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The Green Party's James Shaw on The Benefit Increase and Matariki: July 5, 2021

 The Green Party's James Shaw on The Benefit Increase and Matariki: July 5, 2021 The Green Party's James Shaw on The Benefit Increase and Matariki: July 5, 2021, 8.86 MB
Mon 5 Jul 2021

Felix caught up with James Shaw about his thoughts on last week's benefit increase and the need for better education around Matariki.

The Wire with Noah: July 2, 2021

 The Wire with Noah: July 2, 2021 The Wire with Noah: July 2, 2021, 103.87 MB
Fri 2 Jul 2021

Lots of water and talk about hate speech in Friday's wire.

 

Noah spoke to Professor Paul Spoonley about the government's proposed changes to hate speech laws. He then discussed these laws, as well as proposed reforms to water management, with National MP Christopher Luxon.

 

First-time producer Frances spoke to Green MP Eugenie Sage, and Water NZ CEO illian Blythe, about the importance of getting a diverse range of opinions through the process of water reforms.

 

Finally, Noah spoke to Auckland Councillor for Waitakere, Shane Henderson, about transport, climate change, and housing.

Three Waters Reform w/ Eugenie Sage and NZ Water: July 2, 2021

 Three Waters Reform w/ Eugenie Sage and NZ Water: July 2, 2021 Three Waters Reform w/ Eugenie Sage and NZ Water: July 2, 2021, 30.61 MB
Fri 2 Jul 2021

On Wednesday the government released their three waters reform programme which proposed four publicly owned entites to look after drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. 

Frances Wright spoke with Green Party spokesperson for three waters, Eugenie Sage, and Chief Executive of Water New Zealand, Gillian Blythe. They discussed iwi and mana whenua involvement in water reforms, public engagement in the process, and the importance of the reforms for New Zealand.  

Housing, Transport and the Climate w/ Shane Henderson: July 2, 2021

 Housing, Transport and the Climate w/ Shane Henderson: July 2, 2021 Housing, Transport and the Climate w/ Shane Henderson: July 2, 2021, 20.47 MB
Fri 2 Jul 2021

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about Auckland Transport's plans to combat climate change, and the city's transport in general. They also discussed the recent National Policy Statement on Urban Development, which sets out how Auckland can manage rapid population growth.

Hate Speech and the Law w/ Paul Spoonley: July 2, 2021

 Hate Speech and the Law w/ Paul Spoonley: July 2, 2021 Hate Speech and the Law w/ Paul Spoonley: July 2, 2021, 24.24 MB
Fri 2 Jul 2021

Proposed changes to New Zealand's hate speech laws have created controversy and debate throughout the political world over the past week. While the government argues the changes will stop individuals inciting violence against other groups, National and the ACT Party claim the proposals infringe on freedom of speech.

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Professor Paul Spoonley who has written extensively on hate speech and terrorism. They discussed what the proposals change to the current system, the relationship between hate speech and free speech, and whether New Zealand can regulate extreme content online.

Misinformation survey: July 1, 2021

 Misinformation survey: July 1, 2021 Misinformation survey: July 1, 2021, 14.13 MB
Thu 1 Jul 2021

A report from the Classification Office found that a majority of New Zealanders are exposed and are concerned about the spread of misinformation, with it concluding half of New Zealanders have at least one misbelief.

The University of Auckland's Kate Hannah is the research lead of The Disinformation Project.  She said the foundings could be both positive and negative.  She spoke to Justin Wong.

Resource Management Act Reform w/ David Parker

 Resource Management Act Reform w/ David Parker Resource Management Act Reform w/ David Parker, 19.99 MB
Thu 1 Jul 2021

On Tuesday, the government released its first public draft for replacing the 1991 Resource Management Act. The government says the draft aims to provide a clear plan for future environmental and urban development. 

Producer Louis spoke to the Environment Minister David Parker about the draft and its expected benefits. 

Reaction to the Resource Management Act Reform w/ Caroline Miller

Reaction to the Resource Management Act Reform w/ Caroline Miller Reaction to the Resource Management Act Reform w/ Caroline Miller , 20.96 MB
Thu 1 Jul 2021

Producer Louis also spoke to Massey University's Caroline Miller, who is an Associate Professor at the School of People, Environment, and Planning. They discussed the report's strengths and weaknesses, as well as potential changes moving ahead.  

Labour's Andrew Little: July 1, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: July 1, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: July 1, 2021, 23.97 MB
Thu 1 Jul 2021

Justin spoke to Health and SIS Minister Andrew Little about the government planning to toughen up hate speech laws, updates on the Waikato DHB cyberattack, and a report from the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security on the SIS using Auckland Transport CCTV to surveil people.

The Wire with Justin: July 1, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: July 1, 2021 The Wire with Justin: July 1, 2021, 96.68 MB
Thu 1 Jul 2021

Justin spoke to Health and SIS Minister Andrew Little about the government's hate speech law change, documents hacked from the Waikato DHB cyberattack released on the dark web, and a report on the legality of the SIS using Auckland Transport CCTV for surveillance.

Producer Louis Macalister talked to Environment Minister David Parker and Massey University's Caroline Miller about the proposed reforms to the Resource Management Act.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on a new local transmitted COVID-19 case in South Australia and Victoria's plans to decriminalize sex work.

A Classification Office report concluded most New Zealanders are exposed and are concerned about misinformation.