For our weekly catchup with the Green Party News and Editorial Director Joel spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about the government’s downgrade of methane targets, the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, and the country’s oceans warming 34% faster than the global average.
For this weeks Get Action Producer Manny speaks to The chair of the Public Issues for the Association of Psycho therapists, Rick Williment, on the open letter from Mental Health Professionals calling on the New Zealand Government to act on Palestine
Joel spoke to Ritesh Shah, a Senior Lecturer in Critical Studies and Education and the Co-Director of the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies at the University of Auckland, about the most recent ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel and whether it will stick.
Manny spoke to the Chief Executive of Retail New Zealand Carolyn Young about the government's plans to ban stores passing on the contactless pay wave fee
Tuesday WireHost Sara also attended the Auckland Central World Homeless Day event on Friday, and spoke with Lifewise director Pam Elgar.
Earlier this week, the Government announced science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050, in what they say will provide farmers and exporters with a clear pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity and trade competitiveness.
Following Cabinet approval, the target will be set at a range of 14–24 per cent below 2017 levels by 2050, reflecting the findings of the independent Methane Science Review released in 2024.
For our weekly catch-up with The Green Party, News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to MP Ricardo Menendez March about this topic.
They also discussed the most recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and recent findings from the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ showing Aotearoa’s oceans are warming 34% faster than the global average.
But first, they discussed the Government’s changes to methane targets.
Earlier this week, the Government announced science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050, in what they say will provide farmers and exporters with a clear pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity and trade competitiveness.
Following Cabinet approval, the target will be set at a range of 14–24 per cent below 2017 levels by 2050, reflecting the findings of the independent Methane Science Review released in 2024.
For our weekly catch-up with The Green Party, News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to MP Ricardo Menendez March about this topic.
They also discussed the most recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and recent findings from the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ showing Aotearoa’s oceans are warming 34% faster than the global average.
But first, they discussed the Government’s changes to methane targets.
Sofia and Elle had an interesting show today, with some dark, and sometimes funny, recommendations from Steve on Flicks 'n' That. David Coventry of Hail, Meteor! picked some stellar selections for What's Cooking. And finally, we listen back to Elle's interview with Kate Bollinger, ahead of her Aotearoa debut in January 2026. Alongside some cracker tunes from Everything in Psychedelic, WITCH and The Crying Nudes.
Playlist
The Clash - Rock the Casbah (Ranking Roger)
Plastilina Mosh - Aropador
D'Angelo - Spanish Joint
Dutch Inferior - Life (So Crazy)
Horsegirl - In Twos (Demo)
Prewn - It's Only You
The Crying Nudes - greaser
The Breeders - Do You Love Me Now?
Everything Is Psychedelic, Tony Bontana & Psychedelic Ensemble - Letterboxd Men
Troy Kingi - Isn't How I Remember (feat. SWIDT)
Cuticles - Product Of His Time
Lande Hekt - Favourite Pair of Shoes
Joe Kaptein - Herb Alpert
Emma Ruth Rundle - Light Song
Bailter Space - Your Invisible Life
Cocteau Twins - Know Who You Are at Every Age
Mogwai - Cody
Hail, Meteor! - Mountains
CCTV - Dog
Tame Impala - Dracula
Bic Runga - It's Like Summertime
Dry Cleaning - Driver's Story
Danny L Harle - Azimuth (feat Caroline Polachek)
The Beatniks - Niksick
Dogs - The Most Forgotten French Boy
Sonic Youth - Self-Obsessed and Sexxee
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
ear - Fetish
Melody's Echo Chamber - Daisy (feat. El Michels Affair)
Steve came in and got PRANKED by Elle and Sof today on Drive (tune in to hear how). He talked to us about films he caught last week, including A House of Dynamite and Good Boy. Finally, he updated us about the furtniture conspiracies of The Chair Company.
Elle spoke to Kate Bollingerahead of her Aotearoa debut at SLACKBARN! (10th January), and a headline show at Double Whammy (9th January). Kate brings her timelessly referential and genre-fluid sound to our stages, early 2026, the perfect accompaniment the warm summer weather. Kate’s lyricism invites the listener into a colour-filled world, speaking candidly about her subjective life-experience. The open-texture of her lyrics allows the audience to connect their own lives with her music, furthering a sense of intimacy. They spoke about the relationship between Kate’s experience in film and music, how her upbringing fueled her music practice and what she hopes audiences will experience whilst attending live shows.
This week we've seen the most promising developments yet towards de-escalation in Palestine, with international dialogue leading to a cease-fire, exchanges of hostages, and plans to establish a new governing body in the Gaza Strip.
Yet the long term trauma created by conflict often perpetuates instability creating a cycle of violence and escalation. With no plan materialising for ending Israeli occupation of the West Bank nor for pursuing justice for the crimes committed in this conflict, huge questions hang over the future of Palestine and Israel.
For this week’s Get Action!, Wednesday Wire Producer Manny spoke with Rick Williment, Chair of the Public Issues Committee of Psychotherapists Aotearoa New Zealand about his open letter for Mental Health Professionals calling on government action for Palestine.
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On Friday last week, a range of organisations who provide services to the homeless population in Auckland and across New Zealand came together for a World Homeless Day event in the CBD.
Tuesday Wire Host Sara attended the event, and spoke with Lifewise Executive Chair, Pam Elgar about the kaupapa of the day.
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