WEEKLY IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS WITH AN ARRAY OF EXPERTS SHARING INSIGHTS INTO KEY CLIMATE ISSUES AND THE POLICIES THEY NEED

Stream full interviews (40-60 min) from Spotify here, or Apple here.

Radio episodes (25+/- min), on Fresh FM, Plains Media, Free FM, Access Radio, and Arrow FM, and streamed at Fresh FM, Spotify and Apple .

The full schedule of guests, listening options, and release dates can be downloaded as a PDF here. Theme music is “Rise and Shine” by Pecan Pie, from #Uppbeat, License code: 9BX3QHXGDPO15DL

The climate crisis and the law

Eliza Prestidge-Oldfield, Senior Legal Researcher at Environmental Law Initiative, and with extensive experience in environmental law and politics.

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Values and climate-harming activities

Nadine Hura (Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi, Pākehā) is an artist and activist centred on politics, climate, and social justice. She is the author of "Slowing the Sun"

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The journey to zero CO2 and more.

John Lang, is a London-based barrister, and is founder of Kiwis in Climate, Net Zero Tracker, and the Climate Trunk educational platform.

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An equitable, climate-resilient economy

Shamubeel Eaqub, chartered financial analyst and econmomist, brings us accessible and insightful analysis on the economy, climate and social justice.

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Health, justice, and climate

Prof Colin Butler is Hon Prof of Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions at the Australian National University, and is a Professor in Epidemiology and Population Health.

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Climate-friendly built environment

Ben Wareing is a Passive building designer working remotely for L'OEUF Architects in Montreal on large passive-designed projects.

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Integrated approach to transport policy

Peter Olorenshaw convenes transport strategy group Nelsust, engaging widely on transport, climate, urban design, and the environment at large.

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Policy for people and the climate

Dr Catherine Knight is acclaimed for her research and writing on people and the environment, and including her book and podcast "An Uncommon Land,"

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Land use, food systems, agriculture and forestry

Simon Millar, Exec Director of Pure Advantage, has led many pioneering projects, including "Our Regenerative Future" and “Think Like a Forest.”

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Wide boundary thinking

Dr Mike Joy is a leading freshwater ecologist and researcher who engages across very varied environmental fields and champions wide-boundary thinking.

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Climate-responsive design design

Timo Neubauer, is an urban design expert and Tasman District Councillor with wide experience in Europe The Middle East and New Zealand.

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Decarbonising heavy transport

Dave McCoid is Editorial Director of NZ Trucking Media, a passionate advocate for heavy transport. and is a judge for “Truck of the Year Australasia”.

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Foresight planning and climate policy

Victoria Mulligan is a professional futurist and foresight planner, and is a thought-leader who applies visionary future thinking to issues of the day.

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Energy, systems thinking, climate, and resilience.

Nathan Surendran leads engineering firm Schema and future-focussed organisation Wise Response, and writes the blog "Energy and Resilience."

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Climate update and overview

Prof James Renwick, expert in large scale atmospheric circulation, has been a Climate Change Commissioner and an IPCC lead author.

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Can politics yield good climate policy?

Hon. Lianne Dalziel, CNZM, served 23 years in parliament including as a minister with many portfolios, and then for 8 years as Mayor of Christchurch.

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Climate interests of young people

Lighthouse Aotearoa is based in Nelson/Tasman and supports climate-conscious young people to shape a just and sustainable future.

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Climate policy and Mātauranga Māori

Miriana Stephens (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Rārua) is a director of Wakatu Incorporation and blends robust business acumen with te ao Māori.

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The ETS and other key climate policy issues

Dr Christina Hood is chief advisor to the NZ Climate Foundation, led the IEA’s Climate Change Unit, and is a widely recognised climate policy expert.

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Climate policy overview

Prof Jonathan Boston has researched and written widely on policy generally, including climate policy. His latest book, "Insuring the Future," has just been published.

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