This week for our regular segment with co-leader of the Green Party, James Shaw, Jemima asked James about the party's campaign to overhaul the welfare system. They discussed why the welfare system needs to change in New Zealand and how the Green Party will work to ensure change happens.
Jemima talks to co-leader of the Green Party, James Shaw, about COP24, which is the name for the 24th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. They discussed how the conference will affact the Paris Agreement and what it will do internationally. They also discussed the Green Party's achievements after a year of the coalition government being in power.
Ella speaks with 2018 Callaghan Medal recipient Dr Helen Taylor about her work in conservation genetics. Dr Taylor is researching how inbreeding effects male fertility in New Zealand's native bird species. They disccus her successful science communication campaigns and what genetics can bring to New Zealand's conservation efforts.
Last week the Green Party celebrated the passing of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, which ensures that offshore soil and gas exploration will end in New Zealand. Co-leader, James Shaw, talked to Jemima about how this climate change action will impact the world. They also discussed the support the Green Party has shown for regulatory reform for drug control in New Zealand.
This week for our segment with the Green Party, Jemima spoke MP Chlöe Swarbrick in studio about the Green Party's mental health investigation, the third reading of the Medicinal Cannabis Government Bill, and the Tomorrow's Schools review.
Today Mitchell Fuller talks to Sedef Dude Ozyurt who was the leader of the Aotearoa Youth Delegation at the COP 24 conference held in Poland in November last year. They discuss the aim of COP, what its all about, New Zealand's stance, and the role the IPCC report played in the conference. Mitchell begins asking Sedef a bit about how she ended up at COP and the nuts and bolts of it all.
This week Mitchell interviews the Deputy Chair from Friends of Okura Forest, Geoff Reid. They talk about the forest and this year’s environmental awareness festival which they are hosting to keep the forest alive and well. Mitchell begins by asking Geoff a little bit about the forest, why it’s so special and how they have kept it healthy over the past years.
Over the weekend the Green Party announced their new members bill, the Electoral Strengthening Democracy Bill. The bill focuses on a number of measures that will improve democracy in New Zealand. Jemima spoke to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the new bill and why it is so important.
Last week, Mitchell spoke to Dr Mels Barton, the organiser of Seaweek under NZAEE. The week focuses on a range of events from fun competitions to educational lectures. Mitchell and Dr Barton discuss the biggest threats to our underwater ecosystems and how we can begin to start to make positive change.
This week Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about a number of topics. They begin by discussing James' support for the government's crack down on tax evasion and what a new capital gains tax could mean for New Zealand. They also briefly discuss the Green Party Summer Policy Conference and the School Strike for Climate.
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