The Wire with Oto

The national party is claiming that under their foreign buyers policy, 740 million dollars will be raised each year. This is under the framework of 2000 homes being bought above 2 million dollars, with a tax of 15 %. The accuracy of these numbers have been questioned by many, and CoreLogic is just one of the research entities investigating these. Rosetta spoke to Nick Goodall, head of research at Core Logic, about his report which points out large fiscal holes in National’s foreign buyers plan.

This week's election coverage is focused on foreign affairs. 

Rawan had our weekly catch up with the ACT Party's Simon Court to speak about some of the party's immigration policies.

Rawan also spoke to Manase Lua from the Aotearoa Tongan Response Group about how migrant exploitation is being tackled during election season.

Rosetta spoke to Ananish Chaudhuri, Professor of Experimental Economics at the University of Auckland, about his view on introducing an independent body to review economic policy.

Rosetta also spoke to Nick Goodall, Head of Research at CoreLogic about their analysis of the National Party's foreign buyers policy.

Finally, Rosetta spoke to Kathleen Ryan, the activist who organised the largest women's march in Aotearoa's history 40 years ago.

On the 11th and the 12th of September, a group of activists protested Aerospace New Zealand’s Aerospace Summit in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Stop the Space Waste organiser Sam Murphy, who was a part of the protest about their concerns with the summit and the aerospace industry in Aotearoa.

She started off the interview asking Murphy about their motive for protesting the summit. 

She also spoke to Aerospace New Zealand President Mark Rocket, about what they believe are misconceptions about the aerospace industry.  

She started off the interview asking Rocket about the purpose of the summit and who was involved.

Many have criticised the housing sector as being largely inequitable, with people with impairments lacking the support they need, and often facing discrimination. 

Olivia spoke to Chief Executive of Tiaho Trust - Disability a Matter of Perception, Jonny Wilkinson, about the need for improving accessibility in the housing sector, and his personal experience.