The Wire with Caeden

New Zealand has a chief Justice. Dame Sian Elias has retired after 20 years in the job, passing the baton to Helen Winkelmann. Winkelmann is an esteemed judge with a long legal career beginning in 1985. The SUpreme Court is New Zealand’s highest court since its establishment in 2004 and the Chief Justice sits atop it. ALthough their opinion does not count for more than other judges of the supreme court - outside of this the chief justice has a lot to do in the development of New Zealand’s judicial system.  Lachlan spoke with Associate professor Khylee Quince about the role of the chief justice, and what Winkelmann will bring to the role.

This week on the Monday Wire, we formally respond to the terror attacks on the Muslim community in Christchurch last Friday. Jemima reports on the School Strike for Climate Action rallies that went on across the country last week. Jemima speaks to Catherine Cheung about the new Hydrogen Roadmap for Taranaki. Lachlan talks to AUT Associate Professor, Khylee Quince, about the new Chief Justice of New Zealand, Helen Winkelmann. 

This day in history goes back to 1951 for the nationalisation of the Iranian oil industry by Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.