Earthwise

A discussion on conservation, the environment or peace with justice.

Christchurch academic, activist, ecologist Dr Colin Meurk discusses meeting Palestinian academic, writer, activist, ecologist Dr Mazin Qumsiyeh from Beit Sahour, Occupied West Bank

Peggy discusses why there is so much support, empathy, in Ireland, for the

Palestinians

Dr Dave Robie NZ author, independent journalist (for over 40 years!) , and media educator.., has been awarded a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of his 50 years of service to Pacific journalism. He discusses Pacific issues, including recent unrest in New Caledonia

Cath Wallace, Vice Chair of ECO (eco.org.nz) , discusses the proposed Fast Track Approvals Bill..described by some as a declaration of war against nature!!

Monday 03 June at 9pm, repeated Wednesday 05 June at 9:30am

in Christchurch on Plainsfm96.9

or LIVE plainsfm.org.nz

Podcast will then be available at plainsfm.org.nz

Dr Binoy Kampmark discusses Truth-tellers: Julian Assange and David McBride, and Liars: Israeli spin about its attack on El Shifa Hospital

Roger Fowler of KiaOraGaza discusses another Freedom Flotilla attempt to break the siege of Gaza. 3 New Zealand doctors to take part

Dr David Robie, experienced journalist and media educator, discusses the difficulty of outsiders, including us here in NZ, to grasp the reality of what is happening in Gaza. David discusses a) the ongoing assassinations of Palestinian journalists on the frontline in Gaza as eyewitnesses to the horror; b) the power of corporate media to downplay the realities of the catastrophic genocide being imposed on the people, the men, women and children of Gaza

Dr David Robie, NZ author, independent journalist (for over 40 years!) , and media educator..with a passion for the Asia-Pacific region

discusses the struggle to raise awareness of Pacific issues ..the struggle for a 'Pacific voice' in our media..

Is a world without war possible? Dr. Reuwer believes it is essential. He serves on the board of directors of World BEYOND War, and on the Committee to Abolish Nuclear Weapns of Physicians for Social Responsibility. They are coming to NZ for speaking engagements.