Is Mahia Now a Nuclear Base? w/ Valerie Morse: May 14, 2025

Recently, the US military indicated that it wants to increase the number of space launches from Rocket Lab’s launchpad on the Mahia Peninsula, including launching satellites that are involved in Nuclear command-control-and-comms.

Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington, has questioned this development over the lack of transparency from the US military about what they are launching into space, and urged New Zealand to stay firm on it’s stance on Nuclear Weapons.

To talk about this, as well as what it means for New Zealand’s independence, Producer Max spoke with Valerie Morse.