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Environmental Governance and Policy in New Zealand w/ Dr Julie MacArthur

 Environmental Governance and Policy in New Zealand w/ Dr Julie MacArthur Environmental Governance and Policy in New Zealand w/ Dr Julie MacArthur, 17.61 MB
Mon 30 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Government will declare a climate change emergency. This declaration is non binding, but Ardern says the motion intends to hold the Government accountable and recognises they are taking the issue seriously. 

Jess Hopkins talked to Doctor Julie MacArthur, a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, and Public Policy at the University of Auckland, about this declaration and key environmental policy issues facing Aotearoa. 

First up, Dr Julie MacArthur discussed her research into environmental programmes and climate resilient infrastructure, and what needs to be done to reduce emissions.

Te Tiriti of Waitangi w/ Briar Meads, Ngāi Tahu, PhD Candidate

 Te Tiriti of Waitangi w/ Briar Meads, Ngāi Tahu, PhD Candidate. , 11.35 MB
Mon 30 Nov 2020

Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a both a highly influential and highly misunderstood and contested document. Zöe Larsen Cumming spoke to PhD Candidate Briar Meads of Ngāi Tahu, about what it means when someone refers to The Treaty as opposed to Te Tiriti in media, business or politics. 

The interview began by asking how while most people are aware that there are some very important differences between the english Treaty of Waitangi and the Te Reo Te Tiriti o Waitangi, but can outline what these key translation differences are?

 

 

 

Child Poverty in Aotearoa w/ KidsCan founder and CEO Julie Chapman: November 30, 2020

 Child Poverty in Aotearoa w/ KidsCan founder and CEO Julie Chapman: November 30, 2020 Child Poverty in Aotearoa w/ KidsCan founder and CEO Julie Chapman: November 30, 2020, 9.48 MB
Mon 30 Nov 2020

2019 statistics show that one in five children in Aotearoa are living in poverty and this has only worsened with the COVID 19 pandemic. Zoë Larsen Cumming speaks to the founder and CEO of KidsCan, Julie Chapman to discuss this issue. 

If you'd like to find out more about KidsCan, check out their website: https://www.kidscan.org.nz/

Justin's International Desk: 27th November 2020

 Justin's International Desk: 27th November 2020 Justin's International Desk: 27th November 2020, 10.64 MB
Fri 27 Nov 2020

International Desk reports on the release of British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who was detianed in Iran since 2018.

The Friday Wire with Justin: 27th November 2020

 The Friday Wire with Justin: 27th November 2020 The Friday Wire with Justin: 27th November 2020, 103.39 MB
Fri 27 Nov 2020

Lyric spoke with the First Union's Dennis Maga about the government's decision to bring in migrant fruit pickers.

International Desk reports on British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert being released from Iran.

Jade spoke to Agnes Naera, the CEO of Global Women New Zealand, about how Covid-19 affects women's equality and the pay gap.

Jade also talked to Washington DC resident Charles Yook on spending Thanksgiving in isolation.

Lyric finally recaps what happened in The Week That Was.

Women Equality during Covid-19: November 27, 2020

Women Equality during Covid-19: November 27, 2020 Women Equality during Covid-19: November 27, 2020 , 8.08 MB
Fri 27 Nov 2020

Jade talked to Global Women CEO Agnes Naera on how women's equality in New Zealand has been affected by Covid-19. 

Celebrating Thanksgiving During Covid-19: November 27, 2020

 Celebrating Thanksgiving During Covid-19: November 27, 2020 Celebrating Thanksgiving During Covid-19: November 27, 2020, 6.37 MB
Fri 27 Nov 2020

Jade talked with Washington, DC resident Charles Yook about how Covid-19 has affected Thanksgiving celebrations. 

Labour's Andrew Little: 26th November 2020

 Labour's Andrew Little: 26th November 2020 Labour's Andrew Little: 26th November 2020, 21.76 MB
Thu 26 Nov 2020

Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about cancelled St John strikes, mandatory vaccinations, Smokefree 2025 targets, and the Finance Minister's letter to the Reverse Bank on housing prices.

Neighbourhood Watch: 26th November 2020

 Neighbourhood Watch: 26th November 2020 Neighbourhood Watch: 26th November 2020, 16.98 MB
Thu 26 Nov 2020

Neighbourhood Watch reports on South Australia exiting lockdown early and an New South Wales enquiry on Uber Eats workers.

The Wire with Justin: November 26, 2020

 The Wire with Justin: November 26, 2020 The Wire with Justin: November 26, 2020, 103.59 MB
Thu 26 Nov 2020

On their weekly chat, Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the cancelled St John strikes, mandatory COVID vaccination, Smokefree 2025 targets, and housing prices.

Ayana spoke to National MP Todd McClay and Dr Eric Crampton on rising the minimum wage.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on South Australia leaving lockdown and a NSW inquiry on Uber Eats workers.

Justin discussed with journalist Nicky Hager about a report alleging unlawful killings by the Australian SAS in Afghanistan and its implications for New Zealand.