This week, Mary-Margaret talked to Andrew about the launching of a Parliamentary book on International Human Rights Law in NZ, public consultation and review of reforms made to family justice in 2014, and the Five Eyes conference that he attended in Australia last week that discussed cyber threats. They started by talking about the Human Rights book, and what kind of Human Rights issues it focuses on.
For Dear Science we talk about plastic in the ocean, predisposed forgiveness, and Ig-Nobel prizes.
From NZ First, Fletcher Tabuteau talks to us about the State of the Government event in the weekend and the extension of the NZ Defence Force's troops in the Middle East.
Darashpreet Johal talks to Māmari Stephens, senior lecturer at the School of Law at Victoria University about using the words sexual harassment, assault and misconduct interchangeably.
And finally, Lisa Boudet speaks with Jackie Blue from the Human Rights Commission on the anniversary of women’s suffrage.
Some interesting texts in this week as well with a bit of feedback from Lillian Hanly...
The Sentencing Act 2002 s 27 allows those representing offenders to provide a cultural report of their background to support the offender’s case for not going to prison or for a shorter period. Jemima spoke with High Court barrister and solicitor and senior lecturer at AUT Law School, Khylee Quince, about s 27 reports. They discussed why they are making a positive difference for Māori offender.
Today in Southern Cross Jemima talks to AUT Pacific Media Centre’s reporters Rahul Bhattarai and Sri Krishnamurthi. We talk about the centre's news stories and issues being covered on Asia Pacific Report. Topics include the crackdown on the press freedom in Nepal by the government with new legal codes being introduced in the Nepalese constitution, by far the biggest protests against President Duterte of the Philippines on the nation’s 46th anniversary of martial law and Sri is here to update us about the pre-elections mood in Fiji.
Today on the Wire we had a very full show! Jemima spoke with James Shaw for our regular segmentwith the Green Party about COP24 and the Green Party's achievements after a year with the coalition government in power. Our regular segment with Southern Cross covered Bernie Smith’s lecture on housing which was delivered in an annual Bruce Jesson Lecture last week, former president of French Polynesia, Oscar Manutahi Temaru supports the Maohi independence movement in a upcoming referendum in New Caledonia, and Professor Robie’s account on the evolution of media in the pacific since the 60’s. Damian spoke to Auckland Councillor, Linda Cooper, about the private sale of fireworks. Our new segment with Ella Christensen called Under the Weather discussed extreme weather and climate change events happening in the world over the last week. Jemima spoke with Ruth Dreifuss, the Chair of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, about moving away from drug prohibition and towards drug regulation. Finally, Justin spoke with Andrew Little about abortion law reform.
Ben talks to the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation about where we are at with abortion reform and which model put forward by the law commission they like best. Mary-Margaret asks one of the women behind I Am Eva - the first New Zealand period panty brand - about their launch. In international news, Conor looks at the flipside of brexit: the countries trying to enter the European Union. For the Green Desk this week, Jack talks with Newsroom’s Eloise Gibson about the future of Antartic’s marine protected areas. And finally, Leonard is back with another lovely little everyday people clip.
On the show today, Dear Science talks about alkaline water, age ratings in films being determined by chemistry in the air, and wrongful criminal drug conviction cases, and we have a special giveaway!
Jenny Marcroft from NZ First talks us through her thoughts around abortion law reform.
Lisa Boudet speaks with oral historian Caren Wilton about her book My Body My Business, which aims to destigmatize sex work.
Ella Christensen talks with Niven Winchester from MOTU economic research institute about NZ’s commitment to zero carbon emissions following the IPCC report earlier this month.
First up on the Wire, Kate from PAPA speaks with Oscar about the protests against the defence industry forum, or weapons expo, going on in Palmerston North. Then we discuss Judith Collins’ alleged cyber-bullying of a couple who purchased a kiwibuild home. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for our regular chat, discussing the law commission’s recommendations for removing abortion form the Crimes Act. Oscar then brings us community garden, speaking with Cameron Stewart from DIPLY . Finally, This Day in History looks at the Maastricht treaty coming into force.
First up, Laura Kvigstad speaks with Te Roopu Nahinara, National Party Member Paul Goldsmith on the research and development tax incentive and discusses the recent report from the law commission that is intended to 'modernise abortion legislation.
Afterwards, Jennifer Rose Tamati speaks to Angela Maynard, Coordinator of the Tenants’ Protection Association about the recent ban on letting fees.
Following that, we catch up all the Australian news with Samantha Smith in Neighbourhood Watch. We talk about refuge children from Nauru quietly behind settled in New Zealand and another alt right speaker, Gavin McInnes, plans to tour in Australia
And finally, Stewart Sowman-Lund talks with playwright and Spinoff journalist Sam Brooks about his new play, ‘Jacinda'. They discuss the cross over between politics and art for this upcoming show.
Ben speaks to Brendon McIntosh from Beefy Green about growing hemp seed in New Zealand for human consumption, and the laws that are changing to make this a reality.
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