This week Jemima spoke to Green Paty co-leader, James Shaw, about rising fuel prices and the party's plan to legalise drug testing before the summer festival season. They discussed whether high fuel prices is what will turn New Zealand away from fossil fuels and towards electric vehicles. They also talked about whether introducing legal testing for the safety of drugs at festivals and events is the right move for New Zealand.
Durham has been recording as Green Grove since the start of the year and this friday he is bringing his music to the stage in an opening slot for Jonathan Bree. He picked out three songs that have been influential on Green Grove and talked about them for this weeks My Morning Mixtape.
Piero Miliani - Lui E Lei
Broadcast - Unchanging Window / Chord Simple
Julee Cruise - Rockin' Back Inside My Heart
This week for our regular segment with the Green Party, Jemima spoke to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about the government's recent letting fee ban. They discussed what the Green Party thinks of the new legislation, the concern that a ban on letting fees could lead to a further increase in rent and what the Green Party wants to do to address increasing rent in New Zealand. They also discussed whether New Zealand should commit to the International Declaration on Biodiversity to protect the planet's ecosystems and human life itself.
This week Jemima spoke to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about his recent trip to Scott Base. They discussed the scientific work being done on climate change in Antarctica, such as how sea ice algae is affected by increased light exposure and how a warming planet is melting the ice shelves. James explains how New Zealand can learn from the work being done to combat climate change in Antarctica.
Over the weekend Housing Minister Phil Twyford announced the new minimum standards for rental homes in New Zealand. Jemima spoke to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about the standards and whether they are enough.
This week for our regular segment with the Green Party Jemima speaks to co-leader Marama Davidson. They discuss the government's role in responing to the terrorist attack in Christchurch and whether New Zealand can expect to see a real legislative change. They also talk about the Schools Strike for Climate Action that took place hours before the attack and what that means for climate policy in Aotearoa.
Recently Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, released a report on climate change outlining his recommendations for a redisgned Emissions Trading Scheme. Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the report and asks what his vision of a new Emissions Trading Scheme is.
This week for our segment with the Green Party Jemima speaks to co-leader James Shaw about the effect of international tourism on greenhouse gas emissions. James also talks about his thoughts on the government's response to the working tax group's recommendation.
With the recent introduction of the Zero Carbon Bill in parliament and reforms to the Emissions Trading Scheme, Jemima spoke to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about climate policy. They began by discussing the Emissions Trading Scheme, the affect of New Zealand's climate policies on the Pacific and the cannabis referendum.
With the well-being budget set to be announced on Thursday, Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader, James Shaw, about his thoughts about the new budget focus. They discuss Statistics New Zealand's well-being indicators and how they will be incorporated into the budget.
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