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Our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, every Monday on The Wire. 

 

 

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The Russian Invasion of the Ukraine and the Easing of Self-Isolation for Kiwi Travellers w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: March 03, 2022

The Russian Invasion of the Ukraine and the Easing of Self-Isolation for Kiwi Travellers w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: March 03, 2022 The Russian Invasion of the Ukraine and the Easing of Self-Isolation for Kiwi Travellers w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: March 03, 2022, 22.67 MB
Wed 2 Mar 2022

This week Producer Alex Wierzbicki interviews ACT Party Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden about the ongoing Russian invasion of the Ukraine and our government's response to it. Also discussed is the easing of self-isolation for New Zealanders coming into the country. 

New Zealand Bans Conversion Therapy and the Anti-Mandate Protests in Wellington w/ Brooke van Velden: February 16, 2022

New Zealand Bans Conversion Therapy and the Anti-Mandate Protests in Wellington w/ Brooke van Velden: February 16, 2022 New Zealand Bans Conversion Therapy and the Anti-Mandate Protests in Wellington w/ Brooke van Velden: February 16, 2022, 12.17 MB
Tue 15 Feb 2022

This week News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston interviews ACT Party Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden about the passing of the bill that will ban conversion therapy practices in New Zealand last night. They also discuss the anti-mandate protest taking place on the parliamentary lawns in Wellington,how the MPs are feeling about it, and when Brooke thinks the sit in may end. 

Assisted Dying and the Second Reading of the Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: February 09, 2022

Assisted Dying and the Second Reading of the Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: February 09, 2022 Assisted Dying and the Second Reading of the Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: February 09, 2022, 13.63 MB
Wed 9 Feb 2022

This week News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston interviews ACT Party Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden , about how the first three months of assisted dying being an option for New Zealanders suffering with terminal illnesses has gone. They also touch on the second reading of the bill that would ban conversion therapy that took place in Parliament yesterday. 

Ending MIQ and the Ukraine Crisis w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: February 02, 2022

Ending MIQ and the Ukraine Crisis w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: February 02, 2022 Ending MIQ and the Ukraine Crisis w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: February 02, 2022, 12.77 MB
Wed 2 Feb 2022

The news surrounding New Zealand's MIQ system and journalist Charlotte Bellis has led the ACT Party to call for an immediate end to MIQ. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Brooke about this call, as well as what the ACT Party believes New Zealand's response to the Ukraine crisis should be. 

ACT's Brooke van Velden on New Mask Regulations Under Red and RATs: January 26, 2022

ACT's Brooke van Velden on New Mask Regulations Under Red and RATs: January 26, 2022 ACT's Brooke van Velden on New Mask Regulations Under Red and RATs: January 26, 2022, 7.09 MB
Wed 26 Jan 2022

Yesterday the government announced that face masks worn in the red setting must be medical, surgical or three-layer cloth masks rather than scarves, t-shirts or other face coverings. They are also expected to announce the next two phases of their Omicron response, including incorporating rapid antigen tests (RATs) more into New Zealand's testing strategy. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to ACT Party Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden about the government's latest change to mask mandates under the red setting and bringing in the more regular use of RATs.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Goals for 2022, Omicron and Tonga: January 19, 2022

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Goals for 2022, Omicron and Tonga: January 19, 2022 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Goals for 2022, Omicron and Tonga: January 19, 2022, 16.1 MB
Wed 19 Jan 2022

As it's 95bFM's first week back for the year, News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Brooke van Velden about her party's goals for 2022. They also discuss the inevitable Omicron outbreak in Aoteroa and the volcanic eruption and tsunami disaster in Tonga. 

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Political Highlights of 2021, Goals for Next Year, and Summer Plans: December 8, 2021.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Political Highlights of 2021, Goals for Next Year, and Her Summer Plans: December 8, 2021. , 13.53 MB
Wed 8 Dec 2021

This week Zazi talks to Brooke about her favourite political moments of the year, goals for next year, as well as her plans for summer.

In the first half, Brooke discusses what she thinks were some political highlights of 2021 (so far). Brooke shares what she is most proud of, what she thinks were some highlights from the Government and the National Party, as well as if she believes ACT could have performed better in any areas, this year. 

In the second half, Zazi speaks to Brooke about her future goals for 2022, asking Brooke what she would like to see get tackled next year.

And finally, Zazi asks Brooke about her summer plans. Brooke tells Zazi what she is keen to do over the December and January period, whether she is wanting to leave Auckland after the city had more than a hundred days of lockdown, as well as if she is going to go to any summer festivals.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on The New National Party Leader and The New COVID-19 Variant: December 1, 2021

ACT's Brooke van Velden on The New National Party Leader and The New COVID-19 Variant: December 1, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on The New National Party Leader and The New COVID-19 Variant: December 1, 2021, 18.23 MB
Wed 1 Dec 2021

This week Zazi and Brooke talk about the Christopher Luxon being elected the new National Party Leader and the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

In the first half, the two talk about the announcement yesterday that Christopher Luxon has been elected the new National Party Leader, alongside Nicola Willis as Deputy Leader. Zazi asks Brooke what the feeling around parliament was after the announcement, if Brooke believes Christopher Luxon is experienced enough for this role and whether she believes this new leadership will result in more National Party voters.

In the second half, Zazi speaks to Brooke about the new coronavirus variant. Brooke shares how concerned she is about the new variant for Aotearoa, and talks about vaccine access in both developed and developing countries.

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Minimum Wage Increases and the Workplace Vaccination Tool: November 24, 2021

ACT's Brooke van Velden on Minimum Wage Increases and the Workplace Vaccination Tool: November 24, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on Minimum Wage Increases and the Workplace Vaccination Tool: November 24, 2021, 31.84 MB
Wed 24 Nov 2021

This week Zazi and Brooke talk about the subject of minimum wage increases and the new Workplace Vaccination Tool.

First off, the two talk about minimum wage increases. Zazi asks Brooke why ACT believes a moratorium should be put on minimum wages, if Brooke has sympathy for minimum wage workers, and whether she thinks businesses would stop failing if a moratoriuman were to be put in place. 

Then, Zazi speaks to Brooke about the new Workplace Vaccination Tool announced yesterday. Brooke shares if she thinks this will be a good guideline, if she thinks the Government have done a good job with guidance and advice, as well as if ACT are more on the side of blanket vaccine mandates or on the side of mandating vaccines for specific businesses and workplaces. 

ACT's Brooke van Velden on The APEC Leaders Summit and The 1 News Colmar Brunton Poll: November 17, 2021

ACT's Brooke van Velden on The APEC Leaders Summit and The 1 News Colmar Brunton Poll: November 17, 2021 ACT's Brooke van Velden on The APEC Leaders Summit and The 1 News Colmar Brunton Poll: November 17, 2021, 14.6 MB
Wed 17 Nov 2021

This week Zazi and Brooke talk about the APEC Leaders Summit that recently took place, as well as the 1 News Colmar Brunton poll.

First off, the two talk about the virtual Summit that took place on the 11th and 12th of November. Brooke shares if she thinks Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern did a good job with hosting this year, what she thinks of the Aotearoa Action Plan that was endorsed, as well as if she thinks climate change issues are one of the biggest economic challenges facing the world today.

Then, Zazi speaks to Brooke about the 1 News Colmar Brunton Poll results that came out this week. Zazi asks how Brooke feels about these results, what she thinks of David Seymour being above Judith Collins in the preferred Prime Minister poll, as well as if she thinks COVID-19 impacted the National Party's results.