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The exit poll for the UK's general election shows a Tory majority of 86, while Labour falls to its worst result since the 1930s. This result reshaped Westminster, the British left and energize for another attempt for Scottish independence from the Union.
Rachel Simpson unpacks the current situation at the UN's highest judicial organ, the International Court of Justice. Myanmar is on trial for genocide of its Rohingya people, and State Chancellor Aung San Suu Kyi is defending her country.
Although Aung San Suu Kyi was once fêted as a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and a champion of democracy, Myanmar could possibly be the first country to be found guilty of genocide at the International Court of Justice. Rachel explains how the trial works, and walks us through the complexities of international law.
The National Party’s, Agnes Loheni, joins Laura Kvigstad to discuss the terrorism suppression bill coming into law, governments' infrastructure spending potentially reviving former National Party road projects and National's Health Discussion Document, and why the National Party wants to ax DHB local elections.
Next, Producer Rachel Simpson conducts a report on Aung San Suu Kyi defending Myanmar at the International Court of Justice.
After that, Laura speaks with Denise Wilson about a recent report giving us insights into the systemic barriers of Maori Women accessing services around domestic violence.
Then, Justin Wong joins us for an international segment, where he gives us an update on the United Kingdom election.
And Finally, in another segment of neutral corner, Benjamin J Goldson looks at the media treatment of the New Zealand Bus lockout.
A recent report suggests that agencies designed to aid Maori women in unsafe relationships can actually contribute to further entrapment as Maori women report often feeling alienated and discriminated against while trying to access care.
In New Zealand, partner violence is estimated to affect one in three women while for Maori Women the prevalence could be as high as 80 percent.
Director of the Taupua Waiora Centre for Māori Health Research, Denise Wilson conducted a report studying the processes and strategies Maori women use to keep themselves safe in unsafe partner relationships.
She spoke with 28 wahine Maori hearing about their personal experiences surviving domestic violence and reaching out to systems that are intended to help them find some level of safety.
Laura Kvigstad speaks with Denise Wilson on her research, delving into what the barriers are for Maori Women in accessing the services they need to get out of unsafe relationships.
It’s the final regular Thursday Wire for 2019 - and things went overtime.
On today’s show:
Minister Andrew Little is here for his final interview of the year. He talks to Stewart Sowman-Lund about a major criminal justice announcement this morning. Plus, his thoughts on a potential merger between NZME and Stuff.
After that, Justin previews the UK election coming up tonight New Zealand-time. Are the Conservatives going to regain a majority?
Then, Mary-Margaret speaks to the Tupuna Maunga Authority and Generation Zero about developments at Owairaka.
And lastly, the final Neighbourhood Watch for 2019. Australia’s burning both literally and metaphorically… Our correspondent Zoe tells brings us the latest.
All that plus a super speedy Poll Position, regular texter Peter’s angry about the EU, and someone wants cat stories. It’s The Thursday Wire and it’s gone crazy.
Justin talks to the University of Edinburgh's Dr Alan Convery about the political parties' potential performances in Britain's general election, how could results in Scotland and Wales turn out and the possibility of another referendum on Scottish independence in the future.
On the 18th December, the final reading of Te Pire kia Unuhia te Hara kai Runga i a Rua Kēnana The Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill will take place at Parliament. Following that, there will be a gathering at Maungapōhatu of the Crown and the descendants of Rua Kēnana himself. Lillian Hanly had the opportunity to visit Maungapōhatu late last month. There, she took part in a working bee being held in preparation of the gathering and was able to talk to those present about what they thought of the Bill, and what they hoped the future would look like.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff outlined the annual budget for 2020/2021 yesterday. Most significant is his plan to reduce the council's emissions by 20% by moving to electric vehicles and sustainable energy. The budget also includes preparations for a number of international events to be hosted in Auckland in 2021, including the America's Cup. Felix Walton spoke to Phil Goff about the budget, as well as asking him about the ongoing bus lockout and Jacinda Ardern's decision to move the port.
The National Party’s, Agnes Loheni, joins Laura Kvigstad to discuss the terrorism suppression bill coming into law, governments' infrastructure spending potentially reviving former National Party road projects and National's Health Discussion Document, and why the National Party wants to ax DHB local elections.
It's Andrew Little's final Wire interview for 2019 - and his final chat ever with host Stewart Sowman-Lund.
Today, how should we be thinking about criminal justice reform? Plus, is 12-billion dollars in infrastructure spending too little too late? And what does the Minister think about a possible NZME-Stuff merger?
It's the final Neighbourhood Watch for 2019! Today, Australia is burning (both literally and metaphorically). Correspondent Zoe tells Stewart about the backlash facing Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
We thought we would revisit this story from earlier this year. Mitchell and Hugh discuss the carbon credits system available at Hinewai which has become increasingly popular with large businesses allowing them to offset unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions. The system has allowed the reserve to expand and encompass a significant area on the peninsula which has rejuvenated naturally without planting and minimal pest control. Mitchell begins by asking Hugh a little bit about the history of the Reserve and how its arrived at where its at today.
This week Sherry spoke to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson on the urgent passing of the Foreign Donations Bill. They also spoke about the Euthanasia Bill, particularly around concerns of the effect it may have on Māori and Pacific communities. But first, Sherry begins by asking Marama to respond to criticisms from the National party that the donations bill was passed without proper consultation.
Why do sustainable business initiatives so often fail? What fundamental changes do we need from societies and the economic system to stem climate change-induced collapsed? What economic systems might work on a planet with a finite capacity to sustain life?
This week the National Party’s, Chris Penk, joins host, Laura Kvigstad to keep us up to date on all the national news. This week they discuss the National Party's concerns around governments' infrastructure spendings. Then, they chat about the foreign donations bill and the draft bill for the cannabis referendum. Penk points to where the flaws are in both of these bills in his eyes.
It’s been a massive week for Minister Andrew Little. So much so, that this chat only scratches the surface of some of the announcements he’s been involved in.
This week, the government moved under urgency to pass a piece of legislation banning foreign donations to political parties in New Zealand. Plus, a draft copy of the bill allowing for the legalisation of cannabis has been released. That’s the bill you and I will be voting on at the polling booth in September next year.
Stewart Sowman-Lund talks to Minister Little about the two pieces of legislation.
Radio Adelaide's Zoe keeps us up to date on all the latest Aussie news. This week, Scott Morrison’s been making dodgy deals… and a shock defeat for a piece of legislation cracking down on Unions.
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