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EP38: Is Smokefree 2025 a Pipe Dream?

EP38: Is Smokefree 2025 a Pipe Dream?

Feb 24, 2022

Nearly 85% 66 of New Zealanders are smoke-free – that means most of us are choosing not to smoke. The New Zealand Government has set a goal so that by 2025 fewer than 5% of New Zealanders will be smokers. What are the implications of the rise of Vaping culture? Public Health Professor Chris Bullen believes Smokefree 2025 is still possible. https://youtu.be/fE8T4k569Xw EP38: Is Smokefree 2025 a Pipe Dream?

EP37 MIQ Madness

EP37 MIQ Madness

Feb 17, 2022

For the past two years, Kiwis living abroad and those returning from trips overseas have had to deal with what some call MIQ Madness. Whilst…

Ep36 – Christchurch Children in Crisis

Ep36 – Christchurch Children in Crisis

Feb 10, 2022

In the past decade, Christchurch families have dealt with earthquakes, terror attacks, and a global pandemic. Waimairi School Principal Mike Anderson says the children have…

EP35 – Is this the end of Roe v Wade?

EP35 – Is this the end of Roe v Wade?

Dec 9, 2021

The US Supreme Court is currently reviewing the landmark decision on Abortion Rights – Roe v Wade. Pro-choice advocates claim it is the politicizing of…

Ep34 – Does Faith belong in Politics

Ep34 – Does Faith belong in Politics

Dec 2, 2021

The National Party has appointed Christopher Luxon as their new leader. Whilst most know him as the former boss of Air New Zealand, others wonder…

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Ep34 – Does Faith belong in Politics

Ep34 – Does Faith belong in Politics

The National Party has appointed Christopher Luxon as their new leader. Whilst most know him…

Ep33 – Is happiness overrated?

Ep33 – Is happiness overrated?

Journalist and Writer Sarah Catherall recently published an editorial called “Toxic positivity: The business of…

Ep32 – Should you lose your job over Social Media posts?

Ep32 – Should you lose your job over Social Media posts?

Dr Jereth Kok was suspended due to 30 comments on social media cited by the…

Ep31 – Are Covid Vaccinations dividing the Team of 5 Million?

Ep31 – Are Covid Vaccinations dividing the Team of 5 Million?

90% of New Zealanders have received at least one Covid-19 Vaccination, yet the Vaccine and…

Ep29 – Is there any hope for the Pro Life movement?

Ep29 – Is there any hope for the Pro Life movement?

Texas recently adopted a new Heartbeat Abortion Law making it unlawful to abort a baby…

Ep28 – Lessons from Home-Schooling in Lockdown

Ep28 – Lessons from Home-Schooling in Lockdown

As Auckland continues to experience Level 3 Covid-19 lockdown, parents and children are struggling with…

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