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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 been traumatized and that teachers have had to make well-being the greatest priority.
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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 the Supreme Court who now has more REpublican than Democrat Justices. Pro-Life lobbyists say the decision is long overdue for review. Andrew Moore is a Kiwi working for the Pro-Life movement in the USA who believes playing the long game might be about to pay off.
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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 what influence his Christian faith will have on him as Leader of the Opposition. Aaron spoke with former National Party MP Alfred Ngaro, a former pastor who was very open about how important faith is in public life.
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Journalist and Writer Sarah Catherall recently published an editorial called “Toxic positivity: The business of happiness”, where she examines the rise of a new well-being industry focused on our happiness. Is it possible to be happy all the time? Would that even be good for us? Aaron and Sarah discuss if this new fixation on happiness might be making us sad.
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Dr Jereth Kok was suspended due to 30 comments on social media cited by the Medical Board of Australia. The allegation is that his online media commentary amounted to professional misconduct. Although the legal battles continue Dr Koks is concerned about the implications for private people speaking about their view in public.
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Despite 90% of New Zealanders having received at least one Covid-19 Vaccination, the Vaccine and Lockdowns continue to divide the “Team of 5 mIllion”. Some churches appear to be key players in the protests whilst others fear the implications of restriction for the unvaccinated. Pastor Sam Tolley from Auckland’s Church Unlimited says he never thought we could be so divided.
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Many Kiwis assume that homeownership is out of reach. Debt and low savings are just some of the barriers apart from the ever-expanding price bubble. Te Reo teacher Jahdine Tapara has proven it is possible to defy the odds and has purchased her first home in Hamilton. She shares how loan sharks nearly made the dream of owning a home a nightmare.
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Texas recently adopted a new Heartbeat Abortion Law making it unlawful to abort a baby once a heartbeat can be detected. Pro choice advocates have pointed out that most women don’t know they are pregnant in the first six weeks, rendering the law unconstitutional. Mary Castle from Texas values says the new law is proof that Pro-Life groups need to continue to stand up for the unborn child.
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As Auckland continues to experience Level 3 Covid-19 lockdown, parents and children are struggling with the demands of homeschooling. The Education Sector has been incredibly innovative and parents equally tenacious. Patrick Walsh is the principal of John Paul College in Rotorua and offers his report card for Covid Homeschooling.
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Every year Kiwis travel overseas to have a baby through foreign Surrogacy programs. Many say this is due to the confusing and complicated regulations around surrogacy and adoption in New Zealand. Jennifer Lahl is the Founder and President at The Center for Bioethics and Culture and she has serious concerns about surrogacy as a practice.
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Last year 65% of New Zealanders voted to enact the End of Life Choice Act in November of this year. The Bill has been promoted under the twin imperatives of “choice” and “compassion”. Richard McLeod, of Lawyers for Vulnerable New Zealanders, says there is a third “C” that will become the hidden motivation for choosing Euthanasia.
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The Auckland City Mission is 100 years old and has big plans for serving the poor of the city through their new centre called HomeGround. Professor Peter Lineham has chronicled the iconic mission’s story in a new book called Agency of Hope. Has the introduction of millions of dollars in government funding changed the Mission for good? Prof Lineham believes it is time for the Mission to reimagine how it expresses its Christian foundations.
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Social norms seem under attack all over the world. Whilst it is a sign of progress that many minority groups are finally treated fairly, some behind the scenes have more radical agendas. Dubbed Cultural Marxism or Critical Theory, the foundations of Civil Society are being challenged. Many are concerned that our personal rights and liberties might be the cost. Aaron spoke with Dr Elisabeth Taylor, Director of Research for the Australian Christian Lobby.
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Texas has decided not to mandate masks and vaccines in the fight against Covid-19. It’s been six months since the state came out of lockdown and the results have been disastrous. They currently average over 13,000 cases per day (7-day avg) and sadly over 224 deaths each day (7-day avg). Dr Mark Brown lives in Houston, Texas where he leads the West Houston Assistance Ministries, and he is concerned people don’t realise how serious the pandemic is for ordinary families.
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Frances Tagaloa recently gave evidence to the Royal Commission Inquiry about Abuse in Care, which is looking into what happened to children, young people and vulnerable adults in State and faith-based care in Aotearoa New Zealand between the years 1950-99. She experienced sexual and emotional abuse in the early 1970s when she was a primary school student. The abuser was a Marist Brother who taught at the nearby Marist Brothers intermediate school. Aaron spoke to Frances about the changes she wants to see and the journey of healing and forgiveness.
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Many people of faith feel that the Mainstream Media has an agenda to discredit Christians. Faith is openly disparaged and its adherents treated with suspicion. Clint Randell is a breakfast radio personality and a committed Christian. Aaron asked him what pressure he faces from both the media and the faith community.
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New Zealand has the most bubbly house market in the world, according to a ranking by Bloomberg Economics.Real estate prices around the world are flashing the kind of bubble warnings that haven’t been seen since the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, but who's to blame?
Many have pointed the finger at greedy Boomers cashing in on the bubble whilst robbing younger Kiwis of the dream of home ownership. Aaron spoke with Brook Turner of VisionWest about the housing crisis in NZ.
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Our politicians recently accepted the First Reading of the new law banning Conversion Therapy. Nobody should ever be forced or coerced to undergo any form of therapy - but what about those who wish to explore their sexuality and change their lifestyle? Leah Gray left her lesbian lifestyle behind and is concerned that the help she received would be criminalised under the new law.
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The Prime Minister recently made an official apology to the Pacific Community for the events of the Dawn Raids in the 1970’s. A generation later Pasifika people are still facing many challenges as they hold onto their culture after growing up in New Zealand. Aaron spoke with community leader Ps Stephen Mataia about life after the Dawn Raids.
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The Labour government has called for submissions on newly proposed Hate Speech Legislation. Politicians seem unable to identify what speech will be criminal under the new law but are convinced that current laws do not provide enough protection. AUT Professor of HIstory Paul Moon has studied similar laws in other countries and shares his concerns and remedy to hate.
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