealand's associate minister of health said that the legislation seeks to ban cigarettes from use, saying that "There is no good reason to allow a product to be sold that kills half the people that use it. "And I can tell you that we will end this in the future, as we pass this legislation," she continued. The New Zealand health system hopes that billions of dollars will be saved by cutting smoking, as it causes cancer, increases blood pressure, strokes, and causes a variety of other diseases. Lawmakers voted to pass the legislation 76 to 43. New Zealand's right-wing ACT party, which voted against the bill, said that corner stores would go out of business without cigarettes to sell. Statistics New Zealand has found that 8 percent of New Zealand adults smoked daily, down from 16 percent a decade ago. 8.3 percent of adults vape daily, an increase of 1 percent from six years ago. Indigenous Maori populations smoke more than the average New Zealander, with around one-fifth reporting that they smoke. That’s the news for today… but before I end today’s newsbrief… I want to stop and take a moment to talk about someone who is likely very dear to some of you… Mike Lawyer… Just before I came to do this newsbrief, I received a church email that announced that Dr. Lawyer, had passed away, and has gone to glory, to be with his wife Eileen, and with our creator, whom with no doubt is saying, well done, my good and faithful servant. Dr. Lawyer was a faithful counselor to many in the Moscow community, but also to many around the world, who would always ask the question, “where is God in all this?” To me… Mike was more than just a counselor… he was a dear friend, and a father figure. He came into my life during a dark time, and God used him as a tool to reshape me in Christ’s image. Mike, all I can say is I love you, and my heart aches at your passing. But I am comforted to know that you are in glory with our creator and Eileen.

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Mark Smith: ASB Economist says New Zealand is probably past peak inflation levels

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 3:10

Cost of living pressures are expected to ease, but will remain at a much higher level than usual. Statistics New Zealand's poised to unveil the latest inflation figures later this morning. The highly anticipated Consumer Price Index is tipped to drop from the recent record high of 7.3 percent, to closer to 6.5. That's according to ASB, whose Senior Economist Mark Smith says New Zealand's probably past peak inflation levels. But he says the expected CPI dip won't stop the Reserve Bank from increasing the Official Cash Rate over the coming months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Smith: ASB Economist says New Zealand is probably past peak inflation levels

Best of Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 3:10

Cost of living pressures are expected to ease, but will remain at a much higher level than usual. Statistics New Zealand's poised to unveil the latest inflation figures later this morning. The highly anticipated Consumer Price Index is tipped to drop from the recent record high of 7.3 percent, to closer to 6.5. That's according to ASB, whose Senior Economist Mark Smith says New Zealand's probably past peak inflation levels. But he says the expected CPI dip won't stop the Reserve Bank from increasing the Official Cash Rate over the coming months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tim Wilson | Data & Statistics

Maxim Institute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 11:41

this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Executive Director Tim Wilson about the new Data and Statistics Bill. He discusses the impacts of this new legislation on the independence of Statistics New Zealand and the public's trust in the government.

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Peter Williams Hosts Taxpayer Talk: Dr Christoph Schumacher On Modernising How We Report On The Economy

Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 41:20

In the middle of a cost of living crisis, key economic indicators are more important to track than ever. This week on Taxpayer Talk, host Peter Williams sits down with Dr Christoph Schumacher, Professor of Innovation & Economics and Director of the Knowledge Exchange Hub at Massey University. Dr Schumacher and the Knowledge Exchange Hub have developed a tool that tracks Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in real time to monitor how the economy is performing and forecast future performance. This powerful tool can be used to gain a better understanding of our economy quickly, rather than waiting for Statistics New Zealand to publish the figures two and a half months out of date. Following the success of this tool, the next project to be released will be one that tracks inflation in real time potentially revolutionising the way we respond to inflationary pressures.The Knowledge Exchange Hub's GDP tool can be found at gdplive.netAlso this week, Peter gives his thoughts on the proposed RNZ-TVNZ mega-merger and asks "what problem are trying to fix?" As a veteran broadcaster, Peter knows a thing or two about media and fears this model may make our public broadcasting less independent and impose higher costs on hardworking taxpayers. To get in touch with Peter, email peter@taxpayers.org.nzSupport the show

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Questions for Oral Answer 20 September 2022

Parliament - Live Stream and Question Time

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 53:40

Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Acting Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? MARJA LUBECK to the Minister of Education: What progress has the Government made in supporting employers to maintain and increase the number of New Zealanders in apprenticeships? TEANAU TUIONO to the Acting Minister of Agriculture: Is the Dairy Industry Restructuring (Fonterra Capital Restructuring) Amendment Bill consistent with her Government's commitment to addressing the global climate crisis; if so, how? NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement that "we will enter a period of more targeted spending", and does he consider that Government spending in the past six months should have been more targeted? ANGIE WARREN-CLARK to the Minister for the Environment: What actions is the Government taking to enhance protection for New Zealand's most productive land? CHRIS BISHOP to the Acting Minister of Housing: Does he stand by the Minister of Housing's statement from May last year that "We have heard, we've listened, and we've acted to make sure that we are putting in a different system for Rotorua", and is he satisfied with emergency housing provision in Rotorua? CHRIS BAILLIE to the Minister of Education: Does he agree with the New Zealand Initiative that "The Ministry conducted no research on the effects of these 'Modern Learning Environments' on students' learning prior to compelling schools to adopt them. Neither did they conduct any evaluation of their effects after they were established"; if not, what evidence has the ministry provided the Minister to show that modern learning environments improve literacy and numeracy skills? Hon MARK MITCHELL to the Minister of Police: Did he receive any recommendation from the Police regarding the asset value threshold in the proposed Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Amendment Bill; if so, what was that recommendation? TAMATI COFFEY to the Minister for Maori Development: What recent events has he attended to celebrate te reo Maori? JAN LOGIE to the Minister for Women: Is she concerned that the gender pay gap increased recently to 9.2 percent and that Statistics New Zealand did not report on the ethnic minority gender pay gap altogether? ANGELA ROBERTS to the Associate Minister of Education (School Operations): How is the Government supporting students who have experienced lost learning opportunities as a result of disruptions from COVID-19?

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Rate of sea-level rise has doubled in recent decades

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 3:11

New figures show the rate of sea-level rise around Aotearoa has doubled in recent decades. Statistics New Zealand measured its tide gauges in the four main centres and found the sea's level has climbed at a much faster rate over the last 60 years, than over the previous 60. It comes as no surprise to Victoria University climate professor and NZ SeaRise co-leader Tim Naish, who spoke to Susie Ferguson.

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Greenhouse gases dropped in most regions between 2019 and 2021

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 4:01

Latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show greenhouse gas emissions dropped in 10 out of 16 regions between 2019 and last year. Some regions fared worse than others with Waikato's emissions rising a couple of percent. But in Taranaki, emissions dropped 18 percent. Taranaki Regional Council director of environment quality Abby Matthews spoke to Susie Ferguson.

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Beer consumption back to pre-pandemic levels

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 2:13

Statistics New Zealand figures show overall beer consumption is back to pre-pandemic levels, after the sector experienced big falls in demand since the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. So is this a sign things are finally returning to normal in Aotearoa? Brewers Association Executive Director Dylan Firth spoke to Susie Ferguson.

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Kerre Woodham: When it comes to crime; numbers do not lie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 8:00

We are back, I'm sorry, to talking about crime and we will keep on talking about it because the numbers do not lie. The rate of serious crime is up, youth offending is up, as you've heard, ram raids have increased more than 500 percent in five years, and so on and so forth. Pick a stat, any stat. I remember talking about crime, one of the many times we have, and a texter said ‘where are the stats to back this up?' The stats are there - from the police, from Statistics New Zealand, they're not made-up, they're not invented by a political party, they are real. And of course, National leader Christopher Luxon knows a vote winner when he sees one. It fits well with National's, we're the party for law and order trope, but it's real, it's not manufactured. As he says you've got to look at the outcomes. Labour decided to keep people out of prisons, they've done a lot of social experimentation. You know, you look at the housing and you look at the people who are being kept in Kainga Ora houses, whatever they do as a way of trying to get them back on track. To become civilized humans, basically to be able to live in a house that's provided by the taxpayer amongst other people, and so whatever they do, they can stay there. And that doesn't seem to be working. Labour says, well, we need more time. You've got Labour deciding to keep people out of prison. And great if that works, but you've got to look at the outcomes. If keeping people out of prison was working, then surely you would see a reduction in crime, no matter how small, we haven't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two Sides - Should Christchurch be a Supercity?

Tova

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 7:58

As Christchurch sprawls towards the neighbouring districts of Selwyn and Waimakariri, there is a growing conversation about whether it should become a Supercity. Recent data from Statistics New Zealand predicts that Christchurch's population will hit 640,000 within two decades. And with new projects like the multi-use arena ‘Te Kaha', and road networks set to connect the outer parts of Christchurch to the CBD, many believe ratepayers who live outside the current city should be contributing financially to its growth. Today we'll hear from Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce CEO Leann Watson, and Papanui Ward Councillor Mike Davidson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brad Olsen: 30 Year High Inflation Should be Sounding Alarm Bells

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 8:24

Consumer prices are rising at the fastest pace since 1990... with inflation hitting 5.9 per cent at the end of 2021.Figures from Statistics New Zealand show a further sharp lift in the cost of construction, petrol and rents pushed the consumer price index up 1.4 per cent in the final three months of the year.Simon Barnett & James Daniels spoke with Principal Economist and Director of Infometrics Brad Olden.LISTEN ABOVE

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Tomato prices doubled over a year

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 3:32

The price of tomatoes has doubled over the past year. Statistics New Zealand says the summer staples cost $3.30/kg in December 2020, but by the end of last year, they were $6.61/kg. Grocery foods such as eggs, milk and yoghurt, have also become more expensive. The spike in tomato prices has contributed to the biggest jump in overall food prices in a decade. Tomatoes New Zealand general manager Helen Barnes told Sarah Robson what was driving up prices.

Question Time for 8 December 2021

Parliament - Live Stream and Question Time

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 61:52

CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with the latest ANZ Quarterly Economic Outlook's assessment that “Government spending remains highly expansionary … The fiscal situation is quite nuanced. Many businesses and households are in desperate need of targeted support, but from a macroeconomic perspective, high government spending in an economy facing severe capacity constraints risks just adding to inflation pressures. That wouldn't be a good return for taxpayers, and also implies the RBNZ will need to hike interest rates more than otherwise”? MARJA LUBECK to the Minister of Education: What reports has he seen about numbers of people undertaking vocational education and training? JAN LOGIE to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Is the Government still committed to welfare overhaul; if so, why does the Child Poverty Action Group report released today show not a single key recommendation from the Welfare Expert Advisory Group has been fully implemented nearly three years on? Dr LIZ CRAIG to the Minister of Health: What medicines has New Zealand recently secured access to for treating COVID-19? DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement in relation to wage growth rising faster than inflation, “Of course, it has, with wage growth being at around 3.5 percent and inflation around 2 percent”; if so, does she agree with Statistics New Zealand that inflation for the year to September 2021 was 4.9 percent and wage growth was only 2.4 percent? TĀMATI COFFEY to the Minister for Building and Construction: What recent reports has she seen on the construction sector? CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: Did the Government receive public health advice ahead of the Cabinet meeting on 29 November 2021 that the hard or enforced boundary around Auckland should be removed when Auckland and the rest of the country move to the COVID-19 Protection Framework, and did this same advice also recommend any regions enter the traffic light system at green? VANUSHI WALTERS to the Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities: What actions has the Government taken to support our ethnic communities to get the COVID-19 vaccine? SIMEON BROWN to the Minister for the Public Service: Does he stand by all of his statements and actions regarding pay and workforce expectations for the public sector? INGRID LEARY to the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence: What is she doing to support the UN's Orange the World campaign?

Question Time for 24 June 2021

Parliament - Live Stream and Question Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 51:27

Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by all of his statements and actions? GREG O'CONNOR to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? DAMIEN SMITH to the Minister of Statistics: Does he have confidence in Statistics New Zealand's calculation of the Consumers Price Index generally, and its publication of annual inflation at 1.5 percent in the year to March 2021? PAUL EAGLE to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: What changes have been introduced with the move to alert level 2 in Wellington, Wairarapa, and Kāpiti Coast? CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: Does he stand by all of his statements and actions? INGRID LEARY to the Minister for Trade and Export Growth: What recent progress has been made on the NZ-UK free-trade agreement? Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Transport: Does he stand by all of his statements and actions in relation to the Clean Car Programme? NAISI CHEN to the Minister for Economic and Regional Development: What changes has he announced to Government Procurement Rules to support the objectives of the carbon-neutral Public Service? MATT DOOCEY to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by all of his statements and actions in regard to mental health? JAN LOGIE to the Minister for ACC: What is her response to the briefing she received from ACC which states that there are inequities in the way disabled people are treated by ACC? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Transport: What progress is being made on upgrades to regional highways? MARK CAMERON to the Minister for Biosecurity: How is the effort to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis tracking, and is it now in a management phase?

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Child Poverty Action Group not happy with latest figures

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 5:19

'Shocking and disappointing', Those are the words the Child Poverty Action Group are using to describe the state of child poverty in New Zealand following a new report from Statistics New Zealand. Over two years, the new figures show more children are moving out of poverty - but not quickly enough. Disabled children and Maori and Pasifika children are in urgent need of further support. Innes Asher is a spokesperson for Child Poverty Action Group.

Child Poverty statistics to be released today

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 3:40

On Tuesday we'll learn how Jacinda Ardern's government is faring in her own portfolio - child poverty. Statistics New Zealand will release its second report into how many children are living in poverty later this morning. Social issues reporter Sarah Robson has the story.

New statistics show little progress on poverty

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 9:26

New data from Statistics New Zealand shows household incomes and other key measures were on the rise before the country went into lockdown. Journalist and researcher, Max Rashbrooke, that's not all good news.

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New Zealand ends 2020 with surprise unemployment drop

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 5:33

A boom in construction jobs appears to have fuelled a surprise fall in the unemployment rate. Quarterly data from Statistics New Zealand show the rate dropped from 5.3 percent to 4.9 percent. The number of employed New Zealanders rose by 17,000 in the quarter to December, something the government says reflects an economy in recovery mode. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner and her counterpart at Westpac New Zealand, Dominick Stephens, speak to Corin Dann.

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Unemployment drop bucks predictions

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 3:49

Jaws dropped when the latest unemployment figures were released yesterday. Quarterly data from Statistics New Zealand had joblessness dropping from 5.3 per cent to 4.9 per cent. That bucked economists' predictions of a rise. Political reporter Yvette McCullough has more.

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Bindi Norwell: Highest number of house sales in a month since March 2007

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 4:41

As New Zealand homeownership rates fall to the lowest level since 1951, November this year saw the most houses sold since March 2007.Auckland's median house price jumped $145,000 annually and national prices rose $117,000 or 18.5 per cent in the last year.November data from Real Estate Institute also showed a 13-year record number of sales for last month and the national median price jumping $117,000 in the last year, from $632,000 to $749,000.Auckland house prices jumped $145,000 from $885,000 last November to $1,030,000 which REINZ said was a new record high."Median house prices across New Zealand increased by 18.5 per cent from $632,000 in November 2019 to a new record median high of $749,000 in November 2020," REINZ said today.Statistics New Zealand this week released a grim new report, Housing in Aotearoa: 2020, drawing on information from the 2018 Census and other surveys, providing a detailed analysis of changing ownership and tenure trends, and the state of New Zealand's housing stock.Half the homes sold in November by Auckland's biggest agency Barfoot & Thompson went for more than $1 million.Bindi Norwell, REINZ chief executive, fretted about the situation."Since October 2011, we've seen successive annual increases in median house prices - 110 months in a row - and the last five months have been double-digit increases. This just isn't sustainable and with data out earlier this week showing that home ownership is at its lowest level in 70 years, the gap between those that own and those that rent is just going to keep growing unless we can do something to start addressing the supply issue the country has," she said.Owen Vaughan, editor of NZME-owned property listing site OneRoof, said: "The speed at which the market has moved in the last quarter is simply astonishing."Campaigns have become shorter and the number of pre-auctions offers has increased. Suburb sale price records that would have, just a year ago, sat unchallenged for months on end are tumbling within the space of a week. Low interest rates and FOMO factor is putting real pressure on prices," Vaughan said.Norwell expects the Government to announce plans to reform the Resource Management Act to help get more homes built."Unless we can build at scale and in an affordable manner, unaffordability is going to be something that remains a significant issue for Kiwis looking to get into the property market," said."November was an incredible month in terms of the number of properties sold, with just shy of 10,000 properties sold over 30 days. The last time we saw a similar level of sales volumes was back in March 2007 – 164 months ago – before the national recession and Global Financial Crisis started impacting New Zealand's property market," she said.November saw 10 out of 16 of the regions with double-digit percentage increases in annual sales volumes.People wanted to buy before Christmas but Norwell said the record month was also partly due to the Reserve Bank saying in early November that it would undertake consultation in December to re-introduce LVRs earlier than planned.The total number of properties available for sale nationally decreased by 16.9 per cent in November to 18,319 down from 22,049 properties last November.The Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu/Wanganui, Marlborough, Nelson, Northland, Waikato and West Coast had their lowest inventory levels since REINZ records started around the early 1960s.The median number of days to sell nationally fell from 33 to 29 days, the lowest in 164 months since March 2007.Eleven regions had a median number of days to sell of less than 30 days.The REINZ House Price Index for New Zealand, measuring the changing value of property in the market, increased 15.3 per cent year-on-year to 3343 a new high on the index and the first time the index for the country has gone over the 3300 level.Excluding Auckland, the index showed house price values increased 14.5 per cent from November 2019 to 33...

NZ records lowest-ever fertility rate

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 3:33

New Zealand has just recorded its lowest-ever fertility rate. The latest quarterly data from Statistics New Zealand shows the ratio of births to the number of women of child-bearing age is now 1.63. That's now well below the ratio needed to keep the population growing. What that translates to, is that without migration, the population will shrink. Tracy Neal reports.

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Census 2023 - What lessons have been learnt from Census 2018?

PMN 531

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 18:10

We’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Mark Sowden, government statistician and chief executive for Statistics New Zealand, on the one year anniversary of the release of the independent review of New Zealand's 2018 census, to talk about what Stats NZ has put in place, looking ahead to Census 2023, to better serve our Maori & Pasifika communities. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Census 2023 - What lessons have been learnt from Census 2018?

PMN 531: Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 18:10

We’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Mark Sowden, government statistician and chief executive for Statistics New Zealand, on the one year anniversary of the release of the independent review of New Zealand's 2018 census, to talk about what Stats NZ has put in place, looking ahead to Census 2023, to better serve our Maori & Pasifika communities. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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NZ population tops 5 million

Well & Good with Art & Matilda

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 6:25

At some point in March, New Zealand welcomed its five millionth resident according to an estimate from Statistics New Zealand. While there's no way of knowing for sure, it's likely the five millionth person arrived by plane, perhaps one of thousands of people returning home in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. It's been 17 years since the population topped 4 million in 2003 - making this the fastest million in our history. Paul Spoonley is a sociologist at Massey University. He speaks to Corin Dann.

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Camden Howitt

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 60:18

Matilda and Arts chat with Camden who is a passionate advocate for our oceans and a driving force behind positive solutions in the Pacific Region. Howitt is Co-Founder and Coastlines Lead of multi-award winning charity Sustainable Coastlines, and an Edmund Hillary Fellow. Since 2008, the charity group has delivered large-scale coastal clean-up, waterway restoration, education, capacity development and data collection activities around New Zealand and in its branches in Papua New Guinea and Hawaii. A regular contributor to national, regional and global dialogue on marine litter, Howitt relentlessly pushes for innovative solutions; twice addressing the United Nations at its headquarters in New York and most recently consulting and presenting at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2019. Working alongside the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, Howitt is helping to spearhead a ground-breaking new programme ‘Litter Intelligence’, combining grass roots community engagement with innovative technologies; training Citizen Scientists to collect long-term marine litter data, report on Sustainable Development Goals, and scale-up action. The trio begin right back where it all started for Camden, growing up with parents that were passionate about the environment and sustainability. It is very clear that is rubbed off on Camden. While most return from Mexico with a tan and a few tales that should never be repeated Camden was (believe it or not) inspired by the amount of rubbish he saw while he was there. What started as Camden being more self-aware and conscious of his consumption grew into a charity that Matty perfectly describes as ‘an organisation full of hope’. Sustainable Coastlines, acknowledge that even countries like New Zealand need to do more to reduce the refuse that ends up in our waterways so their mission is ‘to enable people to look after the coastlines and waterways they love.’ Camden talks us through the various ways that they do this and the things that you can do at home to make a difference - Because YOU really can make a difference. This is not to be missed! Settle in for a wonderful chat.

Podcast News Wrap For 22 April 2020

RiskinfoNZ Weekly News Summary

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 3:41

Welcome to the Risk Info NZ podcast for Wednesday 22 April 2020; my name is Steve Hart.The COVID-19 lockdown has forced the hand of some financial advisers to adopt systems so clients can sign agreements using their computer, tablet or smartphone.Dean Logan, Managing Director at Logan Smythe in Christchurch, says a sudden event such as the lockdown means you either stand still and do nothing, or embrace change.Look for our story – Digital Signatures Save Time and Money – at RiskInfoNZ to see how two advisers are getting business done without face-to-face meetings.CommercialNew Zealand will move from Level 4 lockdown to level 3 at midnight on Monday 27 April. However, restrictions on freedom to travel, physical distancing, and trading, will continue.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Level 3 will continue for two weeks, during which time people must work from home if they can.Bernard McCrae, Chairman of Newpark Financial Services, predicts that advisers will have to rely on video conferencing to speak with colleagues and clients.Talking of which...The onset of the level 4 lockdown in New Zealand almost 4 weeks ago forced many advisers to find new ways to hold meetings with colleagues and clients.Video conferencing platforms came to fore, but how easy are financial advisers finding them to use?According to our latest RiskInfoNZ poll; 45% of you have adopted it 'quite easily'; 41% are 'learning fast'; 9% say it's 'not easy'; and 5% are happy to stick with the telephone.The Financial Services Council is holding a follow-up to its Get in Shape roadshow – held in February - with a webinar on Monday 27 April. The FSC's Richard Klipin will talk about changes to the government's regulatory agenda which was disrupted by COVID-19.If you want to find out what's in-store for New Zealand's economy then Financial Advice is hosting a webinar today - Wednesday 22 April – at 10am with economist Cameron Bagrie. He's worked as an economist at the National Bank, Treasury and Statistics New Zealand.Global credit rating agency AM Best has affirmed Partners Life's financial strength rating as A- (excellent) and its long-term issuer credit rating of A-. The outlook of both these credit ratings is stable, says Partners Life.That's it for this week, keep up to date at RiskInfoNZ.co.nz and subscribe to this podcast wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Covid 19: global mobility and immigration

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 18:04

Covid 19 is having a massive impact on global mobility as people the world stay home. Statistics New Zealand data suggests that 2019 saw the largest net migration gain in New Zealand ever. But 2020 looks like it will be the polar opposite. What are the implications? Massey University demographer Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley.

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Vincent Wijeysingha: Auckland housing surplus revealed in Salvation Army report

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 3:54

Auckland's shock "housing surplus" has been revealed, as a population correction means the city is now on track to meet demand.But the Salvation Army warns the 7168 house surplus won't fix the housing crisis but instead shows that the shortage is caused by unaffordable housing and low income levels.The u-turn on the housing shortage was in the charity's annual State of the Nation report, which this year offers a mixed bag of outcomes with some significant progress but a long list of areas to improve.The report also came with a stern warning that everyday Kiwis needed to do more to address our entrenched inequality and poverty."Unless we strongly endorse a wholehearted effort to tackle poverty, our political leaders are unlikely to demonstrate the courage required to lead this change," said director Ian Hutson.And in order to effect major change "for those in the shadows", the Government needed to increase beneficiary incomes and do more to fix the housing issues, the Salvation Army said.Auckland's housing surplusAuckland's population dropped by 77,500 last year, Statistics New Zealand predicted after the Census showed slower-than-predicted growth.The Salvation Army believes this means there's now a surplus of 7168 houses but warns this doesn't show a housing excess but rather the erosion of the deficit the city suffered over the past five years.The charity has reported a housing shortage since 2009.It said a "fundamental question emerged" in light of the surplus revelation about what's causing the increases in homelessness and housing stress, and said the problem is that houses are unaffordable compared to wages."The Auckland part of the story is distinctly one where tenants are under more stress and facing increasingly unaffordable renting situations," the report said.New Zealand's housing deficitThe Census population adjustments also revealed a housing deficit outside of Auckland. The previous estimated shortfall of 2300 units between 2013 and 2018 has now risen to 11,200.Nationwide, there are almost 14,000 households waiting for accommodation, with the number on the priority waiting list growing by 47 per cent in the year to September 30.The demand for housing is largely felt in the regions.In the Bay of Plenty and West Coast/Tasman, the waiting lists lengthened by 37 per cent in the year to September 30, Central jumped 35 per cent and the East Coast waiting list increased by 32 per cent.Children in needThe number of children living in New Zealand's deepest poverty could fill Eden Park three and a half times.And most of those 174,000 children come from benefit-dependent homes as the Salvation Army said income and hardship levels are "still too high".Young people are struggling to participate in society and are facing real mental health problems, with 73 teens aged between 15 and 19 taking their lives - the highest teen suicide rate since 2012, it said.There was a 40 per cent increase in assaults against children over the past four years."We don't believe that this is the type of country that we want," said one of the report's authors, Ronji Tanielu.But there have been improvements in NCEA achievement, youth offending and teen pregnancies and abortions.15kg of meth consumed per weekThere's been a steady decline in the numbers of teens aged between 15 to 19 who are hazardous drinkers but it's got worse for men, women, those aged 18 to 24 years, and Māori.More than 47 per cent of all illicit drug prosecutions were for methamphetamine and police wastewater testing found about 15kg of the drug is consumed each week.This amounted to about $18 million per week in social harm across the country.And despite the number of pokie machines dropping last year, the losses to each machine increased to $62,000.Unemployment downIncreased minimum wage, income support and hardship assistance haven't yet been captured in the statistics, but the Salvation Army said the scale of the challenge of poverty, i...

Sharon Zollner: Auckland housing surplus revealed in Salvation Army report

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 3:26

Auckland's shock "housing surplus" has been revealed, as a population correction means the city is now on track to meet demand.But the Salvation Army warns the 7168 house surplus won't fix the housing crisis but instead shows that the shortage is caused by unaffordable housing and low income levels.The u-turn on the housing shortage was in the charity's annual State of the Nation report, which this year offers a mixed bag of outcomes with some significant progress but a long list of areas to improve.The report also came with a stern warning that everyday Kiwis needed to do more to address our entrenched inequality and poverty."Unless we strongly endorse a wholehearted effort to tackle poverty, our political leaders are unlikely to demonstrate the courage required to lead this change," said director Ian Hutson.And in order to effect major change "for those in the shadows", the Government needed to increase beneficiary incomes and do more to fix the housing issues, the Salvation Army said.Auckland's housing surplusAuckland's population dropped by 77,500 last year, Statistics New Zealand predicted after the Census showed slower-than-predicted growth.The Salvation Army believes this means there's now a surplus of 7168 houses but warns this doesn't show a housing excess but rather the erosion of the deficit the city suffered over the past five years.The charity has reported a housing shortage since 2009.It said a "fundamental question emerged" in light of the surplus revelation about what's causing the increases in homelessness and housing stress, and said the problem is that houses are unaffordable compared to wages."The Auckland part of the story is distinctly one where tenants are under more stress and facing increasingly unaffordable renting situations," the report said.New Zealand's housing deficitThe Census population adjustments also revealed a housing deficit outside of Auckland. The previous estimated shortfall of 2300 units between 2013 and 2018 has now risen to 11,200.Nationwide, there are almost 14,000 households waiting for accommodation, with the number on the priority waiting list growing by 47 per cent in the year to September 30.The demand for housing is largely felt in the regions.In the Bay of Plenty and West Coast/Tasman, the waiting lists lengthened by 37 per cent in the year to September 30, Central jumped 35 per cent and the East Coast waiting list increased by 32 per cent.Children in needThe number of children living in New Zealand's deepest poverty could fill Eden Park three and a half times.And most of those 174,000 children come from benefit-dependent homes as the Salvation Army said income and hardship levels are "still too high".Young people are struggling to participate in society and are facing real mental health problems, with 73 teens aged between 15 and 19 taking their lives - the highest teen suicide rate since 2012, it said.There was a 40 per cent increase in assaults against children over the past four years."We don't believe that this is the type of country that we want," said one of the report's authors, Ronji Tanielu.But there have been improvements in NCEA achievement, youth offending and teen pregnancies and abortions.15kg of meth consumed per weekThere's been a steady decline in the numbers of teens aged between 15 to 19 who are hazardous drinkers but it's got worse for men, women, those aged 18 to 24 years, and Māori.More than 47 per cent of all illicit drug prosecutions were for methamphetamine and police wastewater testing found about 15kg of the drug is consumed each week.This amounted to about $18 million per week in social harm across the country.And despite the number of pokie machines dropping last year, the losses to each machine increased to $62,000.Unemployment downIncreased minimum wage, income support and hardship assistance haven't yet been captured in the statistics, but the Salvation Army said the scale of the challenge of poverty, i...

Christoph Schumacher: Technology, social media blamed for making Kiwis feel less healthy

Andrew Dickens Afternoons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 3:27

Social media is being blamed for having negative effect on young people's mental health.Statistics New Zealand figures show one in six people rate their overall health as 'excellent' - down from one in four in 2010.The biggest drop of 'excellent health' is in the younger age groups.Professor of Economics at Massey University Christoph Schumacher told Kate Hawkesby social media and networking seem to put a lot of stress on young people."Being exposed to all these ads, being told what we have to have and should have, and knowing that everybody knows what we have."He also says that technology appears to be affecting people's physical and mental health.Schumacher says having to be available all day round isn't good for people."Research shows that we seem to work more today than we did many years ago, and that puts extra stress on us."

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For the first time, Statistics New Zealand has collected information about sexual identity

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 2:14

People who identify as bisexual are more likely to have worse mental wellbeing than heterosexual Kiwis, according to new data.For the first time, Statistics New Zealand's General Social Survey (GSS) included information about people's sexual identity.The figures show that 1.9 per cent of Kiwis identify as bisexual and 1.1 per cent said they were gay or lesbian.Almost seven in 10 of those who identified as bisexual were female, while six in 10 people who identified as gay/lesbian were male.Some 96.5 per cent of New Zealanders identified as being heterosexual.The remaining 0.5 per cent of people identified as other identities, including either takatāpui, asexual and pansexual.LISTEN ABOVE AS ANDREW DICKENS TALKS TO CALLER MICHAEL Stats NZ's general manager Jason Attewell said the new data highlights wellbeing disparities and will help the Government to better address some of the concerns.When it comes to measuring overall life satisfaction, people who identified as bisexual were the least satisfied with life.Stats NZ data showed that close to 8 out of 10 adults rated their overall life satisfaction at 7 out of 10 or higher.But, on the same measure, just 6 out of 10 bisexual people rated their life satisfaction as a seven or above."The lower life satisfaction rating for people identifying as bisexual was reflected across a number of wellbeing measures," the report said.For example, a third of people who identified as bisexual reported having poor mental wellbeing.That compares to roughly a fifth of adults who reported having poor mental wellbeing.Meanwhile, the data showed that people who identified as gay/lesbian or bisexual found it "significantly harder to express their identity than Kiwis who identified as heterosexual.Some 74 per cent of gay/lesbian, and 70 per cent of bisexual people, found it "very easy" to express their identity.That number is 85 per cent compared with heterosexual people.Stats NZ officials say that the next GSS – which will be released in 2020 – will include statistics on gender identity and people's "sex at birth".In terms of New Zealander's overall wellbeing, the majority of Kiwis – some 80 per cent – rated their life satisfaction highly, a 7 out of 10 or higher on the wellbeing scale.

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Property: How has the foreign buyer ban affected the property market?

The Weekend Collective

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2019 39:21

The Government's foreign buyer ban has seen a significant drop in home ownership by overseas residents, new Statistics New Zealand data shows. House sales to overseas buyers dropped 81 per cent in the March quarter compared to the same time last year. Stats NZ property statistics manager Melissa McKenzie said the law changes late last year that introduced restrictions for overseas buyers played a big part in this drop.Property commentator Ashley Church joined the Weekend Collective to this the effect the ban has had, if anything, on house affordability, and if the ban was worthwhile at all.

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Property: How has the foreign buyer ban affected the property market?

The Weekend Collective

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2019 39:21

The Government's foreign buyer ban has seen a significant drop in home ownership by overseas residents, new Statistics New Zealand data shows. House sales to overseas buyers dropped 81 per cent in the March quarter compared to the same time last year. Stats NZ property statistics manager Melissa McKenzie said the law changes late last year that introduced restrictions for overseas buyers played a big part in this drop.Property commentator Ashley Church joined the Weekend Collective to this the effect the ban has had, if anything, on house affordability, and if the ban was worthwhile at all.

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Property: How has the foreign buyer ban affected the property market?

The OneRoof Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2019 39:21

The Government's foreign buyer ban has seen a significant drop in home ownership by overseas residents, new Statistics New Zealand data shows. House sales to overseas buyers dropped 81 per cent in the March quarter compared to the same time last year. Stats NZ property statistics manager Melissa McKenzie said the law changes late last year that introduced restrictions for overseas buyers played a big part in this drop.Property commentator Ashley Church joined the Weekend Collective to this the effect the ban has had, if anything, on house affordability, and if the ban was worthwhile at all.

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Concern Census blunder will see vulnerable communities miss out

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 4:00

It is increasingly unlikely that Statistics New Zealand will be able to plug the gaps in the data that's missing from last year's flawed Census.The Government is pumping $6 million into fixing the issues, after 700,000 people didn't fill it out. It will also be giving Stats NZ an extra $10 million to get ahead of the next Census. The full results won't be released until mid-2020 and Statistics New Zealand is having to fill in 10 per cent of data itself.Motu Economic and Public Policy Research executive director, Dr John McDermott, told Kate Hawkesby even if Stats New Zealand makes sensible technical adjustments, there will still be gaps."Some valuable microdata will be missing, it will be lower quality, and it will make it less valuable to researchers," he said.McDermott said Statistic New Zealand's hands are tied because they don't have any other choice but to fill the data in itself.He said the groups who are most vulnerable are also likely to be the ones who haven't filled out the survey, making it extremely hard for Statics New Zealand to cater to their needs."There are probably important groups that need public policy to help them, that is probably not filling in the data."There will be parts of the population that are quite mobile, maybe even poor parts of the population who didn't fill it in so we don't know what the problems are.""Those people who haven't filled it in, those communities are the ones who will suffer."He said the census is incredibly valuable when it comes to addressing issues such as income inequality, migrant settlement, the gender pay gap and the housing market.McDermott said there will be gaps when it comes to climate change as well.Moving the next census forward would help researchers fill in the gaps, he said.

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Jian Yang: Government Statistician threatened with contempt complaint over 2018 Census

The Weekend Collective

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 3:05

Despite the threat of being in contempt of Parliament, Government Statistician Liz MacPherson says now is not the time to release some information about the 2018 Census.MacPherson has twice refused to provide Parliament's governance and administration committee with the number of partially and fully completed responses to the 2018 Census.The National Party's statistics spokesman Jian Yang called it an "extraordinary stand-off" but MacPherson said that without context, the numbers would be open to misinterpretation.Yang told the Weekend Collective that MacPherson has refused twice to answer the committee's question twice."It is important for us to know some basic information about Census 2018, as one of the key responsibilities of the committee is to ensure our government agencies are working properly."He says that the Census was botched and "is a shambles", and they need to know how bad it was. Yang says the participation rate was the lowest ever, with around 90 per cent of people taking part. "Over 400,000 people were not counted in the Census."MacPherson has instead intended announcing at the end of April when Statistics New Zealand would release the first set of results for the Census."It is my hope that the committee will appreciate that I have made this determination after careful thought and application of statistical best practice," MacPherson said in a statement.According to Stats NZ's interim calculations, around 10 per cent of New Zealanders didn't fill out their Census forms, resulting in the lowest participation of the past five surveys.The calculations, released last year, showed that full or partial information for only 90 per cent of individuals was received, compared with 94.5 per cent for the 2013 Census.The low participation has caused a delay in the release of information collected, which was due to be released in October, then March, now on the date yet to be announced.Stats NZ will also have to use other sources of information and different imputation approaches to fill in the missing data.The 2018 Census was the first time Stats NZ used a digital-first approach, which encouraged respondents to complete the census online.MacPherson had told the committee on February 13 that the number was available and would be provided but then declined to provide it, saying it needed more context.She again declined to provide the number when she appeared before the committee last week."The committee has taken the extraordinary step on invoking Standing Orders and requiring an answer," Yang said."Parliament is entitled to know the size of the statistical hole from those who did not participate, as well as those who did not complete Census 2018. The refusal to provide this information is inconsistent with the Government's pledge to be the most open and transparent ever."MacPherson said her announcement at the end of April would outline what would be included in the first release and provide context."In light of the select committee's request, I will be providing information on the breakdown of census forms that were full and partial responses."Stats NZ is an open and transparent organisation. When we produce information for the public we outline the methodology and limitations of any data produced," she said.The select committee's annual review of Statistics NZ, released last week, said it had sought from MacPherson information about the proportion of Census forms that were fully completed."We believe this is important data around the performance of the Census, and that if a large portion were unanswered it would raise concerns about the quality of the Census output, and also about the value for money in the overall expenditure."The committee had formally required her to respond with an answer under Standing Order 227 (2). That Standing Order requires a witness to answer a question.National MP Nick Smith said if the information was not provided by April 10 he would seek to refer MacPherson to the...

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Jian Yang: Government Statistician threatened with contempt complaint over 2018 Census

Politics Central

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 3:05

Despite the threat of being in contempt of Parliament, Government Statistician Liz MacPherson says now is not the time to release some information about the 2018 Census.MacPherson has twice refused to provide Parliament's governance and administration committee with the number of partially and fully completed responses to the 2018 Census.The National Party's statistics spokesman Jian Yang called it an "extraordinary stand-off" but MacPherson said that without context, the numbers would be open to misinterpretation.Yang told the Weekend Collective that MacPherson has refused twice to answer the committee's question twice."It is important for us to know some basic information about Census 2018, as one of the key responsibilities of the committee is to ensure our government agencies are working properly."He says that the Census was botched and "is a shambles", and they need to know how bad it was. Yang says the participation rate was the lowest ever, with around 90 per cent of people taking part. "Over 400,000 people were not counted in the Census."MacPherson has instead intended announcing at the end of April when Statistics New Zealand would release the first set of results for the Census."It is my hope that the committee will appreciate that I have made this determination after careful thought and application of statistical best practice," MacPherson said in a statement.According to Stats NZ's interim calculations, around 10 per cent of New Zealanders didn't fill out their Census forms, resulting in the lowest participation of the past five surveys.The calculations, released last year, showed that full or partial information for only 90 per cent of individuals was received, compared with 94.5 per cent for the 2013 Census.The low participation has caused a delay in the release of information collected, which was due to be released in October, then March, now on the date yet to be announced.Stats NZ will also have to use other sources of information and different imputation approaches to fill in the missing data.The 2018 Census was the first time Stats NZ used a digital-first approach, which encouraged respondents to complete the census online.MacPherson had told the committee on February 13 that the number was available and would be provided but then declined to provide it, saying it needed more context.She again declined to provide the number when she appeared before the committee last week."The committee has taken the extraordinary step on invoking Standing Orders and requiring an answer," Yang said."Parliament is entitled to know the size of the statistical hole from those who did not participate, as well as those who did not complete Census 2018. The refusal to provide this information is inconsistent with the Government's pledge to be the most open and transparent ever."MacPherson said her announcement at the end of April would outline what would be included in the first release and provide context."In light of the select committee's request, I will be providing information on the breakdown of census forms that were full and partial responses."Stats NZ is an open and transparent organisation. When we produce information for the public we outline the methodology and limitations of any data produced," she said.The select committee's annual review of Statistics NZ, released last week, said it had sought from MacPherson information about the proportion of Census forms that were fully completed."We believe this is important data around the performance of the Census, and that if a large portion were unanswered it would raise concerns about the quality of the Census output, and also about the value for money in the overall expenditure."The committee had formally required her to respond with an answer under Standing Order 227 (2). That Standing Order requires a witness to answer a question.National MP Nick Smith said if the information was not provided by April 10 he would seek to refer MacPherson to the...

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National calls for new Census after last year's 'dodgy' data

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 4:21

National's calling for a new Census, saying the information from the last one will mean the 2020 electoral boundaries will be based on guesswork.Statistics New Zealand is confident the delayed data will be ready for next year's election.But National's electoral reform spokesman, Nick Smith, told Kate Hawkesby 400,000 people weren't counted in the last Census, the lowest participation since World War II."The data from last year is so dodgy [and] the information is so important that we should get on and do a new census in 2021 and make sure we count everybody."Smith said backfilling the data by using IRD and Work and Income figures will be unreliable, because you don't know who you haven't counted.

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Cooking the Books: How to set yourself up for a pay rise

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 14:54

Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's the best strategies to argue for a raise. Hosted by Frances Cook.Whether or not to give a pay rise has become a hot potato.Unemployment is low, at 4.5 percent, which would usually mean employees could demand better pay or they'd walk.And yet, the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show there's not much movement.Private sector wages have only gone up 2.1 percent in the last year, and some of that lift is due to the Government raising the minimum wage by 75 cents.There are also rumblings that low inflation and low business confidence are making bosses unwilling to part with the extra cash.So it seems employers aren't wanting to come to the party, despite it becoming an increasingly heated issue.Just look at the nurses strikes; they haven't walked off the job in almost 30 years, but they did just that in July, and would have again if they didn't eventually get an agreement nailed down.Teachers and cops are the next groups making noises about needing more.Over in the private sector, research by recruitment firm Robert Half has found employers are already seeing increased staff turnover, and are expecting 13 percent of their staff will find another job this year – that's 340,000 people.I talked to Strategic Pay CEO John McGill for the Cooking the Books podcast about how employees can make the most of the current situation.We talked about how to arm yourself with background research, how to approach the conversation, and what arguments your boss will find the most persuasive.For the interview, listen to the podcast.If you have a question about this podcast, or an idea for the next one, come and talk to me about it.I'm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookJournalist/ Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/ Twitter https://twitter.com/FrancesCook

Govt wants one million Kiwis speaking te reo by 2040

Andrew Dickens Afternoons

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 2:21

LISTEN TO CALLER SONJA TALK WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVEThe Government's goal of one million Kiwis speaking basic te reo by 2040 is achievable but needs the resourcing to back it up, the head of the Māori Language Commission says.Maihi Karauna, the Crown's draft Māori language strategy, was launched this month and along with boosting widespread reo levels it set targets of 150,000 Māori speaking it as a primary language, and for te reo to become a key element of national identity.At the 2013 census 148,400 people could hold a basic conversation in te reo, 84.5 percent of whom identified as Māori.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed this week her baby, Neve Te Aroha, would be raised to speak te reo Māori and English.Ardern said it was important to her and her partner Clarke Gayford that Neve has an understanding of Māori culture and believes speaking Te Reo is the first step.Te Taura Whiti i te Reo Māori/Māori Language Commission tumuaki (CEO) Ngahiwi Apanui said te reo was increasingly regarded as part of the national identity."New Zealanders, whether they are speakers or not are increasingly celebrating te reo Māori as something that sets us apart from other similar nations."People have pride in their bilingual passports. Nothing says: 'I am from New Zealand' more than te reo Māori."The target of one million New Zealanders speaking basic te reo was achievable."Many people they find they already have a basic vocabulary – to have basic Māori language only sentence structures and common phrases need to be added."A 2013 Statistics New Zealand survey found 257,500 (55 percent) of Māori adults were able to speak more than a few words or phrases, up from 153,500 in 2001.Of those, 50,000 Māori could speak about almost anything, or at least many things in Māori."As these people and new graduates of schools, universities, wānanga and community-based courses continue to develop their Māori language skills it is entirely possible the Māori will become their primary language, especially in settings where there are other Māori speakers," Apanui said.While the goals were achievable, there needed to be a boost in resources.Many kura and wānanga around the country were at capacity for te reo courses, and even had waiting lists."The draft points to the need for increased resources, and we know demand is already stretching what we have," Apanui said."More and better teachers and technology and more online audio, video and writing in te reo Māori is what we need."In the end it will depend on government decisions and the goodwill and support of the New Zealand people."Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta said the draft strategy was open for Kiwis to share their views on."I encourage everyone to have their say on the future of our language and how the Crown can help to protect, promote and secure its future."When I think of my young children growing up it is increasingly important to ensure that more Kiwis connect and reflect our common identity through valuing the indigenous language and culture of our country."

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03. Disability Transformation with Minister for Disability Carmel Sepuloni, and Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero

Family, Whanau and Disability

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 26:59

Research: Rebecca ArmstrongPresenter: Val OckendenProduced by Louise Ratcliffe and FreeFM89.0Guests: Paula Tesoriero, MNZM Disability Rights CommissionerDisability advocate, former Paralympian and Human Rights Commission's Disability Rights Commissioner. Working for the rights of disabled New Zealanders, she is an amputee and a mum to a five-year-old son. Paula Tesoriero took up her three-year appointment as the Human Rights Commission's Disability Rights Commissioner on July 31, 2017. “Ms Tesoriero has a significant record of working to increase awareness of disability issues,” Associate Justice Minister Mark Mitchell said at her appointment in June. “She is well informed on New Zealand's international human rights standing and her legal background and understanding of the machinery of government will be advantageous in the context of the Commission's work.” Since February 2016 Ms Tesoriero has been General Manager, Systems and Partnerships with Statistics New Zealand. From 2010-2016 she was General Manager Higher Courts with the Ministry of Justice. Ms Tesoriero created history with her world record-breaking time in thewomen's 500m cycling time trial at the Beijing Summer Paralympics in 2008, securing New Zealand's first gold medal at the Games.Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development and Disability issuesCarmel Sepuloni is our new Minister of Disability issues. Carmel is of Samoan, Tongan and NZ European descent. Born and raised in Waitara, she has lived in Auckland since 1996. Carmel has always been committed to improving social, health and educational outcomes for all New Zealanders, but has especially focused during her career on low socio-economic groups; Māori, Pacific, disabled people and sole parents. During her political career Carmel has brought to the fore the slashing of the training incentive allowance, made public the impact of cuts to ACC funding for survivors of sexual violence, campaigned for better legislation around social workers and fought for the right to privacy for social service users. As the Minister forSocial Development and Disability issues Carmel is looking forward to building a fairer welfare system that treats New Zealanders with the respect, upholds their dignity and supports them and their families to realise their potential.Outside of politics Carmel has worked broadly across the health and education sectors as a Literacy Educator with youth in West Auckland, teaching in Samoa, managing equity programmes at the University of Auckland, managing the Pacific nonregulated Pacific health research project, and acting as CEO of New Zealand's only National Pacific health provider, Vaka Tautua.Carmel is the mother of two boys aged four and 19.Programme SynopsisUnderstanding the role of the Disability Rights Commission, its relationship with government, its process in resolving issues and advocating for individuals and changeOverview of government policy and initiatives in the disability spaceMusic“Get up, stand up” Bob MarleyLinkshttp://www.labour.org.nz/carmelsepulonihttps://www.odi.govt.nz/nz-disability-strategy/SafesquaresParent to Parent New Zealand IncAltogether AutismCare Matters or 0508 236 236 freephone service for carersMana Whaikaha – MidCentral only

E76 New Mexico students talk with the space station, New Zealand census problems and reflections on the power of self-advocacy in the digital age

The Blind Side

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 54:38

In news briefs, we hear about a beeping Easter egg hunt being organised by the Corpus Christi Police Department's bomb squad. Nice one!A blind woman has filed a class action lawsuit against McDonalds, alleging that their drive-throughs discriminate against blind people at times when no other option is available.Microsoft has released yet another free blindness-related app. Soundscape for iOS is available in the US and UK App Stores.Jonathan makes mention of the Mosen Consulting audiobook, "Imagine there's no countries". You can read about and purchase it here.Our feature interview is with Mike Shinabery of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, and Jeff Killebrew of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Recently, thanks to a partnership between these two entities, students at the school were part of a link-up with astronauts aboard the space station. Jonathan Mosen talks with Jeff and Mike about how the opportunity came about, the reaction of the students, and whether we might ever see a blind astronaut.Jonathan then discusses his self-advocacy on the New Zealand census, and shares some of his thoughts on the wider question of modern advocacy methods. You can read his official complaint to Statistics New Zealand which summarises the issue. Sign Jonathan's Parliamentary petition calling for a public Parliamentary inquiry into the census. Read Pam MacNeill's concerns about the health-focused disability questions in this year's census.Remember, to join our listener community and discuss the podcast with other listeners, send a blank email to TheBlindSide+subscribe@groups.io

The Blind Side Podcast 76, New Mexico students talk with the space station, New Zealand census problems and reflections on the power of self-advocacy in the digital age

Mosen At Large, with Jonathan Mosen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 54:38

In news briefs, we hear about a beeping Easter egg hunt being organised by the Corpus Christi Police Department's bomb squad. Nice one! A blind woman has filed a class action lawsuit against McDonalds, alleging that their drive-throughs discriminate against blind people at times when no other option is available. Microsoft has released yet another free blindness-related app. Soundscape for iOS is available in the US and UK App Stores. Jonathan makes mention of the Mosen Consulting audiobook, "Imagine there's no countries". You can read about and purchase it here. Our feature interview is with Mike Shinabery of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, and Jeff Killebrew of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Recently, thanks to a partnership between these two entities, students at the school were part of a link-up with astronauts aboard the space station. Jonathan Mosen talks with Jeff and Mike about how the opportunity came about, the reaction of the students, and whether we might ever see a blind astronaut. Jonathan then discusses his self-advocacy on the New Zealand census, and shares some of his thoughts on the wider question of modern advocacy methods. You can read his official complaint to Statistics New Zealand which summarises the issue. Sign Jonathan's Parliamentary petition calling for a public Parliamentary inquiry into the census. Read Pam MacNeill's concerns about the health-focused disability questions in this year's census. Remember, to join our listener community and discuss the podcast with other listeners, send a blank email to TheBlindSide+subscribe@groups.io

Ep 21- Alysha Brown- Eco Saint

The Stag Roar: Life Less Ordinary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 37:21

This episode we speak with Alysha Brown. Alysha is an English teacher by day, public personality by night and weekends and writer and business women when the rest of us are asleep. Alysha's latest venture, Eco Saint looks to not only address New Zealand's current rate of churning through about one billion lightweight plastic bags each year which Statistics New Zealand says was worth $10.5 million in 2014, but also keeps your fruits and veges fresher for longer! Alysha shares some great insights into managing her time, her tips for travel, how her mindset allows her to overcome adversity as well as her tricks for dealing with anxiety. I hope you enjoy this episode, it was great having a yarn with Alysha after so many years. Instagram @alyshajadebrown Facebook @ecosaintnz Instagram @ecosaint Website http://www.ecosaint.co.nz/ SPONSOR: https://waiket0.experienceketo.com/ Instagram @stagvision Instagram @stagryan Twitter @stagryan Snapchat @stagryan Facebook

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Cooking the Books: Do you have what it takes to become your own boss?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 16:17

Each week the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what it takes to start your own business. Hosted by Frances Cook.If you've ever dreamed of ditching the nine to five and becoming your own boss, you're not alone.There's a rising tide of people choosing to strike out on their own, whether that's as a freelancer, a contractor, or an entrepreneur who starts their own business.Different people have different ideas of how this will look in the future. Research by Intuit in 2010 predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of the US workforce would be freelance. Forbes is going one further, saying that it will reach 50 percent by 2020.Whatever the number, the experts think it's going to be big. It's not just foolhardy young people either.Statistics New Zealand recently released figures showing the numbers of kiwis over 50 who are self-employed jumped 40 percent between 2001 and 2013. For people over 65, the numbers have doubled.It seems everyone wants a piece of the so-called gig economy.But is it all roses? One of the hazards of going it alone is that, well, you're all alone. There's very little safety net, and it's on you to make sure you succeed.So for the latest Cooking the Books podcast, I called up Richard Liew, the founder and editor of online magazine NZ Entrepreneur.We talked about what was driving the increase in self-employment, the appeals of running your own business, and what held people back from success. For the interview, listen to the podcast.If you have a question, or something you'd like me to look into for the future, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookJournalist/ and Twitter here https://twitter.com/FrancesCook

Cooking the Books: Do you have what it takes to become your own boss?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 16:18

Each week the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what it takes to start your own business. Hosted by Frances Cook.If you've ever dreamed of ditching the nine to five and becoming your own boss, you're not alone.There's a rising tide of people choosing to strike out on their own, whether that's as a freelancer, a contractor, or an entrepreneur who starts their own business.Different people have different ideas of how this will look in the future. Research by Intuit in 2010 predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of the US workforce would be freelance. Forbes is going one further, saying that it will reach 50 percent by 2020.Whatever the number, the experts think it's going to be big. It's not just foolhardy young people either.Statistics New Zealand recently released figures showing the numbers of kiwis over 50 who are self-employed jumped 40 percent between 2001 and 2013. For people over 65, the numbers have doubled.It seems everyone wants a piece of the so-called gig economy.But is it all roses? One of the hazards of going it alone is that, well, you're all alone. There's very little safety net, and it's on you to make sure you succeed.So for the latest Cooking the Books podcast, I called up Richard Liew, the founder and editor of online magazine NZ Entrepreneur.We talked about what was driving the increase in self-employment, the appeals of running your own business, and what held people back from success. For the interview, listen to the podcast.If you have a question, or something you'd like me to look into for the future, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookJournalist/ and Twitter here https://twitter.com/FrancesCook

How New Zealand links data from public data sets to address important policy challenges: An interview with Kelvin Watson, Deputy Chief Executive, Statistics New Zealand – Episode #152

Gov Innovator podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 9:46

Statistics New Zealand (@Stats_NZ) is the government department of New Zealand charged with collecting and producing statistical information. It is known as a leader in terms of linking data from different data sets in order to enable research and insights into important and complex policy challenges with the goal of improving outcomes for New Zealanders. For over […] The post How New Zealand links data from public data sets to address important policy challenges: An interview with Kelvin Watson, Deputy Chief Executive, Statistics New Zealand – Episode #152 appeared first on Gov Innovator podcast.

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Cooking the Books: Is your boss ripping you off?

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2017 11:34

OPINION: Each week, the Herald/Newstalk ZB's new Cooking The Books podcast will tackle a different money problem. Today's looks at older people and women being paid less for their work, on average. So what can employees do? Hosted by Frances Cook.Pay gaps are real, and they're not fair. Whether it's because of your gender, your age or some other fun form of discrimination, there are employers out there who will try to exploit you. They're more common than you think. Information given to the Herald by Statistics New Zealand showed the average worker earned the most between 40 and 44. It's understandable that younger people are cheaper, and you'd hope they get paid more as they get more experience. But it doesn't make sense that your earning would drop again when you hit your older 40s. What's happening to these older workers, who are nowhere near retirement age? Meanwhile, this week we've seen an historic moment as three women became the first to use the Government's new pay equity mediation service. The gender pay gap leaves women earning 12 percent less than men, which widens up to 20 percent if you're in a typically high-earning role. The latest Government research found 80 percent of that gap was because of "unexplained" factors. Translate that from bureaucrat speak and it's because of bias, whether or not the bosses are aware of their bias. Clearly, business and Government leaders need to do more to fix this, because older people and women getting paid less is just inexcusable. Until they do, I'm a fan of taking whatever action you can yourself. Be open about how much you're paid, talk to co-workers, make sure you're giving your company great work and then hound your boss for a raise. But is that the right tactic? I spoke to Robert Walters New Zealand director Shay Peters for the latest episode of Cooking the Books. He admitted the figures on earning potential at different ages surprised him, and he would have expected to see the earning peak coming in someone's mid-fifties instead. "If you're within a role, and you feel like you're being discriminated against, there's always constructive conversations you can have with your boss or your line manager. "It's more around having a conversation on what you can provide, what you need to do to get to that next step, and see what they come back with. "Almost let them come back to you and say what the issues are, or what the gaps are. "There are definitely ways you can frame that conversation in the positive, without it being too daunting." He recommends that if you want a pay rise, you should arm yourself with as much information as you can. "There are a number of online salary surveys you can use. "Another way is to quickly ring a recruitment consultancy that specialises in the area you work in, they'll have a very good understanding of the market, and what the market rate looks like for your particular skill set." So far, we were in agreement. But when it came to sharing your salary with your co-workers, Peters disagreed with my preference for openness. "People are often hired in very different contexts, and very different labour conditions at that time," he said. "If it's a skill-short market, and you're having to head hunt someone out of a job that they're very happy in, you're probably going to have to pay a premium. "That's very different from someone who was hired in a different market condition. "So there's a bit of a risk of creating a toxic culture around salary discrepancies, when they could be for valid and different reasons." Personally, I still think it's worth being open. If there's a reason for a difference in what co-workers are paid, then the boss shouldn't be afraid to tell you what it is. For the full interview, listen to the podcast. To ask a question about this podcast, or suggest a topic for the future, get in touch.

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