Earlier this week, the government announced that overseas-investors with a New Zealand investor residence visa would now be allowed to purchase homes in Aotearoa.
Under the new law changes, foreign investors will be eligible to purchase a home worth $5 million or more, which Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says would “encourage more investment to grow the economy.”
Also this week, more than 36,000 nurses across the motu have been on strike following a year of failed negotiations between NZNO and Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ over nurse staffing and fair pay.
And the Greens recently launched a members bill that would protect those calling for medical assistance while dealing with a drug overdose from criminal prosecution.
For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March to discuss all these issues.
Matthew Galloway is a Pōneke based artist known for his research-lead practice in which he navigates his making through this design sensibility, examining the infrastructures within our everyday lives. Producing socially engaged installations that include sculpture, prints, and video work.
His current exhibition Watch History at Sumer continues Galloway's approach to the world through this design landscape. Producing an installation of over 70 engraved iPhone 16 on luxury modular couches, developed during his time at the McCahon House residency earlier this year.
Over 70 iPhones engraved in fragments of text, taken from lines and closed captions from various films and tv shows that the artist watched. Showcasing an unusually fixed screen with a watch history that removes itself from all context, media and human. Creating a dynamic, and at times absurd array of text in which the viewer encounters at their own pace and path navigation.
Maya had a chat with Matthew about the show and overall practice.
A new Senator’s maiden speech was so racist, Australia’s most prominent racist politician condemned it, the Australian government is tearing itself apart over a proposed energy plan, and the Australian bushfire season is here already, with out of control bushfires sparking around New South Wales this week.
Under the Weather is a new segment from Ella Christensen, which recaps on global climate news throughout the week, from extreme weather events to ecological crises to environmental policy to climate justice news. She recaps on what's up with Mother Earth, get the truth about what's happening in ecosystems near and far. Featuring absolutely zero climate deniers, Under the Weather brings you an honest look at how things are falling apart.
Community Housing Aotearoa is an incorporated society made up of the non-profit community housing providers across Aotearoa. There are more than 90 providers across the country working locally to deliver housing solutions for families who face affordability challenges, from homelessness to providing pathways into homeownership. Oscar Peress spoke to the Deputy Chief Executive Chris Glaudell of the organisation to find out more about what they do that sets them apart from government. Oscar started by asking what a not-for-profit housing provider is.
Almost 500 pilot whales stranded on the beach of the Chatham Islands on Friday and Monday in two separate mass stranding incidents just days apart. Many of the whales could not be refloated due to the active shark risk to the animals and the rescuers in the region.
For more on mass whale strandings, and whether it’s a common occurrence, Christina spoke to Professor Karen Stockin, a marine ecologist at Massey University.
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