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National's Scott Simpson on RMA: February 11, 2021

 National's Scott Simpson on RMA: February 11, 2021 National's Scott Simpson on RMA: February 11, 2021, 16.66 MB
Thu 11 Feb 2021

Ayana talked to National MP for Environment and RMA Scott Simpson about Labour's plans to repeal and replace the RMA. 

RMA Explained with Lawyer Steve Mutch: February 11, 2021

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Thu 11 Feb 2021

Justin talked to Lawyer Steve Mutch on the current Resource Management Act, the proposed changes, and what this m\could mean. 

Greenpeace NZ on Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizer: February 10, 2021

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Wed 10 Feb 2021

Felix spoke to Gen Toop, the sustainable agriculture campaigner from Greenpeace NZ, about the risks involved with synthetic fertilizer.

ACT's David Seymour on Housing and Sick Leave: February 10, 2021

 ACT's David Seymour on Housing and Sick Leave: February 10, 2021 ACT's David Seymour on Housing and Sick Leave: February 10, 2021, 6.64 MB
Wed 10 Feb 2021

Felix spoke to ACT Party leader David Seymour about housing and sick leave.

Waitangi Day Report w/ Karanama: February 10, 2021

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Wed 10 Feb 2021

The bfm crew took a trip up north over the weekend to commemorate Waitangi Day. Karanama chats to a few attendees to discuss what Waitangi means to them, and whether Waitangi Day should be a day of commemoration, grievance, or both

The Wire with Felix: February 10, 2021

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Wed 10 Feb 2021

On The Wire today:

In Dear Science we’re talking about Qanon, the difference between mammals and birds in a warming world, and a new spacecraft reaching mars!

Karanama brings us a report on the Waitangi Day celebrations, which he paid a visit to this past weekend.

Felix spoke to Gen Toop from Greenpeace NZ about the impacts of synthetic fertiliser.

And finally, Felix spoke to David Seymour about housing and sick leave.

Banning Conversion Therapy w/ Shaneel Lal

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Tue 9 Feb 2021

Conversion therapy has been roundly condemmed by LGBT groups, the medical community, and human rights organisations. In Aotearoa, banning conversion therapy is part of three parties' platforms: Labour, the Greens and the Māori Party. 72% of the population also support such a ban.

Yet, the practice remains legal. While the Labour government have indicated they wish to implement the policy by the end of the year, no timeframe has been given for when this process will actually commence. Local LGBT groups and activists have decried the lack of urgency with which the government is handling an issue which effectively amounts to torture of the most vulnerable in the LGBT community.

Hanna speaks to Shaneel Lal (they/them), co-founder of the Conversion Therapy Action Group, about the practice, counterarguments against banning it, and why action on the issue has been so sluggish.

Amnesty International on Air NZ's support of Saudi Arabia; 9 Feb, 2021

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Tue 9 Feb 2021

A One News investigation has just revealed that a subsidiary of Air New Zealand has been supporting the Saudi Arabian navy.

Saudi Arabia is currently blockading neighbouring Yemen, stopping food and medicine entering the country. This has led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in recenty history, with hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths.

Noah spoke to Amnesty International Campaigns Director, Lisa Wood, about the airline's support for Saudi Arabia, and the importance of checks and balances in large companies.

Oxfam on Increasing Wealth Inequality; 9 Feb, 2021

 Oxfam on Increasing Wealth Inequality; 9 Feb, 2021 Oxfam on Increasing Wealth Inequality; 9 Feb, 2021, 21.24 MB
Tue 9 Feb 2021

At the end of January, Oxfam released a report detailing the increase in wealth inequality around the world.

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequality, with a huge increase in unemployment.

Noah spoke to Advocacy and Campaigns Director at Oxfam NZ, Joanna Spratt, about the report.

The Wire with Jemima: February 09, 2021

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Tue 9 Feb 2021

Today on the Tuesday Wire!

Thursday Wire host Justin Wong who attended the Waitangi Festival at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Saturday reports on the event. 

Noah looks into the revelation that a subsidiary of Air New Zealand has been supporting the Saudi Arabian Navy. He speaks to Amnesty International Campaigns Director, Lisa Wood, about the airline’s support for Saudi Arabia and the importance of checks and balances in large companies.

Hanna speaks to Shaneel Lal (they/them), who co-founded the Conversion Therapy Action Group about the need to ban conversion therapy in New Zealand. 

Jemima chats to Minister for Women Jan Tinetti about the government’s commitment to supporting women through unemployment due to Covid-19 and also about what we can expect from the government in terms of policy for Māori women and girls. 

Finally, Noah wraps it up with a discussion on the increase in wealth inequality around the world with Advocacy and Campaigns Director at Oxfam NZ, Joanna Spratt.