For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News Director Castor spoke to MP Simon Court about Liquid Natural Gas imports and David Seymour’s State of the Nation speech.
They also spoke to Professor Emeritus at Massey University, Ralph Sims, about the sustainability of an LNG terminal.
And they spoke to University of Auckland Professor of Electrical Engineering Nirmal Nair about how the LNG plans would benefit power companies.
Producer Alex spoke to Professor Emeritus in Law at the University of Auckland, Jane Kelsey, about the ongoing rumblings around reforms within the World Trade Organisation, New Zealand’s role, and what changes to the organisation would mean for us.
He also spoke with Professor in Chemicals and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland, and Deputy Director of the Green Energy Engineering Centre, Brent Young, about the governments LNG terminal proposal, and what it means in the context of our wider approach to fixing our energy woes.
The government’s plans to construct a liquified natural gas import terminal have sparked a lot of conversation over the past week about the role of natural gas in our energy infrastructure, and what more we need.
Producer Alex spoke with Professor in Chemical and Material Engineering at the University of Auckland, Brent Young, about how this proposal fits in to the issue it seeks to solve, and what more needs to be done within our energy infrastructure.
Next, News Director Castor spoke to Professor Emeritus at Massey University, Ralph Sims, about the sustainability of Liquid Natural Gas and potential alternatives.
Finally, they spoke to the University of Auckland’s Professor of Electrical Engineering Nirmal Nair about how energy companies stand to benefit from the LNG changes.
This past week has seen the government announcing plans to construct a facility for the storage of liquid natural gas. The plans have been criticised by activists, academics, and opposition members, who say it compromises our government’s commitment to reducing emissions.
Yesterday also saw ACT Party Leader David Seymour deliver his State of the Nation speech, noting different parts of society and the economy his party takes issue with. He particularly raised "five warning lights", of issues that the country must "overcome".
For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party, News Director Castor spoke to Simon Court about each of these issues, starting with liquid natural gas.
Some country music classics from as early as Jimmie Rodgers the singing brakeman in 1928. Thanks to our sponsor Studio One Vintage Guitars - go on down to Vic Park Market for a look. If you're buying mention you're a Border Radio listener.
Playlist
Some country music classics from as early as Jimmie Rodgers the singing brakeman in 1928. Thanks to our sponsor Studio One Vintage Guitars - go down for a look and if you're buying say you're a Border Radio listener.
RIP Ebo Taylor! We have Isaac Tucker Drummer and DJ pops by to spin us some inspirations, and some tunes from his band Spektrum, including unreleased material. Expect Brazilian, Trini, Disco killers and much more.
Playlist
RIP Ebo Taylor! We have Isaac Tucker Drummer and DJ pops by to spin us some inspirations, and some tunes from his band Spektrum, including unreleased material. Expect Brazilian, Trini, Disco killers and much more.
Ebo Taylor - Heaven
Ebo Taylor - Odofo nyi akyiri biara
Ebo Taylor - Victory
Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
Executive - Celebrate your love (inst)
Ras Michael - Tena in love
Crazy fire - Ah want it back
New Sector Movements - Para
True Stories - Crazy girls
Dani Siciliano - Extra ordinary
ESG - Partymusic
Spektrum - Jacques Cousateau
Spektrum - Puppets
Bahia Black - Capitao do Asfalto
Rita Lee - Lanca Perfume
Jovelina - O dia se zangou
Earth wind & fire - Africano
Allez Kiki Fermentation - QMQS
Dalton - Alech
Chen Haleb - Chan Clebo
Pat Ndoye - More love
The Pumphouse Gang - Welcome back to my life
Yoko Oginome - Lazy Dance
T-Connection - Do what you wanna do
Brass Construction - Tomorrow is now
Another Taste - Into the night
Anthony Lockett - Decisions
Oh Mary - Lumina Disco
Johan Blende - Como no Brasil
The Magraban - Monster VIP
Maria Tambien - Bacau Rhythm & Steel
Temporary Blessings - Goblin Mode
JJ Farley & Original Soul Stirrers - God will understand it
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