Nine To Noon for Thursday 6 April 2023

 

 

09:05 Concerns over the use of AI supervision in university exams

Controversial AI software used to monitor online exams is being rolled out at Massey University, a move being labelled as "disastrous" for disabled students, and students who are neuro-diverse. The software requires students to pan their camera around their workspace before the exam to show they don't have material to cheat with, and to have their microphone and camera turned on for the entire exam. It will flag students who look away from their screen or move about during the exam, or when another person can be seen or heard in the background. Student representatives are concerned about the invasion of privacy and what those who don't have compliant laptops will do. Jake Law​ is the general president of Massey's student association, Te Tira Ahu Pae​. He's also a Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Member. 

09:20 Te Whatu Ora CEO responds to dismal staff survey

The head of Te Whatu Ora responds to a staff survey showing dismal confidence in leadership, and barely more than half who believe the reforms will improve the health needs of the community. The survey was completed by 28,000 Te Whatu Ora staff around the country in November and December last year - five to six months after its establishment. It reveals a lack of confidence in those in decision making roles, persistent bullying in some areas, with numerous respondents saying  bullies are not dealt with, or worse, promoted. Only a third of staff feel they have the resources to perform their roles well. The survey comes as Te Whatu Ora moves to disestablish 16 hundred mostly non-clinical roles. Kathryn speaks with Te Whatu Ora Chief Executive, Margie Apa.

09:30  A stitch in time: saving sewing machines in Motueka

Industrial sewing machine mechanic Gary Hucker has been repairing machines for over 30 years. He runs a busy sewing machine repair business, In Stitches, serving the Tasman and Nelson area. He has so much demand from domestic and industrial customers, that he was able to go full time with his business during the pandemic. Gary Hucker works on machines up to 100 years old, and says older machines are often easier to repair than newer models. He's also got a series of popular video tutorials where he shows viewers how to solve common problems.

09:45 UK: Tory MP's lobby offer, barge plan for migrants, Sturgeon's husband arrested

UK correspondent Lara Spirit joins Kathryn to talk about Tory MP Scott Benton being caught in a sting by The Times offering lobby services he could potentially provide to a fake company. A plan to house 500 male migrants in a barge off the English coast is being criticised by refugee charities, and Peter Murrell, the husband of Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into SNP finances.

Lara Spirit is a reporter for The Times Red Box, where she covers politics from Westminster.

10:05 Cariad Lloyd on her moving and funny meditation on grief

Back when Cariad Lloyd's father died suddenly when she was 15 years old, people didn't talk about death or grief.It was something to be avoided. But when the writer, actor and comedian began a podcast about grief - she realised the depth of need of people to connect and share about what is one of the most significant things in life - the end. Griefcast - in which she interviews a range of guests she calls "Griefsters" has won multiple podcast awards. Inspired by that - she's released a book You Are Not Alone - a frank, funny and compassionate exploration of grief.

10:35 Book review: Dr. No by Percival Everett

Louise O'Brien reviews Dr. No by Percival Everett, published by Text Publishing

10:45 Around the motu : David  Williams in Christchurch

Christchurch City Council staff are leaving in droves. 492, or 20 percent of staff, left last year, higher than the 426 permanent employees who left in 2021. That includes 11 senior leaders and 39 other managers. So what is behind the exodus?. Also and update on Christchurch Adventure Park following the 2017 Port Hills fire, and how the media has been caught up in the aftermath of a hung jury at the David Benbow trial.

David Williams is a South Island reporter for Newsroom

11:05 Technology: Is 'it's inevitable' good enough after a hack?

Tech commentator Anthony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the hack of finance company Latitude and how it's dealt with the loss of customer data. What should companies do after a breach? As hundreds of millions of people rush to use ChatGPT, a bug in the system meant that users' conversations were briefly exposed. Could that be more risky than the release of a car license, for example? Japan plans to restrict some computer chip-making exports, further putting pressure on China and cyber police in Ukraine bust a phishing gang.

Tony Grasso is Principal Consultant at cybersecurity firm TitaniumDefence. He worked at GCHQ in the UK and is a former Intelligence Officer in New Zealand.

 

11:25 Paediatric feeding challenges - what to do when it's more than just 'fussy eating'

Advice for parents with children experiencing feeding challenges - when it's more than just "fussy eating". Rebecca Barnard is a Christchurch based Occupational Therapist whose private practice supports children who have a range of complications that impact their ability to eat, try new foods, and enjoy mealtimes.  These could be phyiscal, sensory or psychological. How should parents identify they're in challenging territory - what are strategies to resolve feeding challenges, and what help is available?

 

11:45 Screentime: The Power, Swarm, Tetris

Film and TV commentator Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about The Power (Amazon Prime) starring Toni Collette about what happens when women develop a mysterious new ability to electrocute at will. He'll also profile Swarm (Amazon Prime), about a young woman's obsession with a pop star that takes a deadly turn and Tetris (Apple TV) with Taron Edgerton about the early days of the popular game.