The Prime Minister touches base on the Green Party's leadership contention, on going cost of living concerns, and South Island flooding. Whakarongo mai nei.
The Green Party co-leader phones up to chat about the co-leadership situation, calls for St. James Theatre's revivial, and calls from the Human Rights Commission for a rent freeze. Whakarongo mai nei!
Standing in for Marama Davidson who was attending a Dawn ceremony for Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori, the other Green Party co-leader James Shaw has a kōrero about his re-election as the co-leader, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the removal of the Covid-19 Traffic Light System and changes to the mask mandates. Whakarongo mai nei.
Last week, members of the Iran Solidarity Movement met with Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta, Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to urge greater government action against the Iranian regime.
In our third segment of the week on the Iran protests and violence, David spoke to group spokesperson Hanna Habibi on what actions they would like to see the government take.
Tāmaki Makaurau's major Wayne Brown has proposed cutting two thirds of funding for environmental programmes across the city. This includes funding for stormwater and water quality upgrades, as well as environmental work.
Auckland Central's Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick has launched a petition against Wayne Brown's budget proposal. Beth spoke with her about this, as well as what climate action looks like.
Co-leader of the Greens, Marama Davidson, phones in to speak with Rachel about the government's announced policy reprioritisations, mitigation vs adaptation conversations post Cyclone Gabrielle and the teachers strike this Thursday. Whakarongo mai nei!
On The Wire for Rāapa Wednesday, host Andre Fa'aoso speaks to Dr Teuila Percival about a recent report that discloses a 10-year-plan for better outcomes for Pacific children and families.
On The Green Desk, Jack Marshall speaks to Professor Xiaoqi Feng from the University of New South Wales about nature prescriptions.
Producer Arno speaks to FIRST Union President Robert Reid about their budget submission to Auckland council, and Dr Haribalan Kumar of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute about new MRI technology for modelling children’s physiology.
Sam Ford and Trudy Green are starring ! They are releasing a new album May 1st, Also having a release party Sunday 30th April at Pt Chev RSA. Starting at 3pm all are welcome.
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