Podcast appearances and mentions of sue bradford

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford. They discuss a directive from Police regarding shoplifters that has some scratching their heads and the death of a 19-year-old during a private Run It Straight game.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford. They discuss Shane Jones' message to those opposing the Government's mining strategy and debate the right way to brew coffee. 

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford & Scott Campbell. They discuss: what's happening in Kashmir and the Auckland super city 15 years on. Plus we hear from care worker Crissie on the human face of pay equity. Sue Bradford is an activist, advocate and former Green MP Scott Campbell is managing director of Strategicly Consulting and a former TV3 political journalist

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford & Scott Campbell. They discuss why some ex-prisoners struggle to access the banking system. Plus the alleged Colin McCahon painting that popped up in a london auction house. Is it the real deal? Sue Bradford is an activist, advocate and former Green MP Scott Campbell is managing director of Strategicly Consulting and a former TV3 political journalist

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panelists Sue Bradford & Peter Dunne. The trio discuss: Winston Peters taking aim at Green MP Benjamin Doyle's social media posts, the governments Cook Straight ferry announcements, and plans to increase competition in the supermarket sector.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford & Peter Dunne. The trio discuss: who should enforce the new wage theft law, whether cafe's are getting dangerously loud, and Wallace asks... What happened to hobbies? Sue Bradford is an activist and former Green MP Peter Dunne a former cabinet minister and former leader of United Future

Tonight on the second part of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss President Donald Trump's desire to rename the Gulf of Mexico and an Ashburton resident being told to care for the heritage-listed tree on their property themselves.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss a new report suggesting retirees will need alternative savings and that spark in interest in security technology.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to discuss the proposed demolishment of Begonia House in Wellington, Auckland's expensive Christmas tree and Jaguar's confusing new ad campaign.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to review the coalition Government a year on and discuss Australia's social media ban, which some are calling unconstitutional.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Madison Burgess-Smth & Sue Bradford discuss how inequality affects educational outcomes, lawn bowls in schools & bad parking,

System Change Aotearoa have kindly provided us the audio from their 20 August 2024 public meeting about a radical left party in NZ. Enjoy!Do we need a new party of the radical left? This is a crucial question facing anticapitalists in Aotearoa today.We live in an era of extreme inequality. The threat of climate breakdown looms over everything. Yet governments around the world sit idly by as the rich get richer and the climate crisis worsens.On the left, we see a clear explanation for this: the capitalist system is designed to always prioritise corporate profits over people and planet. Yet right-wing populism is on the rise, scapegoating minorities for society's problems. Aotearoa now has the most right-wing government in decades, pursuing an agenda of austerity whilst attacking Te Tiriti.We must organise to fight back. But do we need a new party to do this?System Change Aotearoa is excited to host Sue Bradford to speak on this vital topic. Sue is a lifelong activist who has been fighting for working people for decades. She will be drawing on her experience as a former Green Party MP and candidate for Mana, as she shares her thoughts on why a new party is necessary.Sue published a paper on this subject in 2017. She argued that the role of such a party is not merely to stand in elections. We are talking about a party which seeks to organise the resistance to capitalism across society, in workplaces and in the streets, and in Parliament only when it is strategic to do so.Elliot Crossan will be speaking on behalf of System Change. He will be speaking on the rebirth of the radical left across the world in the last decade, and why the time for a new party is right.Website: systemchange.nz FB: facebook.com/systemchangenz Insta: instagram.com/systemchangeaotearoa Twitter: twitter.com/systemchangenz

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mark Sainsbury & Sue Bradford discuss changes to Auckland's Local Alcohol Plan - no booze from the botteshop after 9PM. Plus - is it right for the gentailers to be raking in massive profits whilst people are struggling to afford power? Sue Bradford is a community-based activist and former Green MP Mark Sainsbury is a broadcaster & commentator [picture id="4KL3K0Z_BRADEN_FASTIER_STUFF_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mark Sainsbury & Sue Bradford discuss the impact of Winstone Pulp closing it's Karioi pulpmill & Tangiwai Sawmills. Plus is it ok to pick flowers from public spaces? Sue Bradford is a community-based activist and former Green MP Mark Sainsbury is a broadcaster & commentator [picture id="4KKR13O_Media_3_jfif" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford & James Elliot discuss the Olympic opening ceremony and why political donations have trebled. Sue Bradford is a community activist & former Green MP James Elliot is an English language Teacher [picture id="4KMEA9U_000_364Z9UB_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford & James Elliot discuss whether we should ban sandwich boards on footpaths, and if the river Seine will be clean enough for swimming. Sue Bradford is a community activist & former Green MP James Elliot is an English language Teacher [picture id="4MTTKYNīmage_crop_101363" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and Stephen Franks discuss controversial accomodation entitlements for MPs and the rezoning and changing of heritage rules for Wellington: one group is asking for a judical review.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant, libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Sue Bradford, legendary left-wing activist and former Green MP. Simon Wilson, visionary NZ Herald columnist. Topics: Kāinga Ora Reforms - Bill English and National's involvement. Political Party Showdowns - Analysis of National, Greens, and Labour. OCR, Economy, and Budget Predictions - What's next for the economy? TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir discuss the allegations of inappropriate behaviour surfacing against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, following her outburst in the House - and the party's response. And the still unresolved question of New Zealand's participation in AUKUS Pillar Two. Sue Bradford is a community-based activist and former Green MP. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir discuss the allegations of inappropriate behaviour surfacing against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, following her outburst in the House - and the party's response. And the still unresolved question of New Zealand's participation in AUKUS Pillar Two. Sue Bradford is a community-based activist and former Green MP. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and Ed McKnight discuss Keeping New Zealand Beautiful's struggle for funding, plus we speak to former deputy mayor of Wellington Helene Ritchie about the movement to Save Petone Wharf.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and Ed McKnight discuss the first day of the Government's national cell phone ban in schools and personal debt putting rent-to-own homes out of reach, even for high earners.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas discuss the banning of disposable vapes, and hear from a parent in response to changes to disability funding for carers.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas discuss the upwards trend in opioid prescription for over 65s. The panellists also share their thoughts on the first four months of the new government. Plus, local community papers are set to be preserved as part of NZ's history.

Today on the Panel, Susana and panellists Sue Bradford and Dean Hall discuss math anxiety and what we can do about it. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their minds' this week.

Today on the Panel, Susana and panellists Sue Bradford and Dean Hall discuss having the option of a mental health option when calling 111. Also, they discuss a letter penned by doctors against ditching smoke free legislation, and whether dark chocolate or milk chocolate is superior.

Today on the Panel, Susana and panellists Sue Bradford and Dean Hall discuss whether replacing the dispute resolution scheme to an independent external model. Plus, they discuss if women will be more impacted by public sector cuts, and how the price of cocoa is impacting our chocolate industry.

The Green Party has to find a replacement co-leader now James Shaw has announced his departure, but will the Greens head in a new direction? Former Green MP, Sue Bradford, shares her thoughts on what the future holds for parliament's third largest party. Plus why on earth is there a court case underway in India over butter chicken and top UK comedian, Russell Howard, joins Newsable for a chat and that conversation just went all over the place!

Today on the show, Wallace and panellists Conor English and Sue Bradford discuss the dangers of 'wine mum' culture and self-checkouts. Also, Wallace hosts the final Panel Show 'n' Tell session for the year.

Wallace and panellists Conor English and Sue Bradford talk to an author about the trials and tribulations of online reviews. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their minds this week.

Today on the show, Wallace and panellists Conor English and Sue Bradford discuss the Government's legislation to return New Zealand to using the old Resource Management Act, 2023 in education and resolving conflict at Christmas.

Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Scott Campbell follow up an earlier discussion about the state of healthcare in rural centres, talk about commonly mispronounced words and a Hawke's Bay couple who handed in a bag of cash they stumbled across.

Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Scott Campbell discuss Youthline opening up their helplines 24/7. 

Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Scott Campbell discuss Labour's potentially shifting stance on a capital gains and wealth tax and the uproar in Auckland over the sudden announcement of a plan to remove all carparks and loading zones on Karangahape Road. 

How about this for a statistic to make you proud to be a New Zealander?  In the past seven years, since Oranga Tamariki was established, 57 kids have died because of abuse or neglect in New Zealand.   They're the numbers being reported today as we try to get our heads around the death of another toddler, Ruthless Empire, who died just days before his second birthday from what the police described as “blunt force trauma”.  Not only that. But none of the people living in the house where he was living bothered taking him to hospital for another 12 hours after he was assaulted.  So he didn't have a hope, did he?   There was one comment that the cop in charge of the investigation said over the weekend that really stuck with me. Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard said the level of violence towards Baby Ru was “difficult to fathom”.  And when you get a detective talking like that - who will have seen all sorts of things - you just know that this poor little boy really suffered.  When the anti-smacking law came into effect in May 2007, supporters of it said it would reduce the number of infant deaths in New Zealand. When I say the law “came in”, it was actually an amendment to existing legislation.   Because, up until that point, the Crimes Act said parents couldn't be prosecuted for assaulting their kids because there was a legal defence of “reasonable force”.  So Green Party MP at-the-time, Sue Bradford, championed the amendment which became known then, and is still known now, as the anti-smacking law.   And you may well remember people who supported it at the time saying that it was going to mean a reduction in the infant death rate.   Because if parents weren't allowed to smack their kids, then there was less likelihood of someone really losing the plot and smacking a child to death. That was one of the arguments in favour of it  And I thought the same too at the time. But kids are still dying. 57 of them in the past seven years. Baby Ru being the latest.  Which tells me that the anti-smacking law has failed. Yes, there will undoubtedly be less kids getting smacked by their parents than there used to be.   But is a child being killed every six-and-a-half weeks - because that's what this stat being reported today averages out at - is that a good reason to say ‘woohoo, that anti-smacking law really worked'.  Because it hasn't. And it is shameful that kids are still dying in these numbers here in New Zealand.  But even though I think the anti-smacking law has failed, I don't think that's a reason to get rid of it or amend it back to what it used to be. I think we still need it  Because why would you change the law and make it ok to beat kids? You just wouldn't, would you.  But my thinking is that as long as there is a law to protect kids - even though it's failing - as it's there, it is going to make some people think twice about how they discipline their kids. So my view is that it's failed, but we still need it.  And then there is Oranga Tamariki. It's been around for seven years and, in that time, 57 kids have died because of abuse or neglect in New Zealand.   That's another fail. How could it be anything else? But it was always going to fail. Because when you've got an organisation that gets 70,000 to 80,000 calls every year from people who think a child might be in danger, of course there are going to be failures.  I'm not saying it's good enough. But, sadly, it is inevitable. And kids like Baby Ru are the ones who suffer the consequences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Wayne Langford, Sue Bradford and Tim Hurdle.

Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and Conor English get excited for the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week.

Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and Conor English discuss the vulnerability of consumers if they don't say the magic words when talking to their power company. Also, they discuss political donations being higher than ever and weaponised incompetence.

Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and Conor English discuss offshore scams and the admission by our police that they can't do much here. Plus, they discuss the worst month of the year for falls and how to survive in the bush.

It's time for Pae Kōrero - and on Mondays, it's our statespeople - our former MPs, two great thinkers. He's a former national minister and Attorney General, it is of course Chris Finlayson. And she was once a Green MP, Sue Bradford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Pae Korero, and on Mondays it's our Statespeople - our former MPs, two thoughtful, insightful commentators. He is a former national minister and Attorney General, it is of course Chris Finlayson. And she was once a prominent Green MP - it's Sue Bradford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Pae Korero, our panel segment on Tova.  Today it's our statespeople - our former MPs, two thoughtful, insightful commentators. He is a former National minister and Attorney General, it is of course Chris Finlayson. And she was once a Green MP, Sue Bradford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Pae Korero - our panel show here on Tova. On Mondays it's our statespeople - our former MPs, two thoughtful, insightful commentators. He's a former national minister and Attorney General, it is of course Chris Finlayson. And she was once a Green MP, Sue Bradford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Pae Korero - our panel segment here on Tova. On Mondays it's our statespeople - our former MPs. He was once a National minister and Attorney General, it's Chris Finlayson. And she was once a Green MP, Sue Bradford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a successful protest - and how do you win others to your cause?

It's time for our panel segment Pae Korero. On Mondays we are joined by our former MPs -  He was once a National Minister and Attorney General, it's Chris Finlayson, and she was once a Green MP, Sue Bradford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week in studio with the greatest of all time Sue Bradford and ACT Party leader David Seymour.  Damien Grant will also be present. Issue 1: KiwiSaver GST U-turn, 24 hours for disabled feedback on Covid restrictions and more kids in cars – has Labour lost control despite all the Comm Staff? Issue 2: LGNZ launches guide against candidate extremists – prudent defence of democracy or neo-mccarthyism?  Issue 3: Ram raiding crime vs organised crime vs Helen Clark's war on drugs – aren't we all losing? and Issue 4: SIS/GCSB Minister on 5 Eyes tour – who is the biggest threat? China, Russia, or the NZ State? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Pae Korero, our panel discussion here on Tova. On Mondays we welcome our former MPs...  He was once a National Minister and Attorney General, Chris Finlayson. And she was once a Green MP, Sue Bradford!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backbench MPs have been hitting the headlines in the last few weeks, but what do they actually do?

It's time for our panel segment - Pae Korero. On Monday's we enlist the thoughts and words of our former statespeople Chris Finlayson and Sue Bradford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 'I've Been Thinking' panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas discuss the Green Party leadership and using light  therapy lamps to tackle the winter blues. 

Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas speak to a New Zealanders in Taiwan following Nancy Pelosi's visit. Plus, they discuss firearm prohibition orders and they hear from an expert who will settle the question once and for all- are New Zealanders bad drivers?

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas discuss new unemployment figures and the climate adaptation plan. Plus, we hear our panellists thoughts on whether the Government's cost of living payments should be investigated.

Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas speak the person who skateboarded down Dunedin's Baldwin Street. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week.

On Mondays, Pae Kōrero is our statespeople panel featuring former MPs. He was once a National Minister and Attorney General Chris Finlayson and she was once a Green MP Sue Bradford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Part Two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists discuss a universal payment thought-experiment, reforming the Building Act, and the high cost of participating in sport in the Wellington region.

On The Panel today Sue Bradford and Dean Hall discuss the influx of illness this winter and the aftermath of last week's decision to overturn Roe v Wade. They ask listeners to come to the defence of Hamilton after Chris Finlayson called it "Dullsville".

Today on our panel - Pae Korero - we turn to our former politicians! Chris Finlayson, former National MP & former Attorney General, and former Green MP Sue Bradford. Today we're looking at the Australian Election results, the passing of Joe Hawke, and Jacinda Ardern's trip to the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for Pae Korero - our panel segment. On Mondays we talk to our statespeople - Chris Finlayson, former National MP & former Attorney General and Sue Bradford - former Green MP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM in isolation, petrol prices, the pre-budget law and order announcement, and petrol pricesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by former MPs Sue Bradford and Chris Finlayson, discussing topics such as weapons for Ukraine, sanctions for Russia, and the uptake of Te Reo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's Leader Christopher Luxon wants to change the centre-right's reputation of caring about the economy more than those in poverty or the environment. He made the comments during a speech at National's caucus retreat in Queenstown. He says the lower rungs of society are breaking down and people don't have fair opportunities. Social activist and former Green MP Sue Bradford says she was "astounded" by the comments. She spoke to Corin Dann.

Panellists Jordan Williams and Sue Bradford discuss Britney Spears in court, human rights concerns in China, early childhood education teachers, and the National Party.

Panellists Jordan Williams and Sue Bradford discuss the latest Covid-19 developments, the Black Caps' win, and the joy of libraries.

Caitlin Cherry with Story of the Day and panellists Jordan Williams and Sue Bradford share what they've been thinking about lately.

Sue Bradford and Peter Dunne discuss the Australian Government deporting a 15-year-old to New Zealand, a new picture book called Aya and The Butterfly, and the latest polls.

Robert Kelly discusses Alabama's decision to overturn a ban on yoga in schools, while 'namaste' is still forbidden.

Sue Bradford and Peter Dunne discuss the Australian Government deporting a 15-year-old to New Zealand, a new picture book called Aya and The Butterfly, and the latest polls.

Sue Bradford and Peter Dunne discuss Six60's concert at Eden Park, a new report on diabetes, a Whangerei school bus petition, and the America's Cup.

Over March, we're hosting a series of talks recorded at the annual conference of Fightback Aotearoa/Australia (fightback.org.nz), on the 23rd of January 2021. This talk, by veteran Aotearoa/New Zealand activist Sue Bradford, concerns organisational futures for the left. The thumbnail image, of Bradford at a protest held by Auckland Action Against Poverty, was taken by Jason Oxenham for Newstalk ZB. You can find out more information on our podcast at jetpack.zoob.net

Sue Bradford is a former Green MP who served for three-and-a-bit terms of parliament between 1999 and 2009. She's an activist and academic... who resigned from parliament after unsuccessfully running for the co-leadership of the Green Party. She tells Susie Ferguson the election result is a chance for the Green to be challenging and to 'find their mojo again'.

What panellists Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir are thinking.

The Panel looks back at how last night's leaders debate was run. Former broadcaster Ian Johnstone talks to The Panel about how the role of host has changed over the years. There's a call for Air New Zealand to follow the initiative of other airlines who are offering the opportunity for people to enjoy the scenery and flight experience without actually going anywhere.

After three deaths in a week on New Zealand farms, Worksafe Agriculture sector lead, Al McCone talks to The Panel about how risks can be minimised. New Zealanders are keen to see more parties represented in Parliament, but the odds are stacked against the smaller political players.

Chlöe Swarbrick and Nick Smith battle it out over cannabis reform in our second election debate of 2020. On the day the Labour Party launches its election campaign, campaign chair Megan Woods joins us for a taste of what’s to come. On current polling, she'll be in Parliament: just who is ACT's Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden? She gives us her pitch. And political analysis from commentators Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir, and political reporter Anna Bracewell-Worrall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-19 survey: 40% of NZers at risk of hardship; Renewed debate over NZ Super post-lockdown; Missing trampers found alive in the Kahurangi National Park; Poem of the Week.

The Green Party, in holding up the coalition government, has tasted real power - but some of the party's grass roots members don't like what's being done with it. 

In this extract, taken from a recent Book Talk at Takapuna Library, Sue describes her political awakening in the 1960s and her journey as an activist. She comments on the current state of community organising. Sue Bradford Author Talk (2018), North Research, SA_0003_131

The Greens are putting the Labour - New Zealand First coalition ahead of its own stance on the waka jumping Bill.The party remains strongly opposed to the legislation which, if passed, would prevent MPs switching parties during the term.It would also stop MPs from becoming independent members, if they're ejected from their caucus.Former Green MP Sue Bradford told Chris Lynch it seems as though some MPs that are representing the Green party today are in a way really dishonoring the history of how they got there.    

John Cowan chats with community activist and former MP Sue Bradford.

A Major Leftwing Think Tank In Aotearoa: Call To Action Or Impossible Dream? Sue Bradford interviewed by Lisa Er. A Think Tank is a community-based not for profit organisation which undertakes detailed research and policy development in order to influence and enhance public policy formation across a broad range of issues, through publications, media work, lobbying, conferences, workshops and other forms of advocacy and education. To improve the lot of the many disadvantaged New Zealanders it is imperative that we Kiwis join together and stand up for a significantly more egalitarian society. If a Left Wing Think Tank can share input and influence in all sorts of areas where people show compassion for those less fortunate than themselves, then it will be well worth the effort getting this initiative off the ground.

Episode 42 Anti Smacking Bill FalloutHello and welcome to episode 42 of Jay Wont dart's podcast, where I talk about being one of the Invercargill 1915. I'll explain that later. My intro was a youtube video called Flight of the Hummingbird, I just ordered the book, about doing whatever you can, no matter how small, to make the world a better place.Its been over for a while now, I'd decided to hold off covering the results of the Anti Smacking Bill Referendum, in hope that an answer would come at the end of it. So far, nothing has changed, the referendum has been for nothing.To go over the Anti Smacking Bill again quickly, Sue Bradford, an MP of the minor Green Party proposed a bill, that the defense of "reasonable force for the purpose of correction"could be used by parents charged with assaulting their children. This was very upsetting to many parents who believed in physical discipline of their children, they were for smacking, and saw the law as taking away their right as parents to smack their children. The bill went into law 2007, a petition was to be held in 2009 once enough signatures were reached.Ok, so that was simplified, but it gets us to this year at least. The question being asked was "Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?"People have been very confused about what this actually means, and people against physical discipline have said that the question is very loaded, its designed to make you vote NO, that a smack is part of good parental correction, not something that parents should be recieve a lethal injection over. I totally agree, I think the question is over the top, its literally saying that something good parents do could now be turned into a "criminal offense", making good parents equal to murderers. I think a question like "do you think physical discipline of children is acceptable" would have been much better, although I guess people for smacking could say that "physical discipline" sounds scary, and that they would prefer smacking. I dont like the word smacking, because I see it as another loaded thing, in NZ, smacking generally means a light slap on the hand or the bottom of a child, people who believe in smacking dont agree that its violent, they see it as a correction thing and quite acceptable. The word smacking is a way of hiding the violent aspect of hitting another person, I think, so I'd prefer not to use the word "smacking". "Prime Minister John Key said of the question [The question] "could have been written by Dr Seuss - this isn't Green Eggs and Ham, this is yes means no and no means yes, but we're all meant to understand what the referendum means. I think it's ridiculous myself." The referendum went ahead, and most of the country seemed very angry their right to smack their children was being taken away, most polls had about 80 percent support for smacking. I'll mention that people FOR the law change say that you could still smack your children, but others focus on moving away from physical discipline, so even I am confused as to whether smacking is banned or not banned! Sue Bradford, who came up with the bill, has been quoted mentioning "this doesnt make smacking illegal" but also "this makes smacking illegal" type comments, so who really knows what the bill means. For this episode, Im focusing on the "anti smacking bill" as meaning its against smacking full stop, as its physical discipline, and thats what the bill is focused on.Most of this episode will be clips.The first things I'll play will be people asking you to vote for their side in the referendum. I'll play two, this is Sue Bradford who wrote the law change, and Deborah Morris-Travers of Barnardos, a New Zealand child welfare group.Here I have a radio debate I quite liked, remember, the Yes side is essentially against smacking, the No side is for smacking.People generally were for smacking still, most polls were somewhere over 80 percent FOR smacking children, so thats a No vote. It became clear that the referendum would go the No voters side, allowing parents to physically discipline their children. This was mentioned in this news piece while the votes were being checked.Things were not looking good for my side, against smacking, a Yes voter. Overwhelmingly , the final results of the nine million dollar referendum, that took place two years after the law was changed to supposedly ban smacking, were 87.6 percent voting No, for smacking, just amazing, absolutely overwhelmingly for smacking. Thats basically 9 out of 10 New Zealanders, who voted in this referendum. Voter turnout was 54%. Just over 1.6 million votes were cast, about 1.3 million were for smacking. The places most against smacking, were Auckland and Wellington, the two largest cities in New Zealand, both had about 30 percent of people against smacking, only about 70 percent for smacking, which is VERY high compared to the rest of the country, where 80-90 percent were for smacking.The places with the highest proportion of no voters, for smacking, were rural areas, including the Clutha Southland area, which is rural Southland, the province I live in. Invercargill city, where I actually live was different, but by less than a percentage point. My city, Invercargill, had 57.4% voter turnout, with 92.17% for smacking, and just a tiny 7.48% against. Amazing. 23,596 people for smacking, and just 1,915 against smacking here in Invercargill. So thats how I am one of the Invercargill 1915. I think I'll have to make "1 of the Invercargill 1915"t shirts, so we can recognise each other in public.I knew this referendum would go this way, but its still shocking to see how outnumbered my position was. Im sure the question itself has much to do with this, but even then, people feel smacking is a parents right, and that not being allowed to smack children is giving the child yet another right, and taking away from the parents power. Thats a common feeling in New Zealand, that the bad people are running amok, and hard working people are being held back by a PC nanny state. However, the big thing about this referendum, it was non binding, even if 100% of the voters wanted the law changed back, to supposedly allow smacking again, then the government of New Zealand didnt have to change anything! And, so far, John Key has said he wont change the law! People are VERY annoyed! Apparently, the no vote leaders are very upset, but looking out my window, 92% of my city hasnt formed a mob with pitch forks to get me, yet.So, John Key, the new prime minister of New Zealand will no doubt have lost an enormous amount of support thanks to not changing the law. He says he feels the law is working, the man on the street says he is being arrogant and not listening to roughly 90% of the voting public. However, even if the law were to be changed, would another referendum need to be held? How much would that cost? AND, the side for smacking, the leaders have different idea about what smacking should be, At least one right wing MP believes in using a tool, what I'd call a weapon, like a wooden spoon or ruler, as he believes it gives the attacker, or in his words, parent, better control of what they are doing, in my words, better striking abilities over the child they are hitting. I'll play this news piece about a new possible law change.This bill was thrown out, it came to nothing, just like the 9 million dollar referendum.So, most people in New Zealand are for smacking, apparently, and yet the government wont change back the law that supposedly bans smacking your children. Nothing seems like it will change, except perhaps the people who voted right wing MP John Key into power, will not vote for him again, thats certainly what they are threatening to do. But, who will they vote for? Theres really only the minor ACT party against the law change, its hard to believe ACT getting in by itself. Who knows, its sure going to be interesting to see the government try and win peoples support again.My outro will be special clip from Deborah Morris Travers.Thank you for listening.You can find the script for this episode, as well as downloads for every episode of Jay Wont darts podcast at jaywontdart.blogspot.comIf you want to contact me, even just to say you listened, send an email to jaywontdart@gmail.com, j a y w o n t d a r t @ gmail.com, I'd appreciate it.Have a super happy day, bye.Sources=======http://www.3news.co.nz/Parents-not-being-criminalised-no-need-to-change-law---Key/tabid/419/articleID/117843/Default.aspx

Episode 36 Anti Smacking BillHello and welcome to another episode of Jay Wont dart's podcast, where I mention my opinion on the Trademe Message Board and made fun of for being vegan.This episode, I'll talk briefly about the Anti Smacking bill thats caused grief in New Zealand.My intro was from No Agenda 104.Before I forget, hi to anyone from the TradeMe Message Board who's listening, I wish I could have gotten some recordings from you to play, no matter what side you are on. Hi to wayne472, merrigj, mikey853nz, and anyone else who is listening from New Zealand. I could be wrong about details I mention in this episode, so feel free to correct me, I'll give out my email address at the end of this episode.A little background about New Zealand politics for international listeners. In New Zealand we have MMP, which is a system in which several small-ish parties can band together and become a government, its not "X vs Y", if party X doesnt have enough votes to govern alone, it can get support from party gamma, so it has enough votes to be the government. In New Zealand, we do have two major parties, one centre left, one centre right, Labour on the left, and National on the right. Labour had been in power forever, but had increasingly been under siege from National gaining more votes each election, Labour would rely on smaller left wing parties to hand it extra votes to cross the line into power again. Generally both major parties get 80 odd percent of the votes, roughly 40 percent each for Labour and National. Labour, the major left wing party normally campaigns on more healthcare and more education, with more liberal ways to get ahead in life, more benefits, welfare and affirmative action for minority races. National, the major right wing party normally campaigns on law and order, lowering taxes and keeping a more old fashioned, work hard to get ahead in life and dont complain attitude. The Green party is a fairly large small party, probably the third largest party overall. The Greens focus on climate change, pollution, helping people break the cycle of poverty and affirmative action. They are quite left wing overall. The Green party is quite interesting, I think, always having two leaders, one male, one female! The Green's often have crazy and well known MP's, dope smoking rastafarians who ride skateboards, people who get tears in their eyes at the thought of Genetic Modification, or radical feminists who spend most of their adult life on welfare, get arrested in protests, and tell others how to live their lives. I'm being bit mean with my descriptions of the Greens, but they are normally the most crazy MPs in parliament.Theres also the Maori party, which normally focuses on getting more state assets given to Maori tribes and helping the Maori race, affirmative action. The Maori party is very modern, it was formed in 2004. The Maori party can be either left or right wing, but I often think of it as more Left wing aligning with Labour over National. Those are the parties I think are the most important ,we have a handful of other large-ish small parties, but they dont matter as much to me personally and dont get a large percentage of the votes at election times.The labour government, with help from smaller parties, had been in power for three terms , up until the 2008 election when National got in, with help from two minor parties. Under the Labour government, green party member Sue Bradford had her private members bill about child discipline put into law. It changed Section 59 of the crimes act 1961 to now remove the defence of "reasonable force" for parents charged with assault on their children. This has been known as the "anti smacking bill" as it basically bans smacking your children, it is now a violent act that is not allowed. 113 Mps voted the bill in, only 7 voted against it, so all the politicians were basically fine with smacking being banned. I have seen people stating that this law DOES NOT make smacking illegal, but in fact only prevents bad parents from beating their children. For this episode Im going along with the mainstream belief that this is a "Anti smacking bill" that wants all physical discipline from parents to be banned, that includes smacking.National was initially against this bill, but with an addition of part 4, that police investigating claims of smacking could decide if what was done to the child was "inconsequentially" or not. If the police officer thought the child was no worse off from being smacked, they could choose not to prosecute the parents. This was sort of allowing smacking, althought it would be up to a police officer to judge whether the child had been hurt or not which could be risky for parents who wanted to smack their children.The full section 59 now readsAll that makes my head hurt, I could never be a politician with all those confusing words. The parts I would think would let a parent hit a child are ruled over by other additions at the end. Parents ARE allowed to physically grab a child if they are about to walk into a busy street, they can hold them back from doing something dangerous, but they cannot hit a child afterwards, "bad child, im going to smack you". I've seen people who support the bill saying that smacking is actually fully allowed by this bill, and that what the bill known as the "anti smacking bill" is actually about is stopping parents giving an old fashioned "good hiding" to their children after some time, instead of smacking the child on the hand to stop them hitting another child, it actually means "wait till daddy comes home to hit you with his belt". Like I said before, Im going to focus on smacking, I'll assume this bill is to be against smacking children outright.Theres been massive public outrage, with around 80 percent of the public apparently for smacking children, and only 20 or so percent against smacking children.Labour had to have fears people would turn against it because of the anti smacking bill, it had been labelled too "politically correct" and also as a "nanny state", that wanted to control everything people could and couldnt do. Labour had ideas about banning normal incandescent light bulbs, and only having compact florescent bulbs that use quarter the electricity, the sort I use, as well as ideas about making showers have to be run at a lower pressure, they wouldnt have a lovely strong pressure, instead using less water to save on the amount of water used nationwide. People were very angry about both of these ideas, and the anti smacking bill certainly annoyed them even more. National ended up gaining power from Labour, National was against Labours ideas about banning bright light bulbs and strong showers.National however, is keeping the anti smacking bill, which effectively prevents parents from smacking their children. A referendum was initiated by upset voters, which is happening at the moment, I got my voting paper yesterday. This referendum is going to cost the taxpayer over 8.9 million New Zealand dollars, I have no idea where the money is going, its just bits of paper that get a yes or no tick.The question thats being asked is "Should a smack, as part of good parental correction, be a criminal offence in New Zealand?" which I think is confusing as hell. I've asked people who are for smacking, and who are against smacking, and people on both sides think its a bad question. It says "good parental correction" as if a smack can be that, something good parents do, but its also "a criminal offense". I think its a loaded question designed to make people vote No, that they are for smacking children, because the question makes it seem like you are making "good parents" commit a "criminal offense". I would think most people also feel a right they have is being taken away by The Man.You've been very good putting up with my voice for so long, so I'll use a clip of someone else talking for a change, this is a Guide to the anti smacking bill I found on a anti smacking website I'll mention later on, I got this from youtube, its from before the referendum had been issued.I liked that part "like it or not the bill is here to stay so adopting these techniques is the best way to stay out of jail", well actually a referendum is being held which could overturn the "anti smacking bill" and let parents smack their children again.I'll play a 3 news story about the anti smacking bill and then the full debate that was on Campbell Live, afterwards I'll tell you my personal feelings about smacking, if I'm voting that parents should be able to smack their children, or not.Ok, as promised, I'll tell you how I myself am voting on the anti smacking bill referendum. I personally am voting Yes, I am against smacking children as I believe it to be an act of violence, calling it "smacking" does not change that it is essentially just hitting another person to make them do what you want. I know many people who are for smacking will be angry that I consider smacking to be hitting, but if its not hitting, if its not physical discipline, then what is it? Its like the people who say they are vegetarian but eat fish! They consider fish not to be meat! They see a fish has eyes, a mouth, they eat and go to the toilet, they breed and have more baby fish, they feel pain, they see, hear, they can sense in ways we cannot, such as feeling disturbances in the water around them, but, "oh no, a fish is not an animal, a fish is a vegetable or something, its not meat!"No, I say that smacking is the same as hitting, a light smack is the same as a light hit, if child X smacked child Y, even very lightly, we wouldnt let them do that would we? I wonder, if a child smacked another child, would a No Voting parent then smack child X? I think so.If we dont tolerate children using violence, then why do we use it against them? If a mentally disabled person is "mentally 5 years old", would we smack them in the way we might smack a 5 year old? I dont think so. I've heard arguments that "oh, its a different relationship" as mentioned in the campbell live debate, but no, I dont agree with that, its no different, just as light smacking and light hitting are the same to me.Now, to be clear, I dont think all parents who smack their children are blood thirsty murderers who come home at night and beat their partners and then kill their children with a coathanger. Im not being silly like that. To smack someone is to hit someone, and thats violence. I dont see adults smacking other adults, why is that? There comes an age where parents generally dont smack their children, why do you think that is? I would assume its because the child is big enough to smack back, to hurt the parent. Its not fun hitting another person when you could be hit back.I've already ticked Yes, that a smack should be a criminal offence, you can see a photo of my vote slip on my flickr account.I know its hard for some parents who grew up being smacked, and who smack their own children, to see that other people have a problem with their behaviour. I was smacked as a child , and I'd be threatened with a smack too. "stop doing that, do you want me to smack you?" or that the parent would be going to get The Wooden Spoon, my mother would hit me with one large wooden spoon. It would be a threat for me, "im going to get the spoon", if I were doing something she didnt like, and sometimes if I did something accidentally that I knew she would hit me for, I'd plead "no mum, not the wooden spoon", although it probably just made me look more pathetic to her as she hit me.I have a few clips from people supporting my idea that smacking children is violence. I asked No Voters, people who wanted to smack their children to appear, but they either didnt want to be recorded, or were unable to record themselves and send me an mp3. I honestly wish they were on here, talking to me personally, but I've played neutral clips, for smacking clips, as well as my own point of view against smacking clips. So I think this episode has been quite fair to all sides.Here are two clips I got, both from fellow Vegans incidentally.Thank you to both Bruce and Sam for appearing on my podcast.Every Vegan I know is against smacking children. I think my vegan friends are against it, as they see it as a violent act, that a large adult is doing to a small and helpless child. I would think that practically all vegans, who are generally for peace and against all violence, would most likely be against smacking children.My father went to school at a time when they boys got hit with a cane, the teacher actually physically hit children! Unbelievable! I know my older listeners might be laughing at me now, but I cant imagine teachers being able to hit children. Did they get hit if they didnt do their homework? I know that it certainly didnt stop the bad kids being bad, I've been told by a no voter, for smacking, that her husband would upset the teacher to make him hit them in class, and that they would hide under desks, and run about. They thought it was a great time, it didnt control them. Also, girls didnt get hit with a cane, because they were thought of as "weaker" than the boys I guess? Not sure. My father is left handed, and he wasnt allowed to write with his left hand, I think he would be hit with a ruler for doing that. Imagine schools today hitting little boys for writing with their left hand, which is natural for them, its no different than hitting them because of their race, or because they are gay! Unbelievable, I wonder if the average parent who believes in smacking also believes in hurting left handed children so they have to write like a right handed person. Imagine being the only left handed child in a class room of right handed people, imagine being told by the large male teacher, whos holding a ruler to hit you with, "you're gonna do what I tell you boy, you dont use that hand except for wiping your butt boy, do you want a smack? you want me to hit you? huh? think you're a fancy left hander now do you? hey?". Awful.I found a website written by a young child"If kids even once stepped out of line they were strapped or canned. If they got caught not working or doing the wrong thing they would stand you up at the front of the class and make you wear the dunces cap or make you hold out your hand to be strapped. If you were left-handed you were forced to use your right and if you did otherwise your left hand would be strapped until it was too sore to use. If you were late for school you would be strapped the number of minutes late. The teacher always carried a ruler around to give any body who was not doing what they were told a hard rap across the knuckles. Children had no choice in the work they did or how they did it. Whatever teacher said to do was to be done. For being really bad you could be canned six times and that's where the saying six of the best come from.Some teachers made you bend over and put your head under the black board so when they canned your back side if you raised your head you would hit it on the chalk ledge"if I can see this is wrong, then I dont see why other people cant.Theres evidence from polls that fewer people smack their children now than in the 1960's, its gone down dramatically. The use of physical discipline by parents has been reduced, you can hear that from the Campbell Live debate. The people in the debate were asked if they smack their children now less than they were smacked as a child, they all agreed. I doubt children have suddenly gotten nicer, more polite, dont old people say the opposite? And yet, I would assume that even parents for smacking children, smack them less than they were smacked growing up, and that often parents feel bad about smacking their children. We dont hit children for being left handed, or Maori anymore, so why hit them because they hit another child? An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind, as Ghandi said.Here are some clips that are both for and against smacking, from well known people.Tony Blair, former prime minister of the UK,I dont think all people who smack their kids go on to beat them to a pulp, but a smack is still hitting, and thats violence against children.Dame Kiri , a new zealand musician,I dont think you should have to earn respect, you should be able to get it, it should be expected that you are a good person, you shouldnt be punished until you can prove yourself good, you should be treated with dignity so you respect your seniors, that you see everyone as equal.Helen Clark, former Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand,I dont agree with Helen Clark, and Labour was for this bill being passed while she were Prime Minister.John Key, current National Prime Minister of New Zealand,John Key is for smacking he says, he did it himself, and yet admits there are more effective tactics such as taking away a cellphone. Id hate to have my iPhone take away by mum and dad, but its better than being hit.I'll also remind you that National passed this bill, with their addition that the police could judge if the child had been assaulted or not on a case by case basis.last is Sue Bradford, the Green Party MP who came up with this bill, its her creation. She changes her mind all the time publicly if this "anti smacking bill" stops smacking or not, if its an illegal act or not, if she wants it banned or not. Im not a fan of hers, but I can agree with anyone who is against smacking children ,if Hitler thought smacking children was wrong, then I can be on Hitlers side of this single issue.I'd like to mention two websites that helped me out with my views on smacking.http://yesvote.org.nz/ vote yes for banning smacking and http://www.voteno.org.nz/ vote no, which is for smacking children.Theres also a stupid parody of the yesvote site, by people who are for smacking, they personally attack the positions of the yes vote people. This is linked to on every page of the novote site, they at least think its funny if they havnt actually made it themselves. you can find the silly parody athttp://yesvote.blogspot.com/I personally agree with yesvote.org.nz, and disagree with voteno.org.nz , but I feel I should mention both sites for the help they gave me as useful resources, as well as for listeners to this episode, thats you, these two sites will help you make up your own mind.I like the slogans that yesvote.org.nz uses, against smacking children, "hitting kids teaches kids its ok to hit", "if its wrong to hit an adult, how can it be right to hit a child", "is it right to have a law saying its ok to hit a child?" and my favourite question, "what happens when a 'little smack' doesnt work anymore?". I like that last one the best as its something I hadnt thought of before, if you smack your child for doing fairly minor things like spilling milk, or swearing, what do you do if they hit a family member? Do you smack them harder? What if smacking them doesnt work, if they laugh it off, or try and smack you back?I played a clip of Prime Minister John Key saying he is for smacking children, and yet he also says that if the "anti smacking bill" is shown to be not working, he will change it. Many MPs voted the section 59 change, well basically every MP in the country, but now they say they are for smacking, yet its known as the anti smacking bill! Who knows how this will turn out, even if the forecast 80 percent of New Zealand want to be able to smack children, the government doesnt have to change anything! They could, if they are worried about not getting in next term, but that is years away.I dont think that only terrible people smack their children, almost everyone I know is actually for smacking! I personally feel its wrong to use violence against anyone, but especially when you are much bigger than the person you are using it against, and they have no way to defend themselves. What can a child do? Say "please dont hit me?" thats not going to stop a parent smacking them. They are most likely too small to smack the parent back, they wont be allowed a tazer to defend them from violence like the police have, and they cant use pepper spray on mum and dad. So what happens? They just have to learn that mum or dad is always right because if you argue with them, they can hurt you physically, and theres nothing you can do about it. You are nothing, they could tear you apart if they wanted to, just like that. I think thats awful. I think children should have the right not to be hit by anyone, and that includes their parents.Thank you for listening to this episode.You can find the script for this episode, as well as downloads for every episode of Jay Wont darts podcast at jaywontdart.blogspot.comIf you want to contact me, even just to say you listened, send an email to jaywontdart@gmail.com, j a y w o n t d a r t @ gmail.com, I'd appreciate it.Have a super happy day, bye.Sources=======http://yesvote.org.nz/ vote yes for banning smackinghttp://www.voteno.org.nz/index.htm vote no for smacking childrenguide to the anti smacking billhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDFl83TNagM&feature=player_embeddedleft handed children beatenhttp://schools.reap.org.nz/ruapehu/kaitieke/99t3/disc.htm