Nine To Noon for Thursday 30 June 2022

 

 

09:05 Business leaders up the ante on meaningful climate action

The Climate Leaders' Coalition - whose signatories are responsible for almost 60 percent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions - will today officially launch a Statement of Ambition, which aims for meaningful climate action.  The new statement will require signatories to adopt short and long-term science-aligned emissions reduction targets; assess and publicly disclose their climate opportunities and risks  - including in their value chain; consider an assessment of nature-based risks;  plan for a just transition and proactively support their stakeholders - including employees, suppliers and customers - to act on climate change. Kathryn is joined by Jolie Hodson, CEO of Spark, who's taking over the role as the Coalition's Convenor.

09:30 Waitākere Ranges kauri dieback disease localised rather than widespread

The Auckland Council has just released the results of it's 2021 Waitākere Ranges kauri health monitoring survey. It shows 81 percent of the trees are in good health or only showing minor signs of stress. Kauri dieback team manager Lisa Tolich says the pathogen that causes the disease has only been found on the periphery of the Waitakeres.. Four years ago the Auckland Council imposed strict measures to prevent the spread of Kauri dieback disease, including closing off parts of the Waitākere Ranges to the public. And a canine tool has been employed to detect the disease. Auckland council, Biosecurity Advisor Kerryn Johnson has an update on the trial of two dogs Mawhai and Pip trained to sniff out Kauri dieback

09:45 UK: PM brands Putin 'evil', second Scottish independence vote, Partygate probe

UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to look at the NATO meeting in Madrid, where leaders pledged to make a 'fundamental shift' in the alliance, and PM Boris Johnson branded Vladimir Putin 'evil' over the invasion of Ukraine. Nicola Sturgeon has outlined plans to hold a second vote on Scottish independence in October next year, after the UK Government refused to grant consent for a ballot to be held. And Downing Street staff will be able to give anonymous evidence suggesting Boris Johnson lied to Parliament over Partygate, MPs have ruled as they began their key investigation.

10:05 Dr Chris Winter on how to raise a rested child 

Dr Chris Winter is a neurologist and world leading sleep expert. The best-selling author of The Sleep Solution, Dr Winter has now turned his focus to helping children with their sleep. His new book The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder - And How to Help delves into the the world of sleep disorders among children. Experts describe sleeplessness as a "hidden health crisis" for young people, with 10 percent of children suffering from sleep disorders, but well over half are not diagnosed properly. Dr Winter says every year, tens of thousands of children are treated for diseases such as diabetes, learning and attention disorders, and chronic pain, when the real root cause may actually be a sleep disorder. Dr Chris Winter is also a sleep consultant for professional athletes, working with teams in the NBA, the NFL and major league baseball. 

10:35 Book review: Notes on Womanhood by Sarah Jane Barnett

Hannah August reviews Notes on Womanhood by Sarah Jane Barnett, published by Otago University Press

10:45 The Reading

The New Ships, episode seven. Written by Kate Duignan.

11:05 Tech: What IT teams worry about, BlackBasta, Bronze Starlight

Cyber-security expert Tony Grasso looks at a new survey of what keeps companies' IT security teams up at night...with ransomware and phishing attacks top of the list. The BlackBasta ransomware-as-a-service group has amassed nearly 50 victims in just two months across a number of countries, including New Zealand...who are they and what are their targets? And researchers have found 15 security flaws in Siemens SINEC network management system. Where is it used and why is that of concern? 

11:25  When you love your child, but sometimes you don't like parenthood  

It's a tricky subject,  but there are times for all parents when they just don't like parenthood. They love their child, but the actual experience of being a parent at that moment, just doesn't feel great. For example, when your child is inconsolable, and you haven't been able to eat or sleep in hours, and you can't even get to the toilet! Psychologist Sarb Johal say ambivalence about parenting can strike at any time - even in the lead up to parenting. He says it's totally normal but because few parents ever voice these feelings, it's easy to feel guilty.

11:45 Film & TV: The Offer, Irma Vep, Good Grief - season two

Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about The Offer about the making of the Godfather (TVNZ+), Irma Vep (Neon) - a new series starring Alicia Vikander about an actress who goes to remake a famous French silent film and season two of Good Grief.

 

Music played in this show

Track: Didn't Cha Know
Artist: Erykah Badu
Time Played: 09.50