In January of 2002, the cost of a house was four times greater than the median income. By the same month in 2020, the cost of a house sat at 9.8 times greater the median income. For The Wire’s week of analysis of housing policy this election, Mary-Margaret spoke to journalist and commentator Rod Oram. She asked about capital gains, and if our housing system benefits landlords over citizens. Firstly, she asks Rod about what led to this statistic, and where it puts Aotearoa in the OECD.
Green MP Julie-Anne Genter talked to Joel about potential coalition options, whether she believes Winston Peters could potentially be a toxic coalition partner, and what the odds are of the Green Party siding with National.
This week Sherry chatted to Green Party co-leader James Shaw, on the recent prison voting rights and the greens pushing for all prisoners to have the right the vote. We also speak on the amendments to RMA, to better achieve carbon emissions and climate change goals. Finally we speak about the green’s recent announcement of their povery action plan, which includes a garenteed minimum income. We discuss privilege of the middle class.
Aotearoa’s housing crisis has been a salient topic of discussion in New Zealand media.
For years our media has been filled with statistics painting a dire picture of the current state of housing.
In a statistics driven discourse it is easy to forget the human aspect of the crisis.
Te Kahui tika Tangata the Human Rights commission's newly released report into the housing crisis looked into why the housing crisis should be viewed as a human rights issue first.
Nicholas spoke to advisor Jackie Paul, about the report’s findings, recommendations and how we can keep the government accountable.
Tuesday Wire for the 5th of May.
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult about Housing issues in the district
Conor Knell does an International Piece on the Mexican Elections
Jack Marshalls Green Desk investigates Monarch Butterflies with Jim Early
Camden Howitt from Sustainable Coastlines discusses World Environment Day
Everyday People chats with an young American Bloke in Albert Park
This week on the Monday Wire, Jemima spoke with co-leader of the Green Party, James Shaw, about a Warrant of Fitness for housing and the future of electric cars. Southern Cross was back to discuss press freedom in Nepal, protests against President Duterte in the Philippines and the pre-election mood in Fiji. Damian spoke with the Secretary for the Equality Network, Peter Malcom, about the tax interim report. Damian also talked tothe Director of the Office for Disability Issues, Brian Coffey, about NZ Sign Language strategy. Finally, Jemima spoke to High Court barrister and solicitor, Khylee Quince, about Sentencing Act s 27 cultural reports and why they are making a difference for Māori.
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