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On Thursday last week, the coalition government passed legislation to reverse the ban on oil and gas exploration — a ban which had been initiated by the previous government in 2018.

Minister Shane Jones who drove the reversal, highlighted the impact of the ban on economic growth and energy supply in New Zealand. Opposition parties have voiced concerns about the impact of this decision for New Zealand’s climate commitments.

As well, yesterday Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford announced an overhaul of the NCEA system, to be replaced with qualifications that they say will be better to understand, and more aligned with international standards.

Finally, as the United States places 15% tariffs on NZ exports, the Labour party have said the government needs to do more to strengthen our trade relationships to avoid a rise in the cost of living for kiwis.

Host Sara spoke with National MP Carl Bates about all these topics. Sara started by asking him to explain the government’s decision to reverse the ban on oil and gas exploration in New Zealand.

The government’s recognition of a Palestinian state has been praised as a step forward, but many believe they need to take more practical steps to show support for Gaza.

Producer Faith spoke to the University of Auckland’s Professor Treasa Dunworth about the significance of the move, and what else needs to be done.

They may be “green homes,” but there’s plenty of grey areas. Academics such as the University of Auckland’s Dr. Michael Rehm believe that the humidity standards on these eco-friendly houses need to be reassessed.

Producer Faith spoke to Michael about these standards, and whether they’re effective.

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Daniel Thomas on history, pre-history, and the search for Atlantis

For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Host Sara spoke to MP Carl Bates about the reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban, yesterday’s announcement of an NCEA overhaul and US tariffs.

Sara also spoke with Greenpeace executive director Russel Norman, about the oil and gas ban reversal in New Zealand, and the plans in the US to repeal the finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health.

Producer Faith spoke to Professor Treasa Dunworth from the University of Auckland about the government’s statement on Gaza.

Faith also spoke to the university’s Dr. Michael Rehm about the humidity standards in green homes, and what needs to change about the rating system.

This week I have mostly been playing....

For their bi-weekly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, Milly and Rosetta chat with Desley about Auckland Council's removal of flood-damaged homes and the upcoming local elections. Whakarongo mai nei!

Dirty drum and bass for your EARdrums

As per our modus operandi we played tunes from here, there and everywhere. Faves included Takeshi Terauchi & The Bunnys, Larry Gus, Arthur Russell, Rude Boy Rupert and a new single from Créme Jéan that appears to be aimed at the Tuesday One To Four, titled "Hotboxing."

Tāmaki Makaurau based rapper Jackaltheblackal is up in studio for a chat about his new album GUNS AKIMBO (0-VII) and his forthcoming release show at Nice Goblins, with WAIWHAI and Big Al! Whakarongo mai nei!