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New Zealand's Relationship to China w/ Stephen Noakes; 7 May, 2021.

 New Zealand's Relationship to China w/ Stephen Noakes; 7 May, 2021. , 11.14 MB
Fri 7 May 2021

As many Western countries speak out against human rights abuses in China, New Zealand has found itself in a difficult position between prioritising ethics and economics. In recent weeks, the Labour government have started to speak out against the actions of China and, earlier this week, passed a motion declaring human rights abuses were taking place.

 

Noah Ferguson-Dudidng spoke to Director of the China Studies Centre at the University of Auckland, Stephen Noakes, on New Zealand's relationship with China. They discussed their decades-long trading relationship, China's actions in Hong Kong and against Muslim minorities, and how New Zealand's stance may change in the future.

The Friday Wire with Ayana: 7 May 2021

 The Friday Wire with Ayana: 7 May 2021 The Friday Wire with Ayana: 7 May 2021, 101.61 MB
Fri 7 May 2021

This week on the Friday Wire, Bronwyn fills in for Ayana.

Producer Noah Ferguson-Dudding speaks to National MP Christopher Luxon about Parliament declaring human rights abuses in China and plans for the national rail system. He then talks to Stephen Noakes, Director of the China Studies Centre at the University of Auckland, more broadly about New Zealand’s relationship with China.

In our regular segment with Auckland Council, Bronwyn chats to Pippa Coom about a range of environmental projects around the city.

Lastly, Bronwyn plays an interview with Mark Pascall about the Wellbeing Protocol, a project to empower communities through blockchain technology.

City Counselling w/ Cr Pippa Coom: 7 May 2021

 City Counselling w/ Cr Pippa Coom: 7 May 2021 City Counselling w/ Cr Pippa Coom: 7 May 2021, 14.2 MB
Fri 7 May 2021

Bronwyn speaks to Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom about the improvements to Waihorotiu Valley (Queen St) and the controversy surrounding the Marina at Kennedy Point and its impacts on local kororā (little blue penguins). They began by speaking about the Western Springs Pine Native Bush Restoration project.  

 

Blockchain and Community Empowerment with Mark Pascall from the Wellbeing Protocol: 7 May 2021

 Blockchain and Community Wellbeing with Mark Pascall from the Wellbeing Protocol: 7 May 2021 Blockchain and Community Wellbeing with Mark Pascall from the Wellbeing Protocol: 7 May 2021, 13.8 MB
Fri 7 May 2021

Bronwyn sits down with Mark Pascall, one of the  founders of the Wellbeing Protocol, a project to empower communities using blockchain technology. Pascall is using his background in software development to combine his four passions: blockchain, alternative organisational management, open source and holistic wellness. 

The Wellbeing Protocol has been accepted into the GovTech Accelerator programme and has received funding to run a trial in Cannons Creek, in Eastern Porirua. Bronwyn talks to Pascall about the project, alternative methods of value transfer, and dispelling myths around blockchain.

Labour's Andrew Little: May 6, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: May 6, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: May 6, 2021, 28.03 MB
Thu 6 May 2021

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about Pharmac reportedly stopping blanket funding drugs for kid's cancer, comments made by National leader Judith Collins on health sector reforms, and Labour insisting changing a motion condemning 'genocide' in China's Xinjiang province to 'human rights abuse'.

Neighbourhood Watch: May 6, 2021

 Neighbourhood Watch: May 6, 2021 Neighbourhood Watch: May 6, 2021, 19.83 MB
Thu 6 May 2021

This week on Neighbourhood Watch, a legal challenge is launched against the Federal government's ban in returning citizens from India, a family could be released from the detention centre on Christmas Island, and a giant moth is discovered in Queensland.

The Wire with Justin: May 6, 2021

 The Wire with Justin: May 6, 2021 The Wire with Justin: May 6, 2021, 106.24 MB
Thu 6 May 2021

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about PHARMAC, health sector reforms, and parliament's genocide motion.

International Desk reports on Chad.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on a huge moth, a family being released from Christmas Island detention facility, and a legal challenge against the Federal Government's ban on returning citizens from India.

Uyghur Solidarity NZ's Sam Vincent talked to reporter Aneeka Moheed on the Government's refusal to condemn China for genocide.

Justin's International Desk: May 6, 2021

 Justin's International Desk: May 6, 2021 Justin's International Desk: May 6, 2021, 43.67 MB
Thu 6 May 2021

International Desk reports on the developments in Chad after President Idriss Deby was killed and the country is ruled by a military transitional council.  Justin was joined by SOAS University PHD student Moudwe Daga to talk about what caused the conflict and the future for the Central African country.

Uyghur motion passed in Parliament: May 6, 2021

 Uyghur motion passed in Parliament: May 6, 2021 Uyghur motion passed in Parliament: May 6, 2021, 25.94 MB
Thu 6 May 2021

Reporter Aneeka Moheed spoke to Uyghur Solidarity's Sam Vincent about the government's refusal to call the human rights abuses in the Chinese province of Xinjiang a 'genocide'.

Drug Law Reform in Aotearoa w/ the New Zealand Drug Foundation: May 05, 2021

 Drug Law Reform in Aotearoa w/ the New Zealand Drug Foundation: May 05, 2021 Drug Law Reform in Aotearoa w/ the New Zealand Drug Foundation: May 05, 2021, 33.36 MB
Wed 5 May 2021

In the sixth installment of 'What's the Buzz?' with the New Zealand Drug Foundation, Aneeka talks to both executive director, Sarah Helm, and Policy Manager, Kali Mercier, about drug law reform in Aotearoa. They discuss the rise in emerging cases of Kiwis getting arrested for using and supplying medicinal cannabis as well as the path we need to see drug law take in the country.