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Former Green Party member Darleen Tana is digging in and refusing to resign from Parliament, despite the party leaders' pleas. Independent commentator and former Green MP Gareth Hughes spoke to Corin Dann.
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 9 July 2024, Heather reveals parts of the Darleen Tana report after it was leaked to the show, and former Green MP Gareth Hughes makes a case why the Greens shouldn't force Darleen out of Parliament. Labour's considering advocating for an inheritance tax. Tax expert Geof Nightingale tells Heather who would have to pay and how much. Can you get cash out when you're with a digital bank? Dosh founder Shane Marsh tells Heather why they've applied to become NZ's first online-only bank. Plus, the Huddle debates whether G-string bikinis are acceptable at public pools after a mum started a petition to ban them. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this bonus episode, Toby Manhire talks to former Green MP Gareth Hughes about his new book on Jeanette Fitzsimons, a giant of green politics in New Zealand. They talk about her role in the Values, as co-leader of the Greens and within the Alliance in the formative years of MMP. Plus: what does he make of the Green Party in 2022? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We talk to ex-Green MP Gareth Hughes and Greenpeace campaigner Amanda Larsson about the current state of NZ's Energy infrastructure and what possibilities there are for the future.
Longest Standing Green MP - Gareth Hughes Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
After 10 years in Parliament senior Green MP Gareth Hughes talks fatherhood, climate change and an MP’s job and life as he prepares to push the eject button on politics.
After 10 years in Parliament senior Green MP Gareth Hughes talks fatherhood, climate change and an MP’s job and life as he prepares to push the eject button on politics.
Last night in Wellington, SAFE hosted the Political Panel for Animals 2020. The Panelists included Green MP Gareth Hughes, New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson, National MP David Bennett and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor, from the Labour Party. The panel was hosted by journalist Charlotte Graham-McLay. This was a great opportunity to question our politicians on some of the most important issues facing animals today. Gareth Hughes gave us a sneak peek at his party's upcoming Animal Welfare announcement, saying that the Greens in Government would phase out factory farming. While not every politician agreed with such a measure, they all knew that the writing is on the wall for colony cages.
New Zealand meat producers have been pushing for butchers to re-open, potentially risking the success of the COVID-19 lockdown. Will also speaks to Green MP Gareth Hughes about our animal welfare laws, regulations and enforcement, and his journey as New Zealand's first vegan member of parliament. And SAFE and the New Zealand Animal Law Association are heading to court, and they're seeking justice for pigs.
Green MP Gareth Hughes on origin labelling and healthy homes, how to handle M.bovis on lifestyle properties and the 2018 TeenAg winners - all that and MORE in todays show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Lynch spoke to Green MP Gareth Hughes following his comments supporting the removal of references to Jesus in the parliamentary prayer.
Chris Lynch spoke to Green MP Gareth Hughes following his comments supporting the removal of references to Jesus in the parliamentary prayer.