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UK government suspends its arms shipments to Israel and calls for New Zealand to follow its lead w/ National Chair of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, John Minto: 5th September, 2024.

UK government suspends its arms shipments to Israel and calls for New Zealand to follow its lead w/ National Chair of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, John Minto: 5th September, 2024. , 16.88 MB
Thu 5 Sep 2024

The UK government has decided to suspend its exports of parts for fighter jets, helicopters and drones to Israel, saying there is a clear risk the equipment could be used to commit serious violations of international law.

In response, Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has renewed its calls for the New Zealand government to suspend exports of Rakon bomb components to the US for the bombs it sends to Gaza.

This comes as over 40,000 Palestinian people, including over 16,000 children, have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7th. 

Producer Sofia spoke to the National Chair of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, John Minto, about the UK government suspending arms shipments, whether Aotearoa New Zealand should follow its lead, and the New Zealand government’s response. 

She started the interview asking why the UK has suspended its arms shipments to Israel.

Palestine Protests and the National Land Transport Programme w/ Labour’s Shanan Halbert: 5 September, 2024

Palestine Protests and the National Land Transport Programme w/ Labour’s Shanan Halbert: 5 September, 2024 Palestine Protests and the National Land Transport Programme w/ Labour’s Shanan Halbert: 5 September, 2024, 20.89 MB
Thu 5 Sep 2024

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host spoke to Shanan Halbert about the Palestine protests in Taamaki Makaurau and the new national land transport programme.

The Wire w/ Caeden: 5 September 2024

The Wire w/ Caeden: 5 September 2024 The Wire w/ Caeden: 5 September 2024, 107.55 MB
Thu 5 Sep 2024

Wire Host Caeden speaks to Labour’s Shanan Halbert about Labour’s attendance at Palestine protests in Tāmaki Makaurau and the newly announced National Land Transport Programme and its lack of support for public transport.

And for State of the States this week, they speak to Yale Daily News’ Andre Fa’aoso about the ballot measures, college political campaign groups, and the recent school shooting in the state of Georgia.

For City Counselling this week, Sofia catches up with Councillor Shane Henderson about changes to Auckland Council’s committee structure, a proposal to introduce fortnightly rubbish collection, and what the government’s National Land Transport Programme means for Auckland

She also speaks to Associate Professor at the Department of Tourism at the University of Otago, Julia Albrecht, about the government introducing an increase to the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. 

She also speaks to the National Chair of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, John Minto, about the UK government suspending arms shipments to Israel and whether Aotearoa New Zealand should follow its lead. 

International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy Increase w/ Associate Professor at the University of Otago Department of Tourism, Julia Albrecht: 5th September, 2024

International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy Increase w/ Associate Professor at the University of Otago Department of Tourism, Julia Albrecht: 5th September, 2024 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy Increase w/ Associate Professor at the University of Otago Department of Tourism, Julia Albrecht: 5th September, 2024, 25.14 MB
Thu 5 Sep 2024

Earlier this week, the government announced it would raise the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from $35 to $100, starting October 1st. 

The policy has been met with criticism, with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment among others saying the implementation of this increase to $100 could be a deterrent for visitors. 

Producer Sofia spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Otago Department of Tourism, Julia Albrecht, about this announcement and how it might impact tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand.

She started the interview asking her what the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is.

Oil and Gas Ban reversal w/ Professor of Law, Barry Barton, from The University of Waikato

Oil and Gas Ban reversal w/ Professor of Law. Barry Barton, from The University of Waikato Barry Barton, from The University of Waikato, 11.54 MB
Wed 4 Sep 2024

Following a call of urgent action from energy minister Simeon Brown and the coalition government, the government intends to reverse the ban on oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki. 

This decision comes after Simeon Brown declared New Zealand to have an energy shortage, leading to the highest wholesale electricity prices of comparable countries. At the same time however, there has been a continual increase in solar panel power which may solve New Zealand’s energy crisis.

Sasha spoke to Professor Barry Barton from the University of Waikato about the governments’ intention to remove the oil and gas exploration ban.

Appalling NZ mainstream media reporting on Palestine continues with John Minto from the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa

Appalling NZ mainstream media reporting on Palestine continues with John Minto from the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Appalling NZ mainstream media reporting on Palestine continues with John Minto from the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, 17.2 MB
Wed 4 Sep 2024

New Zealanders continue to protest Israel’s attacks on Gaza and on Israel’s illegal occupation of West-Bank, mainstream New Zealand media continue a narrative of double standards.

A recent report made by TVNZ, presented the Israeli military operation on the illegally-occupied West Bank. The report focused on Israeli narratives, justification and propaganda, with nothing coming from the Palestinian side to put such an issue into perspective. TVNZ presented an inversion of the truth.

I spoke to John Minto of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa about appalling mainstream media reporting on Palestine, as well as the government’s silence on the issue and a justification for the ongoing rallies.

The Wire w/ Oto: 4 September, 2024

The Wire w/ Oto: 4 September, 2024 The Wire w/ Oto: 4 September, 2024, 108.52 MB
Wed 4 Sep 2024

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March about the National Land transport Programme, the Ministry of Education removing information on charter schools from their website and the party’s nomination for bird of the year.

He spoke to Professor Christine Rubie-Davies from the University of Auckland to talk about the practice of streaming in classrooms and the Kōkirihia initiative led by Ngāi Tahu which looks to replace it with High expectation teaching and mixed ability classrooms.

And he spoke to Researcher Leueta Mulipola from the University of Auckland to talk about a study she conducted on anger studying anger through the lens of Samoan youth in Aotearoa.

Sasha spoke to John Minto from Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa about double standards in New Zealand's media coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza.

He also spoke to Professor Barry Barton from the University of Waikato about the government’s intention to reverse the oil and gas exploration ban.

Anger Through the Lens of Young Samoans w/ Leueta Mulipola from the University of Auckland: 4 September, 2024

Anger Through the Lens of Young Samoans w/ Leueta Mulipola from the University of Auckland: 4 September, 2024 Anger Through the Lens of Young Samoans w/ Leueta Mulipola from the University of Auckland: 4 September, 2024, 26 MB
Wed 4 Sep 2024

A new study was published by Leueta Mulipola, a masters graduate in Public Health at the University of Auckland, which was published in the Australian and New Zealand Health Journal of Public Health.

The study, incorporating the Samoan concept of Talanoa in it’s methodology, explored feelings of anger among the lens of New Zealand-born, Samoan youth, partially motivated by the transition from Fa’aSamoa, the Samoan way of life, to westernised contemporary society here in New Zealand.

Oto spoke to Leueta to talk about her study, and how anger is expressed amongst Samoan youth in Aotearoa.

Weekly Catchup w/ the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez-March: 4 September, 2024

Weekly Catchup w/ the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez-March: 4 September, 2024 Weekly Catchup w/ the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez-March: 4 September, 2024, 19.68 MB
Wed 4 Sep 2024

The government recently announced its New National Land Transport Plan for 2024- 2027. The plan would consist of a $32.9 billion package, largely going towards the development of new roads, many of which are part of the Roads of National Significance programme, as well as maintaining and repairing existing highways and improving public transport in Aotearoa’s major cities.

Based on the it's large expenditure on road and highway development, the Greens issued statements calling out the plan for increasing car dependency and the potential for greater emissions shortly after it was announced. 

For our weekly catchup, Oto spoke to Green Party MP Ricardo Menendez-March about the party’s take on the National Land Transport plan. 

They also had a chat about the Ministry of Education removing information on previous iterations of charter schools from their website, as well as the party’s nomination for bird of the year and why it’s important.

The government’s new transport budget w/ Senior lecturer of Urban Planning Dr. Timothy Welch: 3rd September, 2024

The government’s new transport budget w/ Senior lecturer of Urban Planning Dr. Timothy Welch: 3rd September, 2024 Timothy Welch: 3rd September, 2024, 10.22 MB
Tue 3 Sep 2024

The government announced its transport budget yesterday, a record 32.9 billion dollars, mostly going towards the campaign promise of ‘roads of national significance’. This focus on large highway projects has led the government to pull funding from other areas, such as public transport, walking, and cycling.

Wire host Castor spoke to Senior lecturer of Urban planning at the University of Auckland, Doctor Timothy Welch, about the government’s funding allocation and its potential impact on congestion and the environment.