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Join Labour MP Naisi Chen and her Youth MP Grace Pickering as they discuss the side of NZ politics you don't normally see! Find out about the issues that are...
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Join Labour MP Naisi Chen and her Youth MP Grace Pickering as they discuss the side of NZ politics you don't normally see! Find out about the issues that are leading the agenda, plus the funny stories and details from the inner workings of Parliament.
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30 MAR 2022 · Naisi and Grace talk to Janine Ramos - one of the faces of the Ministry of Health's new All Sorts campaign to help people with their mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more at https://allsorts.org.nz.
The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
18 MAR 2022 · There's far more support available from the Government than you might realise to help you if you need to isolate with COVID-19. Naisi and Grace break it down on this week's episode of the Caucus Run, as well as discussing the conclusion of the Wellington protests and answer their first audience question!
The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
What COVID-19 Support is available?
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
🩺 COVID-19 Healthline: 0800 358 5453 (If you are unsure whether you need to get a COVID test, phone your GP or Healthline for advice)
🩺 Healthline: 0800 611 116 (for advice on other health matters)
🩺 Plunketline: 0800 933 922 (for health advice regarding babies and children)
🩺 Family Services: 0800 211 211
𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
🦋 1737: call or text 1737 / https://1737.org.nz/
🦋Hearts and Minds: 09 441 8989 / https://www.heartsandminds.org.nz/
🦋 The Fono: 0800 366 648 / https://thefono.org/social/social-services/#mentalhealth
🦋 Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
🛒 Set up an online shopping account with New World, Countdown or PaK’n’Save
🛒 Alternatively, shop via the Student Volunteer Army: https://shop.sva.org.nz/ / 09 801 2122 (grocery orders can be made over the phone 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 Mon - Fri, 9am-12pm) ($15 delivery fee / $3 for Community Services Card holders)
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
💰https://covid19.govt.nz/isolation-and.../financial-support/
💰 Help while self-isolating: https://services.workandincome.govt.nz/.../welfare...
💰 COVID welfare line: 0800 512 337
💰 Whānau Ora Family welfare services: 0800 929 282
helps whānau access health and welfare services, and meet basic needs for food, accommodation, heating, internet connectivity, water and sewerage.
💰 General inquiries: 0800 559 009
💰 Seniors (65+): 0800 552 002
💰 Tertiary students: 0800 889 900
https://studylink.govt.nz/.../covid-19-information-for...
𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 / 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸
🧰 https://www.business.govt.nz/covid-19 / 0800 500 362
🧰 Leave support scheme: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/.../who-can-get-it.html (Your employer can get $600 per week if you work full time, and $359 per week if you work part time to pass on to you. To be eligible for a one-week payment, you need to be self-isolating for at least four consecutive calendar days.)
🧰 COVID Support Payment: https://www.ird.govt.nz/.../busi.../covid-19-support-payment
🧰 Covid-19 Support Payment Calculator: https://myir.ird.govt.nz/eservices/home/_/
Short-term Absence Payment (If you are waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test): https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/.../who-can-get-it.html...
🧰 If you have lost your job because of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/.../lost-job...
𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀
🏠 If you need help to pay rent or other accommodation costs, or support to stay in your home: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/.../housi.../index.html...
𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
📚 The Ministry of Education has online support and resources for parents at https://learningfromhome.govt.nz/
𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲
👮♀️ 111 – emergency service, current threat to welfare, car accident outside house
👮♂️ 105 – non-urgent crime, anti-social behaviour, car broken into
My office is also available for you to contact 📞 09 273 2410
10 MAR 2022 · Grace talks about her involvement in the Howick Youth Council and Naisi starts discussing a day in the life of an MP. However, things get a bit sidetracked with celebrity run-ins, orchestral performances and the best Chinese restaurants!
The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
2 MAR 2022 · This week's all about starting the year as Naisi and Grace review their first week back to school and back to Parliament - the similarities are surprising! Then they dive into a discussion about the ban on conversion therapy which passed a few weeks ago. Plus, why did Naisi really miss Herbie during the Christmas recess? Also, who is Herbie?
The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
20 FEB 2022 · In Episode 2, Naisi and Grace discuss strategies you can use to maintain mindfulness and mental wellbeing, their New Years resolutions and the impact you can have as an MP. Plus who's pounding the pavements in preparation for the Queenstown marathon?
The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
7 FEB 2022 · Labour List MP Naisi Chen and her Youth MP Grace Pickering start their new podcast discussing everything from what it means to be an MP to why youth mental health is a critical challenge. Plus who are the ParlyFerns and what are Arguemints?
The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
Join Labour MP Naisi Chen and her Youth MP Grace Pickering as they discuss the side of NZ politics you don't normally see! Find out about the issues that are...
show more
Join Labour MP Naisi Chen and her Youth MP Grace Pickering as they discuss the side of NZ politics you don't normally see! Find out about the issues that are leading the agenda, plus the funny stories and details from the inner workings of Parliament.
show less
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| Author | Naisi Chen MP |
| Organization | Ben Fraser |
| Categories | Politics |
| Website | - |
| ben.fraser@parliament.govt.nz |
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