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Get Action! w/ Erin Thomas: October 30, 2023

 Get Action! w/ Erin Thomas: October 30, 2023 Get Action! w/ Erin Thomas: October 30, 2023, 17.8 MB
Mon 30 Oct 2023

For our bi-weekly segment of Get Action, where we speak to petitioners from Action Station about their causes, Rosetta spoke to Erin Thomas, director and change maker at the International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination, or ICAAD. ICAAD has been working to bring awareness and justice to the Banaban people residing in Rabi, Fiji, as a result of displacement due to phosphate mining of Banaban in the mid 20th century.

Rosetta spoke to Erin about ICAAD’s recently launched petition to the New Zealand ministry of Foreign affairs and trade ‘Protecting the to life with dignity of the Banaban community’

Luxon's Plan for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration w/ Greenpeace's Amanda Larsson: October 30, 2023

 Luxon's Plan for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration w/ Greenpeace's Amanda Larsson: October 30, 2023 Luxon's Plan for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration w/ Greenpeace's Amanda Larsson: October 30, 2023, 14.85 MB
Mon 30 Oct 2023

Under a new government, Christopher Luxon has committed to getting rid of the offshore oil and gas exploration ban, which had been in place since 2018. This decision has caused widespread opposition and cries for a commitment toward clean energy, and the International Energy Agency has released a report condemning the plan, which they call “non-sensical” and “foolish”. Greenpeace Aotearoa has condemned Luxon’s plan, and has launched an open petition to the oil and gas industry which has gained more than 8,000 signatures. 

 

Rosetta spoke to Greenpeace spokesperson Amanda Larsson about the policy and it’s environmental and economic impacts. She started by asking Amanda to explain what this policy would look like and how scrapping the ban would come into place.

The Wire w/ Jessica: 26 October, 2023

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Thu 26 Oct 2023

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou about New Zealand’s response to what is happening to Palestinians in Gaza.

Producer Nicholas spoke to Lecturer of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau about the potential lack of Pacific representation in the National Party Caucus.

He also spoke to Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton about the University's proposed cuts to the Albany Science campus. 

Massey University's proposed cuts to the Science Campus at Albany w/ Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton: October 26, 2023

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Thu 26 Oct 2023

Massey University has proposed cutting courses from the Albany science campus after the University reported a financial downturn.

These cuts would affect more than 100 jobs and cause issues for students pursuing their masters and doctorates.

Nicholas spoke to the Professor of Ecology at Massey University Dr Dianne Brunton about the University's proposed cuts to the Science Campus at Albany.

Nicholas started by asking what the cuts would mean for the science programs

Lack of Pacific representation in the potential National Caucus w/ Professor of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau: October 26, 2023

 Lack of Pacific representation in the potential National Caucus w/ Professor of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau: October 26, 2023 Lack of Pacific representation in the potential National Caucus w/ Professor of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau: October 26, 2023, 11.84 MB
Thu 26 Oct 2023

The preliminary election results mean that the National Party would only have one MP of Pacific Island heritage in Parliament.

Angee Nicholas is currently ahead by just 30 votes in the Te Atatu electorate, with special votes still to be counted, it is possible that the result may change.

Nicholas spoke to the Lecturer of Language and Culture at the Auckland University of Technology Richard Pamatatau about the potential lack of Pacific representation in the National Party Caucus as well as reasons why the National Party appeals to some members of the Pacific Island community.

Nicholas started by asking Professor Pamatatau about what he thinks of the current makeup of National Caucus.

 

Aotearoa's Response to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis w/ Academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou: 26 October, 2023

Aotearoa's Response to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis w/ Academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou: 26 October, 2023 Aotearoa's Response to Gaza Humanitarian Crisis w/ Academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou: 26 October, 2023 , 14 MB
Thu 26 Oct 2023

Outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has shown support for a humanitarian pause in Gaza and establishing humanitarian corridors to protect civilians.

But advocates say this response is not enough, with more than 60 community organisations and individuals signing an open letter to the caretaker Prime Minister and incoming Prime Minister, calling for New Zealand to take a strong stand appealing for a ceasefire and for Palestinians in Gaza to come under United Nations protection.

Approximately 2.3 million Palestinians have experienced severe shortages of water, food, electricity, medicine, and essential healthcare services, and persistent Israeli attacks for more than two weeks. 

The death toll for Palestinians in Gaza is now over 5000, including 2000 children. 

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to academic and Palestinian New Zealander Dr Rand Hazou about New Zealand’s response to what is happening to Palestinians in Gaza.

She started off the interview asking Dr Hazou about his connection to Palestine.

Are Food Prices Finally Stabilising? w/ Stats NZ’s James Mitchell and Jeremy Neeve of Wellington City Mission: 25 October, 2023

 Are Food Prices Finally Stabilising? w/ Stats NZ’s James Mitchell and Jeremy Neeve of Wellington City Mission: 25 October, 2023 Are Food Prices Finally Stabilising? w/ Stats NZ’s James Mitchell and Jeremy Neeve of Wellington City Mission: 25 October, 2023, 20.57 MB
Wed 25 Oct 2023

Statistics New Zealand regularly conducts food price surveys, which includes supermarket groceries, takeaways and restaurants. The information is sorted by food groups. Recent data shows that the price of fruit and vegetables may finally be stabilising relative to inflation, although the price is still higher than this time last year. 

To find out more, Arno spoke to James Mitchell, manager of Consumer Price Delivery at Stats NZ. Arno started our interview by asking what range of time the data collected covered. 

Next, Arno spoke to Jeremy Neeve, who works at the Wellington City Mission, particularly the social supermarket; a new project aimed at replacing the traditional food bank model. Arno started our interview by asking him what they do.

Five Tips to Swim Safely This Summer w/ Surf Lifesaving NZ CEO Steve Fisher: 25 October, 2023

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Wed 25 Oct 2023

Surf Lifesaving New Zealand has been operating for over a hundred years. They make sure beaches are safe to swim at. They recently issued tips on how to stay safe this summer, which is predicted to be long and hot: perfect swimming weather. 

To start our interview, Arno asked CEO Steve Fisher to tell us a bit more about Surf Lifesaving New Zealand.

To find the best beaches to swim at, visit safeswim.org.nz

Change in Government w/ Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw: 25 October, 2023

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Wed 25 Oct 2023

For their post-election catch-up, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins asked Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw about his thoughts on the election result, what the new government could mean for climate action in Aotearoa, and ACT's call for a referendum on te tiriti.

The Wire w/ Jessica: 25 October, 2023

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Wed 25 Oct 2023

For their regular catch-up, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw about the election result, what the new government could mean for the climate, and ACT's calls for a referendum on te tiriti.

Oto spoke to Matthew from Students for Fair Rent, a student-led organisation campaigning to lower accommodation costs at the University of Auckland.

Arno reported on recent food price data released by Stats NZ and spoke to Manager of Consumer Price Delivery at Stats NZ James Mitchell and Project Manager at the Wellington City Mission Jeremy Neeve. 

And Arno spoke to Surf Lifesaving NZ CEO Steve Fisher about how to stay safe at the beach this summer.