The Wire with Max

Parliament has just passed the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, putting and end to new offshore gas exploration. To find out more, Olivia spoke to James Barber from Stop Oil Wellington about what the passing of the bill means for the future of energy in New Zealand. 

Te Roopu Nahinara, we’re talking to National Party MP and finance spokesperson Amy Adams. After that, it’s Worry Week here at the Wire and we’re learning about anti-government movements: Jen went out on the streets to ask people if they think Activism is necessary. Later, Sam Smith from Radio Adelaide is back again for Neighbourhood Watch with all the latest Australian news. Justin stops by to recap the results of the midterm elections in the U.S. Then, Liv speaks to James Barber from Stop Oil Wellington about the passing of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill.

This week, Amy Adams had a chat with Mary-Margaret about the Reserve Bank holding the cash rate steady, the ban on any new forms of oil and gas exploration, and cyber security for Parliamentarians.

First up on the Wire, we discuss industrial action by Ministry of Justice Workers, speaking with Tatiana Daniels from the PSA and and Len Anderson from the Criminal Bar association. We then discuss the midterm election results in America. Our Wire Worry Week is anti-government movement, and Tuwhenuaroa discusses Parihaka with Maata Warehoka. Oscar isn’t hre in person, but has left us with a community garden interview with Helena from hackland. Finally, This Day in History looks at beginning of the siege of Madrid.