Nine To Noon for Monday 23 May 2022

 

 

09:05 Anthony Albanese leads Labor to victory

A sweeping change to the Australian political landscape; Anthony Albanese is the new Prime Minister, Labor has won the election, but it's not yet clear whether it has an outright majority. It could yet depend on the support of a large cross bench, including 10 so-called `Teal' independents, and/or Green MPs. Both major parties lost support, with the Liberals taking a hammering in traditionally strong seats, and the Coalition Government and Prime Minister Scott Morrison dumped.  Mr Morrison will now hand over the party leadership. One of the biggest changes to the landscape is the success of the 10 'Teal' independents - all women, as well as the Greens. Kathryn speaks with Australian correspondent Karen Middleton. 

09:15 Transforming Recycling plan

The government has a new recycling plan; but how will it work and will it make recycling less confusing? The Ministry for the Environment's proposed Transforming Recycling plan includes a 20 cents return scheme for most drink containers, though excludes dairy. It's one of three key elements in the proposal to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. The other two proposals in the plan are for standardised kerbside recycling collections across all regions and for households and businesses to separate food scraps from general waste.  Roderick Boy, Principal Advisor at the Ministry for the Environment, explains the plan, and we'll discuss with Sophie Mander, Chair of the Territorial Authorities' Officers (TAO) Forum, the nationwide body run by Waste Minz - who have submitted to to the proposal and Marty Hoffart, Chair of the Zero Waste Network.

09:30 First flu for two years: cases on the rise

After two years with no cases - flu is back - and hitting hard in some places. As of the eight of May there were 58 reported influenza positives cases, although the real number is likely much higher, as only people seeking hospital or GP care are tested. Dunedin is particularly hit hard with 44 cases the week before last.  Around 1.28 million doses of flu vaccines have been distributed around the country. Director of the National Influenza Centre virologist Dr Sue Huang is with me now.

09:45 Middle East Correspondent Sebastian Usher

Sebastian talks to Kathryn about the outcome of the  Lebanon election - did it have any surprises and is it likely to bring change. In Iraq, Iran & Gulf huge dust storms have become almost daily occurrences this year testing the region's ability to cope. And the recent killing of an Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has brought spotlight back on Palestinian Israeli conflict.

Sebastian Usher is a BBC Middle East analyst, editor and reporter

 

10:05 Tokoroa Youtuber with global aviation audience

 

Retired electrical engineer Bruce Simpson has two YouTube channels with more than 440,000 subscribers. His videos featuring remote controlled aircraft and drones filmed at the Tokoroa airfield have a huge following. The 69 year old has two channels, xjet and RCModelReviews which have attracted 140 million view. This video below, alone has almost 1.8 million views.

10:35 Book review: Don't Worry by Shunmyo Masuno

Cynthia Morahan reviews Don't Worry by Shunmyo Masuno, published by Penguin Random House NZ

10:45 The Reading

We begin a ten part reading of Mansfield by C K Stead, It's told by Danielle Cormack.
 

11:05 Political commentators Jones & Thomas - Budget, Climate plan & Aus new PM

Neale, Ben and Kathryn with a wrap of the Budget and analysis on who is winning the narrative battle. They will also discuss the  Government's Emissions Reduction Plan and cast their eyes over the Australia election result with Anthony Albanese ousting Scott Morrison.

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

Ben Thomas is a PR consultant and a former National Government press secretary.

11:30 Mushrooming out of lockdown

Raglan foragers Emily Eldin and Sean Mills' new business has mushroomed out of lock-down and is taking them on a wild journey. The real-estate agent and hospitality worker couple were foraging for wild edible mushrooms during the first lockdown in March 2020.  Little did they know the fresh pink and grey oyster mushrooms they then decided to have a go at themselves would soon be selling out at Waikato farmers' markets.  Demand is outstripping supply.  But they are also selling grow-bags and moving on into the field of medicinal mushrooms.  Their business is Mushrooms by the Sea 

11:45 Urban design in Auckland

Bill McKay discusses in more detail Auckland Council's response to Government urban design reforms and impacts on heritage and special character.

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

Music played in this show

Track: Never Give Up
Artist: Chronixx
Time played: 10:33

Track: Think About It
Artist:Lyn Collins
Time played: 11:36