Last week, Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced the Cabinet’s decision to amend the Policing Act, to restore the right for police to collect and use images in public spaces.
This follows a recent Supreme Court case which ruled that an image of a person taken during a traffic stop could not be used against them in an unrelated crime.
Privacy law specialist Gehan Gunasekara says the revision could extend police powers towards a “surveillance state”.
The government has also announced a change of eligibility for the jobseeker benefit to come into effect from next November — which will see 18 and 19 year olds with parents making more than a combined income of $65,529, no longer able to receive payments.
In the June 2025 quarter, 12.9% of this country’s 15 to 24 year olds were not in jobs, education or training, and despite claims by Prime Minister Chris Luxon, employers and recruitment agencies have said there aren’t enough roles for those seeking.
Finally, on Sunday the government announced their plan to change methane emissions reduction targets in New Zealand, aiming for between 14 and 24% by 2050, compared to 2017 levels, as opposed to the previous target was between 24 and 47%.
Agriculture and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says the decision is in alignment with evidence, as well as the practicality for farmers — but the decision goes against the Climate Change Commission recommendations to increase the targets, and has been called a “step back” for our climate targets.
Wire Host Sara spoke with National MP Carl Bates about all of these topics, starting with the Policing Act amendment. She started by asking about the expected benefits of the change
Last week, Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced the Cabinet’s decision to amend the Policing Act, to restore the right for police to collect and use images in public spaces.
This follows a recent Supreme Court case which ruled that an image of a person taken during a traffic stop could not be used against them in an unrelated crime.
Privacy law specialist Gehan Gunasekara says the revision could extend police powers towards a “surveillance state”.
The government has also announced a change of eligibility for the jobseeker benefit to come into effect from next November — which will see 18 and 19 year olds with parents making more than a combined income of $65,529, no longer able to receive payments.
In the June 2025 quarter, 12.9% of this country’s 15 to 24 year olds were not in jobs, education or training, and despite claims by Prime Minister Chris Luxon, employers and recruitment agencies have said there aren’t enough roles for those seeking.
Finally, on Sunday the government announced their plan to change methane emissions reduction targets in New Zealand, aiming for between 14 and 24% by 2050, compared to 2017 levels, as opposed to the previous target was between 24 and 47%.
Agriculture and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says the decision is in alignment with evidence, as well as the practicality for farmers — but the decision goes against the Climate Change Commission recommendations to increase the targets, and has been called a “step back” for our climate targets.
Wire Host Sara spoke with National MP Carl Bates about all of these topics, starting with the Policing Act amendment. She started by asking about the expected benefits of the change
The government’s Animal Welfare bill has passed its first reading, and has already sparked outrage among animal rights activists. The bill would amend the Animal Welfare Act 1999 to permit the ongoing use of farrowing crates and mating stalls for pigs.
One of the bill’s main opponents is SAFE (Save Animals from Exploitation). Producer Faith spoke to SAFE ceo Debra Ashton about the bill.
A new report from the NZ Drug Foundation has highlighted the need for safer drug laws, to focus on harm reduction. Experts from the foundation believe that stronger action needs to be taken in order to combat the growing statistics of overdoses, substance abuse, and drug-related deaths.
Producer Faith spoke to the foundation’s policy director Dr. Jacek Kolodziej about how the law needs to change, and how drug addiction should be addressed
For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin talks with us about the Nobel prizes in Physiology or Medicine, Chemistry, and Physics.
Love all things trams? LIVE Day: Trams is on at MOTAT this Sunday 19 October! Check out their impressive collection and catch a ride on one of the steam trains.
Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow.
It's Tuesday Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, a kōrero with Theia and Jolie Holland, and Ready Steady Learn. Plus, Short Player with Tom Scott, and a chance to win tickets to the Exploding Rainbow Orchestra and Wheatus! Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Oklou, FKA twigs - viscus
Khruangbin - Rules (Scientist Dub)
Casual Healing - E Mama
HINA - Hinātore
anaiis - Moonlight
Tom Scott - gyal like you
Goodspace - Easier Said Than Done
JessB - Power (ft. Sister Nancy & Sampa The Great)
Droneeater - Tō Wairua (Junus Orca Vocal Mix)
The Bats - Miss These Things
Dick Move - Scared Old Men
Mel Parsons - Don’t Leave the Light On
Theia - My Sister's Hands In Mine (feat. Jolie Holland)
Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with Theia and Jolie Holland about their new single! ‘My Sister’s Hands In Mine’ features on Theia’s highly anticipated debut album GIRL, IN A SAVAGE WORLD, which is out on November 7 on all streaming platforms, as well as limited edition Metallic Gold 180gm heavyweight vinyl. Whakarongo mai nei!
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