New Zealand and key allies have imposed sanctions on two “extremist” Israeli politicians for their role in “inciting violence against Palestinians” in the West Bank.
However, opposition parties, including Labour as well as the Greens and Te Pāti Māori, are calling for further action to be taken against Israel.
It comes after Israel kidnapped 12 pro-Palestine activists on international waters, who were intending to break the aid blockade and reach Gaza.
And earlier this week, the National Business released their annual rich list.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, I spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about these topics.
For his Mid-Winter Show, Def Jim pulls together a typically diverse set list splicing selections from new and recent releases from Nels Cline Consentrik Quartet, Fractal Sextet, Myra Melford Splash and Tim Berne with choice older cuts by the late Jef Lee Johnson, James Newton, James Blood Ulmer and Mark Helias. And then some.
Last week, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced plans to add feral cats to the government’s list of pests to be eradicated by 2050. The decision follows a campaign promise from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made in a debate in 2023.
Feral cats pose numerous wildlife risks when compared to other predators such as rats or stoats. In addition, their larger size makes trapping more difficult, meaning new techniques will need to be developed. To discuss the change, why it’s important, and how it fits in with the larger predator free 2050 mission, producer Castor spoke to Professor of Conservation Biology at the University of Auckland, James Russell.
Is the Green Party out of touch with Pacific people? Well, AUT journalism lecturer Richard Pamatatau seems to think so. In an article written for E-Tangata, Pamatatau says the Greens do not do enough to reach out to Pacific voters and that the fact only two Pacific candidates are on the list is a reflection that the party is indeed out of touch. Pamatatau says the Greens have much to learn about engaging with the Pacific population, and the list placing of Leilani Tamu (20) and Teanau Tuiono (19) is evidence of that. In the article Pamatatau also claims that Green delegates were given a special instruction by the party's general secretary to ensure 22-year-old Chloe Swarbrick secured a top place. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to Pamatatau about his claims.
Alison Reid, from vintage store Search and Destroy, tells Alice about the Cross Street Market, happening as part of First Thursdays on July 6. Find them in the basement of Sunset Tattoo, 4 Cross Street.
The NZ First’s 25th party AGM took place in Tauranga over the weekend and with it came a proposal on immigration, spearheaded by List MP Clayton Mitchell. It is called the Respecting New Zealand Values Bill. The policy, which would require new migrants to NZ to sign up to and abide by a list of New Zealand 'values', was passed by delegates over the weekend, and will be put forward to Parliament. The legislation certainly has people talking, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday wrote off any Labour Party support on the Morning Report with Guyon Espioner. NZ First Leader Winston Peters is however in support of the Bill, as Mitchell claims it is all about being intolerant of intolerance, and represents the antithesis of racism. Producer Harry chatted with Mitchell Wednesday morning to hear his perspective on his Bill.
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