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Today on The Hui, more and more whānau are turning to weight loss surgery to change their lives. Some are resorting to using their KiwiSaver, while others are even travelling halfway across the world. So why are there so many barriers to having surgery in Aotearoa? The Hui investigates.

Julian Wilcox presents a compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. Made with the support of NZ on Air and Te Māngai Pāho.

Primary Title
  • The Hui
Episode Title
  • The Hui investigates the barriers to weight loss surgery in Aotearoa
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 25 June 2023
Original Broadcast Date
  • Monday 19 June 2023
Release Year
  • 2023
Start Time
  • 17 : 35
Finish Time
  • 18 : 00
Duration
  • 25:00
Series
  • 8
Episode
  • 16
Channel
  • Radio New Zealand National
Broadcaster
  • Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
  • Julian Wilcox presents a compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. Made with the support of NZ on Air and Te Māngai Pāho.
Episode Description
  • Today on The Hui, more and more whānau are turning to weight loss surgery to change their lives. Some are resorting to using their KiwiSaver, while others are even travelling halfway across the world. So why are there so many barriers to having surgery in Aotearoa? The Hui investigates.
Classification
  • Not Classified
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Radio
Languages
  • English
  • Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Community
  • Current affairs
Hosts
  • Todd Zaner (Introduction)
  • Julian Wilcox (Presenter, The Hui)
  • Phil O'Brien (Outroduction)
Contributors
  • Great Southern Television (Production Unit)
  • Warner Brothers Discovery New Zealand (Production Unit)
  • Te Māngai Pāho / Māori Broadcasting Funding Agency (Funder)
  • Irirangi Te Motu / New Zealand On Air (Funder)