Earthwise

Former member of NZ Parliament, Executive Director of Greenpeace Aotearoa Greenpeace in Brazil tackling massive fires..here in NZ, Greenpeace opposes the Fast Track Approvals Bill that promotes financial interests over environment concerns

A discussion on conservation, the environment or peace with justice.

American writer, activist, prominent member of Jewish Voice for Peace, the Afro-Middle East Centre in Johannesburg, the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington DC, PHYLLIS BENNIS discusses 1) NZ's obligations as a signer of the 1948 Genocide Convention and 2) the significance of the word NAKBA (meaning catastrophe) to the Palestinian people.

Dr David Robie discusses the difficulty of outsiders, including us here in NZ, to grasp the reality of what is happening in Gaza. David discusses a) the ongoing assassinations of Palestinian journalists on the frontline in Gaza as eyewinesses to the horror b) the power of corporate media to downplay the realities of the catastrophic genocide being imposed on the people, the men, women and children of Gaza

A discussion on conservation, the environment or peace with justice.

Christchurch academic, activist, ecologist Dr Colin Meurk discusses meeting Palestinian academic, writer, activist, ecologist Dr Mazin Qumsiyeh from Beit Sahour, Occupied West Bank

Peggy discusses why there is so much support, empathy, in Ireland, for the Palestinians

Dr Dave Robie NZ author, independent journalist (for over 40 years!) , and media educator.., has been awarded a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of his 50 years of service to Pacific journalism. He discusses Pacific issues, including recent unrest in New Caledonia

Cath Wallace, Vice Chair of ECO (eco.org.nz) , discusses the proposed Fast Track Approvals Bill..described by some as a declaration of war against nature!! Monday 03 June at 9pm, repeated Wednesday 05 June at 9:30am in Christchurch on Plainsfm96.9 or LIVE plainsfm.org.nz Podcast will then be available at plainsfm.org.nz

Dr Binoy Kampmark discusses Truth-tellers: Julian Assange and David McBride, and Liars: Israeli spin about its attack on El Shifa Hospital

Roger Fowler of KiaOraGaza discusses another Freedom Flotilla attempt to break the siege of Gaza. 3 New Zealand doctors to take part

Dr David Robie, experienced journalist and media educator, discusses the difficulty of outsiders, including us here in NZ, to grasp the reality of what is happening in Gaza. David discusses a) the ongoing assassinations of Palestinian journalists on the frontline in Gaza as eyewitnesses to the horror; b) the power of corporate media to downplay the realities of the catastrophic genocide being imposed on the people, the men, women and children of Gaza

Dr David Robie, NZ author, independent journalist (for over 40 years!) , and media educator..with a passion for the Asia-Pacific region discusses the struggle to raise awareness of Pacific issues ..the struggle for a 'Pacific voice' in our media..

Is a world without war possible? Dr. Reuwer believes it is essential. He serves on the board of directors of World BEYOND War, and on the Committee to Abolish Nuclear Weapns of Physicians for Social Responsibility. They are coming to NZ for speaking engagements.

New Zealander Marilyn Garson, former humanitarian aid worker with UNRWA in Gaza, discusses UNRWA: its history, what it does, why withdrawing contributions to UNRWA contributes to the genocidal devastation between imposed on the people, the men, women and children , of Gaza.

Remembering and honouring John Pilger who died recently + the Bethlehem Christmas sermon, Christ in the Rubble given by Rev Munther Isaac at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem

Antony Loewenstein , Independent Journalist, author, film-maker and co-founder of Declassified Australia discusses the oppression of journalist Julian Assange, guilty of exposing American War Crimes

Mick Hall, independent journalist based in New Zealand exposes how Academic Freedom (in the US and in NZ) is Under Attack as Gaza Burns! Very important topic!

The public wants to know the truth about today's world but who can be believed? Truth-tellers: Julian Assange and David McBride vs Liars: Israeli spin about its attack on Al Shifa Hospital Gaza

Award-winning investigative journalist Peter Cronau, co-founder of the website Declassified Australia, exposes the participation in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza by the massive Australian spy base Pine Gap near Alice Springs.

American journalist Philip Weiss , Founder and Senior Editor of mondoweiss.net discusses the power of the Israel lobby in the US

Dr Binoy Kampmark , Lecturer at RMIT Melbourne, discusses the background to the latest news from Israel and Gaza.

Australia is also having an election on 14 October. What is the referendum Voice for Parliament about, and why is it causing such division?

Roger Fowler of Kia Ora Gaza explains that the Freedom Flotilla movement, to break the siege on Gaza by sea, is still alive. A new ship, The Handala, will sail next year.

Christine Rose, Lead Climate Campaigner Greenpeace Aotearoa discusses the Climate Shift Ten-Point Plan, including the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific

Rob Green retired Commander British Royal Navy, retired co-director of Disarmament and Security Centre Honoring Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day WHILE being alert to the possibility of nuclear war today

Australian investigative journalist Antony Loewenstein reveals how Israel is a major arms exporter...selling its new, advanced weapons and surveillance technology worldwide

A discussion on conservation, the environment or peace with justice.

Brian Turner, convenor of West Papua Action Canterbury pleas that the West, including New Zealand, stop ignoring Indonesia's brutal occupation of West Papua.

Nasser Mashni, President of APAN (Australia Palestine Advocacy Network) discusses why APAN was formed and what it hopes to accomplish.

Matt Robson, former Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control explains "How the NZ cabinet learned to stop worrying about the bomb and love NATO"

Australian academic and activist Binoy Kampmark discusses AUKUS, the new military alliance between Australia, UK and US. Is a confrontation with China being planned?

Greenpeace Aotearoa Oceans Campaigner Ellie Hooper discusses a new and historic UN Ocean Treaty

The urgent need to understand the historical background to the war in Ukraine, background that is not provided by mainstream media.

Marjorie Cohn, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, former president of the National Lawyers Guild explains that Israel is guilty of apartheid, a crime against humanity, according to 2 international treaties: the Apartheid Convention and the Rome Statute.

Rob Green, retired Commander in the British Royal Navy, reveals the sabotage of the Nord Stream 2 underwater pipeline taking methane gas from Russia to Germany

Veteran peace activist Kathy Kelly , President of WORLD BEYOND WAR discusses the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal's preparations for the largest military corporations, including Raytheon, to be indicted for their complicity in aiding and abetting US government War Crimes.

Green MP Eugenie Sage discusses 2 vital issues: the need to protect conservation land..NO NEW MINING ON CONSERVATION LAND and the need to protect our precious water resources, THE THREE WATERS proposal

The first New Zealanders to become homeless from rising sea levels will be coastal native plants and animals

New Zealander Alan Preston, horrified by the barbaric treatment of Wikileaks' Julian Assange, faces an uphill battle trying to raise awareness of the abuse , torture as explained by the UN Rappateur On Torture, inflicted on Assange for many years now. Julian Assange must be released. Truth-telling is not a crime, at least not in a decent society.

Philip Weiss, founder and senior editor of the website Mondoweiss.net discusses reactions to the power in the new Israeli government, of the right-wing Religious Zionism Party.

Philip Weiss, founder and senior editor of the website Mondoweiss.net discusses reactions to the power in the new Israeli government, of the right-wing Religious Zionism Party.

Rob Green of the Disarmament and Security Centre, based in Christchurch, warns of the possibility of a nuclear confrontation in Ukraine, either intentionally , or by accident or by misunderstanding. The need for hostilities to cease and negotiations, diplomacy, to begin immediately is URGENT.

Bruce Gagnon of Global Network Against Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Energy in Space discusses the dangerous possibility of war between US and Russia over Ukraine

Philip Weiss, Founder and Senior Editor of the website Mondoweiss.net discusses the power of the Israel Lobby in the US.

Nicky Hager argues that investigative journalism is about redressing the obvious inequality of power and creating the possibility of democratic decision making

CHRISTINE ROSE Senior Agriculture Advisor, GREENPEACE AOTEAROA discusses how the world's poorest countries , who have contributed the least to climate breakdown, are and have been suffering the most. But now wealthy countries are realizing that they too are facing extreme weather events. All countries must reduce emissions. The wealthy countries must financially assist the poorest. Here in New Zealand, significant changes must be made, especially in farming.

Murray Horton of Anti-Bases Campaign shares his concerns about the New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2022

The struggle for academic freedom in Israel.

Joseph explains that peace activists want a cease fire and negotiated just settlement of the war in Ukraine. They oppose NATO expanding into the Pacific. Nuclear weapons should be abolished. Countries should invest in clean energy and in protecting coastal cities against surging tides.

American Marjorie Cohn, retired Professor of Law, former president of National Lawyers Guild discusses the case of Daniel Hale who has paid a high price for exposing what he witnessed as part of the American military in Afghanistan (repeated from last year)