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The Green Party is claiming the Government's budget has an uncosted hole of up to $714 million, coming from increased KiwiSaver contributions for public sector workers. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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The Green Party is calling on the government to make it easier for people to install new energy-efficient insulation. We discussed further with Mark Lynch, Green Party representative for South County Dublin.

The Green Party is calling on the government to make it easier for people to install new energy-efficient insulation. We discussed further with Mark Lynch, Green Party representative for South County Dublin.

The Greens say their approach to today's debate over the unprecedented suspensions for Te Pati Maori members will be scrutinising the penalty to the highest degree. The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez March spoke to Corin Dann.

Opposition critics Chandra Pasma, NDP MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean; Stephanie Bowman, Liberal MPP for Don Valley West; and Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario and the MPP for Guelph react to the Ontario government's 2025 budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWe are on Episode 60, and this week the hosts; Deenie, Dan and Sarah are discussing:- The latest Youth Forum research on students and sustainability- Recycling: are we going far enough?- Key drivers for renters: is it cost or sustainability?- All-inclusive bills: time we moved away from them?- Industry awards: should you be entering them?- The RESI Awards PLUS this episode includes an exclusive interview with Gillian Mclees, Chair of the ARL Scottish Hub, on the Housing (Scotland) Bill.**The parliament committee concluded that PBSA's inclusion couldn't be removed by subsequent amendments. It is expectd to be voted down at stage 3, when all party leads (except The Green Party) confirmed there is no appetite to include PBSA. All parties gave speeches confirming this. An amendment to allow 28 days notice is being made to try and appease this under exceptional circumstances and to reflect industry best practice.Thank you to our season four sponsors:MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland. Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

Are the Greens bonkers? The Greens have come out and criticised Judith Collins for tinkering with the Public Service Commission census – that's a voluntary survey run over three weeks and it's a follow up to the initial 2021 survey of the same name. Now Judith Collins and her office had a look at the 2021 survey, and they suggested a few changes. They had thoughts about the census, and they said we don't really need the questions about disability, rainbow identities, religion, te reo Māori proficiency levels, on-the-job training, and agencies' commitment to the Māori-Crown relationship. Instead, Judith Collins' office said, we want to put in a new question about whether public servants give excellent value for my salary, there are instances when I consider my work wastes taxpayers money, or I would rate my manager as someone who cares about the effect of my work. They're focused on productivity rather than personal well-being, which seems to be what the 2021 survey was all about. So the Greens and PSA Union have come out and said it's a form of political censorship, he says several ministers seemed more interested in fighting imported culture wars – there's all kinds of criticism for putting in questions on productivity. Judith Collins says she doesn't really care, to be honest. She says: “I think the Greens are frankly bonkers. I mean, how can they find it difficult that the public service should be delivering value for money? The Greens can go off on their fine little tangents. Frankly, that's their problem. I think it's very, very important.” So bonkers. The Greens received the same criticism from some quarters when they released their Budget this week. They pledged, among other things, free GP visits, free childcare, funded through new taxes and increased borrowing. The policies include a wealth tax, a private jet tax, ending interest deductibility for landlords, restoring the 10 year bright-line test, doubling minerals royalties, and changes to ACC levies. It would see net debt climb from 45% of GDP to above 53% by the 2028/29 financial year. Criticism was immediate. Idealistic pie in the sky, policies that would mean the death knell for Kiwi businesses. Clown show, economics, Marxism. You probably heard it, you may even have uttered a few criticisms yourself of the Budget. But is it bonkers? Yes, net debt would climb from 45% of GDP to above 53%, but 60% is considered a sustainable level of debt. It's considered a prudent level of debt by economists around the world. Sure, they're talking bigger economies and when you're a smaller economy, you don't have as much wiggle room, 60% would probably be way too much for a country as small as ours. But 53% – is that completely unsustainable? And do all Kiwi businesses think this is nonsense? I don't think so. Remember the group of millionaires who wrote to the government a year or so ago? I think it was in the final stages of the last Labour government. It was a group of 96 wealthy New Zealanders who called on the government to tax them more. In the open letter, they said the current tax system contributed towards the gap between the poor and the wealthy. They said they didn't mind if the taxation is done through increased income tax or wealth tax, or a capital gains tax, but the increases should only apply to the wealthy. Now, how do you define wealthy? According to the Greens, if you're on $120,000 a year, you should pay more tax, Under the Budget that they released —the proposed alternative Budget— If you're earning 120,000 a year, your tax will go up to 39 cents in the dollar. If you're on $180,000 your tax will go to 45 cents on the dollar. Does that then put you in the group of 96 wealthy New Zealanders wanting to be taxed more? When it comes to the differences between the parties, how helpful is it for the name calling, for the bonkers? Do we need to have a look at what policies might work? Are they aspirational policies? Are they policies that need more thinking through? I mean, when you look at the previous Labour government under Jacinda Ardern, initially there were some great ideas. I thought brilliant, fabulous, but they hadn't been worked through, and the unintended consequences was so damaging, and the fallout was so great, from nice ideas that hadn't been thought through. So before you dismiss ideas completely, is it worth looking through how they might work? Is it worth discussing rather than dismissing ideas completely out of hand? Could there be a generational and ideological divide that blinds us, perhaps to some good ideas? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Green Party is suggesting an overhaul of the tax system in their alternative Budget. It includes taxing wealth, inheritance, gifts, and private jet journeys, and they say it would bring in $88 billion in revenue over four years. New income tax rates of 39% on income over $120,000 and 45% on income over $180,000 would be introduced, and the corporate tax rate would be raised to 33%, 3% higher than Australia's current rates. Malcolm Rands is the spokesperson for the ‘Open Letter on Tax' released in May 2023, in which 97 people leading “financially comfortable lives” expressed their willingness to pay more tax. He told Kerre Woodham he thinks people who can afford more aren't contributing as much as they can. He says taxes don't just fund social welfare and education, but also things like climate change and the infrastructure bills being passed that will need funding. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Clare senator is making full use of her political sabbatical. Inagh native Róisín Garvey has travelled to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia to volunteer for Asral NGO Keeping Families Together. The former Green Party representative is working as a Solar Project Manager. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Róisín Garvey. Photo(C): Roisin Garvey facebook page

This week Inland Revenue consults on the taxation of mutual transactions of associations, including clubs and societies. We discuss its latest update about n its crackdown on student loan debt. We look ahead to next week's Budget and the Green Party's alternative. Finally, it's Tax Freedom Day and also a Happy Anniversary to me.

Main interview guest: Natalie Bennett - Green Party Peer, Baroness Bennett of Manor CastleExpert co-host: Michael Mattle - Head of Wastewater Technology at Holinger We're exploring how biocides – human-made chemicals that we find in products like surface cleaners and toothpastes – are impacting the microbiomes in our bodies and our environmental systems. In 2025 Green Party Peer, Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, Natalie Bennett, brought a private members bill to Westminster to regulate the use of these chemicals in consumer products intended for human consumption.  We hear what Biocides are, where we'll find them and why Natalie is pushing for a legislative change to regulate their use. Co-host Michael Mattle, Head of Wastewater Technology at Hollinger reflects on what happens to these chemicals after use when they're released into the environment and explains how Switzerland has radically changed their approach to wastewater treatment, pushing beyond EU standards, to remove these types of chemicals.SponsorsPlanet Possible is grateful to Mackley, Business Modelling Applications & MWH Treatment for their support.Show NotesYou can read more about Natalie's thinking in her latest book - Change Everything.Hear more on the specifics of Lake Geneva from Michael Mattle in this Guardian podcast. Join our mailing listTo be first to hear about the latest episodes click here to join our mailing list.   Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

Thank you for listening to our unhinged ramblings during the 24/25 season. The QPR NYC podcast will be on gardening leave for a little while but will be back ahead of the new season, and maybe pop up depending on the comings and goings at QPR, possibly an interview, maybe a guest or two. Stay tuned! Whatever we do, if you follow we will appear in your feed when it happens.Anyway, what is there to talk about when the season is over? Andy, Ant and Dun wade through the following:- Kelman watch - 2 more goals, although one was 'slightly' offside. Leyton Orient go into the second leg with a chance. Can Charlie reach 30 goals for the season? He's on 27. Just how much is he worth now?- Contract news: Varane and Cook signed up, Frey and Smyth to follow. Jimmy not yet Dunne. Will he be right back?- No News is No News. Marti still spending time in the garden- Dun digs deep to reveal QPR's Gardening XI - Who lines up for Queens Park Hydrangers?- Good luck Development Squad vs Brentford in the Premier League Cup final on the 15th May at Loftus Road!- Jimmy Dunne cleans up in the QPR end of season awards. Smythy's goal is goal of the season. - But who will win the most important awards of the season? - Introducing the inaugural QPR NYC The Podcast Alternative end of season awards 24/25, presented by Conan O' Brien...Oh OK, It's actually Andy...- There's the standards. Player of the season, Goal of the season etc...- Never fall in love with a loan player? Well we also never Fall In Love With A Trialist. Who did you forget to remember was a lad in the squad?- Who is the QPR man of the year off the pitch and what was the MVT (Most valuable thing)? Who do you really want to see back next season?- What was the GTFI and FFS moments of the season? And what was the turning point?- Who won Great Expectations award and who will suffer Greater Expectations next season?- Who's won the Art of the Deal award brought to you in association with Kool Aid?- What was the QPR NYC moment of the year and who does Dun think is is Terrible? - Who had great banter and what was the loveliest of lovely stuff?- Which Ex-QPR player is most likely to appear on the podcast?- Who is our new feeder club? Who has Karma bitten on the backside? - Who wins at New Yorking and who is the most devious b*stard in town? Who is manifesting democracy the most?- Who is the most remembered lad? Who achieved the most at QPR NYC? and who was our best pod guest?-and of course, who was our band of the year (and will you be able to see them live?)- In other business...- If you know Seinfeld, then you'll know George Costanza. QPR NYC The Podcast introduces a brand new literary feature: Ja Cob'stanzas- Blighty Bulletin. Andy keeps us a breast of inflation issues within the Green Party.- Last lovely stuff of the seasonRate, review, comment, throw some stars at us. 5 would be lovely if you so feel inclined.YOU R'sssssssss

The Green Party's budget plan has been called 'Marxist' by NZ First Leader Winston Peters and 'clown show economics' by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant. They discuss the Green Party's alternative budget, Cannes red carpet nudity ban, and why blind people are increasingly wary of dangerous dogs. Ed McKnight is an economist at Opes Partners & host of the 'Property Academy Podcast' Niki Bezzant is a journalist and author

I'd love to know what Labour are saying behind closed doors about the Green Party's alternative Budget released today. I mean, they're playing nice in public - but behind closed doors, they must be tearing their hair out because this is next level crazy. I mean, none of it is a surprise. It is full of exactly the kind of utopian, money grows on trees, when-I-grow-up-I-want-to-be-a-unicorn kind of stuff that we expect from the Greens. There is a wealth tax, there is an increased tax for companies, there are two new personal tax rates, there's a private jet tax, an inheritance tax, there's doubling the bright-line test to bring in more capital gains tax, and a doubling of the minerals tax. They're also gonna save some money by cutting planned prisoner beds, but they haven't quite explained how they're going to stop these bad guys actually committing the crimes that land them in prison in the first place. They're gonna spend the money on light rail in Auckland, an overnight train from Wellington to Auckland, trains from Auckland to Tauranga, trains from Christchurch and Dunedin, trains from Auckland to Hamilton, There's free GPs, free nursing services, free annual dental check-ups, free basic dental care, free prescriptions, and free childcare from age 6 months. There's also free income in the form of a UBI for students and beneficiaries - as I say, just the usual crazy stuff which 90 percent of us voters seem to agree makes them completely unfit to run the country's books. My reaction, obviously, has just been to laugh - because, you know, I was 5 years old too once and I also had these kinds of dreams. Labour's reaction must be to cry, because this kind of loony nonsense that's paraded as serious policy just makes it so much harder for them to get back into Government. I mean, Labour will need the Greens much more than they have in the past, right? We are no longer dealing with the Greens sitting at 5 percent where their nutty ideas can be ignored because they will not get as much out of coalition negotiations, we are now dealing with the Green Party consistently sitting at 10 percent and above. A Labour-Greens government will be 3 quarters Labour and one quarter the Greens - and that's not even counting the other dollop of crazy that's going to come from the Māori Party. Jet tax, death tax, wealth tax, crims out on the street - Labour must be weeping today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick says tax policy has been used before to create a better society. The Greens today launched their alternative Budget, which includes a 2.5 percent tax on individual net wealth over $2 million. It would help pay for policies like free GP trips, free ECE and an Income Guarantee. Swarbrick says after World War Two, higher taxes helped fund public housing and schools. "That created a period by which even those who were having a hard time were able to participate in society and get the necessary social mobility so that they could live a good life in the future." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 14 May 2025, Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden speaks to Heather after using the c-word in Parliament in protest against what she says are misogynist attacks by Labour. Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick defends her Budget alternative - including free GP and dentist visits, a wealth tax and inheritance tax and a private jet tax. Northland principal Pat Newman on what would really help to get truant kids back to school. Plus, former Finance Minister Steven Joyce on why he supports free vaccines for over 65s and his future as a NZME board chair. 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.

Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Green Party has unveiled their alternative Budget - what do we make of it? How laughable are these ideas? Brooke van Velden made history in Parliament today by dropping the c-bomb to call out Labour for referencing the Andrea Vance column. Was this the right move? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a few c-words for your Thursday morning: communist, coalition, and crash. Crash, because that's what'd happen to the economy if we lived in the Green utopia complete with the $88-billion tax train wreck. Coalition, because that's what you'd get if Labour shacks up with their neighbours on the far left. Hipkins yesterday first claimed not have read the manifesto. Whatever. This is the manifesto of a party he could well be sitting round the cabinet table within a year from now. He then refused to rule out anything in it. It won't rule out the hammer. And I won't rule out the sickle. The Greens are by far Hipkins' biggest Achilles heel, and therefore Luxon's greatest strength. Remember the hit in the polls Labour took over "defend da police"? Here's the thing about us New Zealanders, your middle voters, we may not right now be affected by the inheritance taxes, wealth taxes, higher income taxes, the company tax hikes which would put them amongst highest in the developed world. But the problem for Hipkins and Co. is that we'd like to be. Kiwi families would like to start a business and create a life for their families. An asset. An income. A future. They dream of working their way up the ladder to get that better salary to get that house they've been saving to own. They don't think it's fair for part of mum and dad's life work and savings to be stolen by the state. The election of John Key showed us families are ambitious. They believe in themselves to do better. They're motivated and ready for this recession to be over so we can get on with it. I've never doubted that spirit in New Zealand. That spirit hasn't left for Australia, it was hidden under a rock for six years. And yes, there are social problems here too. But what we learnt from the fading days of Hipkins reign is that voters don't trust if they give up their hard-earned money and assets, that the state has the ability or wherewithal to change any of this. To fix it. They're like Temu versions of a Michael Joseph Savage. Many of the houses he built still stand, building never started on most of Chippy's. And that brings us to the final C word: communist, because what else do you call them? The Greens are planning a roadshow after their pre-Budget announcement. My only question for Chlöe, Mārama and Co. is: will you be travelling to these towns and cities by bicycle or will be flying on an aeroplane?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the time of preparing this show Craig Renney and the CTU have been banned by Treasury to attend the budget lock up for the first time ever. Along with other third party, non-media groups such as the TPU, Business NZ and the NZ Initiative have also been banned. The company that makes BHN applied for access to the lock up and we'll tell you the whole sordid story tonight after 9pmMarama Davidson joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk the Green Party Alternative Budget. The Green Party is proposing an "income guarantee" that would give everyone who is out of work at least $395 a week, and to completely overhaul the Working for Families scheme. It is one of the announcements in its alternative Budget revealed this morning.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

The lack of public toilet facilities in Dublin city has been an ongoing issue for many years. However, the Green Party are pushing for more and more public buildings to open their doors for those people who need a bathroom break. But, how does the system work?Joining Seán to discuss is Feljin Jose, a Dublin City Councillor for the Green Party...

On Monday May 12 the EcoAction Committee of the Green Party held a webinar on Zero Waste. You can view the webinar on the Green Party's youtube channel. Zero waste, or waste minimization, is a set of principles focused on waste prevention that encourages redesigning resource life cycles so that all products are repurposed and/or reused. The goal is to avoid sending trash to landfills, incinerators, , or any other part of the environment. Here we have part of the presentation by Chris Burger who is Chair of both NY State and National Sierra Club Zero Waste Committees.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea brings us part of the EcoAction Committee of the Green Party's presentation on Zero Waste by Chris Burger who is Chair of both NY State and National Sierra Club Zero Waste Committees. Then, Moses Nagel speaks with Barbara Smith about the Trump administration's list of forbidden books (which she is on with one of her books), the conversation about the male loneliness epidemic and the recent national meeting of Jewish Voice for Peace. Later on, Aundrea Cunliffe speaks with protesters at an event hosted by the Albany County Republican Committee with keynote speaker Elise Stefanik After that, Twon Wood is in the studio to Promote his 3rd installment of Hill Bomber, a Comic book art series consisting of Twon's illustrations inspired by his experiences in Skateboarding, Comedy and life. Finally, for the 100th Poetry Segment, Thom Francis goes all the way to the beginning to his very first interview with Dan wilcox. Co-hosts: Caelan McPherson & Vinny DamaPoleto Engineer: Jalaya Reid

We are back!It's been a while and  well..  everything is kinda getting a bit shit. We have breached 1.5C, the Labour Party are spent and its not rained in England for two bloody months. Andrew and Lucy got together to discuss all the big events over the last six months and reflect on the local election results in England. We also covered Zack Polanski's leadership bid for the Green Party and if "Eco Populism" is the way to unite the left and send Nigel Farage packing. LinksListen to Lucy's episode of Trash Future here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmPbzlYNYZEZack Polanski's campaign website https://backzack.com/Shout outsGreater Manchester Coalition of Disabled Peoplehttps://gmcdp.com/James Taylor Manchester Unison Support the show

The U.S. and U.K. announce a trade deal, Syria confirms indirect talks with Israel, Australia's Green Party leader loses his Melbourne seat, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is elected the first-ever American pope, X blocks 8,000 accounts in India under a government order, King Charles III joins veterans in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE day, Trump nominates Dr. Casey Means as surgeon general, a study links climate-driven wildfires to 15K US deaths, Bill Gates promises to give away his fortune by 2045, and Disney announces plans to build a theme park in Abu Dhabi. Sources: www.verity.news

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump both claim victory over the new US-UK trade deal. Plus: An interview with Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer on why she's not running in the next leadership contest. With NoJusticeMTG and Steven Methven.

I give a few brief updates on alternative political parties, then discuss the rising profiles of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the roles they may play in the 2028 Presidential election. I also explain how the recent history of the Republican Party can help us understand what is happening in the Democratic Party and what new possibilities this opens.01:30: The Libertarian Party in danger of collapse;04:40: Update on the Green Party;05:05: Growth of the Forward Party;08:00: RFK's rising profile among Republicans;16:15: Nicole Shanahan expresses doubt about RFK;18:59: AOC's as a possible Presidential contender;26:06: Republicans' history compared to Democrats' current situation.

In the third episode of the monthly Career Edit podcast, Dean Connelly and Elizabeth Howlett discuss The Ultimate Talent Attraction Guide, created by Latte in partnership with PRmoment. The pair run down how to attract and retain talent in the PR sector, and some of the issues surrounding this. Additionally, Howlett and Connelly talk about April's people moves.1 mins: Howlett thanks the PRmoment podcast sponsors PRCA, reminds listeners about: Creative Moment Awards' earlybird entryThursday Club networking sessions sponsored by 72Point Media (follow Ben Smith for more information)The highly-anticipated return of the PR Masterclass: AI in PR2 mins: Connelly opens up discussion for April's people moves:Thuli Weerasena and Kara Buffrey, both senior PR's in the hotel and restaurant team at W Communications launching digital-first PR agency CHOMPLauren Williamson moves from associate director at MHP Group to ThreeSixtyJack Rodgers, the former press strategist for the Green Party joins Amnesty International as media and PR managerLouise Mason-Rutherford has moved back to Burson Buchanan as partner, after stints at Blakeney and Citigate Dewe Rogerson8 mins: Connelly and Howlett dive into The Ultimate Talent Attraction Guide. Connelly explains that he spoke to winners of The PRmoment Awards 2025 to find out how they are attracting talent.9 mins: “You don't have a business without people especially when you work in PR when you're competing for clients.”Connelly runs through big mistakes when creating an employer brand, starting with the job interview process.12 mins: Why the benefits package is so important“Benefits have become so important and people are becoming more aware of the value of benefits.”16 mins: “The best benefit I've seen…”17 mins: The importance of selling the opportunity to the candidate19 mins: “Talent attraction is down to the touch points someone has with business.”20 mins: Howlett and Connelly briefly touch on flexible working as a benefit22 mins: The rollback of DEI and talent attraction“You just need to be honest about where you are with it.”32 mins: Keeping in contact with your new recruit to ensure they don't ghost you on day one

For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March, Oto spoke to him about The $2 billion boost for naval helicopters, the voting ban for prisoners and the party's new members bill to ensure that imported products meet animal welfare regulations. For this week's Get Action! He spoke to Tara Forde from Aotearoa Covid Action to discuss a petition of hers calling for improvements to the air quality in schools. And he spoke to Rachel Mackintosh from E Tu Union to discuss Brooke Van Velden's changes to pay equity claims Max spoke to National Co-chair of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, John Minto, about the attack on the ‘Conscience', a Freedom Flotilla boat which was loaded with life-saving humanitarian aid for Gaza, before being disabled off the coast of Malta. And he spoke to Ronan Payinda, a student at the University of Auckland, who led a study which looked into the location and frequency of Vape stores, around schools in Aotearoa New Zealand.

UK's Electoral System Challenges Naomi Smith, Chief Executive of Best for Britain, discusses the challenges of the UK's first-past-the-post electoral system and its impact on political strategies. She points out that the system is no longer working effectively for the two main parties, with recent elections showing candidates winning with as little as 22-25% of the vote.This situation has led to discussions about whether major parties should try to appeal to their core supporters or attempt to win over voters from other parties. Naomi emphasises the need for a new approach to address the limitations of the current electoral system.Brexit's Impact on UK Economy and PoliticsNaomi and Nick discussed the impact of Brexit on the UK economy and the political landscape. Naomi highlighted the fragmentation of voter preferences, with people switching from Labour to Reform UK and the Greens. She noted that Labour's inability to deliver progressive economic policies was hurting their appeal. Nick criticised Nigel Farage for the economic consequences of Brexit, but Naomi points out that the media rarely questions Reform UK's policies beyond Brexit. They agreed that politicians need to lead the conversation and not just react to past elections.UK Politics: Fragmentation and ChallengesThe discussion focuses on the current state of UK politics, particularly the Conservative Party's struggles and the rise of Reform UK. Naomi says that the political landscape is fragmented, with different parties leading in various regions. She notes that Labour needs to provide a compelling vision to motivate progressive voters. The conversation also touches on the potential for a "regressive alliance" between Conservatives and Reform UK, and the need for Labour to deliver meaningful change if they win the next election.Labour's Strategy and Progressive Party RelationsThe discussion focuses on the Labour Party's current strategy and its relationship with other progressive parties. Naomi suggests that Labour is losing more votes to the Liberal Democrats, SNP, and Green Party than to Reform UK. She also mentions internal concerns within the Labour Party about the proposed Welfare Bill, which could increase poverty and break manifesto promises. The conversation then shifts to the Green Party's perspective, with Naomi stating that Green Party leaders feel Labour is arrogant and unwilling to engage in discussions about combating the far right. The Greens' decision to run more candidates in the last election is attributed to a lack of reciprocation from Labour for their previous cooperation. Naomi expressed optimism about Britain's future, emphasising the need to address issues such as stagnant wages and declining public services. Read all about it!Naomi Smith is one of the country's most incisive commentators on politics & the UK-Europe relationship. She can also be found on Bluesky . Naomi is also a seasoned podcaster, co-hosting the Quiet Riot Pod, the politics podcast with more passion, less shouting & lots of laughter. Nick Cohen's @NichCohen4 latest Substack column Writing from London on politics and culture from the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Issue this week: Prime Minister Mark Carney's new minority government faces multiple challenges, but where should he start? What's next for the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre? Plus, can the Green Party find a role on Parliament Hill? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The Greens are revealing parts of their alternative budget - set to cost about $8 billion over four years. It's calling for a Ministry of Green Works, a Government agency supporting sustainable infrastructure - including regional forestry. The party estimates it would create 40,000 jobs. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick won't release more details - but says their costed independent budget will be released in about two weeks. "In about a fortnight's time, we'll be unveiling our Green budget, which will show people how we can have an economy that reduces the cost of living, improves quality of life and also reduces climate-changing emissions." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Mark Carney looks for parliamentary partners ahead of in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump. Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault resigns.  Canada's Gross Domestic Product is down 0.2% in February.  Ontario Premier Doug Ford tees off on what he calls "bleeding heart judges," and accuses some of being ideologically-driven.  US official testifies in support of Israel at the International Court of Justice.  Today marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war. The Kremlin says Russia has a duty to win the war in Ukraine, as it intensifies attacks on Dnipro and Kharkiv. King Frederik of Denmark is visiting Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory US President Trump says he wants to annex.

Vancouver police confirm 9 people died after a car drove into crowd at Vancouver street festival.Final day of campaigning for leader before federal election tomorrow.Green Party fighting for its survival this election.

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We hear from Mark Dunlea about the latest developments related to the Dunn landfill in Then, we hear from the Green Party about the stock transfer tax and Earth Day. Later on, Rosemary Armao explores the role of average citizens in piercing the veil of government secrecy. We then have a live interview about the upcoming Voices of Resilience: Denim Day Open Mic on April 30th. Finally, Sina Basila Hickey talks with two lead educators with Youth FX to learn about their 16th annual world premiere screening. Co-hosts: Benno Greene & Mark Dunlea Engineer: Jalaya Reid

New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the Deputy Prime Minister has lost sight of the real issues in favour of an "imported culture war". Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann.

Decades of LGBTQ+ organizing in Australia are captured in the memoir of Peter De Waal, and the spirit of his book launching at the site of the early movement's first meetings is captured by Sydney correspondent Barry McKay. And in NewsWrap: the United Kingdom's Supreme Court rejects the Scottish government's argument that transgender women should have full access to women's services, gender dysphoria is no longer covered by U.S. laws banning discrimination against people with disabilities, a transgender Green Party candidate for the Norwegian parliament believes her country should offer asylum to trans people from the U.S., the parliament dominated by Hungary's authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán bans LGBTQ Pride events, the authoritarian-leaning administration of would-be U.S. President Donald Trump defunds the museum devoted to Black queer rights activist Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Marcos Najera and Lucia Chappelle (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the April 21, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Joining Iain Dale for this special edition of Cross Question to mark Earth Day are Green Party leader Adrian Ramsay, Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice, climate change lawyer Tessa Khan and clean energy businessman Michael Liebreich.

State lawmakers, led by Assemblymember Phil Steck and Senator James Sanders Jr., gathered with advocates during Earth Week in front of the NY Stock Exchange to urge the state to reinstate the Stock Transfer Tax. Originally enacted in 1905, the Stock Transfer Tax was a modest half-penny levy on stock trades. However, it was repealed in 1981, resulting in an estimated loss of $13 to $17 billion in annual revenue for the state. With the pending threat of reduced federal funding, it is more critical than ever for New York to explore sustainable revenue sources. Reinstating the Stock Transfer Tax would provide much-needed funding for essential program. Some of the funds would be dedicated to climate efforts. Gloria Mattera of the Green Party, one of the speakers, talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about the tax as well as climate and Earth Day.

Is the government trying to copy Nigel Farage?Joining Iain Dale for this special edition of Cross Question to mark Earth Day are Green Party leader Adrian Ramsay, Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice, climate change lawyer Tessa Khan and clean energy businessman Michael Liebreich.

Reform UK is contesting nearly all the 1,600 council seats up for re-election on the 1st of May.And, with the popularity of Labour dropping in the polls since the general election, and the Conservatives stagnant, could the Green Party position itself as the real opposition to Reform?PoliticsJOE went to Kent to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus: At the San Diego zoo, elephants go viral when video captures their touching and fascinating reaction to an earthquake.  Also: Filmmaker Sepideh Farsi on the death of her new documentary's subject: 25 year old Gazan photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, reported killed in an Israeli airstrike.

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet gear up for their second major showdown of this election campaign. Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault releases full, costed platform. A key infrastructure project to divert energy to Nunavut is taking a step forward  U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, are in Paris to hold talks about Ukraine, Iran. Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, seen as a key broker between E.U., U.S. as she meets Donald Trump in Washington today. Hearing begins to examine whether to give the Menendez Brothers a reduced sentence.

Plus: A Michigan bookstore gets a lot of unexpected help moving its entire inventory. Also: Ahead of the inaugural game of the new Northern Super League, founder and soccer star Diana Matheson tells Nil it's been years in the making to get to the first professional women's soccer game ever played on Canadian soil. But now that we're here, she knows Canada is ready.

Bank of Canada overnight interest rate remains unchanged at 2.75 percent. Green Party dropped from federal leaders' debates for not running enough candidates.  Some Quebec employers are worried reduced immigration will compound labour shortages. Malaysia is latest stop in Chinese president Xi Jinping's regional trade tour. Bank of Canada to set its latest interest rate in midst of global economic chaos. UK Supreme Court defines 'woman' as biological, but adds trans people have legal protection against discrimination and harassment. 

The Green Party aims to be the environmental conscience of parliament. But its popularity has waned as people consider strategic voting in the face of other concerns – and as climate change slips as a priority for voters. We speak to Green Party advisor Daniel Green about how the party is balancing its climate policy with other issues in this election and whether co-leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May can overcome their low poll numbers. We also hear from voters on whether climate is a ballot box priority.

Canada's main election rivals are on stage tonight for one of their toughest challenges: the French language debate. The Conservatives, NDP and Bloc Québécois will be out to take the sheen off the Liberals who are doing well in the polls. Absent from the stage will be the Green Party, which lost its spot at the eleventh hour.And: Dozens of ridings where First Nations people dominate – are close races in this campaign. But their issues have not found much traction, so the question is how many will choose to cast a ballot?Also: A new chapter in Canadian sports is about to begin. The long-awaited "Northern Super League" – Canada's first pro women's soccer league – launches tonight with its inaugural match in Vancouver.Plus: The Bank of Canada stands pat on interest rates, the UK Supreme Court rules on the definition of “woman”, and more.

The federal election is in two weeks, on April 28 – so the Decibel has invited the leaders from Canada's major parties onto the show to share their vision for the country.And while environmental concerns haven't been top-of-mind in this election … Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault says he isn't just concerned about climate change.Pedneault – who previously served as the party's deputy leader from 2022 to 2024 – is proposing bold policies on a range of issues Canadians are facing, from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats to the high cost of living.The former journalist and human rights investigator, who has spent the better part of the last decade and a half working and living abroad, believes more progressive ideas are needed in this election. But the Greens are lagging in the polls, and Pedneault is running in a Liberal stronghold … So how will they be effective if they don't make it to the House of Commons?Today, Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault joins us from Montreal. Ahead of the leader debates this Thursday, we ask him about his party's daring proposals, what the Greens are offering Canadians, and if he's returning to Canadian politics for good.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com