Jane Kelsey
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13th January
On today's episode, at least 16 people are dead and over 12,000 buildings have burnt down from the deadly fires burning Los Angeles, an advocate for abuse in care survivors is calling on the… Audio
Professor on proposed Regulatory Standards Bill
Consultation on a proposed bill that would determine how the Government makes regulations closes on Monday, January 13. Auckland University's Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
WTO Ministerial Conference set to begin in Abu Dhabi
Representatives from across the globe are convening at the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi to try and set new rules for global commerce.
But concerns are being raised… Audio
Leading Maori legal academic Moana Jackson dies
Kua hinga he totara nui o te waonui a Tane. Tangi hotuhotu ana nga manu. Me to iwi Maori. The tributes have been flowing endlessly for one of Aotearoa's most leading legal minds and indigenous… Audio
'Matter of time' before police AI leads to Māori or pacific person's wrongful arrest - expert
A Māori specialist in artificial intelligence says it's only a matter of time before a Māori or Pasifika person is wrongfully arrested because of a false match on facial recognition software.
Police… Audio
Revised TPP to come into force within months
The revised Trans Pacific Partnership could be in force by Christmas, opening up trade among eleven Pacific Rim nations. New Zealand intends being one of the first six to ratify, which would trigger… Audio
TPP sealed: 'We need to see details' - Jane Kelsey
The revamped TPP deal is on track to be signed in Chile next month. The original TPP agreement collapsed when the United States dropped out last year. According to Australian trade officials the new… Audio
Govt urged to call TPP meeting to ensure deal closes
The National Party says it is concerned the momentum to conclude the new Trans-Pacific Partnership deal is stalling and has called on the Government to call an urgent meeting of the involved countries… Audio
Charles Finny, Jane Kelsey debate TPP developments
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern thinks the refashioned Trans Pacific Partnership is a 'damned sight better than the last'. And it could be in effect in just a matter of months. There are still four… Audio
Parker 'not euphoric' on TPP result
A refashioned Trans Pacific Partnership has been met with both jubilation and trepidation, almost in equal measure. After looking close to complete collapse, the TPP is now back on track, albeit with… Audio
Subservience or independence? What's the best way for NZ to relate to world power
New Zealand's international alliances are discussed by the investigative author Nicky Hager, journalist Maiki Sherman, and Law Professor Jane Kelsey, with Leonie Hayden in the chair. Audio
Jane Kelsey 'encouraged' by Labour's TPP plans
Leaders from Asia Pacific countries, including New Zealand, are aiming to wrap up a new regional trade deal when they meet in Vietnam this weekend. The controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership was… Audio
Ardern takes first step on world stage at APEC
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is on the world stage for the first time this weekend, when she joins leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trade and security. Ms Ardern leaves for APEC in… Audio
Foreign buyers and trade deals
The Prime minister's announcement that foreign buyers will be not be able to buy houses here has sparked debate not only over whether it will damage our trade deals overseas and whether it will even… Audio
PACER Plus signatories urged to examine their commitments
Pacific countries already signed up to the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations PLUS are being urged to more closely examine their commitments under the deal, including the implications for… Audio
Free trade deals end year on a bum note
New Zealand's free trade supporters are licking their wounds after a year of setbacks, culminating in the demise of the Trans Pacific Partnership. Our economics correspondent, Patrick O'Meara looks… Audio
You are invited to help shape the future trade policy
"Do you want to help shape New Zealand's trade policy strategy?" Trade Minister Todd McClay says the strategy needs to adapt and he wants public input. Audio
Trans-Atlantic trade deal in doubt
Another big trade deal is in doubt, with the controversial TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) now under threat.
PACER-PLUS: blessing or curse?
Pacific Island countries are being urged to walk away from PACER-PLUS by a new report from the Pacific Network on Globalisation, PANG. Audio
US officials heading to NZ to talk TPP
A visit by US officials could be used to pressure the government into further concessions on the TPP deal, a long time critic of the trade pact says.
