Many industries have been placed under pressure, with the Pork industry being a focus. Over the past few weeks, questions have been raised by animal rights groups about the welfare of pigs as the industry deals with a surplus and an inability to process and sell fast enough. To understand the situation, James talks to New Zealand-based PETA spokesperson, Laura Weyman-Jones, David Baines, chief executive of NZ Pork, SAFE NZ’s Campaigns Manager, Marianne Macdonald as well as their CEO, Debra Ashton.
Tourism has received a 400 million dollar support package in the 2020 budget, prompting many in the tourism industry to feel disgruntled around the limited amount of financial support for the industry. Eve Lawrence of the Haka Tourism Group was a submitter for the most recent epidemic response committee on tourism. She said the industry needed to be saved before we could think about innovating it. Eve joined Laura Kvigstad to explain the frustration around this small lifeline of spending on tourism.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on creative industries this year. Jade Lewis wanted to speak to people working as creatives during this time and hear about their experiences. In Part 1, she speaks with Amelia Thurlow, a full-time freelance musician, about her Covid-19 experience in Auckland. They also discuss the event Let's Talk About It, which encourages young musicians to perform and speak about their mental health.
A few weeks ago the New Zealand Film Commission established a Regional Film Office in Whanganui to stimulate economic growth, support local film industry talent and potentially help grow Whanganui as a regional screen production hub. With two feature productions filmed there at the beginning of this year, and a large percentage of the population working in the screen production industry, the establishment of the office is a big step in growing Whanganui as its own screen production hub. On the Wire this week, Frances caught up with Emma Budgen, the Strategic Lead for the Creative Industries and Arts at Whanganui and Partners, they talked about what the Film Office’s role is and what it means for creative practitioners and the wider community.
Yesterday the honourable Megan Woods, Minister of Energy and Resources announced the third round of the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry Fund will provide $13 million to 15 businesses to help them move away from fossil fuels. I spoke with Georgia Piggot, an environmental social scientist from the University of Auckland, starting by asking her if the funding will inspire other businesses to follow suit, even if they aren’t receiving that funding
He Waka Eke Noa proposed a new emission pricing plan for the agricultural sector yesterday, after lengthy negotiations between the agriculture industry and the Government. Many farming and environmental interests have questioned the levies in regards to the farming industry and reducing Aotearoa’s Greenhouse gas emissions.
Joe spoke to Emma Brodie, a Campaign Officer for SAFE for Animals, about what this means for the wellbeing of the environment and animals, as well as reducing emissions. Joe also spoke to Andrew Hoggard, who is a Dairy Farmer, about his take on these negotiations and how they impact the dairy farming industry.
The New Zealand border opened to all overseas visitors yesterday, after an extended closer due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Tourism industry experts have welcomed the re-opening of New Zealand’s border, but are not expecting an largue immediate influx of visitors.
Casper spoke to the Tourism Industry Aotearoa communications manager Anne-Marie Johnson about the border re-opening, what it means for the tourism industry and what challenges might arise from here
He first asked how much of an increase to visitors we are likely to see presently.
The Fair Pay Agreements bill passed its third and final reading on Wednesday night.
Introduced to parliament earlier this year, the bill will allow workers in a certain industry to negotiate for better pay and working conditions industry wide.
Negotiations will be triggered if ten percent of workers or 1000 employees in an industry agree.
David spoke to Labour MP Camilla Belich about the subject.
The new government announced a repeal of Aotearaoa’s Smoke Free legislation and regulation of tobacco products, making international news.
Beth spoke to Professor of Social and Community Health at the University of Auckland Peter Adams about the influence of the tobacco industry on Aotearoa New Zealand and what needs to happen in order to create unbiased policymaking.
As the housing sector continues to be a pressing topic of discussion for Aotearoa, senior lecturer at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries in Architecture and Planning, Dr Karamia Müller, says a conversation that doesn’t occur as often is one about the needs and aspirations for Māori and Pacific housing.
Producer Sofia spoke to Müller about how Māori and Pacific housing needs and aspirations differ from the current discussions we are having about addressing the housing crisis.
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