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'River of Freedom' documentary and misinformation and disinformation in the lead up to the election w/ Byron C Clark: 13 September, 2023

 'River of Freedom' documentary and misinformation and disinformation in the lead up to the election w/ Byron C Clark: 13 September, 2023 'River of Freedom' documentary and misinformation and disinformation in the lead up to the election w/ Byron C Clark: 13 September, 2023, 11.68 MB
Wed 13 Sep 2023

A newly released documentary 'River of Freedom' is being shown in several cinemas across the country. 

The documentary focuses on the perspectives of the convoy who occupied parliament grounds in 2022, who in the film's own words, were “fed up with Covid-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates.”

The film has been promoted on platforms like The Platform, Counterspin, and Reality Check Radio, and has been accused of promoting disinformation. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to activist, researcher, and author of 'Fear: New Zealand's Hostile Underworld of Extremists’, Byron C Clark, about his impression of the documentary, and looking out for misinformation and disinformation in the lead up to the election. 

Human Issues and Climate Policy w/ The Opportunities Party’s Epsom Candidate Dr Nina Su: 13 September, 2023

Human Issues and Climate Policy w/ The Opportunities Party’s Epsom Candidate Dr Nina Su: 13 September, 2023 Human Issues and Climate Policy w/ The Opportunities Party’s Epsom Candidate Dr Nina Su: 13 September, 2023, 31.87 MB
Wed 13 Sep 2023

Nicholas caught up with The Opportunities Party’s Epsom Candidate Dr Nina Su for our bi-weekly conversation in the lead up to this year's election.

The Opportunities Party has released three major environmental priorities; electrifying our public transport by 2030, empowering farmers to foster bio-diversity, and rejuvenating the Emissions Trading Scheme.

During our conversation we spoke about The Opportunities Party’s environmental policies. But first, Nicholas began by covering last week’s policy focus on The Wire, human issues.

Nicholas began by asking Dr Su about The Opportunities Party’s commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi and funding for the arts.

 

Live Animal Exports w/ SAFE CEO Debra Ashton: 13 September, 2023

 Live Animal Exports w/ SAFE CEO Debra Ashton: 13 September, 2023 Live Animal Exports w/ SAFE CEO Debra Ashton: 13 September, 2023, 19.67 MB
Wed 13 Sep 2023

The export of live animals by sea for livestock purposes, namely cattle, was banned in recent years, coming into effect on April 30 of this year. 

This ban was due to poor conditions for the animals and uncertainty over how they would be treated at their final destinations. 

Some political parties want to reintroduce live animal exports this election cycle. 

Arno spoke to Save Animals From Exploitation CEO Debra Ashton about live animal exports. 

Arno started our interview by asking why they believe live animal exports are unethical and cruel to animals.

 

National Tax Cuts w/ Duane Leo

 National Tax Cuts w/ Duane Leo National Tax Cuts w/ Duane Leo, 12.46 MB
Tue 12 Sep 2023

The Public Service Association is concerned that Nationals proposed tax cuts may come at the cost of many public services.

Josh spoke to Duane Leo from the Public Service Association to find out more.

Food Waste and Foodprint w/ Michal Garvey September 12, 2023

 Food Waste and Foodprint w/ Michal Garvey September 12, 2023 Food Waste and Foodprint w/ Michal Garvey September 12, 2023, 8.86 MB
Tue 12 Sep 2023

In this report Lou explores food waste in New Zealand, as well as talk to Michal, founder of Foodprint over the matter.

Vote For Climate w/ Jenny Sahng: September 11, 2023

 Vote For Climate w/ Jenny Sahng: September 11, 2023 Vote For Climate w/ Jenny Sahng: September 11, 2023, 14.95 MB
Mon 11 Sep 2023

Last week, a collaboration of climate activists and organisations across Aotearoa launched the campaign Vote for Climate, in hopes to encourage voters to prioritise the climate crisis in terms of who they vote for. The website provides a simplified guide of party climate policy, by ranking parties from best to worst in regards to their policies surrounding climate change. Currently, Te Pāti Māori and the Green Party have ranked “best”, the Labour party ranking “good”, New Zealand First ranks “bad”, and both the National Party and ACT rank “worst”. The website also lists ways for voters to get involved, by asking their local MP’s what their parties intend to do to tackle the climate crisis, and participating in the campaign. 

Rosetta spoke to Jenny Sahng, Spokesperson for Vote for Climate, about the campaign and the importance of a climate election.

Vote Compass w/ Danny Osborne: September 11, 2023

 Vote Compass w/ Danny Osborne: September 11, 2023 Vote Compass w/ Danny Osborne: September 11, 2023, 13.41 MB
Mon 11 Sep 2023

Last week, one of Aotearoa’s most commonly used political online tools, Vote Compass, launched for 2023. The tool has been used for elections in New Zealand since 2014, and is the product of a collaboration between TVNZ, An academic advisory panel of New Zealand political scientists, and the data science company Vox Pop Labs. 

The compass asks a series of questions about a person’s personal stance on topical issues, and then aligns their views on the spectrum of political parties and their policy.

Rosetta spoke to Danny Osborne, associate professor at the school of psychology at the University of Auckland, and member of the academic advisory panel for vote compass, about his involvement with the project.

Green Party's Healthy Oceans Act w/ Ellie Hooper from Green Peace: September 11th 2023

 Green Party's Healthy Oceans Act w/ Ellie Hooper from Green Peace: September 11th 2023 Green Party's Healthy Oceans Act w/ Ellie Hooper from Green Peace: September 11th 2023, 23.13 MB
Mon 11 Sep 2023

Yesterday the Green party announced their Healthy Oceans Act where they have set out a target to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. 

This will mean banning fishing, mining, and other harmful industries from a third of the oceans. 

Rawan spoke to Ellie Hooper, Oceans campaigner at Green Peace Aotearoa about why this policy is important. 

They talked about enforcement and consequences, the response from Seafood New Zealand and compared the Green’s Policy to Labour’s proposal last week to partially ban Bottom trawling from the Hauraki gulf.

That was Ellie Hooper from Green Peace Aotearoa talking about the Green party’s Healthy oceans act

ACT Party's Environmental Policies w/ Simon Court: September 11th 2023

 ACT Party's Environmental Policies w/ Simon Court: September 11th 2023 ACT Party's Environmental Policies w/ Simon Court: September 11th 2023, 34.01 MB
Mon 11 Sep 2023

This week for our catch up with the ACT party Rawan spoke to Simon Court about some of the party’s environmental policies.

They spoke about the party’s proposed changes to the RMA including their shift to a property rights basis and how they plan to enforce this.

They also covered their changes to freshwater management, their proposed removal of Te mana o te wai, integrating matauranga maori and reversing the ban on oil and gas exploration

Solar Panels at Victoria University w/ Alan Brent: September 11, 2023

 Solar Panels at Victoria University w/ Alan Brent: September 11, 2023 Solar Panels at Victoria University w/ Alan Brent: September 11, 2023, 18.17 MB
Mon 11 Sep 2023

Over 400 solar panels are now powering the school of architecture and design innovation at Victoria University in Wellington, after being installed on the roof of the building in July. The solar panels are expected to save up to 21 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide released into the environment each year. The initiative is part of the university’s zero carbon plan, which describes using the campuses as a living lab for climate action research.

Rosetta spoke to Alan Brent, Chair of sustainable energy systems at Victoria University, about the project, and what more needs to be done to make renewable energy more accessible in Aotearoa