95bFM: The Wednesday Wire with Paul Deady

95bFM: The Wednesday Wire with Paul Deady

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1215 - Civil Disobedience from Greenpeace - Geoff Keey, Political Advisor

For the first hour of today's show we'll be dissecting and inspecting the speech given yesterday by the Prime Minister in Parliament. O the things he said!

First up, mining in national parks. You might recall when we covered this issue late last year - October it was, when the government was undertaking its 'stock-take' of mineral resources on conservation land - back then Energy minister Gerry Brownlee said claims of mining DoC land were 'hysterical'. Turns out, they were actually pretty spot on.

John Key said there'll be significant changes to Schedule 4 land - that which is protected from mining operations - to try an reap some of the mineral wealth the Australians so enjoy. Schedule 4 covers about a third of the entire conservation estate - 13% of the country's land mass. It's reasonable to expect mining WILL go ahead, although Key did say only where it meets strict environmental criteria.

Gerry Brownlee WAS approached to come on the show, but his office said there's noting to add to John Key's statement's yesterday. Instead they want to wait until a public discussion document gets out at end of the month.

Instead, at 12.15 we'll hear from (above) - who have called Mr Key the George Bush of the South Pacific, and say any mining activity will be met with staunch civil disobedience.

1230 - Counterclockwise: Breaking Down Key's Speech

An earlier time slot for counterclockwise today, Sewlyn Manning joining us at 12.30. He'll be delving into the tax ramifications of Key's speech - an increase in GST is on the cards, as are cuts to personal and business tax rates. Is this the kind of economic kick up the bum the country needs?

1300 - Tertiary reform - Industry Training Federation Exec. Director Jeremy Baker

Then at one, we wrap up the analysis - taking a look at comments made regarding a shake-up in the tertiary sector. Key highlighted courses with high drop-out rates and students who like the study, but don't seem to be aiming towards work. He said his government would make changes to ensure courses are relevant to job opportunities. The tertiary union's taken umbrage - they say its an unfair dig at polytechs and institutes of technology. But (above) has welcomed the move, he says its about time the government matched the tertiary sector with the skills needed by industry. We'll hear from him at one.

1320 - Clive Matthew-Wilson, on Toyota's Problems

Leaving the speech at 1320, we'll talk cars instead - specifically the troubles Toyota's been having recently. A series of mechanical faults has seen the automotive giant recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles all over the world. What's more, some say Toyota's moved too slowly in taking action against the defects and has endangered the public. We'll hear from (above) - editor of the Dog And Lemon Car Buyers' guide, and an outspoken automotive analyst. He says Toyota's completely dropped the ball, and needs to get back to its more conservative manufacturing model.

1340 - Music Hy.pe - Annabel Youens, marketing manager

Then at 1340 I'll be talking to (above). The website bills itself as a site that brings music fans and bands together, with the aim of making music fun, intimate and rewarding. The Musichy.pe proposition allows fans to remix their favourite bands’ music and is being promoted as “the un-label”. Their first signing? Some band called The Mint Chicks. They sent their major label Warner packing last December, and are using the local start-up to launch their new EP “Bad Buzz”. So a label slash business start-up based in New Zealand harnessing the awesome power of fans and the Internet? Colour me intrigued...

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