This week for our regular segment with the Green Party Jemima spoke to MP, Gareth Hughes. They discuss Japan resuming commercial whaling and the human consumption of microplastics. Gareth also talks through his current projects and priorities.
Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks to Jemima about School Strike 4 Climate and the organiser's demand for adults to take part in the next climate strike and for the government to declare a climate emergency. They also discuss Youth Parliament and the government decision to include the agricultural sector in the Emissions Trading Scheme.
This week Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks to Jemima about the party's stance on Ihumātao, the upcoming review of the Resource Management Act and the success of the Climate Leaders Coalition.
This week Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks to Jemima about three different developments that change the way New Zealand uses the law. Firstly they discuss the changes made to the Misuse of Drugs Act to give police the discretion to prosecute or seek rehabilitative care for drug users. Then they talk about the Abortion Legislation Bill passing its first reading. Finally, they discuss the recent announcement to use the law currently in place to minimise waste through regulated product stewardship.
This week for our regular segment with Green Party co-leader James Shaw, Jemima asks James about his thoughts on Australia's failure to commit to climate action in the Pacific. They also discuss the Independent Police Conduct Authority report into the 2014 raid on journalist Nicky Hager's home and the freedom of journalists.
Durham Fenwick, aka Green Grove, talked us through his upcoming album 'Machine Music' this morning and brought in his latest single 'Silently'. Taking inspiration from lounge and library music its very lush, and you can check it out live at The Night Before The Others Way!
This week Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the government decision to make Aotearoa history compulsory in schools. James also gives an update on the government's progress on climate policy and discusses his biggest concerns about the climate emergency.
This week Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks to Jemima about the global climate strikes last week and the criticism climate activism has received. They also discuss the introduction of the new five nation Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability.
This week Jemima spoke to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the party's call to lower the voting age to 16. They also discuss the Immigration Minister's announcement that the governmnet will drop the discriminatory "family link" policy that excluded refugees in Africa and the Middle East from entering New Zealand.
This week Jemima spoke to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the political discussions around legalising drug testing at festivals and events. They also discuss the recent environmental update report "Our Marine Environment".