Local Government New Zealand met yesterday and voted by a majority of 64% to join forces in calling for a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks. Jemima spoke to Auckland Councillor, Cathy Casey, about the proposed ban and what Local Government New Zealand is hoping to come out of the movement.
Workplace bullying is something that affects everyone, employers and employees alike. In this interview James talks to Natalia D'Souza, one of the editors of 'workplace bullying: a costly business phenomenon', written by Andrea Needham. Andrea sadly passed away in 2009. Before she passed away, a huge amount of research and interviews took place, giving an insight into how workplace bullying develops, how it can be prevented among many other aspects.
This week on the Monday Wire, Lachlan speaks to the Chief Executive of Carers New Zealand, Laurie Hilsgen, about the government's decision to pay family carers more. Southern Cross is back with the latest in Pacific news. Lachlan also speaks to Vanisa Dhiru from Gender Equal New Zealand about the government's inaction on specific protections for gender diverse people. Jemima speaks to Auckland Councillor, Cathy Casey, about Local Government New Zealand's majority vote to ban private fireworks. Finally, we wrap up the show with James who talks to Natalia D'Souza about workplace bullying.
ACT Party Leader David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill passed its second reading last week. But, there's still an uphill battle before it actually becomes legislation.
Host Stewart Sowman-Lund spoke with David about his Bill and what has to happen next.
ACT Party Leader David Seymour talks to me about his End of Life Choice Bill. Last week it passed its second reading in parliament - but there’s still a long way to go
Plus, Andrew Little is here for his weekly catch-up. Today we’re talking about last week’s Cabinet Reshuffle, plus why he’s calling out Google
Then, Bronnie talks to Wairarapa real estate agent and ex-farmer Andy Scott about the unforeseen, negative effects of the “billion trees” programme on farmers.
Finally, Neighbourhood Watch with our Australian correspondent Zoe.
Last year the government announced its plan to plant a billion trees by 2028 as part of offsetting our carbon footprint as a country. As great as that is however, the sudden demand for land on which to plant these trees has had unforeseen effects on NZ farmers.
Andy Scott is an ex-farmer and now a real estate agent in the Wairarapa. We were put in contact with him by the new lobby group “Fifty Shades of Green” which claim the planting incentives under the Emissions Trading Scheme, combined with changes to the Overseas Investment Act have lead to foreign investors buying up good farmland to plant trees and reap the carbon credits. These plantations tend to be pine rather than native trees, which is problematic becuase of the short life span of pine trees and their impact on our natural environment.
Scott speaks about the effect of increased land prices on farmers in his region as well as the importance of planting the right trees in the right place.