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Conservation Conversation

 Conservation Conversation Conservation Conversation, 25.37 MB
Thu 24 Aug 2017

Today on the show, the Thursday team discuss Conservation in New Zealand as an election issue. Forest and Bird CEO Kevin Hague talks to Ben about the current state of Conservation and where it should be heading. The Environment and Conservation Organisastion of Aotearoa New Zealand are holding their annual conference tomorrow in Nelson titled 'Environmental responsibilities and democracy for the future; limits, pathways and actions. Vice Chair Cath Wallace discusses the conference and the current failings in conservation policy with Lachlan.

The Wire with Harry: Thursday 24th August

 The Wire with Harry: Thursday 24th August The Wire with Harry: Thursday 24th August, 110.51 MB
Thu 24 Aug 2017

Today we continue our election coverage, this week we are looking at environmental issues facing NZ. We look specifically at conservation, with perspectives from Forest and Bird’s Kevin Hague, and Kath Wallace from the Environment and Conservation Organisation of Aotearoa New Zealand

We speak with Labour Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis on Labour’s stance on environmental conservation and climate change

State of the States is back, this week speaking with Nick Sawhney our regular correspondent from WNYU on Steve Bannon’s booting.

AND welcome on board new producer Lachlan, who  has a report on the campaign to get the government to remove medical student EFTS loan caps.

Lastly Jogai is back on Thursday Wire, talking to K. Emma Ng, author of New Asian, Old Asian

The Doctor Won't See You

 The doctor won't see you The doctor won't see you, 5.46 MB
Thu 24 Aug 2017

Medical Students are finding it increasingly difficult to finish their degrees if the government doesn't lift the EFTS cap. Postgraduate students can spend up to eight years completeing their degree, with many unable to find the money to pay their fees once their EFTS have run out. Spokesperson for the 'Let us Finish Campaign' Kera May spoke to Lachlan about the group's petition and wider goals.

New Asian Old Asian

 New Asian Old Asian New Asian Old Asian, 9.01 MB
Thu 24 Aug 2017

Jogai has a chat with the kiwi author of New Asian Old Asian

Are clean waterways just a pipe dream?

 Are clean waterways just a pipe dream? Are clean waterways just a pipe dream?, 25.28 MB
Wed 23 Aug 2017

Today on the show, the Wednesday team takes a look at water as an election issue. This comes just after an announcement yesterday that Federated Farmers are committed to helping make New Zealand’s rivers swimmable, which is a goal already shared by a number of different environmental, political and conservation groups. However, not everyone seems to agree on the best way to reach this goal, as often the interests of the stakeholders involved - from farmers to environmentalists - are at odds with each other. We speak to Choose Clean Water’s Marnie Prickett, eco farmer John King, Federated Farmers’ Water spokesperson Chris Allen and the University of Otago’s Marc Schallenberg to learn about why water matters as an election issue and what solutions have the most to offer for the future of New Zealand’s fresh waterways.
 

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 23, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 23, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 23, 2017, 109.88 MB
Wed 23 Aug 2017

We continue with our election-focused coverage today on The Wire - this week we look at the environment, and today we specifically focus on water, getting a range of perspectives on this issue throughout the show. Tracey Martin joins us to talk about what environmentally-focused policies NZ First has on offer, and AUT’s Allan Blackman comes up to the studio to talk about overhyping research, ‘killer’ avocados & watery whisky.
 

The Wire with India: Tuesday August 22, 2017

 The Wire with India: Tuesday August 22, 2017 The Wire with India: Tuesday August 22, 2017, 23.95 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2017

On today's Wire, India, Lucy and Mack talk to two of the journalists behind a new documentary series The Valley which investigates the New Zealand Defence Force’s role in Afghanistan, Paula Penfold and Jon Stephenson.

As we're focussing on the environment this week, we explore the issues of climate change in the context of this year’s election. We hear perspectives from Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox, The Opportunities Party's Deputy Leader Geoff Simmons, and Nigel Brunell, the Director of Financial Markets at OMF.

On the Green Desk, Lilly Peacocke speaks to an environmental protection group looking after Auckland’s Meola Creek.

Is the environment a TOP priority?

 Is the environment a TOP priority? Is the environment a TOP priority?, 19.14 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2017

This week on The Wire we're talking to politicians about the environment.

The Opportunities Party's Deputy Leader Geoff Simmons joins us to discuss the party's approach to environmental policy, including waterways, climate change and conservation.

Which party has the strongest climate change policies?

 Which party has the strongest climate change policies? Which party has the strongest climate change policies?, 6.86 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2017

Nigel Brunell is the Director of Financial Markets at OMF and an expert on carbon trading. He joined us to discuss New Zealand's emissions trading scheme and what voters should look for in climate change policy.

Paula Penfold and Jon Stephenson explain 'The Valley'

 Paula Penfold and Jon Stephenson explain 'The Valley' Paula Penfold and Jon Stephenson explain 'The Valley', 27.33 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2017

Lucy Austin reports on a new documentary who explores the actions of New Zealand Defence forces in Afghanistan. She firstly spoke with writer and journalist of The Valley documentary Paula Penfold. She then spoke with co-author of the book Hit and Run and documentary producer Jon Stephenson to get his wider perspective on New Zealand’s military role overseas.