This week on the Green Desk, Lilly speaks to Richard Vevers the founder of the Ocean Agency in Sydney. They have teamed up with partners like Google, UNESCO and NOAA to overcome the challenges facing our oceans today, particularly the coral reefs.
On the Green Desk this week, Lilly speaks with the Manukau Beautification Trust's Lincoln Jefferson and Kate Boneham-Smith about the trust's upcoming projects.
Joel Thomas speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the party’s recently released policy which aims to provide cleaner and more affordable energy to consumers, and make it easier for smaller businesses to be competitive in the energy industry.
For The Green Desk this week, Lilly speaks with Auckland Councillor Penny Hulse about a new recycling initiative for your mattresses. Auckland City Council have funded specialist group 3R to launch a programme to encourage manufacturers and retailers to responsibly recycle mattresses. The programme is still in its pilot phase and is expected to be rolled out across Auckland with in a year.
For The Green Desk this week, Lilly speaks with Keshav Krishna who is going to set up Solar Panels in the Himalayas. His GoFundMe campaign can be found here.
This week on the Green Desk, Lilly speaks with Titrangi Residents and Ratepayers Association chair, Dr. Mels Barton, about the controversy over the previously proposed WaterCare Oratia site, which will now be built in Titirangi.
On Joel's weekly chat with Green Party leader James Shaw, they discussed the National party’s new youth offending policies which include a military style bootcamp for serious offenders. They also discussed the rebranding of the Green Party and how the party will get on without Metiria Turei.
This week on the Green Desk, we’re keeping it kakariki. Jack Marshall chats with Greens co-leader and Climate Change Minister James Shaw. Public consultation on the Net Zero-Carbon bill is coming to an end, so Jack asked Minister Shaw what this bill will look like going forward.
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