Kelly chats to Jami-Lee who claims the new CPTPP agreement Labour plans to sign does not differ largely to the original agreement National negotiated. They then discuss the employment law changes that will see the 90 day probationary period restricted to only small businesses.
First up on today’s Wire, Lachlan speaks with Dr Bridgette Toy-Cronin about the gaps in legal services in Aotearoa. Neutral corner returns, this week looking at the apparently faked death of a Kremlin critic. Andrew LIttle joins Lachlan for their regular chat where they discuss New Zealand’s abortion laws, the three strikes law, and legal aid. Jemima speaks with Simon Bridges about his views on crime, our abortion laws, and his polling. Finally, this day in history looks at Israel’s raid on the 2010 Gaza Flotilla.
This week National Party MP Jami-Lee Ross joins Kelly to chat about the debacle that went down in the House on Wednesday night debating the regional fuel tax bill. They also discuss the softening laws on foreign investors and how National view the government and their promises.
This week, Spike speaks to Andrew Little about the new defence collaboration agreement reached with Japan, his visit to the Shangri-La defence summit in Singapore, and the new review into intelligence laws.
Bench books are manuals that judges rely on to make decisions during court cases. Globally, bench books are usually accessible to the public, however, this is not the case here in Aotearoa.
Oto spoke to Carrie Leonetti, an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, about an open letter she sent to Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann asking for court bench books to be made publically accessible, and the implications that the New Zealand judiciary's lack of transparency has on family violence prosecution.
Jonny speaks with Auckland Law School Masters student Meredith Herbert from the Rotorua District Community Law Centre about her research into the intersection of private law and social policy, specifically in the welfare and tenancy sectors. Thanks to the University of Auckland.
The New Zealand Law commission has released a new report on the legal system's approach to DNA testing. The report highlighted the current lack of protection for individuals and Māori. Noah discussed the report with Associate Law Professor Debra Wilson from the University of Canterbury.
An instalment of beats, melody and vibe, sourced from around the world and served to create an energy spark. Hosted by PHILLIEE, featuring Sound of Sydney with Carlos Avilés.
~ Universal Harmony ~
Oozing a grateful ora, massaging the creative mind.
Lachlan spoke with Emmy Rakete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about their recent court case and the disclosure that their phones had been tapped by police. He then spoke with AUT Law Lecturer Khylee Quince about Aotearoa's surveillance laws.
Producer Conor speaks with Time Barnett, of the Building Finacial Capbility program, and the potential changes we may see to high rate and pay day loans. The government has set the goal of regulating the instant loan market within the first 100 days of parliment.
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