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In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabriel, Philip Barber, Paul Paynter, and Ben Duclercq faced an uncertain future. With their vineyards and farms left waterlogged and devastated, they have to make some difficult decisions. It’s a story of destruction, personal loss, and ultimately hope for the future. 
In this episode, you will be able to: 
Grasp the profound effects of Cyclone Gabriel on Hawke's Bay agriculture industry. Explore the financial and emotional challenges growers face due to enormous crop losses. Delve into the consequences of food supply chain disruptions and the rising produce prices. Uncover the importance of community support and resilience in recovery and rebuilding efforts. 
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On this episode we explore the “Therapeutic Products Bill” and the impact the proposed new legislation will have on natural health products, supplements, their consumers and the people who make them. 
We want to know what you think about these supplements and the proposed regulation, so for the first time ever we open the Consume This phone lines and take your calls! 
The full “Therapeutic Products Bill”, all 423 pages(!) are available to read here.
You can read our considerably shorter written submission on the bill via the Consumer NZ website.
Belinda has also written about the results from our nationally representative survey here.
This episode was made possible with support from the Ministry of Health

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Sophie Richardson unpacks how a lack of regulation led to Aotearoa developing a world leading youth vaping problem. We examine how our vaping rates compare to the rest of the world, why, and what we can do about it. Featuring the story of Ollie* a 17 year old former schoolyard vape dealer who picked up the habit at just 11 years old. As well as contributions from public health and tobacco expert Candace Bagnall, and Onslow College principal Sheena Millar. 
The MoH public consultation document which includes a section on youth vaping is available here.
Janet Hoek’s blog on daily nicotine use in year 10 students can be found here on the University Of Otago website.
The full transcript of this episode is available via the Consumer NZ website.
 
If you want help to stop vaping support is available in New Zealand via Quitline on 0800 788 788 or via text on 4006.
 
This episode was made possible with support from the Ministry of Health. 
*Ollie is not his real name. 

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This episode takes you on a trip into the world of harm reduction and illegal-drug checking clinics. Aotearoa is the first country in the world to explicitly legalise these testing services. We also link up with James*. He has a mysterious brown powder which was sold as MDMA, but is it? There’s only one way to find out... We attend a testing session with 'Know Your Stuff' to get it checked. We also find out what evidence there is that these services are reducing harm and keeping people safer.
You can find all of the stats referenced in this episode via the Know Your Stuff website.
To find a testing clinic near you check this calendar via The Level. Their website it also a great source of easy to understand information on drugs.
The full 'Misuse Of Drugs (Drug and Substance Checking Service Providers) Regulations 2022 bill can be found here.
If you are concerned about your own drug taking, or about a loved one, you can contact the Alcohol Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797 or text 8681, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are free and confidential. You'll speak with a trained counsellor, who will be able to provide you with information, insight and support.  
The transcript of this episode is available via the Consumer NZ website.
This episode was made possible with support from the Ministry of Health.
*James is not his real name.

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Jon Duffy & Sophie Richardson are joined by Consumer NZ advocate Aneleise Gawn. She talks us through the recently launched "Flight Rights" campaign and answers your airline related questions.
If your flight is delayed or cancelled for reasons within an airline’s control, such as staffing, operational or mechanical issues, you have rights under the Civil Aviation Act (CAA). But airlines aren’t required to tell you about these rights. Instead, they keep quiet, or worse, provide false or misleading information. And they’re not always upfront about the reason a flight is delayed or cancelled. This makes it almost impossible to work out what you’re entitled to. People are being left out of pocket and airlines are getting away with shirking their obligations under the law. 
Enough is enough. We want action now. We’re calling for airlines to communicate honestly with passengers about the reason for cancellations and delays, and clearly display their rights. That's why we're running the Flight Rights campaign.
Sign the Flight Rights petition here - https://campaigns.consumer.org.nz/flight-rights
Stuck dealing with an unruly airline? Find out more about your rights - https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/your-rights-when-travelling
Donate to Consumer NZ to help fund out advocacy work and keep the pressure on - https://campaigns.consumer.org.nz/donate
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Consume This hosts Jon Duffy & Sophie Richardson recap on season two and share some of their favourite moments from the episodes.
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If you have any feedback or anything you'd like us to cover in season three we'd love to hear from you. You can get in touch via podcasts@consumer.org.nz.
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