In November last year, feral cats were added to the list of predators to be eliminated in the New Zealand wide ambition ‘Predator Free 2050’.
The decision recognises the long-held concerns of conservationists that the uncontrolled wild cat population is endangering native animals including birds.
Courtney Addision, a Senior Lecturer in Science in Society at the Victoria University of Wellington, published an article in the Conversation voicing concerns about the move — including the distinction between feral, stray and domestic cats, as well as how welfare considerations need to be visited in approaching this species.
For Green World this week, Wire Host Sara spoke to Addison about the issue, in the context of wider environmental and ethical implications going forward.
Over the past year, the Trump administration has taken a series of actions targeting political opponents. Under Trump’s second term, the polarisation of American politics has seemingly reached unprecedented levels, with members of the administration accusing a variety of peaceful individuals and groups of ‘domestic terrorism.’
Dr. Maria Armoudian is a professor of politics and international relations at the University of Auckland, who has written books on international human rights and the role that the media plays in shaping the future.
She is also a dual citizen, having been born and raised in the United States, and this year she hopes to visit her home country. But she’s worried that some of her viewpoints may land her in hot water when she arrives.
This year, The Twinning Project debuted its pilot programme in Aoteaora. The global initiative offers incarcerated persons the opportunity to upskill by obtaining football coaching qualifications over the course of six weeks.
The near-end-of-term certification is paired with supported rehabilitative pathways to involvement in community and sport, including employment opportunities upon release.
The first cohort of 16 inmates graduated in Tāmaki Makurau last week, delivered in partnership with local organisations Auckland FC and Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility.
Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Hilton Freund, Global CEO of The Twinning Project, who was in Aotearoa to visit the first round of graduates last week.
She started by asking him to tell us a bit about the project, which began in the UK in 2018.
Hooray for birthdays! And visits from nice people.
Te Radar & The NZSO - Peter and the Wolf
Ruth Krauss - The Carrot Seed
Eddie Spaghetti - Wake Up, Wake Up
The Moe Show - Another Year of You
Kahuna Kidsongs - Captain Snowdrop
Keith Mitchell - Captain Beaky
Tanya Batt - The Giant's Heart
Belle & Sebastian - The Monkeys Are Breaking Out The Zoo
Def Jim plunders a slew of 2021 releases seasoned with a few more historical gems, all fit to put a blaze under yout late Winter blues and get you all jassed up for sunnier times to come.
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