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Secret industrial hemp trial ready for harvest

 Secret industrial hemp trial ready for harvest Secret industrial hemp trial ready for harvest, 6.9 MB
Thu 23 Mar 2017

A secret Ruatoria hemp trial planted in December is ready for harvest, and this Friday the community can come smell, touch and smoke the plant, to learn what all the hype is about. In December 2016, Hikurangi Enterprises secured a licence from the Ministry of Health to establish a small trial crop of industrial hemp in Ruatoria for this growing season. The possibilities for industrial hemp include foodstuffs, health products, textiles and as a housing solution. Producer Jess Smith spoke to Manu Caddie from Hikurangi Enterprises this morning, to learn more about the trial, and began by asking about the uses of hemp.

The Internet of Things

 The Internet of Things The Internet of Things, 10.58 MB
Thu 23 Mar 2017


The Internet of Things (IoT) is a concept that seems like it's been lifted straight out of a sci-fi movie - think your car communicating with your home to tell your heating to turn on, or light-bulbs that you can control with your smartphone. But this type of connectivity between devices and objects is already increasingly happening around the world, and there's still so much opportunity for governments and businesses to harness the possible benefits of machine-to-machine connection. Our news director Ximena speaks to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller for further details about the Internet of Things, and about a new research project that looks at its potential benefits and risks for the New Zealand economy. 

Maui's dolphin sanctuary opened up for oil drilling

 Maui's dolphin sanctuary opened up for oil drilling Maui's dolphin sanctuary opened up for oil drilling, 4.18 MB
Thu 23 Mar 2017

The Government has decided to allow oil drilling in 35.5 percent of the North Island’s Maui dolphin sanctuary, as well as along the shores of picturesque Lake Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. The Green Party announced on Wednesday that this will create major risks for New Zealand’s clean, green tourism brand, as well as putting the already endangered Maui Dolphins at risk. Earlier this week, Producer Jess Smith spoke to Green Party spokesperson Gareth Hughes to find out more about the issue, and began by asking about the government’s announcement yesterday.

Why does Apple not pay tax in New Zealand?

Why does Apple not pay tax in New Zealand? Why does Apple not pay tax in New Zealand? , 11.36 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2017

Reporter Sam Smith takes a look at the murky world of multinational tax avoidance. This comes after a NZ Herald investigation revealed Apple has not paid tax in New Zealand since 2007. 

New report calls for university rehaul

 New report calls for university rehaul New report calls for university rehaul, 29.16 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2017

The Productivity Commission has drawn flak over its new recommendations for the tertiary education sector. Mack speaks to chairperson Murray Sherwin and New Zealand Union of Students' Associations President Jonathon Gee. 

New Zealand cracks down on dirty ships

 New Zealand cracks down on dirty ships New Zealand cracks down on dirty ships, 25.99 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2017

Something that may not have appeared on most people’s radar is the introduction of new measures on biofouling. Mack has more in this report. 

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday March 21, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday March 21, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday March 21, 2017, 103.61 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to the Productivity Commission about its latest report into tertiary education, the New Zealand Maritime Union's Alastair Reith and MPI's Pete Thomson about new biofouling regulations for ships, Scoop's engagement manager Joe Cederwall about the site's latest foray into election coverage, and more. 

Opening up the news

 Opening up the news Opening up the news, 5.94 MB
Tue 21 Mar 2017

Independent news outlet Scoop are currently fundraising for their election coverage. They have a pledgeme campaign going to help them open the news this election cycle through a participatory and citizen powered news approach. The plan is to collaboratively shape an independent news agenda with input from citizens and freelance jouralists to produce high quality, multimedia journalism. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to Scoop's engagement manager Joe Cederwall about the project. 

An end in sight for would-be Auckland homeowners?

 An end in sight for would-be Auckland homeowners? An end in sight for would-be Auckland homeowners?, 6.06 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2017

Data released by the Real Estate of New Zealand appeared to show the Auckland housing market cooled off slightly last month. After years of skyrocketing prices, relief may be in sight for would-be Auckland homeowners. Is this the beginning of a long-awaited price correction, or just a temporary blip in an otherwise bouyant market? Producer Ben Goldson speaks with CEO of the Real Estate Institute, Bindi Norwell.

 

 

Carbon neutral by 2050?

 Carbon neutral by 2050? Carbon neutral by 2050?, 3.5 MB
Mon 20 Mar 2017

Generation Zero will soon release their Zero Carbon Act. The Act, which Gen Zero hopes to attract cross-party support for, would commit the government to completely eliminating net carbon emissions.