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The government has recently reduced biogenic methane emission targets to 14-24% by 2050, changing the reductions passed in 2019 under the Zero Carbon Act of cuts between 24-47% below 2017 levels by 2050.

These changes have faced criticisms from the Opposition and climate activists, and scientists. Green Party co-leader, Chlöe Swarbrick, says “This methane denial betrays farmers who are on the front line of climate-driven extreme weather events that threaten global food production and rural livelihoods”.

For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party’s Simon Court, New and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to Court about the target changes.

They also discussed this week’s multi-sector strike action, which will be attended by workers from various sectors, such as the medical and education sector.

Public Service Minister Judith Collins, regarding teachers striking, called the strike action “unfair and unwarranted,” and said that the union, the New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association’s (PPTA’s) primary agenda was to discuss Palestine with Education Minister Erica Stanford. However, PPTA President, Chris Abercrombie, disputed this, saying Palestine was one of several topics the union had wanted to discuss with the Minister, including AI in education and changes to NCEA.

They discussed this, but first, we discussed the government’s changes to methane targets.

Happy Monday e hoa mā! Rosetta and Milly are back after another bangin weekend, bringing the morning vibes. E whai ake nei: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Agnese from eighthirty, Loose Reads with Nate, and bosom selecta with Plato's Retreat! Plus, text in everyday this week for a chance to win Echomatica's debut album on vinyl! Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

This week's show featured new music from Tame Impala, Alex Cameron, and Bar Italia. Sam also pays tribute to Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley and soul and rnb legend D'Angelo who both sadly passed away last week. 

From a Black Sabbath ethiojazz cover to jazz in te reo; from feverish 50-year-old fusion to the latest from the UK, Europe and NZ, Frances Chan spreads another smorgasbord of jazzy delights over the airwaves.

Setlist:

Mōrena folks! Join us for 2 hours of groovy music from all around the world. Whakarongo mai! 

Honestly, what the hell.

This morning's Hour of Power was smashed by Harper (the one who lives in the moment)! Bassist of Buzz the band, yew!

If you are a teenager or know a teenager who would be keen to come on the show and has the musical taste for it, get in touch! [email protected]