Yesterday Green MP Jan Logie's Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Members’ Bill was drawn from the ballot. The bill would allow victims of domestic violence to claim up to 10 days paid leave for domestic violence issues. Caitlin spoke to Jan Logie and Human Rights Commissioner Jackie Blue about the bill.
A United Nations Security Council resolution to halt the violence in Syria through a ceasefire was led by New Zealand. However, Russia with the support of China used their vetoing power to block the resolution.
Green Party spokesperson for Global Affairs Kennedy Graeme spoke to bFM reporter Olly Clifton.
A new report came out yesterday that revealed concerning levels of migrant worker exploitation in New Zealand. The research showed workers were working excessive work hours - up to 18 hour shifts and 80 to 90 hour working weeks - and that some were being paid as little as $5 an hour by employers. Ximena speaks to the Green Party immigration spokesperson, Denise Roche, about the report.
Angus Craig and Hannah Ross review the best interviews of the Monday Wire. We revisit Gareth Morgan's new party, SPCA's take on vicious dog laws, online harassment, song theft, medical students taking risks and our weekly chat with the Green Party about how this year has been.
Yesterday Golriz Ghahraman announced that she is joining the Green Party and hopes to become NZ’s first refugee MP. Ghahraman currently works as a human rights lawyer in the High Court, where she represents family members caring for their disabled relatives. Olivia Mortimer-Eade speaks with Golriz about her future in politics.
Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter recently announced she would be standing in the Mt Albert by-election against Labour MP Jacinda Ardern. Another candidate from the left who has received less attention is Socialist Joe Carolan.
bFM reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to him about why he’s standing and the challenges he faces.
Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, which includes a report on the Labour-Greens State of the Nation address, a look at Trump's new executive order, an interview with the author of a new book on the history of Māori Television, and more.
In Prime Minister Bill English’s State of the Nation speech yesterday, he announced a major policy to boost the police force by more than 1000 extra police staff. 95bFM reporter Leroy Martin speaks to Green Party Criminal Justice Spokesperson David Clendon about the new policy.
Green Party co-leader James Shaw joins the show to talk about the HRC's call for an inquiry into state abuse, and Jan Logie's bill to allow paid leave for domestic violence victims.
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