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Tax Policy Recommendations w Tax Justice Aotearoa: August 4, 2020

Tax Policy Recommendations w Tax Justice Aotearoa: August 4, 2020 Tax Policy Recommendations w Tax Justice Aotearoa: August 4, 2020 , 8.07 MB
Tue 4 Aug 2020

Hanna speaks to Louise Delaney, Chair of Tax Justice Aotearoa, about their recommended changes to New Zealand's tax system, and about how likely they are to be realised politically.

E-waste w Dr Jeff Seadon: August 4, 2020

 E-waste w Dr Jeff Seadon: August 4, 2020 E-waste w Dr Jeff Seadon: August 4, 2020, 8.8 MB
Tue 4 Aug 2020

Hanna speaks to Dr Jeff Seadon, waste management expert at AUT, about how the government's recently announced waste management policy will impact how e-waste (electronic waste) is handled in Aotearoa.

The Government Vaping Bill w/ ASH: Action for Smokefree 2025: August 04, 2020

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Tue 4 Aug 2020

Jemima Huston speaks to the Chair of ASH: Action for Smokefree 2025, Deborah Hart, about the government's Vaping Bill and why there are amendments to be made to the proposal before it is passed. 

Quarantine fees, roadside drug testing, and the Poverty Action Plan

Quarantine fees, roadside drug testing, and the Poverty Action Plan Quarantine fees, roadside drug testing, and the Poverty Action Plan , 22.11 MB
Mon 3 Aug 2020

This week on Monday Wire, Zoe and the Green Party co-leader James Shaw discuss the Green's stance on the newly introduced quarantine fees for returning New Zealanders, the new roadside drug testing bill and the Green's Poverty Action Plan. 

Abortion Law Reform and the politicisation of social issues w/ Terry Bellamak: Monday July 3, 2020

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Mon 3 Aug 2020

After false claims on the content of March's abortion law reform by two National MPs, Zoe Larsen Cumming spoke to the National President of the Abortion Law Reform Association New Zealand, Terry Bellamak on what the actual content of the abortion law reform is, the politicisation of social issues, and what work needs to be done regarding women's rights and health in New Zealand. 

The Wire with Zoë: Monday 3 July, 2020

The Wire with Zoë: Monday 3 July, 2020 The Wire with Zoë: Monday 3 July, 2020 , 98.33 MB
Mon 3 Aug 2020

This week on the Monday Wire with Zoë:

The weekly chat with Green Party co-leader James Shaw regarding quaratine fees, the roadside drug testing bill, and the Green's Poverty Action Plan. 

The Southern Cross with Pacific Media Watch's director David Robie and contributing editor Sri Krishnamurthi on the longterm effects of French nuclear testing in the Pacific, Covid 19 in Papua New Guinea, and a drug heist in Papua New Guinea. 

Zoë talks to ALRANZ president Terry Bellamak on the policisation of social issues. 

Producer Ty brings a piece on the mental health of teachers and principals in New Zealand. 

NZEI Te Riu Roa Teachers Mental Health Survey: August 03, 2020

 NZEI Te Riu Roa Teachers Mental Health Survey: August 03, 2020 NZEI Te Riu Roa Teachers Mental Health Survey: August 03, 2020, 9.84 MB
Mon 3 Aug 2020

Ty Stroud-Young spoke with the president of The New Zealand Educational Institute, Liam Rutherford after a survey was released, which revealed that teachers and school leaders report significant job strain far exceeding the general population.

Roadside Drug Testing with Stuart Nash and Julie Anne Genter: July 31, 2020

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Fri 31 Jul 2020

Ollie speaks with Ministers Stuart Nash and Julie Anne Genter on the new roadside drug testing bill. Minister Genter also talks about Auckland's new cycle way and the launch of the new measles catch up campaign

City Counselling w/ Cr Tracy Mulholland; 31 July, 2020

 City Counselling w/ Cr Tracy Mulholland; 31 July, 2020 City Counselling w/ Cr Tracy Mulholland; 31 July, 2020, 16.08 MB
Fri 31 Jul 2020

In City Counselling this week, Oscar speaks to Cr Tracy Mulholland about the adoption of the budget, Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority, Te Whau pathway and He Waka Eke Noa. 

Accountability & Toxicity in Parliamentary Reporting w/ Neal Curtis: July 31, 2020

 Accountability & Toxicity in Parliamentary Reporting w/ Neal Curtis: July 31, 2020 Accountability & Toxicity in Parliamentary Reporting w/ Neal Curtis: July 31, 2020, 18.95 MB
Fri 31 Jul 2020

Yesterday, former Broadcasting Minister and outgoing Labour MP Clare Curran said the nature of reporting in Aotearoa was destructive. She said there is a toxic culture at Parliament, that is systemic and not the fault of anyone in particular. Mary-Margaret wanted to find out how accountability should be dealt with if issues are systemic, in the context of a Westminster model of governance that encourages combative politics and combative political media. She spoke to Associate Professor Neal Curtis about how complex this issue is, and if we are discussing the root of the problem accurately.