Two Green Party members' bills were drawn recently; the first would ban mining on conservation land. It comes at a time when parties in the government coalition seem to have their hearts set on turbo-charging the mining industry, with a key bill being put forward that would enable a range of new commercial activities on conservation land and potentially allow the sale of over 60% of the land.
The other green party bill aims to protect children leaving care in Oranga Tamariki from finding themselves without a place to live.
Finally, a landmark climate lawsuit against six major companies was stopped in its tracks by the government. The government says that it made the decision to prevent the suit to ensure businesses had legal clarity and certainty. However, it has now been revealed that the government and business lobbyests had been in contact, and knowledge of this contact may have been unduly withheld, prompting critics to raise the alarm that the government may be circumventing core democratic processes to satisfy business interests.
So for our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, Host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about their parties members bill, especially mining on conservation land, and what it means for the government to intervene in such as way with this case.
Ata mārie e te whānau! Rosetta and Milly have another bangin' bFM Breakfast lined up for you, with 100% New Zealand Music! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Rosetta spoke with Cory Champion about the new Clear Path Ensemble, Neil Finn chooses a song for us, and your chance to win Mainard Larkin's new record on wax! Whakarongo mai nei.
it's 100% NZ Music Week baby!!! Ella and Kaitlyn are joined by our #boss Tom, and are counting down the hottest ten tracks of the week as voted by you.
Here is this week's 95bFM Top Ten. Text 'VOTE' + your favourite song to 5395 or vote online by 6pm next Wednesday. Democracy is so cool and fun!
Two Green Party members' bills were drawn recently; the first would ban mining on conservation land. It comes at a time when parties in the government coalition seem to have their hearts set on turbo-charging the mining industry, with a key bill being put forward that would enable a range of new commercial activities on conservation land and potentially allow the sale of over 60% of the land.
The other green party bill aims to protect children leaving care in Oranga Tamariki from finding themselves without a place to live.
Finally, a landmark climate lawsuit against six major companies was stopped in its tracks by the government. The government says that it made the decision to prevent the suit to ensure businesses had legal clarity and certainty. However, it has now been revealed that the government and business lobbyests had been in contact, and knowledge of this contact may have been unduly withheld, prompting critics to raise the alarm that the government may be circumventing core democratic processes to satisfy business interests.
So for our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, Host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about their parties members bill, especially mining on conservation land, and what it means for the government to intervene in such as way with this case.
This week's show focuses on Dimmer's I Believe You Are A Star, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Features tracks from associated artists such as Straitjacket Fits, Doublehappys, Bic Runga and JPSE. Also includes contemporary tracks from Che Fu, Fur Patrol, Chris Knox and many more!
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