The government has announced the overhaul of the Resource Management Act (RMA), which will be replaced by two different bills, the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill. The RMA is set to be fully replaced by 2029.
The RMA, which has been in effect for 34 years, is polarising across the political spectrum.
In announcing the reforms, RMA Reform Minister, Chris Bishop, says that “pretty much everything” will be quicker and less costly under the new regime.
For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to MP Simon Court about this overhaul of the RMA.
They also discussed The Education and Workforce Committee’s interim report on the harms young people experience online, with a majority recommending a ban on social media for under-16-year-olds.
But first, they discussed the overhaul of the RMA.
"Finn's Time Travel Adventure! ft. Buzz Moller, Hugh Sundae, Kaitlyn & Tom, Milly & Wilde, and Rick!"
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This morning was my final show before I leave for university! I had a chill show planned, but unfortunately I was sent back in time (long story) where I encountered T-rexes, pirates, Lee, Rick, Sir Isaac Newton, a couple of aliens and even my own dad (when he was my age).
This is probably the craziest show I've ever had, as it's the first show broadcast partly from outer space.
Huge thank you to Hugh Sundae, Buzz Moller, Yael Trelease, Lee, Kaitlyn & Tom, Milly and Wilde, Rick and Nicola for all their help with the show. And thank you all for listening. I've done this show for 6 years, and there's no show without you guys.
Even though I'll be gone, this show will keep being awesome and fun and lit because all of you will still be here, calling up and having pancakes every Sunday! Meanwhile, I'll be studying space and film, and hopefully having awesome adventures now that I'm a grown up.
Anyway, Lee will be back next week for the Christmas Special, and he'll be taking care of the show for a little while while we find a new host!
Tis the week before Xmas and nothing silly-season on Border Radio. It's business as usual for the mighty deputy team playing American roots music. Standout was bringing back Tim Buckley with "Get On Top" from 1972, if you want a dancing album over Xmas get down with "Greetings From L.A."
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Another helping of great American roots music to get you through the silly season without getting silly yourself. Particular respect for Tim Buckley's "Get On Top" from the great 1972 album "Greetings From L.A.". It's a dancing album if you need one.
Mariel Buckley - Vending Machines
Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited
Mance Lipscomb - Ain't It Hard
Eilen Jewell - Dusty Boxcar Wall
Bob McNeill - Every Road To Lyon
Gillian Welch - Everything Is Free
Goodnight, Texas - The Railroad
Be Good Tanyas - In My Time Of Dying
Rodney Crowell - I Don't Care Anymore
Ramblin' Jack Elliott - If I Were A Carpenter
Lucinda Williams - Copenhagen
Tim Buckley - Get On Top
Shelby Lynne - Willia And Lauramae Jones
Jack White - Wayfaring Stranger
James and Martha Carson - I'll Fly Away
Bob Wills & HisTexas Playboys - Bring It Down To My House, Honey
Blind Mango Chutney is in the chair for HIS last show of the year. The O.G. takes the opportunity to hit you with some of the the festive jazz cuts lurking in his tote bag.
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Ella Fitzgerald - Louis Armstrong - Russ Garcia - Overture/Summertime
Gerry Niewodd - Semittique
Tom Waits - The Piano Has Been Drinking
Freddie Hubbard - Little Sunflower
Mike Nock,Dr Frank Gibson Jnr - Ying Yang
Judy Bailey - You and The Night And The Music
Miles Davis - Blue Christmas
Stix Hooper - Little Drummer Boy
Huey Piano Smith - Twas The Night Before Christmas
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